Merman Collection

1662 Schott Sea Monsters and mermaids
I Triton, II " Sea monster in the likeness of a monk", III " Sea man in the dress of a bishop", IV " Sea Satyr"

The Sea Monster
Vintage engraving by Albrech Durer, showing The Sea Monster, 1498

Water Babies -- two little children, a boy and a girl, in a pool of water surrounded by rocks (left), and a little boy who has turned into a merman, with a fishs tail

Merman (Rackham)
A merman on the beach [illustration to The Three Golden Apples] Date: 1922

Mer-People and God
Merman and mermaid feature in the device of London printer John Rastell = a rare, maybe unique, instance of mer-people depicted as part of Gods creation

West Indian manatee, Trichechus manatus. Vulnerable. (Manatu of the West Indies)
FLO4989193 West Indian manatee, Trichechus manatus. Vulnerable. (Manatu of the West Indies, Manatus.) Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Dugong, Dugong dugon (Dugong of the East Indies, Dugungus indicus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H
FLO4989165 Dugong, Dugong dugon (Dugong of the East Indies, Dugungus indicus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Hamilton's Amphibious

Fontana del Moro, 1653 (photo)
JFS136558 Fontana del Moro, 1653 (photo); Piazza Navona, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: fountain originally designed in 1576 by Giacomo della Porta (c.1533-1602)

A siren seducing a merman knight, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912629 A siren seducing a merman knight, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: A mermaid or siren in German women's costume from the 14th century seducing a merman knight)

Panegyric of Leonardo Loredan, 21 April, 1503. Creator: Unknown
Panegyric of Leonardo Loredan, 21 April, 1503. The Panegyricus Serenissimo Principi Leonardo Lauredano, anglicised as Panegyric to the Most Serene Prince Leonardo Loredan

Rèapparition des tritons... de l'océan, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Reapparition des tritons... de l'ocean, 19th century. Reappearance of mermen on the edge of the ocean

Neptune, 1602. Creator: Matham, Jacob (1571-1631)
Neptune, 1602. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Neptune. Creator: Guercino (1591-1666)
Neptune. Private Collection

Aeneas and the Cumean Sybil, for the "Chinea" Festival, 1744. Creator: M Sorello
Aeneas and the Cumean Sybil, for the "Chinea" Festival, 1744

Neptune, ca 1594. Creator: Goltzius, Hendrick (1558-1617)
Neptune, ca 1594. Private Collection

Portrait of Andrea Doria as a Sea God, 1540s. Creator: Bronzino, Agnolo (1503-1572)
Portrait of Andrea Doria as a Sea God, 1540s. Found in the collection of the Palazzo del Principe Andrea Doria di Genova

Neptune and Amphitrite, 1600s. Creator: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Neptune and Amphitrite, 1600s. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

Pa. German Hildebrandt Mug, c. 1939. Creator: Thomas Watts
Pa. German Hildebrandt Mug, c. 1939

Ornamental Woodcarving - Stern Board?, c. 1940. Creator: Laura Bilodeau
Ornamental Woodcarving - Stern Board?, c. 1940

Neptune riding his chariot the infant-god Zeus riding the Goat Amalthea. Creator: Perino del Vaga (1501-1547)
Neptune riding his chariot the infant-god Zeus riding the Goat Amalthea. Private Collection

Ewer, 1520 (silver-gilt, with enamel additions)
1217968 Ewer, 1520 (silver-gilt, with enamel additions) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: height: max 43.5 cm Lisbon)

A siren seducing a merman knight, 14th century
A mermaid or siren in German womens costume from the 14th century seducing a merman knight. Scenes below show knights and ladies holding family crests

Harpy, griffin, satyr, giant, seahorse and Nereid
Mythical creatures: harpy, griffin, satyr, giant or Titan, seahorse and Nereid or Triton. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr from Friedrich Johann

Wall paintings in garden of Troja Chateau, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

Detail of fountain with Triton at Pallfy Garden below Prague Castle, Mala Strana, Prague, Bohemia, Czech Republic

The Old Sailor's Jolly Boat, by H M Barker
The Old Sailor's Jolly Boat, Laden with Tales and Yarns to Please All Hands, by H M Barker, with illustrations by Robert Cruikshank Date: 1843

Trafalgar Square: The Eastern-most Merman fountain
Trafalgar Square: The Eastern-most centre fountain, in fron to St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church. Date: circa 1970

Trafalgar Square: The western-most Merman fountain. Date: circa 1970

The Atlas Fountain, Castle Howard, from The English Country House (b/w photo)
CLF306297 The Atlas Fountain, Castle Howard, from The English Country House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Anthropomorphic figure (fresco)
ALS176722 Anthropomorphic figure (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); San Giacomo in Castelaz, Termeno, Italy; Seat Archive/Alinari Archives

