Mythical Beasts Collection (#2)

God Pointing out Behemoth...and Leviathan, 1825. Creator: William Blake
God Pointing out Behemoth...and Leviathan, 1825. Book: The Book of Job; Second edition

Minotaur or Faun and Nymph, c.1886. Creator: Auguste Rodin
Minotaur or Faun and Nymph, c.1886

Neptune and Amphitrite, 17th century. Creator: Abraham Jansz van Diepenbeeck
Neptune and Amphitrite, 17th century

Illustration for Six Great Events of the Last Decade, 1791. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Six Great Events of the Last Decade, 1791

A Competition among Powerful Magicians, 1869. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
A Competition among Powerful Magicians, 1869

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

Vill Vallareman (a Fairy Shepherd), 1910. Creator: John Bauer
Vill Vallareman (a Fairy Shepherd), 1910

The Dark Hours of Italy; The "Piazzetta", in front of the Doge's Palace.... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Dark Hours of Italy; The "Piazzetta", in front of the Doge's Palace. Areas of Venice threatened, November 4, 1917, at the most critical moment of the Austro-German offensive, 1917

The Tale of the Man in the Well from the Iyar-i Danish (Touchstone of Wisdom)... late 10th cent. Creator: Unknown
The Tale of the Man in the Well from the Iyar-i Danish (Touchstone of Wisdom) of Abu al-Fazl, late 10th century AH/AD late 16th century

Khusraw Celebrating after Killing the Dragon, page from a manuscript of the Khamsa, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Khusraw Celebrating after Killing the Dragon, page from a manuscript of the Khamsa, 17th century

The Lorelei, 1904. Creator: Frederick Childe Hassam
The Lorelei, 1904. Named after the siren in the German poet Heinrich Heine's "Die Lorelei" (1827). In the poem, the Lorelei

Shipwreck of the Greek Fleet on the Voyage Home from Troy, late 16th-early 17th century

The Princess and the Trolls, 1913. Creator: John Bauer
The Princess and the Trolls, 1913

Two Peasant Girls Listening to the Playing of the Water-Sprite, 1860. Creator: Johan Zacharias Blackstadius
Two Peasant Girls Listening to the Playing of the Water-Sprite, 1860

Saint George and the Dragon, 1620-1644. Creator: Cesare Rossetti
Saint George and the Dragon, 1620-1644

Cadmus Sows the Dragon's Teeth Which Turn into Armed Men, published 1615. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Cadmus Sows the Dragon's Teeth Which Turn into Armed Men, published 1615. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 3, plate 4

Improvement of the Morals, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Improvement of the Morals, 1786

Centaur Arrested in Flight, a Female Faun on His Back, between c1759 and c1791. Creator: Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo
Centaur Arrested in Flight, a Female Faun on His Back, between c1759 and c1791

Varuna, the God of Waters (image 1 of 3), between 1675 and 1700. Creator: Unknown
Varuna, the God of Waters (image 1 of 3), between 1675 and 1700

Le Werwolf. Inscription: Les pêcheurs virent dans la dune une fillette nue mordue au cou... 1867
Le Werwolf. Inscription: Les pecheurs virent dans la dune une fillette nue mordue au cou cruellement, 1867. Series: La Legende et les Aventures d'Uylenspiegel et de Lamme Goedzak

The Water-Sprite and Ägir's Daughters, 1850. Creator: Nils Jakob Blommer
The Water-Sprite and Agir's Daughters, 1850. AEgir and his nine wave daughters from Norse mythology

Orpheus Charming the Beasts. Creator: Unknown
Orpheus Charming the Beasts, Unknown date. Manner of Roelant Savery

Solomon as the King of the Three Worlds, between c1775 and c1800. Creator: Unknown
Solomon as the King of the Three Worlds, between c1775 and c1800

Hojo Takatoki, Lord of Sagami, Warding Off Tengu with His Fan, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Hojo Takatoki, Lord of Sagami, Warding Off Tengu with His Fan, 1883. From Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

Tawara Toda Protecting the Dragon's Daughter from the Giant Millipede, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Tawara Toda Protecting the Dragon's Daughter from the Giant Millipede, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Taijian Wangfuren Playing One-String Chin, Encircled by Dragon, 19th century. Creator: Gakutei
Taijian Wangfuren Playing One-String Chin, Encircled by Dragon, 19th century

Miyamoto Musashi Slashing a Tengu, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Miyamoto Musashi Slashing a Tengu, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Apollo Killing Python, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo Killing Python, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 9

Two Dragons Entwined on a Spray of Stylized Foliage (image 2 of 2), c1575. Creator: Anon
Two Dragons Entwined on a Spray of Stylized Foliage (image 2 of 2), c1575

Theseus and the Minotaur, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Theseus and the Minotaur, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 74

Kozo Kiritaro, Young Priest of the Tengus, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kozo Kiritaro, Young Priest of the Tengus, 1866. From Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Hercules and Cerberus, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Hercules and Cerberus, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 68

Shogun Taro Taira no Yoshikado Disarming Two Goblins, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shogun Taro Taira no Yoshikado Disarming Two Goblins, 1866. From Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Cycnus and Hyrie, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cycnus and Hyrie, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 66

Jason Putting the Dragon to Sleep, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Jason Putting the Dragon to Sleep, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 62

Apollo Killing Marsyas, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo Killing Marsyas, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 58

Wadatsu Ryuotaro Masatatsu with Dragon and Assailant, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Wadatsu Ryuotaro Masatatsu with Dragon and Assailant, 1866. From Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

Metamorphosis of the Pierides, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Metamorphosis of the Pierides, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 45

Perseus Killing Medusa, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Perseus Killing Medusa, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 41

Juno with the Furies at the Gate of Hell, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Juno with the Furies at the Gate of Hell, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 37

Cadmus Killing the Serpent, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cadmus Killing the Serpent, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 23

Minerva at Envy's Cave, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Minerva at Envy's Cave, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 19

Buddha Shakyamuni Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, between 300 and 350. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Shakyamuni Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, between 300 and 350

Returning Sails of Akashi: Koimurasaki of the Tamaya, between c1814 and c1817. Creator: Kikugawa Eizan
Returning Sails of Akashi: Koimurasaki of the Tamaya, between c1814 and c1817. Series: Eight Views of Genji

A Buddha Flanked by Figures Standing on a Mythical Creature (image 6 of 6), 8th-9th century. Creator: Unknown
A Buddha Flanked by Figures Standing on a Mythical Creature (image 6 of 6), 8th-9th century

A Buddha Flanked by Figures Standing on a Mythical Creature (image 5 of 6), 8th-9th century. Creator: Unknown
A Buddha Flanked by Figures Standing on a Mythical Creature (image 5 of 6), 8th-9th century

Two Addorsed Tree Dryads, 50 B.C.-A.D. 25. Creator: Unknown
Two Addorsed Tree Dryads, 50 B.C.-A.D. 25. (Addorsed: placed back to back)

The Fall of Babylon, c1555. Creator: Jean Duvet
The Fall of Babylon, c1555. Series: The Apocalypse, plate 18

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"Mythical Beasts: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Imagination" Step into a world where reality intertwines with fantasy, as mythical beasts come to life in the most extraordinary ways. From ancient legends to timeless tales, these captivating creatures have captured the hearts and minds of generations. In Sakata Kintoki Wrestling with a Tengu, c. 1715/18 by Torii Kiyomasu I, we witness an epic battle between man and myth. The fearless warrior grapples with a formidable tengu, showcasing the power and bravery required to conquer such supernatural beings. Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream (Act 4, Scene 1), November 1857 transports us to a realm where fairies reign supreme. Amidst enchanting woods filled with mischief and magic, we glimpse the mischievous antics of ethereal beings that blur the line between dreams and reality. Max Klinger's Bear and Elf (Bar und Elfe): pl. 1 published in 1881 invites us into a whimsical encounter between two unlikely companions. This delightful illustration reminds us that even in the realm of mythical creatures, friendships can blossom against all odds. Le Premier Volume de la bible en francoiz historiee et nouvellement imprimee from ca. 1501 unveils biblical narratives intertwined with fantastical elements. Here we find ourselves immersed in stories where angels descend from heavens or demons rise from depths unknown - reminding us of humanity's eternal fascination with divine encounters. Jan Muller's Hercules Slaying the Hydra transports us back to Greek mythology as we witness one of Hercules' greatest triumphs over this fearsome multi-headed serpent-like creature. With every strike of his mighty sword, he showcases both strength and cunning necessary for overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges. Recovering the Stolen Jewel from the Palace of Dragon King takes us on an exhilarating quest through Japanese folklore.