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Shri Sheshanarayana, Vishnu Narayana on Shesha, 1886. Creator: UnknownShri Sheshanarayana, Vishnu Narayana on Shesha, 1886
Le Premier Volume de la bible en francoiz historiee et nouvellement imprimee, ca. 1501. [Adam and Eve, from a bible in French]
Mannen Bridge, Fukagawa, 1858. 1858. Creator: Ando HiroshigeMannen Bridge, Fukagawa, 1858
Krishna Subduing Kaliya, the Snake Demon: Folio from a Bhagavata Purana Series, ca. 1785. Krishna battles Kaliya, a hundred-headed serpent (naga) who was poisoning the river Yamuna
Reptiles, c1910. Creator: UnknownReptiles, c1910. The study of reptiles and modern amphibians, is called herpetology
Comedies of courtship: illustrating an aspect of Darwin's work, 1909. Creator: RobinsonComedies of courtship: illustrating an aspect of Darwin's work, 1909. 'Animals That Would A - Wooing Go: Their Curious "Methods When Love-Making
Recovering the Stolen Jewel from the Palace of the Dragon King, 1853
Shri Shri Durga, ca. 1885-95. Creator: UnknownShri Shri Durga, ca. 1885-95
Kali / Tara, ca. 1885-90. Creator: Calcutta Art StudioKali/Tara, ca. 1885-90
Roosevelt watching snake fight, Sao Paolo, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News ServiceRoosevelt watching snake fight, Sao Paolo, between c1910 and c1915
Venationes ferarum, avium, piscium (Hunts of wild animals, birds and fish). Plate 46, 1596Venationes ferarum, avium, piscium (Hunts of wild animals, birds and fish). Plate 46: Decapitating crocodiles, 1596
St. Michael expelling Lucifer and the Rebel Angels, 1622. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul RubensSt. Michael expelling Lucifer and the Rebel Angels, 1622. A subject that found new life during the Counter-Reformation and was used in the 17th century to symbolise the triumph of the Catholic Church
Adam and Eve, 1531. Creator: Hans BaldungAdam and Eve, 1531
Chinese Vase with Flowers, Shells and Insects, 1628. Creator: Balthasar van der AstChinese Vase with Flowers, Shells and Insects, 1628
Snake Charmer, c1879. Creator: Jean-Leon GeromeSnake Charmer, c1879
Two-Handled Cup, c1726. Creator: Paul de LamerieTwo-Handled Cup, c1726. This two-handled silver cup is decorated with an enormous variety of abstract and natural forms. These include representations of the infant Bacchus, the Roman god of wine
Pair Of Sauce Boats, 1746/47. Creator: Paul CrespinPair Of Sauce Boats, 1746/47. Cast in the form of large nautilus shells, these splendid sauce boats are decorated with tiny specimens of marine life
Man With Serpent, 1885. Creator: Auguste RodinMan With Serpent, 1885. When this sculpture is viewed from the front, the outcome of the struggle is uncertain. Only from the side can we see the serpent delivering a fatal bite to the man's neck
Remains of an extinct animal found in the Isle of Wight, 1865. Creator: UnknownRemains of an extinct animal found in the Isle of Wight, 1865. A very remarkable reptile, to which Professor Owen has given the name of Polacanthus
Hindoo bathers in the River Jumna surprised by a snake, 1864. Creator: J. A. BHindoo bathers in the River Jumna surprised by a snake, 1864. Large water-snakes abound in the canals and nullahs flowing into the Jumna about Delhi
Three figures and a snake coiled around a staff, surrounded by a landscape, the central figure rests his left hand on a shield and leans toward a bearded figure holding a book
The Monkey Escapes to the Safety of the Fig Tree, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century
Pheasant Caught by a Snake, ca. 1887. Creator: Kawanabe KyosaiPheasant Caught by a Snake, ca. 1887
The Churning of the Ocean of Milk, ca. 1780-90. Creator: UnknownThe Churning of the Ocean of Milk, ca. 1780-90. At the time of the great deluge aeons ago, many treasures-- including amrita, the nectar of immortality--were lost beneath the primordial ocean
Nu Kua Shih, 1922. Creator: UnknownNu Kua Shih, 1922. Nu Gua, mother goddess of Chinese mythology, a snake goddess, creator of humankind and matchmaker credited with inventing the idea of marriage
Siblings Henrietta Fredrika von Arbin (1852-1880) and Axel Otto Fredrik von Arbin, c1860. Creator: Sophie AdlersparreSiblings Henrietta Fredrika von Arbin (1852-1880) and Axel Otto Fredrik von Arbin (1853-1906), c1860
Still Life with Fruit, Lizard and Insects, 1664. Creator: Ottmar ElligerStill Life with Fruit, Lizard and Insects, 1664
Minerva. Creator: Johan SylviusMinerva, Unknown date
Herbs, Butterflies and a Serpent. Creator: Christian Jansz StriepHerbs, Butterflies and a Serpent, Unknown date. Additional Info: This still life painting forms an entire little natural scene
Skull and Crossbones with Serpent and Apple (image 1 of 2), c.1850?. Creator: UnknownSkull and Crossbones with Serpent and Apple (image 1 of 2), c.1850?
