Geant Collection

The death of Talos (Greek mythology giant). Right side detail. Red and white figure crater
BEN5473796 The death of Talos (Greek mythology giant). Right side detail. Red and white figure crater. Greek ceramic decorated by the painter from Talos (Inv.1501), 400-390 BC. Height: 75 cm

Bust of Roman Emperor Commodus. Giant head in the Old Lateran Palace. Copperplate engraving from Pietro Paolo
FLO4997259 Bust of Roman Emperor Commodus. Giant head in the Old Lateran Palace. Copperplate engraving from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilii's Il Museo Capitolino (The Capitoline Museum), Rome

Poison bulb, giant crinum lily or spider lily, Crinum asiatium. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical
FLO4985628 Poison bulb, giant crinum lily or spider lily, Crinum asiatium. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Great sea serpent seen off the coast of Greenland in 1734. Scoliophis atlanticus. From a description by Hans Egede
FLO4989187 Great sea serpent seen off the coast of Greenland in 1734. Scoliophis atlanticus. From a description by Hans Egede. Steel engraving by W.H

Chinese primrose varieties, Primula sinensis. Swanley Red 1, Princess Beatrice 2, Swanley Purple 3
FLO4663303 Chinese primrose varieties, Primula sinensis. Swanley Red 1, Princess Beatrice 2, Swanley Purple 3, Princess of Wales 4, The Queen 5, Luteo-Alba 6 and Swanley Giant 7

Bluespine unicornfish, Naso unicornis, bulbnose unicornfish, Naso tonganus, and giant gourami, Osphronemus goramy
FLO4655213 Bluespine unicornfish, Naso unicornis, bulbnose unicornfish, Naso tonganus, and giant gourami, Osphronemus goramy. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Sr

Garden spider, Araneus diadematus male 1, female 2, Spanish fly, Lytta vesicatoria 3,4,5 Cantharis livida 6
FLO4646266 Garden spider, Araneus diadematus male 1, female 2, Spanish fly, Lytta vesicatoria 3,4,5 Cantharis livida 6, giant blister beetle, Lytta gigas 7, blister beetles, Lydus trimaculatus 8

Devil fish or giant devil ray, Mobula mobular. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "
FLO4644832 Devil fish or giant devil ray, Mobula mobular. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's " Dictionary of Natural Sciences" 1816-1830

Great anteater, giant ant-eater or ant bear, Myrmecophaga tridactyla (M. jubata). Vulnerable
FLO4650555 Great anteater, giant ant-eater or ant bear, Myrmecophaga tridactyla (M. jubata). Vulnerable. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith

Yellow-footed tortoise or Brazilian giant tortoise, Chelonoidis denticulata (denticulated tortoise)
FLO4695317 Yellow-footed tortoise or Brazilian giant tortoise, Chelonoidis denticulata (denticulated tortoise, Testudo denticulata)

Dolphinfish, Coryphaena hippurus, pearly razorfish, Xyrichthys pendactylus, Atlantic pomfret, Brama raii
FLO4684911 Dolphinfish, Coryphaena hippurus, pearly razorfish, Xyrichthys pendactylus, Atlantic pomfret, Brama raii, cuckoo wrasse, Labrus vetula, pearl-spot chromis, Chromis punctatus

Giant mantis shrimp. Giant mantis shrimp (Squilla maculata). Handcolored engraving by Pretre from Charles
FLO4685393 Giant mantis shrimp. Giant mantis shrimp (Squilla maculata). Handcolored engraving by Pretre from Charles d'Orbigny's "Universal Dictionary of Natural History" 1849.;

View of the basalt columns of Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland
FLO4727912 View of the basalt columns of Giant's Causeway, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Unterhaltungen aus der Naturgeschichte

Tall canna, Canna tuerckheimii (Canna gigantea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by
FLO4580320 Tall canna, Canna tuerckheimii (Canna gigantea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after an illustration by John Curtis from Samuel Curtis's " Botanical

Giant peacock moth or giant emperor moth, Saturnia pyri, with caterpillar and pupa
FLO4575379 Giant peacock moth or giant emperor moth, Saturnia pyri, with caterpillar and pupa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Giant African swallowtail or antimachus butterfly, Papilio antimachus. Illustration drawn
FLO4683462 Giant African swallowtail or antimachus butterfly, Papilio antimachus. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Automedon giant owl butterfly, Eryphanis automedon (Automedon, Papilio automedon)
FLO4681800 Automedon giant owl butterfly, Eryphanis automedon (Automedon, Papilio automedon). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Giant sphinx moth, Cocytius antaeus (Jatropha sphinx, Sphinx jatrophae). Illustration drawn
FLO4681411 Giant sphinx moth, Cocytius antaeus (Jatropha sphinx, Sphinx jatrophae). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Giant sphinx, Cocytius antaeus (Jatropha sphinx, Sphinx jatrophae), caterpillar and pupa
FLO4681405 Giant sphinx, Cocytius antaeus (Jatropha sphinx, Sphinx jatrophae), caterpillar and pupa. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Insect, coleoptere variete, Mecynorrhina torquata - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823)
FLO4682839 Insect, coleoptere variete, Mecynorrhina torquata - Lithography by Richard Polydore Nodder (1774-1823) published in The Naturalist Miscellany, 1812; (add.info.: Insect, coleoptere variete)

