Folklore Collection (page 4)

Large foot, 1493 (engraving)
5311785 Large foot, 1493 (engraving); (add.info.: One of the Sciapodes, who were believe to use their single enormous foot as an umbrella. From the Nuremberg Chronicle)

Representation of Robin Hood and the Merry Companions, Little Jean and Brother Tuck (Robin Hood and the merry men)
ELD4963703 Representation of Robin Hood and the Merry Companions, Little Jean and Brother Tuck (Robin Hood and the merry men)

The flute player. 19th century chromo
JAB5037195 The flute player. 19th century chromo.; (add.info.: The flute player. 19th century chromo.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Aschaffenburg, Lower Franconia, Bavarian folk costumes (postcard)
7377795 Aschaffenburg, Lower Franconia, Bavarian folk costumes (postcard); © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved.

France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Rumengol: May 1908, the forgiveness of the Trinity Notre Dame
LUX4784354 France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Rumengol: May 1908, the forgiveness of the Trinity Notre Dame, a group of pelerins in local costume enters the church; (add.info.: France, Brittany)

Nordic mythology: representation of Frithiof and Ingeborg characters from the saga of Frithiof (Frithjof)
ELD4959115 Nordic mythology: representation of Frithiof and Ingeborg characters from the saga of Frithiof (Frithjof) (Norse mythology: Ingeborg and Frithiof)

Letter A: Letter of the 13th century, c.1869 (chromo)
DUV4198394 Letter A: Letter of the 13th century, c.1869 (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter A: Letter of the 13th century, Arabic, Abbey, Aubepine, Armes)

Letter I: 16th century lettrine, Indu, Les Invalides, Iris, Iguana
DUV4198355 Letter I: 16th century lettrine, Indu, Les Invalides, Iris, Iguana.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter I: 16th century lettrine, Indu, Les Invalides, Iris, Iguana)

Letter O: 16th century lettrine, Ostiak (Khanty or Khante), Oasis, Carnations, Oriflame
DUV4198326 Letter O: 16th century lettrine, Ostiak (Khanty or Khante), Oasis, Carnations, Oriflame. Alphabet (abecedary) illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument

Letters V and W: V and W of the 15th century (North), Venitienne, Vichy (Casino), Violette, Wisterie
DUV4198290 Letters V and W: V and W of the 15th century (North), Venitienne, Vichy (Casino), Violette, Wisterie. Alphabet (abecedary) illustrates a character in traditional costume

Letter X: Italian letter from the 15th century, Ximo Japan (inhabitant of), Xaincoings (House a Tours), Xerantheme
DUV4198280 Letter X: Italian letter from the 15th century, Ximo Japan (inhabitant of), Xaincoings (House a Tours), Xerantheme

Letter Z: 14th century lettrine, Zulu, Zanzibar, Zinnia, Zygene (butterfly)
DUV4198269 Letter Z: 14th century lettrine, Zulu, Zanzibar, Zinnia, Zygene (butterfly).; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter Z: 14th century lettrine, Zulu, Zanzibar, Zinnia, Zygene (butterfly)

Catalans, Greek Characters in traditional costume by the sea. Watercolour by Antoine Roux (1765-1835)
JEB4911063 Catalans, Greek Characters in traditional costume by the sea. Watercolour by Antoine Roux (1765-1835) 19th century Mandatory mention: Collection fondation regards de Provence

Portrait of Arlesienne with Blue Eyes Painting by Antoine Raspal (1738-1811) 18th century Marseille
JEB4902781 Portrait of Arlesienne with Blue Eyes Painting by Antoine Raspal (1738-1811) 18th century Marseille, Musee Grobet Labadie; Musee Grobet-Labadie, Marseille

Old woman telling folklore to young girls in a cottage kitchen, England. An old woman tells the stories of folklore
NWI4885081 Old woman telling folklore to young girls in a cottage kitchen, England. An old woman tells the stories of folklore and commerce to young girls captivated by the stories

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: blessing of the sea with oriflammes
LUX4773345 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pas-de-Calais (62), Boulogne-sur-Mer: blessing of the sea with oriflammes, 1895 - oriflammes: Notre Dame de Boulogne; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais)

France: Colorisee fantasy photo showing a dance la Mattchiche (matchiche, maxixe) danced by the dancers: les rieuses
LUX4726671 France: Colorisee fantasy photo showing a dance la Mattchiche (matchiche, maxixe) danced by the dancers: les rieuses

France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes: Photography of a sablaise in traditional local
LUX4716843 France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Les Sables-d'Olonnes: Photography of a sablaise in traditional local headdress, 1870; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85)

Sport. Bullfighting. Carrying the bull's dead body. Photo, Spain, c.1910
2636369 Sport. Bullfighting. Carrying the bull's dead body. Photo, Spain, c.1910.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sport. Corrida. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI.

Sport. Bullfighting in Lunel, France, Oct., 30, 1910. Postcard, France, c.1910
2636365 Sport. Bullfighting in Lunel, France, Oct., 30, 1910. Postcard, France, c.1910.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sport. Corrida a Lunel, France, le 30/10/1910. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI.

