Folklore Collection (page 2)

The Door-God - Civil, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Door-God - Civil, 1922. Menshen are divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions, used to protect against evil or encourage the entrance of positive energies at thresholds

Maypole dancing Blists Hill, Shropshire -1
Children in traditional costumes celebrate May Day as they dance around the Maypole at Blists Hill, Ironbridge, Shropshire, England Date: 1990

Nottinghamshire, UK. The Ancient Major Oak in sherwood forest was the alleged hiding place of Robin Hood

Mi Prima Candica con mantilla, c. 1913. Creator: Zuloaga y Zabaleto, Ignacio (1870-1945)
Mi Prima Candica con mantilla, c. 1913. Found in the Collection of Museo de Bellas Artes Gravina, Alicante

Thors Fight with the Giants. Artist: Winge, Marten Eskil (1825-1896)
Thors Fight with the Giants. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Princess Tuvstarr is still sitting there wistfully looking into the water, 1913. Artist: Bauer, John (1882-1918)
Princess Tuvstarr is still sitting there wistfully looking into the water, 1913. Found in the collection of the Malmo Konstmuseum

Fortune-telling, 1884. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Fortune-telling, 1884. Found in the collection of the Russian Cultural Foundation

Verbena or Vervain, 1947. Drought-resistant plant valued in butterfly gardening with longstanding use in herbalism and folk medicine, usually as an herbal tea

The skimming of the Moon ( saros circle ) at the circle of Callanish, Isle of Lewis. Built c. 2500 BC

Tonguestone (sharks tooth) with lateral denticles
Tooth of the extinct shark (Lamna obliqua Agassiz). Specimen orgininating from the London Clay (Eocene), Sheppey, Kent

Three Billy Goats Gruff, 1908 (w / c on paper)
OVR423075 Three Billy Goats Gruff, 1908 (w/c on paper) by Munthe, Gerhard Peter Frantz Vilhelm (1849-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les Bretonnes au Pardon, 1887. Creator: Dagnan-Bouveret, Pascal Adolphe Jean (1852-1929)
Les Bretonnes au Pardon, 1887. Found in the Collection of the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon

Feast in a vine pergola par Pirosmani, Niko (1862-1918)
FIA5405823 Feast in a vine pergola par Pirosmani, Niko (1862-1918). Oil on oilcloth, size : 140x114, , State Georgian Art Museum, Tiflis (Tbilisi) by Pirosmani

Le Songe d une nuit d ete, Lysandre et Hermia - Hermia and Lysander
FIA5402941 Le Songe d une nuit d ete, Lysandre et Hermia - Hermia and Lysander, A Midsummer Nights Dream - par John Simmons (1823-1876), 1870 - Watercolour, Gouache on Paper

David Crockett, ca. 1836. ca. 1836. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
David Crockett, ca. 1836

A Woman standing in the trunk of the Major Oak, Sherwood Forest near Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire. According to local folklore, it was Robin Hoods shelter where he and his merry men slept

White-Bear-King-Valemon, 1912. Creator: Kittelsen, Theodor (1857-1914)
White-Bear-King-Valemon, 1912. Private Collection

Thor and Hymir Fishing. Illustration for The Edda: Germanic Gods and Heroes by Hans von Wolzogen. Private Collection

The Queen of Sheba before the Temple of King Solomon in Jerusalem, ca 1630-1634. Artist: Bray, Salomon de (1597-1664)
The Queen of Sheba before the Temple of King Solomon in Jerusalem, ca 1630-1634. Private Collection

Jewish circumcision. Artist: Luyken, Jan (Johannes) (1649-1712)
Jewish circumcision. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Interior of the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, c. 1680. Found in the collection of Israel Museum, Jerusalem

The circumcision of Christ. Artist: Barocci, Federigo (1528-1612)
The circumcision of Christ. Private Collection

Sir Lancelot And Queen Guinevere. Coloured Illustration From The Book The Gateway To Tennyson Published 1910

The dancer. Found in the Collection of Collection Perez Simon, Mexico

Portrait of Jacob Judah Leon (1602-1675). Artist: Italia, Salom (ca 1619-ca 1655)
Portrait of Jacob Judah Leon (1602-1675). Found in the collection of Joods Historisch Museum, Amsterdam

St. Martins Day Kermis, 1565-1569. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
St. Martins Day Kermis, 1565-1569. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Carnival float, Sciacca, Agrigento district, Sicily, Italy

Carnival, Sciacca, Agrigento district, Sicily, Italy

Traditional mexican Mariachi group in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico (MR)

