Serpent Collection (page 6)

Viperine water snake, Viperine snake, Natrix maura. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's
FLO4644735 Viperine water snake, Viperine snake, Natrix maura. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's " Dictionary of Natural Sciences" 1816-1830

Frail caecilian, Caecilia gracilis lumbricoidea, typhlops lombricoide, Typhlops lumbricalis, and red worm lizard
FLO4644707 Frail caecilian, Caecilia gracilis lumbricoidea, typhlops lombricoide, Typhlops lumbricalis, and red worm lizard, amphisbene blanchatre, Amphisbaena alba

Perseus with the head of Medusa (litho)
8672605 Perseus with the head of Medusa (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus with the head of Medusa on his shield. From Greek mythology)

Twelfth Key of Basil Valentine, illustrating that Philosophers' Stone must be combined with gold to produce new
533519 Twelfth Key of Basil Valentine, illustrating that Philosophers' Stone must be combined with gold to produce new gold

Depiction of witchcraft. 16th century (engraving)
672934 Depiction of witchcraft. 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Witchcraft, in historical, anthropological, religious, and mythological contexts)

Mercury from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81)
BEN85107 Mercury from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (plaster); Chapel of the Planets, Tempio Malatestiano

An Indian Snake Charmer (colour litho)
8644941 An Indian Snake Charmer (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Indian Snake Charmer)

Smash, Smoke, Snail, Snake, Snipe, Spade, Spear, Spike, Spill, Split, Spoke, Spool (engraving)
8650020 Smash, Smoke, Snail, Snake, Snipe, Spade, Spear, Spike, Spill, Split, Spoke, Spool (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smash, Smoke, Snail)

A pool in the Malay jungle (engraving)
8641646 A pool in the Malay jungle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A pool in the Malay jungle)

Mr Tyrell, the Keeper (b/w photo)
8655223 Mr Tyrell, the Keeper (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Tyrell, the Keeper)

Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving)
7340778 Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving) by Rossi, Domenico de' (1659-1730); 44x19 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius, Scutum Sobiesky and Serpens, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340879 Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius, Scutum Sobiesky and Serpens, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Engraving depicting an adult Adder (Viper) snake with it's young, 19th century
5309423 Engraving depicting an adult Adder (Viper) snake with it's young, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an adult Adder (Viper) snake with it's young

Common Rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus) Family of ophidian reptiles- in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036038 Common Rattlesnake (Crotalus durissus) Family of ophidian reptiles- in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Serpent, Ceraste cornu (Cerastes cornutus) Family of ophidian reptiles - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036022 Serpent, Ceraste cornu (Cerastes cornutus) Family of ophidian reptiles - in "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by M

Sepent, Naja haje (Naja hoje) family of reptiles ophidians- in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire
JAB5036076 Sepent, Naja haje (Naja hoje) family of reptiles ophidians- in " Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

The constellation of Ophiuchus
5307759 The constellation of Ophiuchus.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the constellation of Ophiuchus (Serpent-Bearer). Ophiuchus is a large constellation located around the celestial equator

Myths and legends: Sea Monster. Sea Snake draws from a book by Hans Egidius. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4929333 Myths and legends: Sea Monster. Sea Snake draws from a book by Hans Egidius. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Myths and legends: Sea Monster)

Pelamis platurus (platura), pelamide or black and yellow marine snake - yellowbellied sea snake or pelagic sea snake
CSO5006757 Pelamis platurus (platura), pelamide or black and yellow marine snake - yellowbellied sea snake or pelagic sea snake) Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): "Unite or Die" (United or dead)
NWI4840098 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): "Unite or Die" (United or dead). Snake drawing as a symbol of America in pieces wishing to unite in opposition to

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): the settlers' drapon " Rattlesnake Flag"
NWI4839370 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): the settlers' drapon " Rattlesnake Flag"

Indian Cobra or Cobra has glasses. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801)
FLO4974685 Indian Cobra or Cobra has glasses. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), George Shaw's illustration for the naturalist collection, published in 1790 by George Shaw

Snake Skeleton, Young Snake in Egg and Snake Skull - Strong Water by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)
FLO4724960 Snake Skeleton, Young Snake in Egg and Snake Skull - Strong Water by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), from Encyclopedie of Natural History: Amphibians, 1794 - Snake skeleton

Tunisia, Sfax: The march. A snake charmer lays on a carpet next to a basket full of snakes
LUX4765881 Tunisia, Sfax: The march. A snake charmer lays on a carpet next to a basket full of snakes. In front of Tunisians sitting watching the show, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: The march)

Adam and Eve in the Garden of Paradise: temptation and expulsion
NWI4915267 Adam and Eve in the Garden of Paradise: temptation and expulsion.; (add.info.: Adam and Eve in the Garden of Paradise: temptation and expulsion.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

"Laideronnette kissed and embraced the good Fairy Protectress", illustrationfrom the French fairytale The
3533966 "Laideronnette kissed and embraced the good Fairy Protectress", illustrationfrom the French fairytale The Green Serpent

Engraving of the book of Ambroise Pare: Monsters and Prodiges (1573) - Text
PCT4261014 Engraving of the book of Ambroise Pare: Monsters and Prodiges (1573) - Text: " This present monster depicted here was found in an egg with the face and face of a man

Tentacled snake, erpeton tentacle, erpeton tentaculatum. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's
FLO4644741 Tentacled snake, erpeton tentacle, erpeton tentaculatum. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's " Dictionary of Natural Sciences" 1816-1830

