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The Rape of Lucretia, late 15th-early 16th century. Creator: Master of MarradiThe Rape of Lucretia, late 15th-early 16th century. According to Roman legend, Lucretia was a noblewoman in ancient Rome whose rape by Sextus Tarquinius was the cause of a rebellion that overthrew
The Burial of Saint Wenceslas, ca. 1490-1500. Creator: Master of EggenburgThe Burial of Saint Wenceslas, ca. 1490-1500. Identified as the saints entombment in the Cathedral of Saint Vitus in Prague
Zheng Huangniu and Yushanzhu, early 17th century. Creator: Kano NaizenZheng Huangniu and Yushanzhu, early 17th century. Yushanzhu is said to have gained enlightenment when he fell off his donkey while riding across a bridge. Momoyama period (1573-1615)
Dipak Raga: Folio from a Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), 1630-40. Creator: UnknownDipak Raga: Folio from a Ragamala Series (Garland of Musical Modes), 1630-40. Associated with night to evoke the mood of intimacy between lovers
Santa Francesca Romana Clothed by the Virgin, ca. 1445. Creator: Antonio del Massaro da ViterboSanta Francesca Romana Clothed by the Virgin, ca. 1445. Santa Francesca Romana lived from 1384 to 1440 in a white cloak kneeling before the Virgin and Child, and St Paul with Mary Magdalene
Sketches of East Asian Legendary Figures, late 19th century. Creator: Kawanabe KyosaiSketches of East Asian Legendary Figures, late 19th century
Salome with the head of John the Baptist, ca 1607. Creator: Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610)Salome with the head of John the Baptist, ca 1607. Found in the Collection of Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid
The Mystical Marriage of Saint Catherine, 1524. Creator: Lotto, Lorenzo (1480-1556)The Mystical Marriage of Saint Catherine, 1524. Found in the Collection of Galleria Nazionale d Arte Antica, Rome
Polyphemus, Acis and Galatea, 1867-1944. Creator: Roussel, Ker-Xavier (1867-1944)Polyphemus, Acis and Galatea, 1867-1944. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris
Judith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes, c. 1610. Creator: GentileschiJudith and Her Maidservant with the Head of Holofernes, c. 1610. Found in the Collection of Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome
Loie Fuller as Salome, 1895. Creator: Feure, Georges deLoie Fuller as Salome, 1895. Private Collection
Judith Beheading Holofernes, Mid of the 18th cen Creator: Piazzetta, Gian Battista (1683-1754)Judith Beheading Holofernes, Mid of the 18th Century. Found in the Collection of Accademia di San Luca
Heimdall Summons the Gods to Battle, 1828. Creator: Baade, Knud (1808-1879)Heimdall Summons the Gods to Battle, 1828. Found in the Collection of Norsk Folkemuseum
Salome with the head of John the Baptist, c. 1620. Creator: Stanzione, Massimo (caSalome with the head of John the Baptist, c. 1620. Private Collection
The Angel foretelling Saint Catherine of Alexandria of her martyrdom, 1570s. Creator: TintorettoThe Angel foretelling Saint Catherine of Alexandria of her martyrdom, 1570s. Private Collection
The Return to China, 1922. Creator: UnknownThe Return to China, 1922. The Monkey King, Sun Wukong returns to China after encountering a series of eighty-one tribulations before returning safely to China in the 16th-century Chinese novel
Chiang Tzu-Ya at K un-lun, 1922. Creator: UnknownChiang Tzu-Ya at K un-lun, 1922. Chiang Tzu-Ya (c11th century) Chinese noble who helped kings Wen and Wu of Zhou overthrow the Shang in ancient China
Lao Tzu, 1922. Creator: UnknownLao Tzu, 1922. Lao Tzu, ancient Chinese philosopher and writer, reputedly of the Tao Te Ching and founder of philosophical Taoism. From " Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner
Sun Steals Clothing for his Master, 1922. Creator: UnknownSun Steals Clothing for his Master, 1922. The Monkey King, Sun Wukong steals clothing for disguise in the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West by Wu Cheng en
Heng O Flies to the Moon, 1922. Creator: UnknownHeng O Flies to the Moon, 1922. In the legend of Chang e or Heng O, the Goddess of Immortality....a young wife becomes immortal and flies to the moon while her husband watches her depature
The Demons of Blackwater River Carry Away the Master, 1922. Creator: UnknownThe Demons of Blackwater River Carry Away the Master, 1922. A boat was sent by the Demon of Blackwater River to entrap the Monkey King
Buddhists as Slaves in Slow-Carts Country, 1922. Creator: UnknownBuddhists as Slaves in Slow-Carts Country, 1922. Buddhists enslaved by Taoists who could procure rain with their prayers in times of drought encountered by the Monkey King
