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Raiko and his Comrades before the Demon Robber, Tosa School. Creator: Japanese SchoolRaiko and his Comrades before the Demon Robber, Tosa School, (colour woodblock print). depicts part of the legend of the destruction of the ogre Shuten Doji by Minamoto no Yorimitsu
Ere the horn at the Gate of the Barbican Tower, was blown with a loud twenty-trumpeter power, from The Ingoldsby Legends, pub. 1907 (colour lithograph), 1907. Scene from The Lay of St
Jealous Monster, 1778. Artist: John Hamilton MortimerJealous Monster, 1778. One of a series of six, showing monsters seducing or struggling with beautiful sea nymphs
Islands Formed By Tiny Marine Creatures, 1935Islands Formed By Tiny Marine Creatures, . From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 1, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London, ]
A diversity of creatures, c1927, (1927). Artist: Henry Franks WaringA diversity of creatures, c1927, (1927). From A Book About Paris by George and Pearl Adam. [Jonathan Cape, London, 1927]
A Dragon, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da VinciA Dragon, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]
Two Heads of Monsters, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da VinciTwo Heads of Monsters, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]
Beliefs and popular superstitions, 1493 (1849). Artist: A BissonBeliefs and popular superstitions, 1493 (1849). A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration in Liber Cronicarum at the Cabinet des Estampes, Bibliotheque Royale, Brussels
Caricature of the Laocoon group, 1937. Artist: Nicolo BoldriniCaricature of the Laocoon group, 1937. A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937
Buy from us with a Golden Curl, (1923). Artist: Macmillian & Co LtdBuy from us with a Golden Curl, (1923). Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923
Studies by Agostino of Siena, 1913. Artist: Agostino of SienaStudies by Agostino of Siena, 1913. A print from The Art of the Great Masters, by Frederic Lees, Sampson Low, Marston and Co, London, 1913
Noahs Ark, 19th century. Artist: Nathaniel CurrierNoahs Ark, 19th century
Adam Naming the Creatures, 1847. Artist: Nathaniel CurrierAdam Naming the Creatures, 1847
Sea anemones, c19th century. Artist: A Fullarton & CoSea anemones, c19th century
Doe Leaping, 19th century. Artist: Gustave CourbetDoe Leaping, 19th century. Courbet, Gustave (1819-1877). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow
Spleen and Ideal, 1907. Artist: Carlos SchwabeSpleen and Ideal, 1907
The Unicorns, 1906. Artist: Arthur Bowen DaviesThe Unicorns, 1906. Arthur Bowen Davies was an avant-garde American artist and member of the Ashcan School, known for ethereal figure paintings
Transport of Prostitutes to the Salpetriere, c1760-1770. Artist: Etienne JeauratTransport of Prostitutes to the Salpetriere, c1760-1770. From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France
Study for Une Baignade, 1883. Artist: Georges-Pierre SeuratStudy for Une Baignade, 1883. From the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh
Prophecy figure IX from Prognosticatio Eximii Doctoris Paracelsi, 1536. ArtistProphecy figure IX from Prognosticatio Eximii Doctoris Paracelsi, 1536. A small book of 32 prophecies, filled with cryptic and allegorical symbols, by the Swiss astrologer
Serpents, 1675. Artist: Athanasius KircherSerpents, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Scene of Hell, 1733. Artist: Bernard PicartScene of Hell, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Jason and the Argonauts, 1655. Artist: Michel de MarollesJason and the Argonauts, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Menecee, 1615. Artist: Leonard GaultierMenecee, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Hippolytus, 1615. Artist: Leonard GaultierHippolytus, 1615. In Greek mythology, Hippolytus (Greek for loose horse) was a son of Theseus and either Antiope or Hippolyte. He was identified with the Roman forest god Virbius
Pentheus, 1615. Artist: Leonard GaultierPentheus, 1615. In Greek mythology, Pentheus was a king of Thebes, son of the Echion and Agave. Pentheus was pulled down and torn limb from limb by his own mother and other Bacchae in their frenzy
Pelops, 1615. Artist: Leonard GaultierPelops, 1615. In Greek mythology, Pelops was a son of Tantalus and Dione. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris
The Tyrrhenians, 1615. Artist: Leonard GaultierThe Tyrrhenians, 1615. The Tyrrhenians or Tyrsenians is an exonym used by Greek authors to refer to a non-Greek people. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates
Palemon, 1615. Artist: Leonard GaultierPalemon, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Aristeus Compels Proteus to Reveal his Oracles, 1655. Artist: Michel de MarollesAristeus Compels Proteus to Reveal his Oracles, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, 1852. Artist: Maxime du CampThe Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, 1852. Photo located in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
St Anthony Beaten by Devils, 1423-1426. Artist: SassettaSt Anthony Beaten by Devils, 1423-1426. Panel from the Altarpiece of the Eucharist
Look how solemn they are!, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaLook how solemn they are!, 1799. Plate 63 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain
Can t anyone unite us?, 1799. Artist: Francisco GoyaCan t anyone unite us?, 1799. Plate 75 of Los caprichos. Los Caprichos were published in 1799 at a time of social repression and economic crisis in Spain
The Temple of Vesta at Tivoli, Rome, 1831. Artist: Landelot-Theodore Turpin de CrisseThe Temple of Vesta at Tivoli, Rome, 1831. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France
A Village Bullfight, c1812-1814. Artist: Francisco GoyaA Village Bullfight, c1812-1814. From the Royal Academy of San Fernando, Madrid, Spain
Tobit and Anna, 1626. Artist: Rembrandt Harmensz van RijnTobit and Anna, 1626. From the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Hittie relief, Tel Halaf, 6100 BC - 5100 BC. Tell Halaf is an archaeological site in the Al Hasakah governorate of northeastern Syria, it was the first find of a Neolithic culture
Native American dance apron showing a fantastic totemic beaver-creature, from British Colombia. Now in the Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh
Bronze fantastic creature from Urartu, 9th century BCBronze fantastic creature from Urartu (Armenia), in the Hermitage Museum in Leningrad, 9th century BC
Greek terracotta relief of Bellerophon and the Chimera, 5th century BCGreek terracotta relief of Bellerophon on Pegasus slaying the Chimera, 5th century BC
Alabaster Sphinx, Memphis, Egypt, 18th or 19th Dynasty, c14th-13th century BC
Head detail of Alabaster Sphinx, Memphis, Egypt, 18th or 19th Dynasty, c14th-13th century BC
St Christopher Crossing the River, 1506-c1527. Artist: Jan de CockSt Christopher Crossing the River, 1506-c1527. St Christopher reaches the bank with the Christ Child on his shoulder. The landscape is filled with strange creatures reminiscent of the work of
Fountain design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas BocklerFountain design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains for public squares and private country house gardens in the French, German
African Bronze Ofo Ritual Casting, Western Ibo. The Ofo is a sacred symbol of worship of the Igbo people. At British Museum
