Changeling Collection

Bluebell, a Sylph, 1836 (plaster)
PNH419718 Bluebell, a Sylph, 1836 (plaster) by Westmacott, Richard (1775-1856); 53.5x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Study for The Quarrel of Oberon and Titania, c. 1849 (see also 68757)
Ma88145 Study for The Quarrel of Oberon and Titania, c.1849 (see also 68757) by Paton, Joseph Noel (1821-1901); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; Scottish, out of copyright

Brother St. Martin and the Three Trolls, 1913 (w / c on paper)
5037515 Brother St. Martin and the Three Trolls, 1913 (w/c on paper) by Bauer, John (1882-1918); 25x25 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

Inside of the Red Bull Playhouse, frontispiece to a collection of drolls by Francis
STC87594 Inside of the Red Bull Playhouse, frontispiece to a collection of drolls by Francis Kirkman first pub. in 1672, pub

Illustration, The Changeling. circa 1911

China, Beijing. Changling Sacred Way (aka Ming Tombs, God Street, The Shendao, Shianling)
China, Beijing. Changling Sacred Way (AKA Ming Tombs, God Street, The Shendao, Shianling). 14th century Ming Dynasty main carved statue, detail of warrior face. A UNESCO World Heritage Site

A charm against Fairies by M. Reed
A rather alarming illustration (at least to any new parents) depicting a baby being spirited away by fairies who leave a wizened changeling of their race in its place while its mother sleeps

Titania, Puck, Changeling
Titania, Puck, and a recently acquired changeling

A Changeling
A changeling is detected when the son of a Herefordshire household brews beer in eggshells

Riddling a Changeling
A Galloway couple, believing their child a changeling, take it on Hallowe en to the village wise woman who riddles it in rowan smoke which breaks the spell

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"Changeling: A Journey through Myths and Realms" Step into the enchanting world of "Changeling, " where folklore and imagination intertwine to create captivating tales. From Bluebell, a mischievous Sylph in 1836, to the ethereal Study for The Quarrel of Oberon and Titania in 1849, this collection of artworks transports you to mystical realms. In Brother St. Martin and the Three Trolls (1913), watercolors on paper bring to life an ancient battle between good and evil. Similarly, The Princess and the Trolls (1913) captivates with its vibrant hues that depict a courageous heroine facing her fears head-on. Delve deeper into fantasy as you explore Inside of the Red Bull Playhouse, depicted in a frontispiece by Francis. This whimsical illustration showcases drolls - comedic performances popular during Shakespearean times. Venturing beyond artistry, we encounter Changling Sacred Way in Beijing's Ming Tombs complex - also known as God Street or The Shendao. These majestic structures pay homage to Chinese emperors while evoking a sense of awe-inspiring spirituality. But beware. Not all is wonderment within these pages; M. Reed's charm against Fairies reminds us that not all creatures are friendly towards humans. Perhaps it was such cautionary tales that inspired Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream – where Titania, Puck, and Changelings take center stage amidst love potions and mischief. As we journey through these diverse depictions of changelings – beings exchanged by fairies for human infants – our imaginations run wild with possibilities. Are they benevolent protectors or cunning tricksters? Each artwork invites us to ponder their true nature. Join us on this mesmerizing odyssey through time and space as we unravel the mysteries surrounding changelings - those who straddle two worlds but belong to neither.