Lizard Figurine, Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE) or later. Creator: UnknownLizard Figurine, Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE) or later
Figurine of the Horned Viper Hieroglyph, Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE) or earlier. Creator: UnknownFigurine of the Horned Viper Hieroglyph, Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE) or earlier
Figurine of a Falcon Standing on a Crocodile, Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE). Creator: UnknownFigurine of a Falcon Standing on a Crocodile, Ptolemaic Period (323-30 BCE)
Figurine of a Cobra Headed Deity Spearing an Enemy, Probably Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE). Creator: UnknownFigurine of a Cobra Headed Deity Spearing an Enemy, Probably Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE)
Staff Finial with Lioness Headed Cobra, Probably Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE). Creator: UnknownStaff Finial with Lioness Headed Cobra, Probably Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE)
Faience Scarab Depicting a Beetle Flanked by Cobras, 18th-26th dynasties (1569-525 BCE) or modern. Creator: UnknownFaience Scarab Depicting a Beetle Flanked by Cobras (image 2 of 2), 18th-26th dynasties (1569-525 BCE) or modern
Sculpture of a Mother and Child, Late Roman Period-Early Coptic Period (200-400 CE) or modern. Creator: UnknownSculpture of a Mother and Child (image 2 of 2), Late Roman Period-Early Coptic Period (200-400 CE) or modern
Bronze Coffin with Two Lizards, 664 B.C.. Creator: UnknownBronze Coffin with Two Lizards, 664 B.C
Snake Goddess Nursing Hypocrytes, Late Period (724-333 BCE) (possibly modern). Creator: UnknownSnake Goddess Nursing Hypocrytes, Late Period (724-333 BCE) (possibly modern)
Crocodile Figurine, Late Period-Roman Period (711 BCE-150 CE). Creator: UnknownCrocodile Figurine, Late Period-Roman Period (711 BCE-150 CE)
Figurine of a Syncretic Dwarf-Cobra-Hawk God, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE). Creator: UnknownFigurine of a Syncretic Dwarf-Cobra-Hawk God, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE)
Inlaid Bronze Cobra Element (image 2 of 2), Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE). Creator: UnknownInlaid Bronze Cobra Element (image 2 of 2), Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE)
Noah's Ark, leaf from Book of Hours, c1465-1470. Creator: UnknownNoah's Ark, leaf from Book of Hours, c1465-1470. The animals boarding the ark two-by-two
Nilus, 1586. Creator: Philip GalleNilus, 1586. From Sea and River Gods, pl. 7
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard GillamCartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889
Bronze Ringed Element with Crowned Uraeus Figure, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (711-30 BCE). Creator: UnknownBronze Ringed Element with Crowned Uraeus Figure, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (711-30 BCE)
Python Crushing a Gnu, c1850s-1860s. Creator: Antoine-Louis BaryePython Crushing a Gnu, c1850s-1860s. The setting is the Forest of Fontainebleau during daylight
Python Swallowing a Roe-Deer, c1840s. Creator: Antoine-Louis BaryePython Swallowing a Roe-Deer, c1840s
Lion and Serpent, c1840. Creator: Antoine-Louis BaryeLion and Serpent, c1840
Phra Malai Manuscript (image 9 of 21), between c1860 and c1880. Creator: UnknownPhra Malai Manuscript (image 9 of 21), between c1860 and c1880
Lion and Snake, 1846. Creator: Eugene DelacroixLion and Snake, 1846
Krishna Subdues Kaliya, c1800. Creator: UnknownKrishna Subdues Kaliya, c1800. One of young Krishna's most popular feats in Vraja is his triumph over the serpent Kaliya who polluted the Yamuna River
The Buddha's Descent from Tavatimsa Heaven, 19th century. Creator: UnknownThe Buddha's Descent from Tavatimsa Heaven, 19th century
Babhruvahana and the Mongoose Fight the Serpents (verso).. c1850. Creator: UnknownBabhruvahana and the Mongoose Fight the Serpents (verso), Scenes from the Story of Babhruvahana, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas) (image 2 of 2), c1850
Fight of the Mongoose and the Serpent Armies (recto)... c1850. Creator: UnknownFight of the Mongoose and the Serpent Armies (recto), Scenes from the Story of Babhruvahana, Folio from a Mahabharata ([War of the] Great Bharatas) (image 1 of 2), c1850
