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Background imageSerpent Collection: Death to World Imperialism, poster, 1919. Artist: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor

Death to World Imperialism, poster, 1919. Artist: Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor
Death to World Imperialism, poster, 1919. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageSerpent Collection: Gundestrup Cauldron, showing Celtic horned god Cernunnos with torc, Denmark, c100 BC

Gundestrup Cauldron, showing Celtic horned god Cernunnos with torc, Denmark, c100 BC

Background imageSerpent Collection: Shri Sheshanarayana, Vishnu Narayana on Shesha, 1886. Creator: Unknown

Shri Sheshanarayana, Vishnu Narayana on Shesha, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Shri Sheshanarayana, Vishnu Narayana on Shesha, 1886

Background imageSerpent Collection: Le Premier Volume de la bible en francoiz historiee et nouvellement imprimee, ca. 1501

Le Premier Volume de la bible en francoiz historiee et nouvellement imprimee, ca. 1501. [Adam and Eve, from a bible in French]

Background imageSerpent Collection: Krishna Subduing Kaliya, the Snake Demon: Folio from a Bhagavata Purana Series, ca

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

Background imageSerpent Collection: Punishment of Loke, 1890. Artist: James Doyle Penrose

Punishment of Loke, 1890. Artist: James Doyle Penrose
Punishment of Loke, 1890. Loke (Loki) is a giant in Norse and Germanic mythology, who is bound to a rock by the other gods and forced to have poison from a snake dropped on his face

Background imageSerpent Collection: Cadmus and Hermione, metamorphosed into Serpents, 1776. Artist: W Walker

Cadmus and Hermione, metamorphosed into Serpents, 1776. Artist: W Walker
Cadmus and Hermione, metamorphosed into Serpents, 1776. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1776

Background imageSerpent Collection: Greek vase painting depicting Cadmus fighting the serpent, 4th century BC

Greek vase painting depicting Cadmus fighting the serpent, 4th century BC
Greek vase painting depicting Cadmus fighting the serpent before founding Thebes. Made in Paetum, a Greek city in Italy, 4th century BC

Background imageSerpent Collection: Banner and poem, c15th century, (1840)

Banner and poem, c15th century, (1840). Facsimile of a banner attributed to St Edmund, king of the West Saxons (841-870 AD), and a poetical description of the devices represented upon them

Background imageSerpent Collection: Engraved copies of The Little Passion. n. d. Creator: Unknown

Engraved copies of The Little Passion. n. d. Creator: Unknown
Engraved copies of The Little Passion.n.d

Background imageSerpent Collection: St. Michael expelling Lucifer and the Rebel Angels, 1622. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens

St. Michael expelling Lucifer and the Rebel Angels, 1622. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens
St. 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

Background imageSerpent Collection: Adam and Eve, 1531. Creator: Hans Baldung

Adam and Eve, 1531. Creator: Hans Baldung
Adam and Eve, 1531

Background imageSerpent Collection: Pair Of Sauce Boats, 1746/47. Creator: Paul Crespin

Pair Of Sauce Boats, 1746/47. Creator: Paul Crespin
Pair 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

Background imageSerpent Collection: Man With Serpent, 1885. Creator: Auguste Rodin

Man With Serpent, 1885. Creator: Auguste Rodin
Man 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

Background imageSerpent Collection: Circle of Theives: Agnello Brunelleschi Attacked By a Six-Footed Serpent, from Dan... ca

Circle of Theives: Agnello Brunelleschi Attacked By a Six-Footed Serpent, from Dan... ca
Circle of Theives: Agnello Brunelleschi Attacked By a Six-Footed Serpent, from Dantes Inferno, Canto XXVV, ca. 1825-27

Background imageSerpent Collection: Adam and Eve with apple and serpent, ca. 1500-1534. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi

Adam and Eve with apple and serpent, ca. 1500-1534. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Adam and Eve with apple and serpent, ca. 1500-1534

Background imageSerpent Collection: Moses and the Brazen Serpent, 1609-1610. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)

Moses and the Brazen Serpent, 1609-1610. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Moses and the Brazen Serpent, 1609-1610. Found in the Collection of Courtauld Institute of Art, London