The Money-Tree, 1922. Creator: UnknownThe Money-Tree, 1922. According to Chinese legend, the money tree brings fortune and is a symbol of affluence, nobility and auspiciousness. From " Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C
Fingals Cave, Staffa, c1870. Basalt sea cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa in Scotland, known by a poem by James Macpherson. In Irish mythology, Fingal is known as Fionn mac Cumhaill
Ulleswater, c1870. Second largest lake in the English Lake District and a popular tourist destination. Some say its name comes from the Nordic chief Ulf who ruled over the area
Neidpath Castle, c1870. Tower house on the River Tweed in the Borders of Scotland, most likely built between 1263 and 1266
Temple Street, Bristol, c1870. Temple Church, a ruined church in Redcliffe, Bristol, scene of the exorcism of George Lukins conducted by Methodist and Anglican clergy in 1788
Dorothy Vernons Postern, c1870. Side entrance at Haddon Hall in Derbyshire, one seat of the Duke of Rutland. In 1563, heiress Dorothy Vernon married John Manners, a legend grew they had eloped
View from Castle Dinas Bran, c1870. View of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct from Dinas Bran, a medieval castle above Llangollen in Denbighshire, Wales built c1260s by Gruffydd Maelor II
The Bass Rock, c1870. Uninhabited volcanic island in the Firth of Forth, Scotland. According to legend, the island is said to have been a gift from King Malcolm III of Scotland to the Lauder family
Pont Aberglaslyn, c1870. Bridge over the Afon Glaslyn in Gwynedd, Wales built c17th century and Grade II listed. Local folklore suggests it was built by the devil or the Romans
The Courtyard, Haddon Hall, c1870. Haddon Hall in Derbyshire, seat of the Duke of Rutland. In 1563, heiress Dorothy Vernon married John Manners, a legend grew they had eloped
The Peak Cavern, c1870. One of four show caves in the Peak District, at Castleton, Derbyshire, England, the depths of the cave were known as a haven for bandits notably Cock Lorel and Giles Hather
Llyn Idwal, c1870. Llyn Idwal lies within Cwm Idwal in the Glyderau mountains of Snowdonia. Named after Idwal Foel, who was cremated beside the lake, as a burial custom of Celtic nobility
St. Albans Shrine, c1870. St Albans Romaneesque Cathedral stands near the supposed site of St Albans martyrdom in 305 AD.. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol. I"
In Sherwood Forest, c1870. Royal forest in Nottinghamshire, England, famous for association with the legend of Robin Hood and an important site of ancient oak trees
Torc Cascade, Killarney, c1870. Torc Waterfall on the Owengarriff River in Killarney. According to legend, Irish warrior, Fionn MacCumhaill
Strancally Castle, c1870. Strancally Castle country house in County Waterford on the River Blackwater was destroyed after occupation by Spaniards who dropped landowners through a secret trapdoor into
The Apprentice Pillar in Roslin Chapel, c1870. According to legend, the Apprentice Pillar in Roslin Chapel was carved by an apprentice who was then struck on the head by the master mason
The Huntsmans Leap, c1870. A deep, narrow coastal chasm on the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Wales. Local legend says a hunter on horseback jumped from one side to the other
Cross at Carew, c1870. Carew Cross is an 11th-century Grade I listed monument in the village of Carew, Pembrokeshire, Wales believed to commemorate the brother of Hywel ab Edwin
Johnny Armstrongs Tower, c1870. Gilnockie Tower in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, built c1520 by Johnnie Armstrong, a Scottish raider and folk-hero who was captured
Clare Island, Clew Bay, c1870. Clare Island at the entrance of Clew Bay in County Mayo, Ireland, famous as the home of pirate queen Grainne O Malley
Turnbury Castle, c1870. Turnberry Castle on the coast of Kirkoswald in Ayrshire, Scotland was seat of the Earls of Carrick
Glastonbury Abbey, c1870. Glastonbury Abbey, rebuilt after fire in 1184 was by 14th century one of the richest and most powerful monasteries in England, associated with the legend of King Arthur
Maidens Rock, Lake Pepin, 1874. Creator: John FilmerMaidens Rock, Lake Pepin, 1874. Rock formation on Lake Pepin, Wisconsin, USA. The great tradition of death and sorrow belongs to Maidens Rock...Winona was a young girl of that confederacy...which
Whittington at Highgate, 1872. Creator: PannemakerWhittington at Highgate, 1872. Dick Whittington hears the sound of Bow bells, promising he would be London Mayor of London from Highgate Hill. From, " LONDON
Pleaskin Head, Anrim, 1898. Creator: UnknownPleaskin Head, Anrim, 1898. Pleaskin Head on the Atlantic Ocean at the Giants Causeway in County Antrim with interlocking volcanic basalt columns, is listed as a World Heritage Site