Large burdock or giant's ear (Arctium lappa) - Botanical Plate by Isaac Russell, engraved by Charles Matthews
FLO4567314 Large burdock or giant's ear (Arctium lappa) - Botanical Plate by Isaac Russell, engraved by Charles Matthews

Indian or Malabar giant squirrel, Ratufa indica. (Great squirrel, Sciurus maximus)
FLO4641023 Indian or Malabar giant squirrel, Ratufa indica. (Great squirrel, Sciurus maximus) Handcoloured copperplate engraving from "The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison

Glyptodon or glyptodonte (Panochthus tuberculatus), is a giant tattoo weighing nearly 2 tonnes
FLO4639349 Glyptodon or glyptodonte (Panochthus tuberculatus), is a giant tattoo weighing nearly 2 tonnes, that lived in South America during the Pleistocene

Scientist of the Victorian era (1838-1901) holding the giant bone of a prehistoric animal. Lithograph by F
FLO4639141 Scientist of the Victorian era (1838-1901) holding the giant bone of a prehistoric animal. Lithograph by F. John (series prehistoric animals of the Reichardt Cocoa Company)

Giant stick insect, Phasma gigas. Handcoloured lithograph from John O. Westwood's new edition of Dru Drury's
FLO4615006 Giant stick insect, Phasma gigas. Handcoloured lithograph from John O. Westwood's new edition of Dru Drury's " Illustrations of Exotic Entomology," Bohn, London

Banana cockroach, Panchlora level 1, Central American giant cockroach, Blaberus giganteus 2, Egyptian desert cockroach
FLO4615956 Banana cockroach, Panchlora level 1, Central American giant cockroach, Blaberus giganteus 2, Egyptian desert cockroach, Polyphaga aegyptiaca

Giant sphinx moth, Cocytius antaeus Sphinx antaeus 1, and twin-spotted sphinx. Handcoloured lithograph from John O
FLO4615877 Giant sphinx moth, Cocytius antaeus Sphinx antaeus 1, and twin-spotted sphinx. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Western blue-banded forester, Euphaedra eupalus (Nymphalis erithonius) 1,2, and African giant skipper
FLO4615801 Western blue-banded forester, Euphaedra eupalus (Nymphalis erithonius) 1,2, and African giant skipper, Pyrrhochalcia iphis (Hesperia iphis) 3,4, ventral and dorsal

Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria and domed Rodrigues giant tortoise, Cylindraspis peltastes, both extinct
FLO4612106 Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria and domed Rodrigues giant tortoise, Cylindraspis peltastes, both extinct

Facsimile of plate 2 of Jacob Cornelis van Neck's Voyage, 1601, showing Dutch sailors fishing on Mauritius
FLO4612076 Facsimile of plate 2 of Jacob Cornelis van Neck's Voyage, 1601, showing Dutch sailors fishing on Mauritius, dodo bird (2) and extinct giant tortoise, Cylindras inepta (1)

Schizodactylus monstrosus cricket 1, and giant tobacco cricket. Brachytrupes membranaceus 2
FLO4616007 Schizodactylus monstrosus cricket 1, and giant tobacco cricket. Brachytrupes membranaceus 2. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Hercules stifles Ante who opposes his passage in Africa -Hercules overcoming Antaeus who opposes his passage into
FLO4607780 Hercules stifles Ante who opposes his passage in Africa -Hercules overcoming Antaeus who opposes his passage into Africa. Copperplate engraving by W

Maximilian Christopher Miller, the German Giant, 8 feet tall, exhibited at London fairs
FLO4602857 Maximilian Christopher Miller, the German Giant, 8 feet tall, exhibited at London fairs. He wears a Hungarian jacket

A Russian Mountain, a giant artificial ice slide for skaters and sledders, 18th century
FLO4624918 A Russian Mountain, a giant artificial ice slide for skaters and sledders, 18th century. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre

Giant spear lily, Doryanthes palmeri. Australia. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4628203 Giant spear lily, Doryanthes palmeri. Australia. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Giant cabuya - choca vert or cadere - Furcraea foetida (Fourcroya gigantea), flower A, native to the Caribbean
FLO4576753 Giant cabuya - choca vert or cadere - Furcraea foetida (Fourcroya gigantea), flower A, native to the Caribbean

The Appenine Colossus in the garden of the Villa di Pratolino, Florence. A colossal sculpture by Giambologna built in
FLO4576572 The Appenine Colossus in the garden of the Villa di Pratolino, Florence. A colossal sculpture by Giambologna built in 1569

Giant cabuya, Furcraea foetida (Gigantic furcroea, Furcroea gigantea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell
FLO4579924 Giant cabuya, Furcraea foetida (Gigantic furcroea, Furcroea gigantea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell for Samuel Curtis' continuation of William Curtis' Botanical

Agastache pale - Giant hyssop, Agastache pallida (Pale cedronel, Cedronella pallida)
FLO4589013 Agastache pale - Giant hyssop, Agastache pallida (Pale cedronel, Cedronella pallida). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake

Victoria of Amazonia - Giant waterlily, Victoria amazonica (Victoria water-lily, Victoria regia), flowers
FLO4584910 Victoria of Amazonia - Giant waterlily, Victoria amazonica (Victoria water-lily, Victoria regia), flowers, buds and lilypads in situ on a river

Victoria of Amazonia - Giant waterlily, Victoria amazonica (Victoria water-lily, Victoria regia), unexpanded flower
FLO4584900 Victoria of Amazonia - Giant waterlily, Victoria amazonica (Victoria water-lily, Victoria regia), unexpanded flower, ovary in section, and leaf underside

Giant turtle of Rodrigues Island (Indian Ocean), species extirpated in the 18th century
FLO4639018 Giant turtle of Rodrigues Island (Indian Ocean), species extirpated in the 18th century. Chromolithography, based on an illustration by F

Giant de leguat (Leguatia gigantea) type of giant white water hen, close to the description of the pink flamingo
FLO4639885 Giant de leguat (Leguatia gigantea) type of giant white water hen, close to the description of the pink flamingo. Chromolithography of F

Mastodonsaurus, genus of amphibian geanta big head of the Triassic and Pareiasaurus
FLO4639860 Mastodonsaurus, genus of amphibian geanta big head of the Triassic and Pareiasaurus, genus of anapsid reptiles of the Permian. Chromolithography of F

Giant potato, Ipomoea mauritiana (Batatas paniculata). Chromolithograph by P
FLO4663234 Giant potato, Ipomoea mauritiana (Batatas paniculata). Chromolithograph by P. Stroobant from Jean Linden's l'Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1883.; (add.info.: Giant potato)

Black giant squirrel or Malayan giant squirrel, Ratufa bicolor (Sciurus bicolor)
FLO4660146 Black giant squirrel or Malayan giant squirrel, Ratufa bicolor (Sciurus bicolor). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lesson's Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres

Le kangarrou geant - Eau forte by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), engraved by Carnonkel
FLO4651858 Le kangarrou geant - Eau forte by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), engraved by Carnonkel, for the dictionary of natural sciences: mammals by Frederic Cuvier

The death of Talos (Greek mythology giant). Left side detail. Red and white figure crater
BEN5473797 The death of Talos (Greek mythology giant). Left side detail. Red and white figure crater. Greek ceramic decorated by the painter from Talos (Inv.1501), 400-390 BC. Height: 75 cm

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"Exploring the World of Giants: From Mythology to Nature's Wonders" Step into a world where giants roam, captivating our imaginations and leaving us in awe. In this vast realm, David emerges victorious as he holds the head of the mighty Giant Goliath, immortalized in an exquisite painting by Daniele Crespi. The Palazzo Borromeo in Isola Bella, Stresa Italy becomes a sanctuary for this masterpiece. But giants aren't limited to folklore and art alone; they can be found even beneath the waves. Behold the Frogfish Throne, where these peculiar creatures reign supreme with their unique camouflage abilities. It's a sight that could rival any fairy tale kingdom. Venturing further into dreamscape realms, we encounter Nemo amidst giant fruits that seem plucked straight from his vivid imagination. Winsor McCay's illustrations in "Little Nemo in Slumberland" transport us to lands where everything is larger than life itself. In another extraordinary depiction from Grandville's "Un autre monde, " witness a colossal juggler effortlessly tossing planets through space. This mesmerizing image reminds us of the infinite wonders that lie beyond our earthly boundaries. As we delve deeper into nature's marvels, we stumble upon engravings showcasing various giants across different cultures and continents. From the majestic Ibis geant discovered along Cambodia's Mekong River to mythical beings like Ephialtes bound by manacles among other towering figures described by Dante Alighieri himself. The fascination with giants extends even higher as Nadar prepares his balloon Le Geant at Champ de Mars—a testament to human ingenuity reaching for new heights above terrestrial confines. Nature continues its display of magnificence with Humboldt squid and European flying squid gracefully gliding through ocean depths while red kangaroos, eastern grey kangaroos, and dusky wallabies showcase their impressive stature on land.