Background imageSerpent Collection: Siblings Henrietta Fredrika von Arbin (1852-1880) and Axel Otto Fredrik von Arbin, c1860

Siblings Henrietta Fredrika von Arbin (1852-1880) and Axel Otto Fredrik von Arbin, c1860. Creator: Sophie Adlersparre
Siblings Henrietta Fredrika von Arbin (1852-1880) and Axel Otto Fredrik von Arbin (1853-1906), c1860

Background imageSerpent Collection: Herbs, Butterflies and a Serpent. Creator: Christian Jansz Striep

Herbs, Butterflies and a Serpent. Creator: Christian Jansz Striep
Herbs, Butterflies and a Serpent, Unknown date. Additional Info: This still life painting forms an entire little natural scene

Background imageSerpent Collection: Skull and Crossbones with Serpent and Apple (image 1 of 2), c.1850?. Creator: Unknown

Skull and Crossbones with Serpent and Apple (image 1 of 2), c.1850?. Creator: Unknown
Skull and Crossbones with Serpent and Apple (image 1 of 2), c.1850?

Background imageSerpent Collection: Sculpture of a Mother and Child, Late Roman Period-Early Coptic Period (200-400 CE) or modern

Sculpture of a Mother and Child, Late Roman Period-Early Coptic Period (200-400 CE) or modern. Creator: Unknown
Sculpture of a Mother and Child (image 2 of 2), Late Roman Period-Early Coptic Period (200-400 CE) or modern

Background imageSerpent Collection: Snake Goddess Nursing Hypocrytes, Late Period (724-333 BCE) (possibly modern). Creator: Unknown

Snake Goddess Nursing Hypocrytes, Late Period (724-333 BCE) (possibly modern). Creator: Unknown
Snake Goddess Nursing Hypocrytes, Late Period (724-333 BCE) (possibly modern)

Background imageSerpent Collection: Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Background imageSerpent Collection: Phra Malai Manuscript (image 9 of 21), between c1860 and c1880. Creator: Unknown

Phra Malai Manuscript (image 9 of 21), between c1860 and c1880. Creator: Unknown
Phra Malai Manuscript (image 9 of 21), between c1860 and c1880

Background imageSerpent Collection: Krishna Subdues Kaliya, c1800. Creator: Unknown

Krishna Subdues Kaliya, c1800. Creator: Unknown
Krishna 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

Background imageSerpent Collection: Babhruvahana and the Mongoose Fight the Serpents (verso).. c1850. Creator: Unknown

Babhruvahana and the Mongoose Fight the Serpents (verso).. c1850. Creator: Unknown
Babhruvahana 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

Background imageSerpent Collection: Fight of the Mongoose and the Serpent Armies (recto)... c1850. Creator: Unknown

Fight of the Mongoose and the Serpent Armies (recto)... c1850. Creator: Unknown
Fight 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

Background imageSerpent Collection: Zahhak Enthroned with the Two Daughters of Jamshid, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama

Zahhak Enthroned with the Two Daughters of Jamshid, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama... c1615 Creator: Unknown
Zahhak Enthroned with the Two Daughters of Jamshid, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1615

Background imageSerpent Collection: Krishna Kills Aghasura, 1675-1700. Creator: Unknown

Krishna Kills Aghasura, 1675-1700. Creator: Unknown
Krishna 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

Background imageSerpent Collection: Vishnu Reclining on the Serpent Shesha, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown

Vishnu Reclining on the Serpent Shesha, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown
Vishnu 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

Background imageSerpent Collection: Serpent Rattle Tail, between 450 and 650. Creator: Unknown

Serpent Rattle Tail, between 450 and 650. Creator: Unknown
Serpent Rattle Tail, between 450 and 650

Background imageSerpent Collection: Figurine of the Goddess Wadjet, between c.664 and c.525 B.C.. Creator: Unknown

Figurine of the Goddess Wadjet, between c.664 and c.525 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Figurine of the Goddess Wadjet, between c.664 and c.525 B.C

Background imageSerpent Collection: Seated Figurine of Goddess Wadjet, 26th Dynasty (664-525 BCE). Creator: Unknown

Seated Figurine of Goddess Wadjet, 26th Dynasty (664-525 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Seated Figurine of Goddess Wadjet, 26th Dynasty (664-525 BCE)

Background imageSerpent Collection: Buddhist Deity Bonten, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Buddhist Deity Bonten, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddhist Deity Bonten, 19th century

Background imageSerpent Collection: The Serpent Goddess Manasa, c.900. Creator: Unknown

The Serpent Goddess Manasa, c.900. Creator: Unknown
The Serpent Goddess Manasa, c.900

Background imageSerpent Collection: The Eager Heroine on Her Way to Meet Her Lover out of Love (Kama Abhisarika Nayika), c1760

The Eager Heroine on Her Way to Meet Her Lover out of Love (Kama Abhisarika Nayika), c1760. Creator: Unknown
The Eager Heroine on Her Way to Meet Her Lover out of Love (Kama Abhisarika Nayika), c1760

Background imageSerpent Collection: Apollo Killing Python, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson

Apollo Killing Python, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo Killing Python, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 9

Background imageSerpent Collection: Cadmus Killing the Serpent, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson

Cadmus Killing the Serpent, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cadmus Killing the Serpent, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 23

Background imageSerpent Collection: Finial with Serpents, c.14th century. Creator: Unknown

Finial with Serpents, c.14th century. Creator: Unknown
Finial with Serpents, c.14th century

Background imageSerpent Collection: Architectural Fitting in the Form of a Serpent, between c.1400 and c.1500. Creator: Unknown

Architectural Fitting in the Form of a Serpent, between c.1400 and c.1500. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Fitting in the Form of a Serpent, between c.1400 and c.1500

Background imageSerpent Collection: Architectural Fitting in the Form of Three Serpents, between c.1400 and c.1500. Creator: Unknown

Architectural Fitting in the Form of Three Serpents, between c.1400 and c.1500. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Fitting in the Form of Three Serpents, between c.1400 and c.1500

Background imageSerpent Collection: Architectural Fitting in the Form of a Serpent, between c.1400 and c.1500. Creator: Unknown

Architectural Fitting in the Form of a Serpent, between c.1400 and c.1500. Creator: Unknown
Architectural Fitting in the Form of a Serpent, between c.1400 and c.1500

Background imageSerpent Collection: Serpent Deities, 9th century. Creator: Unknown

Serpent Deities, 9th century. Creator: Unknown
Serpent Deities, 9th century

Background imageSerpent Collection: Kiyohime, Emerging from the Hidaka River, Turning into a Serpent, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Kiyohime, Emerging from the Hidaka River, Turning into a Serpent, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Kiyohime, Emerging from the Hidaka River, Turning into a Serpent, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Background imageSerpent Collection: The Fall and Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, published 1493. Creator: Michael Wolgemut

The Fall and Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, published 1493. Creator: Michael Wolgemut
The Fall and Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, published 1493. Portfolio: Nuremburg Chronicles, pl. 7

Background imageSerpent Collection: Moses and the Brazen Serpent, 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Moses and the Brazen Serpent, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Moses and the Brazen Serpent, 17th century

Background imageSerpent Collection: The Woman of Samaria, c1595. Creator: Jan Saenredam

The Woman of Samaria, c1595. Creator: Jan Saenredam
The Woman of Samaria, c1595. From Famous Women of the New Testament, pl. 2

Background imageSerpent Collection: The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, c1604. Creator: Jan Saenredam

The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, c1604. Creator: Jan Saenredam
The Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, c1604. From The Story of Adam

Background imageSerpent Collection: The Temptation, 1605. Creator: Jan Saenredam

The Temptation, 1605. Creator: Jan Saenredam
The Temptation, 1605

Background imageSerpent Collection: Envy, c1621. Creator: Jacques Callot

Envy, c1621. Creator: Jacques Callot
Envy, c1621. From The Seven Deadly Sins

Background imageSerpent Collection: Envy, c1587. Creator: Jacob Matham

Envy, c1587. Creator: Jacob Matham
Envy, c1587. Series: The Vices, plate 5

Background imageSerpent Collection: Serpents, Fly Agarics and Thistles, mid-17th century. Creator: Paolo Porpora