The Royal Visit to India: the Ganges, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: UnknownThe Royal Visit to India: the Ganges, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The mugger crocodile (Crocodylus palustris)
Zahhak Enthroned with the Two Daughters of Jamshid, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama... c1615 Creator: UnknownZahhak Enthroned with the Two Daughters of Jamshid, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1615
Buddha Mucalinda, 19th Century. Creator: UnknownBuddha Mucalinda, 19th Century
Krishna Kills Aghasura, 1675-1700. Creator: UnknownKrishna Kills Aghasura, 1675-1700. One of the many demons the Hindu god Krishna defeats during his childhood and youth is Aghasura, who assumes the form of an enormous serpent
The Tale of the Man in the Well from the Iyar-i Danish (Touchstone of Wisdom)... late 10th cent. Creator: UnknownThe Tale of the Man in the Well from the Iyar-i Danish (Touchstone of Wisdom) of Abu al-Fazl, late 10th century AH/AD late 16th century
Vishnu Reclining on the Serpent Shesha, 1775-1800. Creator: UnknownVishnu Reclining on the Serpent Shesha, 1775-1800. The great serpent Shesha floats upon the primordial ocean, between the end of one cosmic era and the beginning of another
The Elephant King Attacked by a Crocodile, c1650. Creator: UnknownThe Elephant King Attacked by a Crocodile, c1650. A herd of elephants is playing in a river when their leader is attacked by a crocodile
Shiva and His Family, early 19th century. Creator: UnknownShiva and His Family, early 19th century. The Hindu god Shiva, surrounded by his family, is both an ascetic practitioner of yoga (a yogi) and a loving husband and father
Still Life with Fruit and Shells. Creator: Balthasar van der AstStill Life with Fruit and Shells, Unknown date
Still Life with a Basket of Flowers, early 1630s. Creator: Balthasar van der AstStill Life with a Basket of Flowers, early 1630s
Serpent Rattle Tail, between 450 and 650. Creator: UnknownSerpent Rattle Tail, between 450 and 650
Ruggiero Rescuing Angelica, 1563. Creator: Cornelis CortRuggiero Rescuing Angelica, 1563
Figurine of the Goddess Wadjet, between c.664 and c.525 B.C.. Creator: UnknownFigurine of the Goddess Wadjet, between c.664 and c.525 B.C
Seated Figurine of Goddess Wadjet, 26th Dynasty (664-525 BCE). Creator: UnknownSeated Figurine of Goddess Wadjet, 26th Dynasty (664-525 BCE)
The Pantomime at Covent-Garden: "Cinderella - the Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast", 1876. London stage production....Mr
Orpheus Charming the Beasts. Creator: UnknownOrpheus Charming the Beasts, Unknown date. Manner of Roelant Savery
The First Tavern, 1906. Creator: Ivar AroseniusThe First Tavern, 1906. Noah and his family drink wine outside the Ark
Buddhist Deity Bonten, 19th century. Creator: UnknownBuddhist Deity Bonten, 19th century
The Serpent Goddess Manasa, c.900. Creator: UnknownThe Serpent Goddess Manasa, c.900
The Eager Heroine on Her Way to Meet Her Lover out of Love (Kama Abhisarika Nayika), c1760. Creator: UnknownThe Eager Heroine on Her Way to Meet Her Lover out of Love (Kama Abhisarika Nayika), c1760
Apollo Killing Python, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm JansonApollo Killing Python, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 9
Cadmus Killing the Serpent, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm JansonCadmus Killing the Serpent, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 23
Finial with Serpents, c.14th century. Creator: UnknownFinial with Serpents, c.14th century
Architectural Fitting in the Form of a Serpent, between c.1400 and c.1500. Creator: UnknownArchitectural Fitting in the Form of a Serpent, between c.1400 and c.1500
Architectural Fitting in the Form of Three Serpents, between c.1400 and c.1500. Creator: UnknownArchitectural Fitting in the Form of Three Serpents, between c.1400 and c.1500
Serpent Deities, 9th century. Creator: UnknownSerpent Deities, 9th century
A Nagaraja or Balarama (?) Sheltered by a Serpent, 2nd-3rd century. Creator: UnknownA Nagaraja or Balarama (?) Sheltered by a Serpent, 2nd-3rd century
Kiyohime, Emerging from the Hidaka River, Turning into a Serpent, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiKiyohime, Emerging from the Hidaka River, Turning into a Serpent, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan
