Sea Serpent Collection (#2)

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Giant octopus attacking a sailing-ship. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of art in the Church of St Malo, France

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Ship attacked by a sea serpent in the Sea of Darkness. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction from Olaus Magnus, 1555

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Giant octopus attacking the submarine " Nautilus" in Jules Vernes book, " 10, 000 Leagues under the Sea, " edition of 1873, Paris

Sailing unknown seas in the Age of Discovery
Navigating the Sea of Darkness. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Laocoon group sculpture of men being devorued by serpents, 1st century BC. Artist: Pliny the Elder
Laocoon group sculpture, of Laocoon and his sons being devoured by serpents belonging to Athena to prevent them from breaking into the Trojan Horse, which he was suspicious of

Laocoonte, 1789. Artist: Paolo Andrea Triscornia
Laocoonte, 1789. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

SEA MONSTER, 1555. One of the sea monsters once thought to dwell in the Sea of Darkness to the south and west of Europe. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus, 1555

SEA MONSTER, 1555. One of the sea monsters thought to inhabit the Sea of Darkness to the west and south of Europe. Woodcut from Swedish geographer Olaus Magnus Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus

ST. BRENDAN (484-577). Irish monk and traveler. St. Brendan and his monks are attacked by a sea monster. Woodcut from a German version of Navigatio, 1499

SEA MONSTER, 1555. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus, Rome, Italy, 1555

SEA MONSTERS, 1550. Sea monsters inhabiting the north Atlantic and animals found in northern lands. Woodcut from Sebastian Munsters Cosmographia, Basle, 1550

Copy of the Laocoon, for Reess Cyclopedia, 1815 (graphite on laid paper)
XYC173218 Copy of the Laocoon, for Reess Cyclopedia, 1815 (graphite on laid paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 32.1x22.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund, USA; English

SEA MONSTER, 1555. One of the sea monsters thought to inhabit the Sea of Darkness to the west and south of Europe. Woodcut from Swedish geographer Olaus Magnus Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus

SEA MONSTERS, 1544. Woodcut from Sebastian Munsters Cosmographiae Universalis, Basle, Switzerland, 1544, depicting the monsters believed to dwell in the seas west and south of Europe

SEA MONSTER, 1555. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus, Rome, Italy, 1555

SEA MONSTER, 16th CENTURY. Mariners battling sea monsters. Woodcut, French, 16th century

SEA MONSTERS, 1516. Sea serpent and dolphin from an edition of Pliny the Elder s
SEA MONSTERS, 1516. Sea serpent and dolphin from an edition of Pliny the Elders Historia Naturale, woodcut printed at Venice, Italy in 1516

SEA MONSTER, 1555. One of the sea monsters once thought to dwell in the Sea of Darkness to the south and west of Europe. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus, 1555

Adoration of a group of Naga, semidivine half serpent beings in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Indian stone relief
INDIA: NAGA RELIEF. Adoration of a group of Naga, semidivine half serpent beings in Hindu and Buddhist mythology. Indian stone relief

Sandstone, Cambodia, second half of the 11th century
BUDDHA ON THE NAGA. Sandstone, Cambodia, second half of the 11th century

WHALE AND SEA SERPENT. Combat between a Whale and the Sea Serpent. Wood engraving, mid-19th century

THE SEA OF DARKNESS. Line engraving, English, late 19th century

SEA SERPENT, 1848. A sea serpent, some 60 feet long, sighted from HMS Daedalus in August 1848 during a voyage to Saint Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean

RABELAIS: PANTAGRUEL. Pantagruel about to attack the sea monster with javelins (IV, 34). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

RABELAIS: PANTAGRUEL. A sea monster attacks Pantagruels ship (IV, 34). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

SEA SERPENT, 1734. Line engraving from Bishop Hans Egedes The New Survey of Old Greenland, London, England, 1734

Sea serpent, 16th century artwork
Sea serpent. 16th century artwork of a sea serpent seizing a sailor from a ship. Accounts of sea serpents may have been based on exaggerated observations of large marine creatures such as oarfish or

1558 Gessner Sea Serpent attacks ship cu

BURNE-JONES: PERSEUS. Perseus slaying the sea serpent: oil on canvas, 1875-77, by Sir Edward Burne-Jones

LOCH NESS MONSTER, 1934. Artists rendition of the Loch Ness Monster after a sketch by a witness, 1934

Sea of Darkness
Terrors in the Sea of Darkness. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Sea Serpent: From Mythology to Political Satire" In the realm of historical art and literature, the sea serpent has long captivated human imagination with its mysterious allure. From ancient myths to political cartoons, this captivating creature has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. One such depiction takes us back to 1828 when President Andrew Jackson was determined to dismantle the powerful Bank of the United States. In a lithograph cartoon, he is portrayed as a fearless hero slaying the monstrous sea serpent that symbolizes his battle against financial tyranny. Traveling further back in time, we encounter Cornelis de Jode's 1593 map showcasing Western North America and its fabled province of Quivira in California. Amidst European sailing ships traversing uncharted waters, two fearsome sea monsters emerge from the depths, reminding sailors of their vulnerability in these treacherous seas. Moving across continents and centuries, we stumble upon Jonah's biblical tale being cast forth by a mighty whale. This wood engraving from 19th-century America captures both Jonah's struggle for survival and mankind's eternal fascination with creatures lurking beneath oceanic realms. Even renowned literary works like John Milton's Paradise Lost feature reptilian beings spawning abundantly within their mythical landscapes. These vivid descriptions evoke awe and wonder at nature's diverse creations while hinting at deeper symbolic meanings embedded within these serpentine figures. Artistic interpretations also take shape through sculptures like Laocoon Group—a masterpiece dating back to early Restoration era—where a writhing sea serpent entwines itself around Laocoon and his sons, portraying their tragic fate as they fall victim to divine punishment. Japanese folklore introduces Susano-o no Mikoto Killing the Eight-headed Dragon—an exquisite color woodblock print depicting bravery amidst chaos as this legendary deity triumphs over a formidable aquatic adversary. The intricate details highlight cultural beliefs surrounding mythical beasts and their significance in ancient tales.