Legendary Collection (page 12)

The Rape of Lucretia, late 15th-early 16th century. Creator: Master of Marradi
The 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 Eggenburg
The 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 Naizen
Zheng 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: Unknown
Dipak 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 Viterbo
Santa 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 Kyosai
Sketches of East Asian Legendary Figures, late 19th century

The Return to China, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The 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: Unknown
Chiang 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: Unknown
Lao 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: Unknown
Sun 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: Unknown
Heng 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: Unknown
The 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: Unknown
Buddhists 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: Unknown
The 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

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