Sea Monster Collection (page 2)

Susano-o no Mikoto Killing the Eight-headed Dragon, 1748 (colour woodblock print; hosoban)
2969314 Susano-o no Mikoto Killing the Eight-headed Dragon, 1748 (colour woodblock print; hosoban) by Kiyomasu II, Torii (1706-63); 31.9x4.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Perseus and Andromeda (oil on canvas)
475534 Perseus and Andromeda (oil on canvas) by Matteis, Paolo de (1662-1728) (circle of); 127.9x101.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Haywain, Allegory of the Vanity of the World (oil on panel)
XIR216117 The Haywain, Allegory of the Vanity of the World (oil on panel) by Mostaert, Gillis (1534-98) (workshop of); 104x139 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: allegorie de la vanite du monde; )

The great one
Serge Melesan

The lemon shark
Serge Melesan

The great white shark
Serge Melesan

The Ship of Fools, 1923
REV111337 The Ship of Fools, 1923 by Laske, Oskar (1874-1951); Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria

Navigation chart of Brittany coast, 1583
3854275 Navigation chart of Brittany coast, 1583 by Janszoon Waghenaer, Lucas (c.1533-c.1606); Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Gigantic "Cuttle-fish"hooked by the French Steamer "Alecton"in the coast off Tenerife in 1861
473212 Gigantic " Cuttle-fish" hooked by the French Steamer " Alecton" in the coast off Tenerife in 1861, 1881 (litho) by British School

La Fontaines Fables - Monkey and the Dolphin
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Monkey and the Dolphin

Daniel interprets the dream
[url=http://www.istockphoto.com/file_search.php?action=file&lightboxID=11047139][img]http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/5809/5232617.2/0_702d2_40b270_orig[/img][/url] Daniel interprets his dream of

Creation of the fish and birds, a scene from miltons paradise lost. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker

Palette with Sea Nymph (Nereid) Riding on a Sea Monster, 1st century B. C
Palette with Sea Nymph (Nereid) Riding on a Sea Monster, 1st century B.C./early 1st century A.D. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

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

In the Sea, 1883. Creator: Arnold Bocklin
In the Sea, 1883

Perseus Saving Andromeda, 1775. Creator: Giovanni David
Perseus Saving Andromeda, 1775

Water, represented by a naiad seated at the base of a tree... 1640-60. Naiad resting her arm on a supine urn from which water flows

The Realm of Neptune, from Drawing Book, 1650-56. Creator: Frederick Bloemaert
The Realm of Neptune, from Drawing Book, 1650-56

Rabbitfish or sea monster, Chimaera monstrosa. Near threatened. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4613934 Rabbitfish or sea monster, Chimaera monstrosa. Near threatened. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

A Sailors Delight (oil on canvas)
1764723 A Sailors Delight (oil on canvas) by Tenre, Charles Henry (1864-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sailors Delight. William Holbrook Beard (1823-1900)

Detail of fighting ships in the Atlantic Ocean from a terrestrial globe 1645 / 48 (plaster
3482881 Detail of fighting ships in the Atlantic Ocean from a terrestrial globe 1645/48 (plaster, wood & engraved paper) by Blaeu

Mounted nautilus cup, Nagyszeben, mid 17th century (shell & silver-gilt)
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Roger et Angelique, (pencil on calque laid down on wove paper)
990004 Roger et Angelique, (pencil on calque laid down on wove paper) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 47x37.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Roger et Angelique)

Monstrous whale devouring humans, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia
5669002 Monstrous whale devouring humans, from 1550 edition of Cosmographia by Sebastian Munster (woodcut) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); Photo eAF Fotografie; German, out of copyright

The Animal that came out of the sea and ate up all the food that Suleiman-bin-Daoud had
STC405572 The Animal that came out of the sea and ate up all the food that Suleiman-bin-Daoud had made ready for all the animals in all the world

Aventures Perilleuses De Narcisse Nicaise Au Congo (engraving)
2783316 Aventures Perilleuses De Narcisse Nicaise Au Congo (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aventures Perilleuses De Narcisse Nicaise Au Congo)

Cosmographia, Fol 852 (engraving)
2919581 Cosmographia, Fol 852 (engraving) by Munster, Sebastian (1589-1552); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, UK; (add.info)

