Half Beast Collection

Medici Tigurini Historiae animalium
2626593 Medici Tigurini Historiae animalium; (add.info.: Illustration of a satyr or half man half beast monster, from 'medici Tigurini Historiae animalium' Historia animalium 1564; a)

Human-Headed Lion Figurine, Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE). Creator: Unknown
Human-Headed Lion Figurine, Roman Period (30 BCE-395 CE)

Figurine of a Lion Headed Deity Holding Knife, Late Period-Ptolemaic Period 664-30 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Figurine of a Lion Headed Deity Holding Knife (image 2 of 2), Late Period-Ptolemaic Period (664-30 BCE)

Human-Headed Cat, 7th-6th century B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Human-Headed Cat, 7th-6th century B.C

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

Hercules and the Centaurs: Hercules holds the head of a centaur with his left hand and raises his club with his right hand, in the foreground and background are fallen and fleeing centaurs

Nu Kua Shih, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Nu 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

Theseus kills the Minotaur (with Ariadne present), Greek Vase painting, 5th Century BC. Artist: Hermonax
Theseus kills the Minotaur (with Ariadne present), Greek Vase painting, 5th Century BC. Hermonax was a Greek vase painter working in the red-figure style. He painted between ca

A Satyr and a Young Girl, c. 1917 (black ink and watercolour on an oval card, framed)
985608 A Satyr and a Young Girl, c.1917 (black ink and watercolour on an oval card, framed) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 18 (approx.width) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertising poster for Fiat 509, 1925 (colour lithograph)
BAL11543 Advertising poster for Fiat 509, 1925 (colour lithograph) by Codognato, Plinio (1878-1940); 140x100 cm; Private Collection

An illustrated page from a Latin edition of Plutarchus Parallel Lives, depicting Theseus fighting a Centaur
985853 An illustrated page from a Latin edition of Plutarchus Parallel Lives, depicting Theseus fighting a Centaur, 1496 (woodcut) by Italian School

Statue of a Young Satyr Wearing a Theater Mask of Silenos, About 1st century

Attachments Depicting Busts of Silenoi, Mid-1st century BCE-mid-1st century CE

Nymph and Faun group, 20th century (silvered bronze on marble base)
1195293 Nymph and Faun group, 20th century (silvered bronze on marble base) by Faguays, Pierre le (1892-1935); 52.1x70.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Faguays)

The Centaur; Le Centaure, c. 1910 (oil on panel)
825300 The Centaur; Le Centaure, c.1910 (oil on panel) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 30.2x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Centaur; Le Centaure. Odilon Redon (1840-1916). Oil on panel

Centaur, (bronze with brown patina, bronze base)
1197548 Centaur, (bronze with brown patina, bronze base) by Stuck, Franz von (1863-1928); 63 (height) cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Saint Anthony Abbot Asking the Centaur the Way, (black chalk, pen and brown ink
990013 Saint Anthony Abbot Asking the Centaur the Way, (black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash) by Palma Il Giovane (Jacopo Negretti) (1548-1628); 22x26.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Boecklin Jubilaeum, 1897 (litho in colours)
1195087 Boecklin Jubilaeum, 1897 (litho in colours) by Sandreuter, Hans (1850-1901); 99.5x59.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Andreuter, Hans); Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

Monsters and snakes in a landscape, 1478 (hand-coloured woodcut)
985879 Monsters and snakes in a landscape, 1478 (hand-coloured woodcut) by German School, (15th century); 28x19.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Monsters and snakes in a landscape)

Ornament with Vase and Two Female Figures, 1553. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Ornament with Vase and Two Female Figures, 1553

Ornament with Mask, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Ornament with Mask, 1550

The Triumph of Silenus. Creator: Valerio Belli
The Triumph of Silenus

Bound Satyr. Creator: Andrea Briosco
Bound Satyr

Pan Reclining, possibly c. 1610. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Pan Reclining, possibly c. 1610

Allegorical composition celebrating the Humanities, 1695. Creator: Nicolas Dorigny
Allegorical composition celebrating the Humanities, 1695. After Carlo Maratti

Hercules with his club in center fighting a centaur, other men fighting centaurs to left and right, from The labors of Hercules, 1542

Satyr family, on the move, 18th Century. Creator: Salomon Gessner
Satyr family, on the move, 18th Century