Aztec hieroglyphs depicting the god Cihuacoatl, snake woman and fertility goddess
FLO4622090 Aztec hieroglyphs depicting the god Cihuacoatl, snake woman and fertility goddess. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Borbonic Codex or Borgia Codex
3499697 Borbonic Codex or Borgia Codex; (add.info.: Borbonic Codex or Borgia Codex. Precolumbian Period. Aztecs. Deity Quetzalcoatl. Feathered serpent)

Timucuan indians drying food, 1591 (engraving)
2435419 Timucuan indians drying food, 1591 (engraving) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); (add.info.: History. USA. Timucua indians drying their food: fishes, reptiles)

Milk snake. Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection
FLO4680696 Milk snake. Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection, published in 1796 by George Shaw and Frederick Nodder

Snake charmer
3561645 Snake charmer by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Egypt 1880-1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: sculpture depicting the devil seen from behind, in Java, Indonesia
3563983 A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: sculpture depicting the devil seen from behind, in Java, Indonesia by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Java)

A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: sculpture depicting the devil, in Java, Indonesia
3563982 A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: sculpture depicting the devil, in Java, Indonesia by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Java)

A Snake in the Sewers, 1850
3359124 A Snake in the Sewers, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon titled 'A Snake in the Sewers'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Eve tempts Adam with the apple in the garden of Eden, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432451 Eve tempts Adam with the apple in the garden of Eden, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eve tempts Adam with the apple in the garden of Eden)

Letter S: This snake that winds and whistles endlessly has the whistling and shape of the S, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214847 Letter S: This snake that winds and whistles endlessly has the whistling and shape of the S, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

Letter S: This snake that winds and whistles constantly to as th sound and the shape of a S! 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214838 Letter S: This snake that winds and whistles constantly to as th sound and the shape of a S! 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

Letters U V X Y and Z: Urson Cow Vipere Xanthie Yack Zibeline. Engraving in " A.E.I.O.U
DUV4209491 Letters U V X Y and Z: Urson Cow Vipere Xanthie Yack Zibeline. Engraving in " A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood". Editions Jules Tallandier, Paris, 1927

Vipere des sable ou du desert et vipere aspic - Sahara sand viper, Cerastes vipera 1, and black asp, Vipera aspis atra
FLO4573868 Vipere des sable ou du desert et vipere aspic - Sahara sand viper, Cerastes vipera 1, and black asp, Vipera aspis atra, vulnerable 2

Medallion portrait of the Medusa. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood
FLO4689102 Medallion portrait of the Medusa. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood, Quaritch

Snake paperweight by Baccarat,mid 19th century
BAL1350 Snake paperweight by Baccarat,mid 19th century; Private Collection.

St Paul the Apostle shaking the viper from his hand. Bible Acts 28:3. Copperplate engraving c1808
535444 St Paul the Apostle shaking the viper from his hand. Bible Acts 28:3. Copperplate engraving c1808; (add.info.: St Paul the Apostle shaking the viper from his hand. Bible Acts 28:3)

God sent a plague of serpents to punish Israelites for their disobedience, 1804 (engraving)
535403 God sent a plague of serpents to punish Israelites for their disobedience, 1804 (engraving); (add.info.: God sent a plague of serpents to punish Israelites for their disobedience)

The Hermetic Vessel, c1760. Hermetic vessel in the alchemical furnace. The serpent within the vase symbolises
542162 The Hermetic Vessel, c1760. Hermetic vessel in the alchemical furnace. The serpent within the vase symbolises the earthy substances of which the Philosopher's Stone is made

Aztec -Mixtec Serpent 15th-16th Century (mosaic)
529882 Aztec -Mixtec Serpent 15th-16th Century (mosaic); Universal History Archive/UIG.

St Patrick's first attack (litho)
8630426 St Patrick's first attack (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Patrick's first attack)

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In the vast tapestry of human history and mythology, the serpent has slithered its way into countless narratives, leaving an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. From ancient tales to modern depictions, this enigmatic creature continues to captivate our imagination. Kipling's "Just So Stories" introduces us to a mischievous serpent in "The Elephant's Child, " whose curiosity leads him on a transformative journey. Similarly, Caravaggio's masterpiece "Head of Medusa" portrays the terrifying visage of a Gorgon with serpents for hair, striking fear into all who gaze upon her. The Novgorod Icon "Last Judgement" depicts a biblical scene where sinners face divine retribution while Asclepius, represented as a statue in ancient Rome, holds his staff entwined by serpents as a symbol of healing and medicine. The infamous encounter between Adam, Eve, and the serpent in the Garden of Eden forever changed humanity's course. This fateful interaction represents temptation and knowledge intertwined—a pivotal moment that shaped our understanding of good and evil. Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor's poster from 1919 titled "Death to World Imperialism" features an imposing serpent coiled around Earth—an allegory for oppressive power structures being challenged during times of revolution. On the Pergamon Altar stands Athena battling Alcyoneus—a giant defeated only through her cunning strategy. The presence of snakes adds another layer to this epic struggle between divinity and chaos. President Andrew Jackson is depicted destroying the Bank of United States in an influential lithograph cartoon from 1828. Symbolizing corruption and greed within financial institutions, it showcases how even leaders can be seen as serpentine figures when their actions are questioned. Gustave Doré's depiction of Leviathan reveals an immense sea monster with scales akin to those found on serpents—representing the untamed forces of nature and the depths of human fears.