King Arthur, legendary British leader. Illustration from the book The Gateway to Tennyson published 1910
2915231 King Arthur, legendary British leader. Illustration from the book The Gateway to Tennyson published 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Geography. Germany. Bourgeois suits. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434989 Geography. Germany. Bourgeois suits. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany, c.1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Costumes de bourgeois)

Education. Children life in the countryside. Children's dance. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434970 Education. Children life in the countryside. Children's dance. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany, c.1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Education. Coll. Part)

Education. Children life in the countryside. Children in the garden. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434966 Education. Children life in the countryside. Children in the garden. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany, c.1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Education. Coll. Part)

Folk dancers, Sutton, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676004 Folk dancers, Sutton, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the Sutton Folk Dance Club, Sussex)

Events at the Crystal Palace, London (engraving)
8676354 Events at the Crystal Palace, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Events at the Crystal Palace, London: flower show and Morris dancing)

Popular Superstitions: The Banshee (colour litho)
8668712 Popular Superstitions: The Banshee (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Banshee)

Two women looking at an engagement ring, historical illustration, wood engraving, about 1888
UIG5414430 Two women looking at an engagement ring, historical illustration, wood engraving, about 1888; UIG.

Schuhplattler, a traditional Austro-Bavarian folk dance, Germany, historical engraving, about 1888
UIG5414256 Schuhplattler, a traditional Austro-Bavarian folk dance, Germany, historical engraving, about 1888; UIG.

Portraits of bayaderes and musicians in Bombay (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century
CSO4984971 Portraits of bayaderes and musicians in Bombay (India) - Photograph second half of the 19th century -; (add.info)

Morocco, Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen, Mechra Bel Ksiri: Warriors with their weapon prepare for a fantasy, 1910
LUX4807714 Morocco, Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen, Mechra Bel Ksiri: Warriors with their weapon prepare for a fantasy, 1910; (add.info.: Morocco, Gharb-Chrarda-Beni Hssen)

Romania, Walachia, JU, Ploiesti: Romanians in traditional dress dance in the village square, 1900
LUX4788474 Romania, Walachia, JU, Ploiesti: Romanians in traditional dress dance in the village square, 1900; (add.info.: Romania, Walachia, JU)

France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Rumengol: May 1908, the forgiveness of the Trinity Our Lady of All Remedy
LUX4784419 France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Rumengol: May 1908, the forgiveness of the Trinity Our Lady of All Remedy, group of women next to the church in local clothes, 1908; (add.info.: France)

France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Rumengol: May 1908, the forgiveness of the Trinity Our Lady of all Remedy
LUX4784408 France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Rumengol: May 1908, the forgiveness of the Trinity Our Lady of all Remedy, close-up of the crowd of pelerins with costume

France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Rumengol: May 1908, the forgiveness of the Trinite Our Lady of all Remedy
LUX4784380 France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Rumengol: May 1908, the forgiveness of the Trinite Our Lady of all Remedy, the pelerins in local clothes, men in hat and blouse

France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Rumengol: May 1908, the forgiveness of the Trinite Notre dame de tout remede
LUX4784322 France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Rumengol: May 1908, the forgiveness of the Trinite Notre dame de tout remede, pelerins in local clothes, men in hat and blouse

Dance: Spanish dancer, 1925, France - Autochrome anonymous
LUX4699690 Dance: Spanish dancer, 1925, France - Autochrome anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dance: Spanish dancer, 1925)

Scottish Pipe Player.in " The Peoples of the Earth"" 1890
JAB5037205 Scottish Pipe Player.in " The Peoples of the Earth"" 1890.; (add.info.: Scottish Pipe Player.in " The Peoples of the Earth"" 1890)

Portrait of a woman in traditional Bavarian costume. Photography 1901, Baviere, Germany
IMB4917220 Portrait of a woman in traditional Bavarian costume. Photography 1901, Baviere, Germany.; (add.info.: Portrait of a woman in traditional Bavarian costume)

France, Auvergne, Puy-de-Dome (63), La Bourboule: Studio portrait of two young women from Auvergne, traditional dress
LUX4722768 France, Auvergne, Puy-de-Dome (63), La Bourboule: Studio portrait of two young women from Auvergne, traditional dress, 1880; (add.info.: France, Auvergne, Puy-de-Dome (63)

Baviere, Oberammergau: Mystery of the Passion of Christ: an outdoor scene, 1890
LUX4712264 Baviere, Oberammergau: Mystery of the Passion of Christ: an outdoor scene, 1890; (add.info.: Baviere, Oberammergau: Mystery of the Passion of Christ: an outdoor scene)

Baviere, Oberammergau: photograph of a mystery of passion, 1890
LUX4712227 Baviere, Oberammergau: photograph of a mystery of passion, 1890; (add.info.: Baviere, Oberammergau: photograph of a mystery of passion, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Sport. Bullfighting. Death of the bull, the puntilla. Photo, Spain, c.1910
2636368 Sport. Bullfighting. Death of the bull, the puntilla. Photo, Spain, c.1910.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sport. Corrida. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI.

Sport. Bullfighting. The Cuadrilla (team of a matador and his banderilleros and picadors)
2636362 Sport. Bullfighting. The Cuadrilla (team of a matador and his banderilleros and picadors). Illustration, Germany, c.1910-20.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sport. Corrida. Coll)

Geography. Germany. Bourgeois couple. German costumes of the XVIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434983 Geography. Germany. Bourgeois couple. German costumes of the XVIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany, c.1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Couples bourgeois)

Geography. Germany. Farmers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany
3434976 Geography. Germany. Farmers. German costumes of the XVIIth cent. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany

Education. Children life in the countryside. Mother with her children. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434974 Education. Children life in the countryside. Mother with her children. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany, c.1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Education. Coll. Part)

Education. Children life in the countryside. Sad girl. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany
3434973 Education. Children life in the countryside. Sad girl. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany, c.1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Education. Coll. Part. Education)

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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.