Design for a Panel with Two Variants containing a Satyr and a Sphynx, from: Panneaux d ornement, 17th century

The Satyrs Family, 1763. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
The Satyrs Family, 1763

Pan reclining at left with two standing satyrs, a large vase on a pedestal at right, ca. 1645

A satyr reclining at the foot of a staute of Priapus, goats at the right, ca. 1645-48

Thetis and Chiron, 1543. Creator: Georg Pencz
Thetis and Chiron, 1543

Sitting Satyrs, after 1732. Creator: Unknown
Sitting Satyrs, after 1732. Illustration for A Harlots Progress

Sylvanus from The Rural Gods, 1565. Creator: Cornelis Cort
Sylvanus from The Rural Gods, 1565. After Frans Floris I

Satyrs, before 1645. Creator: Claude Mellan
Satyrs, before 1645

Youth. n. d. Creators: Claude Gillot, Jean Audran
Youth.n.d

The Satyr and the Peasant, 1764. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich
The Satyr and the Peasant, 1764

Two tritons embracing, one playing a panpipe, the second holding a conch shell set within a recessed space, 1579. After Raphael

Evening: a seated satyr clasps his child, a figure hangs a garland on a pier beyond, from the series Hours of the day, ca. 1640

Design for a fountain with a seated nymph at left and triton holding a shell to his mouth at right, 1768

Two Lovers with Pan, published ca. 1599-1622. Creator: Unknown
Two Lovers with Pan, published ca. 1599-1622. After Battista Franco. Formerly attributed to Enea Vico

Reclining Female Figure on a Chariot drawn by Two Centaurs, published ca. 1599-1622. After Battista Franco. Formerly attributed to Enea Vico

Satyr Leading Goat on which a Infant Rides, published ca. 1599-1622. Creator: Unknown
Satyr Leading Goat on which a Infant Rides, published ca. 1599-1622. After Battista Franco. Formerly attributed to Enea Vico

Caricature Showing Marie Antoinette as a Leopard, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Caricature Showing Marie Antoinette as a Leopard, 18th century

Caricature Showing the Comte de Provence as a Cat, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Caricature Showing the Comte de Provence as a Cat, 18th century

Caricature Showing Louis XVI as a Ram, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Caricature Showing Louis XVI as a Ram, 18th century

Caricature Showing Marie Antoinette as a Dragon, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Caricature Showing Marie Antoinette as a Dragon, 18th century

Satyrs in a Landscape. Creator: Unknown
Satyrs in a Landscape. After Herman van Swanevelt

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"Exploring the Mythical World: Unveiling Half Beasts through Art" Delve into the captivating realm of half beasts as we journey through various artworks that depict these intriguing creatures. From ancient Greek mythology to modern interpretations, these masterpieces offer a glimpse into the imagination and fascination surrounding beings that are part human, part animal. Nu Kua Shih, an enigmatic creation from 1922 by an unknown artist, portrays a mesmerizing creature with features reminiscent of both humans and animals. Its mysterious origins leave us pondering its significance in folklore and culture. In a Greek vase painting dating back to the 5th century BC, witness Theseus bravely slaying the fearsome Minotaur with Ariadne by his side. This iconic scene showcases the power struggle between man and beast, highlighting our eternal quest for triumph over adversity. A satyr captivates our attention in a black ink and watercolor artwork from around 1917. With an oval card as its canvas, this piece exudes whimsy and charm while exploring the relationship between mythological creatures and humanity. Virgil's timeless masterpiece "The Divine Comedy" comes alive in an enchanting engraving published in Paris in 1885. Dante encounters Virgil himself within Inferno's depths, where mythical beings like centaurs roam freely amidst their own trials and tribulations. Transport yourself to early twentieth-century Italy with an advertising poster for Fiat 509 created in 1925. Amidst vibrant colors lies a depiction of a half-beast figure symbolizing speed, strength, and innovation - characteristics associated with both man-made machines and mythical hybrids alike. Woodcut illustrations from Plutarchus Parallel Lives take us back to ancient times when Theseus valiantly battled centaurs. The intricate details bring forth vivid imagery of this legendary encounter - showcasing heroism against formidable foes. Marvel at a statue depicting a young satyr wearing a theater mask of Silenos from the first century.