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Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Integrae Naturae Speculum Artisque Imago by Theodor de Bry

Integrae Naturae Speculum Artisque Imago by Theodor de Bry
An illustration from Utriusque Cosmi (1617) by Robert Fludd, showing Fludd's conception of the world

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Pantheon and Obelisk Fountain in Piazza della Rotonda

Pantheon and Obelisk Fountain in Piazza della Rotonda
An obelisk dedicated to Ramses the Great surmounts the fountain in the Piazza della Rotonda outside the Pantheon in Rome

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Isolde Plays The Harp To Entertain

Isolde Plays The Harp To Entertain
(Original Caption) Tristan and Isolde: Isolde plays the harp to entertain Tristan at a picnic. 15th century. Manuscript. BPA2# 4062

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Place de la Concorde

Place de la Concorde
(Photo by Bettmann Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: View of the Fountain of the Trevi

View of the Fountain of the Trevi
(Original Caption) Fountain of the Trevi

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Weird Monster Beings of the New World

Weird Monster Beings of the New World
(Original Caption) Weird monster beings alledgedly inhabiting the "New World". From the chronicle of Nuremberg, 1493. (Bobily Abnormalities)

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Woman Touching Centaur's Hair

Woman Touching Centaur's Hair
(Original Caption) The Centaur

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Satyrs Pulling Chariot

Satyrs Pulling Chariot
(Original Caption) Hypnerotomachie, /Ov/Discours du Songe/De Poliphile, /Deduisant comme Amour le combat/a l'occasion de Polia

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Roman Relief Of Daedalus And Icarus

Roman Relief Of Daedalus And Icarus
(Original Caption) Daedalus and Icarus. Roman relief

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Pythias Rushing Back To Syracuse

Pythias Rushing Back To Syracuse
(Original Caption) Pythias rushing back to Syracuse. 4th Century B.C. Pythagorean philosophers. Noted for their mutual devotion

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Achilles Dressing Wounds/Patroclus;Plate

Achilles Dressing Wounds/Patroclus;Plate
(Original Caption) Achilles dressing the wounds of Patroclus. Greek cup of the 5th Century B.C

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Mosaic Of Skeleton Death With Scythe

Mosaic Of Skeleton Death With Scythe
(Original Caption) Mosaic depicting death with scythe, from the floor of a Pompeian villa. Motto reads "Know thyself." BPA2# 993

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Engraving Draco & Arctoe Constellations

Engraving Draco & Arctoe Constellations
(Original Caption) 1621-Engraving by Jacob de Gheyn of the constellations Draco and Arctoe. Draco is the dragon, Arctoe are the bears

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Engraving of St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun

Engraving of St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun
(Original Caption) Cheerleader for St. Patrick's Day. Undated engraving. The saying underneath: "Hurrah for mother, Erin, St

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Engraving Of Constellation Cassiopeia

Engraving Of Constellation Cassiopeia
(Original Caption) Engraving of A View of the Heavens showing the constellation Cassiopeia. Undated

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Alice and the Cheshire Cat by John Tenniel

Alice and the Cheshire Cat by John Tenniel
(Original Caption) Engraving of Alice and the Cheshire Cat from Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Print of the Statue Of Zeus; Wonder Of The World

Print of the Statue Of Zeus; Wonder Of The World
(Original Caption) Wonders of the World- Statue of Zeus by Phidia. BPA 2#5526

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Roman Bas Relief Of Bacchus And Girl

Roman Bas Relief Of Bacchus And Girl
(Original Caption) Roman Bacchanalia. Satyr chasing girl. Roman relief. Madrid. Undated. BPA2# 1602

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: The Flying Trunk by Carl Offterdinger

The Flying Trunk by Carl Offterdinger
A scene from the fairy tale "The Flying Trunk" by Hans Christian Andersen

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Sculpture Of Greek / Jason

Sculpture Of Greek / Jason
(Original Caption) Photo shows a sculpture of Jason, leader of the Argonauts. Undated

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Engraving of Niobe's Children Killed by Apollo

Engraving of Niobe's Children Killed by Apollo
(Original Caption) Niobe's children killed by Apollo and Artemis. Copper engraving, 1655

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Antigone with Sister Ismene

Antigone with Sister Ismene
In Greek legend, Antigone and Ismene are daughters of Oedipus