Serpents, Fly Agarics and Thistles, mid-17th century. Creator: Paolo Porpora
Serpents, Fly Agarics and Thistles, mid-17th century

Background imageSerpent Collection: Serpent and Butterflies in the Woods, mid-17th century. Creator: Otto Marseus van Schrieck

Serpent and Butterflies in the Woods, mid-17th century. Creator: Otto Marseus van Schrieck
Serpent and Butterflies in the Woods, mid-17th century

Background imageSerpent Collection: Sol, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius

Sol, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Sol, 1592. From The Set of the Antique Gods, pl. 5

Background imageSerpent Collection: Adam and Eve Under a Tree (recto); Two Men in Dispute (verso), 1610/20 (recto); 1616/21 (verso)

Adam and Eve Under a Tree (recto); Two Men in Dispute (verso), 1610/20 (recto); 1616/21 (verso). Creator: Hermann Weyer
Adam and Eve Under a Tree (recto); Two Men in Dispute (verso), 1610/20 (recto); 1616/21 (verso)

Background imageSerpent Collection: The Dying Cleopatra, c.1520-c.1524. Creator: Jan van Scorel

The Dying Cleopatra, c.1520-c.1524. Creator: Jan van Scorel
The Dying Cleopatra, c.1520-c.1524. Attributed to Jan van Scorel

Background imageSerpent Collection: Alcon Slaying the Serpent, 1510-15. Creator: Hans Wechtlin the Elder

Alcon Slaying the Serpent, 1510-15. Creator: Hans Wechtlin the Elder
Alcon Slaying the Serpent, 1510-15

Background imageSerpent Collection: Medea Destroying Jason's Family and Home, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson

Medea Destroying Jason's Family and Home, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Medea Destroying Jason's Family and Home, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 67

Background imageSerpent Collection: Cadmus's Men Killed by the Serpent, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson

Cadmus's Men Killed by the Serpent, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cadmus's Men Killed by the Serpent, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 22

Background imageSerpent Collection: Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst

Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 10. Hercules draws his bow, the rearing serpent appears in profile

Background imageSerpent Collection: The Temptation of Eve, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta

The Temptation of Eve, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
The Temptation of Eve, 16th century. From The Creation of the World

Background imageSerpent Collection: The Expulsion, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta

The Expulsion, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
The Expulsion, 16th century. From The Creation of the World

Background imageSerpent Collection: Ceres, 1676. Creator: Abraham Blooteling

Ceres, 1676. Creator: Abraham Blooteling
Ceres, 1676

Background imageSerpent Collection: The Goddess Kalika, c1575. Creator: Unknown

The Goddess Kalika, c1575. Creator: Unknown
The Goddess Kalika, c1575

Background imageSerpent Collection: Isis with Serpent Tail, 2nd century AD. Creator: Unknown

Isis with Serpent Tail, 2nd century AD. Creator: Unknown
Isis with Serpent Tail, 2nd century AD

Background imageSerpent Collection: Seated Figure Wearing Serpent Mask, A.D. 550-900. Creator: Unknown

Seated Figure Wearing Serpent Mask, A.D. 550-900. Creator: Unknown
Seated Figure Wearing Serpent Mask, A.D. 550-900

Background imageSerpent Collection: Allegory of the Sciences, c.1675-c.1683. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse

Allegory of the Sciences, c.1675-c.1683. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Allegory of the Sciences, c.1675-c.1683

Background imageSerpent Collection: The Arminian Serpent, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon

The Arminian Serpent, 1710-1720. Creator: Anon
The Arminian Serpent, 1710-1720. Snake with severed head bearing the portrait of Oldenbarnevelt. On the body of the snake 13 circles with portraits of the conspirators against Prince Maurits

Background imageSerpent Collection: Eve in Paradise or The Serpent in Paradise, 1911. Creator: Joakim Skovgaard