Hydria (Water Jar), about 515-500 BCE. Creator: Leagros Group
Hydria (Water Jar), about 515-500 BCE. A terracotta jar, wider at the top with a narrow neck and small handles, decorated in black, featuring human figures against red

Ancient Etruscan chimera
6339946 Ancient Etruscan chimera by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Ancient Etruscan chimera. A winged marine demon with fish tail limbs tormenting a man and woman 1)

Casting Bottle, Europe, probably late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Casting Bottle, Europe, probably late 19th century. Bottle for sprinkling perfumes, made of gold, rock crystal, enamels, rubies, emeralds and pearls, handles in the form of mermen

Wall Fountain and Basin, Sceaux, c. 1755. Creator: Sceaux Faience Manufactory
Wall Fountain and Basin, Sceaux, c. 1755

Les Quatre Elements (The Four Elements) (Furnishing Fabric), France, c. 1780. Water nymphs with coral and sheashells, and stylised dolphin

The Fountain of the Graces, 1737. Creator: Gabriel Huquier
The Fountain of the Graces, 1737

Victorian livery badge, 1841 (silver)
1547285 Victorian livery badge, 1841 (silver) by Reily, Charles & Storer, George (19th century); width: 7.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cast as the coat of arms)

St. George on horseback slaying the dragon, 14th century
St. George on horseback slaying the dragon in front of a kneeling princess while a king and queen watch from a castle tower

The Porta all Arco, Etruscan door in the walls of Volterra, Tuscany. Decorated with three heads of Jupiter, Castor and Pollux (or Tinia, Uni and Menrva in Etruscan mythology)

Costume design for Triton, in a 17th century ballet, from the Menus Plaisirs Collection
STC135417 Costume design for Triton, in a 17th century ballet, from the Menus Plaisirs Collection, facsimile by A. Guillaumot Fils (colour engraving) by French School

Relief depicting the transport of wood by sea (stone)
XIR159252 Relief depicting the transport of wood by sea (stone) by Assyrian, (8th century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Transport of timber by sea; ); out of copyright

Opera dresses from Nikolaus Heideloffs Gallery of Fashion Vol II
MJC67226 Opera dresses from Nikolaus Heideloffs Gallery of Fashion Vol II, June 1796 (print) by Heideloff, Nicolaus von (c.1761-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladies at the Opera)

Glaucus and Scylla
WES67085 Glaucus and Scylla by Lauri, Filippo (1623-94); 18x26.5 cm; The Trustees of the Weston Park Foundation, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Punch cartoon: Philip Cunliffe-Owen, British exhibition organiser and Director of the South Kensington Museum
6034970 Punch cartoon: Philip Cunliffe-Owen, British exhibition organiser and Director of the South Kensington Museum, London (engraving) by Sambourne

Herakles wrestling with Triton, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438509 Herakles wrestling with Triton, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

Detail from the Neptune Fountain, 1560-75 (photo) (see 134580-134586)
JFS134582 Detail from the Neptune Fountain, 1560-75 (photo) (see 134580-134586) by Ammannati, Bartolomeo (1511-92); Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy; eJohn Ferro Sims; Italian, out of copyright

Gargoyle of a sea monster (stone)
KW237471 Gargoyle of a sea monster (stone) by Portuguese School; Palacio Nacional da Pena, Sintra, Portugal; out of copyright

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Mermen: From Ancient Sea Monsters to Mythical Creatures" Dive into the depths of history as we unravel the captivating tales surrounding mermen. Dating back to 1662, Schott's Sea Monsters and mermaids introduced us to these enchanting beings, forever etching their image in our imaginations. One iconic depiction is "The Sea Monster, " a mythical creature that embodies both power and mystery. Meanwhile, Rackham's illustration of a merman transports us into a realm where land meets water, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy. In folklore, mer-people were believed to be messengers from God, bridging two worlds with their ethereal presence. H. M Barker's whimsical tale "The Old Sailor's Jolly Boat" invites us aboard an adventure filled with these magical beings. As we wander through Trafalgar Square, we encounter not one but two mesmerizing fountains featuring mermen. The Eastern-most fountain stands tall as a symbol of maritime heritage while its western counterpart adds an air of mystique to this bustling square. Venturing further into Castle Howard brings us face-to-face with the Atlas Fountain - a grand spectacle showcasing mermen amidst English country house elegance. This black-and-white photograph captures the timeless allure of these creatures against an opulent backdrop. Throughout history, mermen have captivated artists' imaginations; even seducing knights in ancient legends like the siren who bewitches her merman companion in 14th-century art. Alongside harpies, griffins, satyrs, giants, seahorses and Nereids they form part of an enchanting world full of mythical wonders waiting to be discovered. So let your imagination swim freely as you delve into the enigmatic world inhabited by mermen – creatures that have fascinated humanity for centuries with their beauty and intrigue.