Winged Collection (#8)

Allegory of Fortune, 1896. Creator: Unknown
Allegory of Fortune, 1896

Saint Michael the Archangel crushing the demon underfoot, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
Saint Michael the Archangel crushing the demon underfoot, 1700-1800

The winged archangel Saint Michael holding a sword and standing on the head of the devil, 1600-1640. Creator: Anon
The winged archangel Saint Michael holding a sword and standing on the head of the devil, who descends into hell, an oval composition, after Reni, 1600-1640

Allegorical Figure, probably c. 1588. Creator: Giuseppe Cesari
Allegorical Figure, probably c. 1588

Sketch for the Festival Staircase at the Hotel de Ville in Paris: Flowers (Garland), c1888-1898

Covered Goblet with Winged Ball, c. 1520/1525. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Covered Goblet with Winged Ball, c. 1520/1525

Winged Woman on a Star, c. 1515/1518. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Winged Woman on a Star, c. 1515/1518

The Hope of Happiness, dedicated to the Nation, c1791. Creator: Dubois
The Hope of Happiness, dedicated to the Nation, c1791

Portraits of Aglae de Polignac, Duchess of Guiche, and her brothers, c1783. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portraits of Aglae de Polignac, Duchess of Guiche, and her brothers, c1783

Apollo receiving the Lyre from the hands of music, c1870. Creator: Jules Elie Delaunay
Apollo receiving the Lyre from the hands of music, c1870

Birth and Baptism Certificate, 1814. Creator: Heinrich Ebner
Birth and Baptism Certificate, 1814

The Painter, 1616. Creator: Jan Saenredam
The Painter, 1616

Angel of the Resurrection, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1801, pub 1803. Creator: Benjamin West
Angel of the Resurrection, from the first issue of Specimens of Polyautography, 1801, published 1803

The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Francis Xavier, 1610/59. Creator: Schelte Adamsz Bolswert
The Virgin and Child Appearing to Saint Francis Xavier, 1610/59

Venus and Mercury, c.1600. Creator: Jan Muller
Venus and Mercury, c.1600

Plate Two, from A New Book of Ornaments, 1704. Creator: Simon Gribelin
Plate Two, from A New Book of Ornaments, 1704

Olympus, 1743/1744. Creator: Lorenzo De Ferrari
Olympus, 1743/1744

Seven Putti at Play with Symbols of Vanity, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Seven Putti at Play with Symbols of Vanity, n.d

Cupid with Bandaged Eyes, 1540/45. Creator: Leon Davent
Cupid with Bandaged Eyes, 1540/45

Two Warriors, One with a Winged Genie on His Helmet, 1475/1500. Creator: School of Maso Finiguerra Italian, 1426-1464
Two Warriors, One with a Winged Genie on His Helmet, 1475/1500

Design: Children, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: Benoit-Louis Prevost
Design: Children, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Fame Blowing on a Trumpet, n.d. Creator: Jacopo Palma
Fame Blowing on a Trumpet, n.d

Fluttering Spread Thy Purple Pinions, Gentle, n.d. Creator: John Wood the Younger
Fluttering Spread Thy Purple Pinions, Gentle, n.d

The First Whisper of Love, c. 1889. Creator: John Douglas Miller
The First Whisper of Love, c. 1889

Venus and Cupid, 1789. Creator: John Deare
Venus and Cupid, 1789

Design for a Monument to Sailors, n.d. Creator: John Bacon II
Design for a Monument to Sailors, n.d

View of the Port of Dieppe, c. 1727. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Oudry
View of the Port of Dieppe, c. 1727

Five Dancing Female Figures, 1865. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux
Five Dancing Female Figures, 1865

Plate 29 of 38 from Oeuvres de J. B. Huet, 1796–99. Creator: Jean Baptiste Marie Huet
Plate 29 of 38 from Oeuvres de J. B. Huet, 1796-99

The Sun, plate 44 from Planets and Spheres, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
The Sun, plate 44 from Planets and Spheres, c.1465

Harpy, 1894. Creator: Edvard Munch
Harpy, 1894

Genius of the Sun, plate 31 from Genii and Virtues, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
Genius of the Sun, plate 31 from Genii and Virtues, c.1465

Genius of the World, plate 33 from Genii and Virtues, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
Genius of the World, plate 33 from Genii and Virtues, c.1465

Genius of Time, plate 32 from Genii and Virtues, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
Genius of Time, plate 32 from Genii and Virtues, c.1465

Time Clipping the Wings of Love, c. 1765. Creator: James McArdell
Time Clipping the Wings of Love, c. 1765

Saint Mark, c.1410 ( tempera colours, gold leaf, gold paint & ink)
8677958 Saint Mark, c.1410 ( tempera colours, gold leaf, gold paint & ink) by Master of Egerton, (active 1405-20); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Self-Portrait with Five Muses, c. 1880 (oil on paper mounted to board)
XOS5884673 Self-Portrait with Five Muses, c. 1880 (oil on paper mounted to board) by Church, Henry (1836-1908); 73.3x59.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Faravahar, Zoroastrian parsi symbol (metal)
DND349200 Faravahar, Zoroastrian parsi symbol (metal) by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: symbol of Persian Achaemenid Empire and Zoroastrianism;); Dinodia

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
5863915 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

An Angel (pen and brown ink with brown wash on off-white paper)
1217556 An Angel (pen and brown ink with brown wash on off-white paper) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 25.7x20.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Venus at the Forge of Vulcan, also known as "Thetis receives the Arms of
3740413 Venus at the Forge of Vulcan, also known as " Thetis receives the Arms of Achilles" (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 113 x 149.5 cm; Yale University Art Gallery

Ancient Germanic cavalry. They wear helmets, capes, pants and socks, and carry severed heads, lances and shields. From Philipp Cluvers Germania Antiqua. Guerrieri Germani a cavallo

Boreas abducting Oreithyia, 1822
PWI83543 Boreas abducting Oreithyia, 1822 by Lancrenon, Joseph Ferdinand (1794-1874); Musee Girodet, Montargis, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Nike, Ancient Greek goddess of Victory (engraving)
5996370 Nike, Ancient Greek goddess of Victory (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nike, Ancient Greek goddess of Victory)

Allegory of Vanity, 1600 (oil on wood)
3959972 Allegory of Vanity, 1600 (oil on wood) by Isaacsz. Pieter Fransz. (1569-1625); 36.4 x 43.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Fairies Flying to a Castle in the Sky, 1940 (screen print)
2622340 Fairies Flying to a Castle in the Sky, 1940 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Emblems of the Evangelists and The Passion. The symbols of the four Evangelists are here depicted in the Book of Kells. The four winged creatures symbolize, clockwise from top left, Matthew, Mark

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"Winged: A Journey Through Art, Nature, and Mythology" Immerse yourself in the world of wings as we explore the captivating realm of flight. From ancient Greek mythology to stunning alpine landscapes, this 150 caption takes you on a visual odyssey through various interpretations creatures. Let's start with "Hermes" by Jonnard in 1886, an exquisite portrayal of the messenger god donning his iconic winged sandals. The artwork beautifully captures Hermes' swift movement and divine grace. Moving forward, we encounter the majestic "Winged Victory of Samothrace, " also known as Nike of Samothrace. This Hellenistic masterpiece stands proudly atop a grand staircase at the Louvre Museum, symbolizing triumph and power. Venturing into a different artistic realm, imagine gazing up at a ceiling adorned with intricate depictions of 80 Ethiopian cherubs with delicate wings. Each brushstroke brings these heavenly beings to life in ethereal beauty. Transitioning from art to nature's canvas, picture yourself standing amidst Wengen's breathtaking landscape in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland region. At an elevation of 1274m above sea level, you can almost feel the crisp mountain air as you marvel at snow-capped peaks and soaring winged birds gliding effortlessly across the sky. Speaking of birds, let us not forget about our vibrant insect friends like the Red Admiral butterfly perched delicately on sun-kissed plants. Its elegant wings display striking patterns that mesmerize observers lucky enough to witness its sunbathing ritual. Shifting gears towards ancient civilizations, we encounter the imposing Winged Assyrian Bull—a symbol representing strength and protection throughout Mesopotamian history. These colossal statues evoke awe-inspiring wonder even after centuries have passed. Stepping back into more recent times brings us to Illustrated London News' Christmas number cover from 1904—an enchanting illustration capturing festive cheer with winged cherubs spreading joy and merriment.