Eve in Paradise or The Serpent in Paradise, 1911. Creator: Joakim Skovgaard
Eve in Paradise or The Serpent in Paradise, 1911

Background imageSerpent Collection: The Infant Hercules with a Serpent, 1700-1722. Creator: Pieter van der Werff

The Infant Hercules with a Serpent, 1700-1722. Creator: Pieter van der Werff
The Infant Hercules with a Serpent, 1700-1722

Background imageSerpent Collection: Adam and Eve, c1500. Creator: Unknown

Adam and Eve, c1500. Creator: Unknown
Adam and Eve, unknown date, c1500

Background imageSerpent Collection: Christian Allegory with two Children with a Bible and Snake, 1650-1699. Creator: Anon

Christian Allegory with two Children with a Bible and Snake, 1650-1699. Creator: Anon
Christian Allegory with two Children with a Bible and Snake, 1650-1699

Background imageSerpent Collection: The Fall of Man, 1592. Creator: Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem

The Fall of Man, 1592. Creator: Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem
The Fall of Man, 1592

Background imageSerpent Collection: Eve Tempts Adam, 1825-1873. Creator: Wilhelm Marstrand

Eve Tempts Adam, 1825-1873. Creator: Wilhelm Marstrand
Eve Tempts Adam, 1825-1873

Background imageSerpent Collection: Antiquites de la Grande-Grece (volume I), published 1804. Creators: Francesco Piranesi

Antiquites de la Grande-Grece (volume I), published 1804. Creators: Francesco Piranesi, Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Antiquites de la Grande-Grece (volume I), published 1804. Antiquities of Greater Greece

Background imageSerpent Collection: Sketch for the Sainte-Elisabeth church (3rd arrondissement of Paris): The Last Judgment, 1843

Sketch for the Sainte-Elisabeth church (3rd arrondissement of Paris): The Last Judgment, 1843. Creator: Adolphe Roger
Sketch for the Sainte-Elisabeth church (3rd arrondissement of Paris): The Last Judgment, 1843. The Righteous go to their eternal reward in heaven, while the Accursed are condemned to Hell

Background imageSerpent Collection: Sketch for the church of Saint-Séverin: Adam and Eve banished from paradise, 1865

Sketch for the church of Saint-Séverin: Adam and Eve banished from paradise, 1865. Creator: Victor-Louis Mottez
Sketch for the Saint-Severin church (5th arrondissement of Paris): Adam and Eve banished from paradise, 1865

Background imageSerpent Collection: Adam and Eve, 1460/1480. Creator: Master of the Borders with the Four Fathers of the Church

Adam and Eve, 1460/1480. Creator: Master of the Borders with the Four Fathers of the Church
Adam and Eve, 1460/1480

Background imageSerpent Collection: Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh, with the Rods Turned into Serpents. Creator: Luigi Ademollo

Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh, with the Rods Turned into Serpents. Creator: Luigi Ademollo
Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh, with the Rods Turned into Serpents

Background imageSerpent Collection: Apollo Killing the Python, 1665. Creator: Georg Andreas Wolfgang

Apollo Killing the Python, 1665. Creator: Georg Andreas Wolfgang
Apollo Killing the Python, 1665

Background imageSerpent Collection: The Ploughman, 1827. Creator: Edward Calvert

The Ploughman, 1827. Creator: Edward Calvert
The Ploughman, 1827

Background imageSerpent Collection: Sketch for the church of Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis : The Serpent of Airain, c.1819

Sketch for the church of Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis : The Serpent of Airain, c.1819. Creator: Constantin-Louis-Félix Smith
Sketch for the church of Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis : The Serpent of Airain, c.1819. Moses and the Brazen Serpent. Yahweh instructed Moses to erect a bronze effigy of a serpent on a pole

Background imageSerpent Collection: Esquisse pour l'église de Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles : Le péché originel, c.1869

Esquisse pour l'église de Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles : Le péché originel, c.1869. Creator: Jean Louis Bezard
Esquisse pour l'eglise de Saint-Leu-Saint-Gilles : Le peche originel, c.1869

Background imageSerpent Collection: The Fall of Man, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer

The Fall of Man, c. 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Fall of Man, c. 1513



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