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Full Face Portrait/Thor/Norse God

Full Face Portrait/Thor/Norse God
(Original Caption) Thor, Norse God of Thunder; lightening sparks off points of his crown. Close-up full face head and shoulders. Undated engraving

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Statue Of Jason

Statue Of Jason
(Original Caption) Photo shows a statue of Jason, leader of the Argonauts. Undated

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Sculpture/The Abduction Of Helen

Sculpture/The Abduction Of Helen
(Original Caption) Greek sculpture. The abduction of Helen. Rome, Lateran

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Engraving of Janus, Roman God of Doorways

Engraving of Janus, Roman God of Doorways
(Original Caption) Janus, Roman God of doorways, after whom the first month of the year was named. Engraving. BPA2# 3543

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Stone Relief Of The Death Of Patroclus

Stone Relief Of The Death Of Patroclus
(Original Caption) Picture shows The death of Patroclus, a scene from "The Iliad." Relief sculpture by Berthel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844). Undated photograph

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Ninjinsky in Afternoon of a Faun

Ninjinsky in Afternoon of a Faun
(Original Caption) Nijinsky in afternoon of a Faun, 1912. Photograph BPA 2 #982

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Bernini's Sculpture Apollo and Daphne

Bernini's Sculpture Apollo and Daphne
(Original Caption) 1919-Rome, Italy-"Apollo and Daphne" sculpted by Giovanni Lorenzo (also called Gian Lorenzo) Bernini (1598-1680), Italian Baroque painter, architect and sculptor

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Miss America of 1922

Miss America of 1922
(Original Caption) The Miss America contest of 1922 was won by Miss Mary Campbell, second from left. At far left is Armand T. Nichols, director of the Pageant

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Models Dressed as Mermaids for Neptune's Extravaganza in California

Models Dressed as Mermaids for Neptune's Extravaganza in California
(Original Caption) 4/13/33-Long Beach

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Float Depicting Genie from The Thief of Bagdad

Float Depicting Genie from The Thief of Bagdad
(Original Caption) 11/21/40-New York: This float, depicting a scene from the "Thief Of Bagdad, " was among those included in the annual Macy Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Lon Chaney Jr. in The Wolf Man

Lon Chaney Jr. in The Wolf Man
(Original Caption) Lon Chaney as a werewolf. Undated movie still

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Notre Dame Cathedral Gargoyle Paris

Notre Dame Cathedral Gargoyle Paris
(Original Caption) Paris, France - Notre Dame Cathedral gargoyle crow that looks like a witch from the back. Two views available, undated photo

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Poseidon Riding Horse Creatures

Poseidon Riding Horse Creatures
(Original Caption) Poseidon or Neptune

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Notre Dame Cathedral Gargoyle Paris

Notre Dame Cathedral Gargoyle Paris
(Original Caption) Paris, France - Notre Dame Cathedral gargoyle. Three shots available, undated photo

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Death on the Pale Horse by Gustave Dore

Death on the Pale Horse by Gustave Dore
"Death on the Pale Horse, " an engraving by Gustone Dore (1833-1883)

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Print Depicting the Prince Discovering Sleeping Beauty

Print Depicting the Prince Discovering Sleeping Beauty
(Original Caption) Sleeping Beauty discovered by the Fairy Prince, sleeping in a bower of roses

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Illustration Depicting Lysander and Hermia from A Midsummer Night's Dream

Illustration Depicting Lysander and Hermia from A Midsummer Night's Dream
A fairy scene showing a cherub picking up a donkey's head, from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Act IV, Scene I

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Illustration Depicting Oberon and Titania from A Midsummer Night's Dream

Illustration Depicting Oberon and Titania from A Midsummer Night's Dream
A courtly scene from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Illustration Depicting Lysander, Hermia and Fairies from A Midsummer Night's Dream

Illustration Depicting Lysander, Hermia and Fairies from A Midsummer Night's Dream
Scene from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Illustration of Marduk, a Babylonian God, with a Dragon

Illustration of Marduk, a Babylonian God, with a Dragon
Marduk, the main deity of Babylon, is shown with a mythical dragon sacred to Marduk. Illustration of a 9th century BC Kassite cylinder seal from Babylon

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Orestes/Engraving Of Sculpture

Orestes/Engraving Of Sculpture
(Original Caption) Orestes, sculpture by Bissen. Engraving by Hollis from a daugerreotype by Beard. Undated illustration. See note

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Dick Swiveller Book Illustration by Kyd

Dick Swiveller Book Illustration by Kyd
A color illustration to Dicken's The Old Curiosity Shop depicting the dandy, Dick Swiveller

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Illustration Depicting Alice Holding the Bottle Labelled 'Drink Me' after John Tenniel

Illustration Depicting Alice Holding the Bottle Labelled "Drink Me" after John Tenniel
(Original Caption) Alice In Wonderland. Alice In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. Alice with the magic bottle. "I must be shutting up like a telescope." After a drawing by Tenniel

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Illustration Depicting the Prince Discovering Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty

Illustration Depicting the Prince Discovering Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty
(Original Caption) Sleeping Beauty. - The Prince Arrives. Illustration from 19th century children's book

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Hindu Deities in Outdoor Scene

Hindu Deities in Outdoor Scene
(Original Caption) A lithograph of Hindu deities Ganesha, (left), the god of wisdom, prudence, and learning is shown, as well as Lakshmi with spouse of Vishnu and symbol of creative energy

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Tantalus, Sisyphus And Ixion/Illustration

Tantalus, Sisyphus And Ixion/Illustration
(Original Caption) Illustration shows Tantalus, Sisyphus and Ixion, three kings from Greek mythology who were condemned by Zeus to eternal tortures in Hades

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: The Mermaid After A Wash Drawing

The Mermaid After A Wash Drawing
(Original Caption) The Mermaid. After a wash drawing by Walter Crane

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Return Of Ulysses To His Home In Ithica

Return Of Ulysses To His Home In Ithica
(Original Caption) Ulysses kills the freeloaders. The return of Ulysses. Undated engraved illustration

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Engraving Of Scene From 'Metamorphoses'

Engraving Of Scene From "Metamorphoses"
(Original Caption) Engraving from Ovid's "Metamorphoses, " depicting Cygnus being transformed into a swan and Phaeton's sisters turning into Poplars. Undated book illustration

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: 18th-Century Engraving of a Bust of Mars

18th-Century Engraving of a Bust of Mars
(Original Caption) Bust of Mars, the roman god of war. Engraving, ca. 1790. BPA2# 5374

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Centaur Instructing Achilles In Archery

Centaur Instructing Achilles In Archery
(Original Caption) Engraving depicting the instruction of Achilles by the centaur, Chiron

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Engraving Of Constellation Cygnus

Engraving Of Constellation Cygnus
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting the constellation Cygnus. Engraving by Jacob de Gheyn, 1621

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Astronomers Observing Constellations

Astronomers Observing Constellations
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting astronomers observing the constellations through a telescope. Mythological figures appear in the sky along with their star configurations. Undated engraving

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Engraving Of Constellation Virgo

Engraving Of Constellation Virgo
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting the constellation Virgo. Engraving by Jacob de Gheyn, 1621

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Engraving Of Constellation Sagittarius

Engraving Of Constellation Sagittarius
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting the constellation Sagittarius

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Woodcut Of Merman And Mermaid

Woodcut Of Merman And Mermaid
(Original Caption) Woodcut of a merman and mermaid. Undated illustration

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Engraving Of Constellation Aquarius

Engraving Of Constellation Aquarius
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting the constellation Aquarius. Engraving by Jacob de Gheyn, 1621

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Engraving Of Constellation Delphin

Engraving Of Constellation Delphin
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting the constellation Delphin. Engraving by Jacob de Gheyn, 1621

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Engraving Of Constellation Cancer

Engraving Of Constellation Cancer
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting the constellation Cancer. Engraving by Jacob de Gheyn, 1621

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Engraving Of Centaur Constellation

Engraving Of Centaur Constellation
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting the constellation Centaurus. Engraving by Jacob de Gheyn, 1621

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Engraving Of Constellation Auriga

Engraving Of Constellation Auriga
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting a view of the heavens, with the constellation Auriga. Undated engraving

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Ophiuchus and Serpens

Ophiuchus and Serpens
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting a view of the heavens, with the constellations Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius, Scutum Sobiesky, and Serpens. Undated engraving

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Cluster Of Constellations Incl. Cygnus

Cluster Of Constellations Incl. Cygnus
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting a view of the heavens, with the constellations Lacerta Cygnus, Lura Vulpecula, and Anser. Undated engraving

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Constellations Pegasus & Equuleus

Constellations Pegasus & Equuleus
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting a view of the heavens, with the constellations Pegasus and Equuleus. Undated engraving

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Engraving Of Constellation Engonasin

Engraving Of Constellation Engonasin
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting the constellation Engonasin, skin bearer. Engraving by Jacob de Gheyn, 1621

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Constellations Monoceros & Canis Minor

Constellations Monoceros & Canis Minor
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting a view of the heavens, with the constellations Monoceros, Canis Minor, and Atelier Typographique. Undated engraving

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Chart Of Constellations

Chart Of Constellations
(Original Caption) Chart of the heavens with constellations between Cancer and Taurus, including the Unicorn, and Orion. Undated illustration

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Illus. Of Chaos W/Mythological Figures

Illus. Of Chaos W/Mythological Figures
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting chaos, the original void persisting on earth. Elemental forces mingle and collide in a churning expanse peopled with mythological figures

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Oberon, Titania and Puck with Fairies Dancing by William Blake

Oberon, Titania and Puck with Fairies Dancing by William Blake
Fairies dance in the forest while Puck taunts Oberon and Titania in William Blake's illustration of a scene from William Shakepeare's play, A Midsummer Night's Dream

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Trio Of Mermaids With Hand Mirror

Trio Of Mermaids With Hand Mirror
(Original Caption) Undated illustration depicting a trio of mermaids with a hand mirror

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Constellation Sagitta & Aquila--Illus

Constellation Sagitta & Aquila--Illus
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting the constellation Sagitta and Aquila. Engraving by Jacob de Gheyn, 1621

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Engraving Of Constellation Perseus

Engraving Of Constellation Perseus
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting the constellation Perseus. Engraving by Jacob de Gheyn, 1621

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Various Constellations -- Engraving

Various Constellations -- Engraving
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting a view of the heavens, with the constellations Psalterium Georgii, Fluvius Eridanus, Cetus, Officina Sculptoris, Fornax Chemica, and Machina Electrica

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Alice and the Caterpillar by John Tenniel

Alice and the Caterpillar by John Tenniel
Alice talks to a hookah-smoking caterpillar sitting on a mushroom in an illustration from Lewis Carroll's, Alice in Wonderland

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Illustration of a Unicorn

Illustration of a Unicorn
ORIGINAL CAPTION READS:A leaping unicorn. Undated medieval woodcut

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Bellerophon On Pegasus, Color Illus

Bellerophon On Pegasus, Color Illus
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting Bellerophon on Pegasus. Undated colour drawing by Walter Crane

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Illustration of the Norse God Thor with Chariot and Goats

Illustration of the Norse God Thor with Chariot and Goats
(Original Caption) Thor--Norse God of Thunder. He is the enemy of the giants whom he intimidates with his hammer. His chariot wheels make the thunder. Undated woodcut

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Norse Goddess Frigga/Illustration

Norse Goddess Frigga/Illustration
(Original Caption) Frigga, the supreme Norse goddess of Asgad, engaged in hunting. Undated illustration

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Illustration Of Saturn/Roman God

Illustration Of Saturn/Roman God
(Original Caption) Mythology. Saturn - The ancient Roman God of agriculture. Identified with the Greek God of Kronos. Undated illustration

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Illustration Of Ceres Seated In A Throne

Illustration Of Ceres Seated In A Throne
(Original Caption) Illustration of the Greek goddess Ceres (Demeter) from a Pompeii wall painting. She is seated on a throne and holds a sheaf of wheat in her hand. Undated illustration

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: 'Dance Of Death' Engraving

"Dance Of Death" Engraving
(Original Caption) Illustration depicting the "Dance of Death, " by J. Johann Soldermeyer. Dancing skeletons play musical instruments while carrying shovels and scythes. Undated engraving

Background imageMythological Theme Collection: Illus Of Wak Wak Tree W/Human Fruit

Illus Of Wak Wak Tree W/Human Fruit
(Original Caption) Wak Wak Tree: bears human fruit. According to age old tradition, there existed an island in Southern Pacific on which grew a tree which was supposed to bear human beings



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