Traditional Mariachi group at San Antonio de Padua monastery, Izamal, Yucatan, Mexico (MR)

Serge i Vasilevich Maksimov, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly... between 1880 and 1886 Creator: Unknown
Serge i Vasilevich Maksimov, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, between 1880 and 1886

Wild Bill's Monument James B Hickoc [ie Hickok], alias "Wild Bill, " born May 27, 1837 at... 1891
Wild Bill's Monument James B Hickoc [ie Hickok], alias "Wild Bill, " born May 27, 1837 at Homer, Ill Killed by Jack McCall at Deadwood, SD, Aug 2, 1876, where his body now lies, 1891

Ermak - Conqueror of Siberia, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Ermak - Conqueror of Siberia, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka)

Yakut Woman in Rich Folk Attire, 1856. Creator: Ivan Dem'ianovich Bulychev
Yakut Woman in Rich Folk Attire, 1856. From Puteshestviye po Vostochnoy Sibiri I. Bulychova. Chast 1-ya. Poyezdka v Kamchatku (A journey across eastern Siberia: Part 1, Trip to Kamchatka)

Two? Maybe
Ahmed Kassem

The Vision of Faust, 1878 (oil on canvas)
NUL386947 The Vision of Faust, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Falero, Luis Riccardo (1851-96); 145.4x117.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Faust by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)

Lettres I, J, K et L : Italien; Japonaise; Kurde; Lapon (italian, japanese
DUV4213708 Lettres I, J, K et L : Italien; Japonaise; Kurde; Lapon (italian, japanese, kurd and laponese) - " Grand alphabet des nations" end of 19th century (engraving) by French School

KEXY, FAIRY FROG FRIEND
Kexy, friend of fairies Date: late 19th century

YOUNG GIANTESS PLAYS
Travellers in the German countryside suddenly find that they have become the playthings of a young giantess

The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Death of Roland at Roncesvalles, (778AD), 1890. The Battle of Roncevaux Pass in 778 was a Basque ambush of Charlemagnes army which resulted in the death of Roland who became iconic in medieval

In the Fairy Ring - Florence Mary Anderson
A group of small, fairy children and elves dance around a larger fairy ballerina - by Florence Mary Anderson. 1918

Witch Airborne by Florence Mary Anderson
A witch flies through the air with her companions by Florence Mary Anderson. 1915

Sumo Wrestler Ikuzuki Geitazaemon, 1844. Private Collection

The Tearing of the Temple Curtain (The Curtain of the Temple Was Torn in Two), 1703. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Lena Dances with the Knight. Among Gnomes and Trolls, 1915. Private Collection

Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev, 1885-1896. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
Saint Olga, Princess of Kiev, 1885-1896. Found in the collection of the St Vladimirs Cathedral, Kiev

Detail of luzzu, traditional fishing boat with Phoenician eyes in the historic city of Marsaxlokk on the island of Malta

Colorful Folk Art Illustration
Barbora Pichler

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"Folklore: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Equilibrium of Opposites" Step into a world where ancient symbols and enigmatic tales intertwine, as we explore the captivating realm of folklore. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources such as Eliphas Levi's iconic Baphomet and its representation of equilibrium amidst opposing forces, this collection delves deep into the rich tapestry of mythical narratives. Immerse yourself in John Singer Sargent's mesmerizing masterpiece "El Jaleo, " transporting you to a vibrant flamenco dance filled with passion and intensity. From there, journey to Boscastle, where whispers of witches echo through time in MF99_0729_00006 photograph capturing their mysterious allure. Marvel at the reconstructed stone circles at Avebury, Wiltshire, standing as silent witnesses to ancient rituals and beliefs that have shaped our collective consciousness. Delve into Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape, unraveling centuries-old wisdom hidden within seemingly ordinary scenes. Harry Clarke's haunting artwork "Morella" beckons us closer with its ethereal beauty while reminding us that darkness often lurks beneath enchantment. Brace yourself for an encounter with the legendary LAMBTON WORM - a creature both fearsome and fascinating - whose tale has been passed down through generations. Discover "The Kitchen-God, " an enigmatic figure whose origins remain shrouded in mystery yet holds immense significance in various cultures worldwide. Witness the grace and power embodied by a Grey Andalusian mare running freely through snow-covered landscapes in Berthoud, Colorado - a symbol of untamed spirit amidst adversity. Lokis brood emerges from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, offering glimpses into Norse mythology's intricate web woven by gods and legends alike. Lastly, delve into WW1 history with Mermaids and U-Boats cartoon depicting an unlikely alliance between two worlds during times of turmoil.