The Leviathan, 1908 (colour litho)
CHT272399 The Leviathan, 1908 (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

Fragment of textile depicting Jonah and the Whale (linen & wool)
PWI105613 Fragment of textile depicting Jonah and the Whale (linen & wool) by Coptic, (5th century); length: 210 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Egyptian, out of copyright

The Indian Subcontinent to the Philippines by way of the northern portions of
BON111066 The Indian Subcontinent to the Philippines by way of the northern portions of the Indonesian archipelago and the Malay Peninsula, early 17th century (colour engraving) by Hondius

Sea monsters, illustration from Physica Curiosa by Gaspar Schott S. J
CHT223766 Sea monsters, illustration from Physica Curiosa by Gaspar Schott S.J. (1608-66), published Wuerzburg 1662 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School

Ingres Roger Deliverant Angelique, 1857 (oil on canvas)
HNT171768 Ingres Roger Deliverant Angelique, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); The Hunterian, University of Glasgow

Canosan askos with Scylla (ceramic)
479160 Canosan askos with Scylla (ceramic) by Greek, (3rd century BC); 28.3x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Broad tapering body with wide spout)

Mounted nautilus cup, Nagyszeben, mid 17th century (shell & silver-gilt
3434805 Mounted nautilus cup, Nagyszeben, mid 17th century (shell & silver-gilt) (detail of 3434804) by Hungarian School (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark NK)

The Fairy and the Sea Serpent (oil on canvas laid on panel)
2956912 The Fairy and the Sea Serpent (oil on canvas laid on panel) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906); 19.05x27.94 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

No. 2490 The Mermaid (pen & Indian ink with w / c on paper)
FIT107393 No.2490 The Mermaid (pen & Indian ink with w/c on paper) by Sime, Sidney Herbert (1867-1941); 24.3x16.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English

Fish Pool playing card (engraving)
XJF128051 Fish Pool playing card (engraving) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Valhalla and the Midgard Serpent, 1680
MGN169954 Valhalla and the Midgard Serpent, 1680 by Icelandic School, (17th century); 33x10 cm; Arni Magnusson Institute, Reykjavik

Bloodstone bowl and setting, 1824 (silver gilt & bloodstone)
BI169488 Bloodstone bowl and setting, 1824 (silver gilt & bloodstone) by Storr, Paul (1771-1844); 22.7x19.8x12.8 cm; The Henry Barber Trust, The Barber Institute of Fine Arts

Arion, 1514 (w / c on paper)
PHD389 Arion, 1514 (w/c on paper) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna, Austria; German, out of copyright

Perseus and Andromeda, 1777
BOO73434 Perseus and Andromeda, 1777 by Mengs, Anton Raphael (1728-79); 227x153.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; German, out of copyright

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"Unleashing the Mythical Sea Monster: A Captivating Tale of Adventure and Danger" Embark on a thrilling journey into the depths of the ocean, where ancient legends come to life. Inspired by Jules Verne's "20, 000 Leagues Under the Sea, " this sea monster captivates our imagination with its monstrous presence. Its massive body emerges from the dark abyss, as only one of its arms wriggles in the air, brandishing an eerie warning. Step back in time to 16th-century England, where Jodocus Hondius' engraving depicts "The Countie and Citie of Lyncolne. " Amidst this historic cityscape lies a hidden secret - tales whispered about encounters with a fearsome sea creature that prowls nearby waters. In an era when sailors navigated by stars at night, their eyes would scan the horizon for any sign of danger. Could it be that they too caught glimpses of this mythical beast lurking beneath? Artistic masterpieces like "Andromeda" by Edward Poynter in 1869 or John Tenniel's illustration for "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" bring forth visions of water snakes and damsels in distress entangled within its clutches. The sea monster becomes both predator and symbolizes mankind's struggle against nature's wrath. Victor Hugo's novel "The Toilers of the Sea" transports us to Guernsey Island, where we encounter another tale intertwined with perilous battles against untamed forces. The front cover itself hints at a formidable creature lurking beneath treacherous waves. From Greek mythology springs forth Perseus rescuing Andromeda from certain doom while battling not only her captor but also two ferocious sea monsters. This epic scene immortalized on canvas captures our fascination with heroes facing unimaginable odds. Even love stories are not spared from these aquatic beasts' influence.