Lamia Collection

Longhorn Beetle (Lamia textor), Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

While her robes flaunted with daffodils, Illustration to the poem Lamia by John Keats, from Poems of Keats, pub.c.1910
3502841 While her robes flaunted with daffodils, Illustration to the poem Lamia by John Keats, from Poems of Keats, pub.c.1910; (add.info.: While her robes flaunted with daffodils)

John Keats: Lamia (colour litho)
5993580 John Keats: Lamia (colour litho) by Burleigh, Averil Mary (1883-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lycius then press d her hand, with devout touch. Lamia)

The Wide-Spreaded Night Above Her Towers, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
The Wide-Spreaded Night Above Her Towers, 1885

A Nymph, To Whom All Hoofed Satyrs Knelt Head-peice, Part 1, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
A Nymph, To Whom All Hoofed Satyrs Knelt Head-peice, Part 1, 1885

They had Arrived Before a Pillared Porch, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
They had Arrived Before a Pillared Porch, 1885

And So He Rested on the Lonely Ground, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
And So He Rested on the Lonely Ground, 1885

The Words She Spake Came as Through Bubbling Honey, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
The Words She Spake Came as Through Bubbling Honey, 1885

Swooned Murmuring of Love, and Pale with Pain, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
Swooned Murmuring of Love, and Pale with Pain, 1885

Checking His Love Trance, a Cup He Took Full Brimm d, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
Checking His Love Trance, a Cup He Took Full Brimm d, 1885

The Guarded Nymph Near-Smiling on the Green, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
The Guarded Nymph Near-Smiling on the Green, 1885

And Shut the Chamber Up, Close, Hush d and Still, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
And Shut the Chamber Up, Close, Hush d and Still, 1885

On This Side of Joves Clouds, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
On This Side of Joves Clouds, 1885

It Was the Custom Then to Bring Away the Bride From Home, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
It Was the Custom Then to Bring Away the Bride From Home, 1885

She Nothing Said, But Pale and Meek, Arose and Knelt Before Him, 1885. Creator: Will H
She Nothing Said, But Pale and Meek, Arose and Knelt Before Him, 1885

Pale Grew Her Immortality, For Woe of All These Lovers, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
Pale Grew Her Immortality, For Woe of All These Lovers, 1885

Dedication (for Lamia), 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
Dedication (for Lamia), 1885

They All Moved to the Feast, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
They All Moved to the Feast, 1885

Into the Green Recessed Woods They Flew, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
Into the Green Recessed Woods They Flew, 1885

As One Came Near with Curl d Gray Beard, Sharp Eyes, and Smooth Bald Crown, 1885

And Lycius Arms Were Empty of Delight, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
And Lycius Arms Were Empty of Delight, 1885

They Were Enthroned, in the Eventide, Upon a Couch - Head-Piece, Part II, 1885

Lamia, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
Lamia, 1885

Foremost in the Envious Race, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
Foremost in the Envious Race, 1885

Lycius, Look Back, and Be Some Pity Shown, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
Lycius, Look Back, and Be Some Pity Shown, 1885

And in its Marriage Robe the Heavy Body Wound, 1885. Creator: Will H. Low
And in its Marriage Robe the Heavy Body Wound, 1885

John Keats, Lamia (colour litho)
3642088 John Keats, Lamia (colour litho) by Shepperson, Claude (1867-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Keats, Lamia. The God, dove-footed, glided silently)

Illustration for Poems by John Keats: Lamia (litho)
6000975 Illustration for Poems by John Keats: Lamia (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lamia)

The Graeco-Turkish War, Domoko and its Surroundings (b / w photo)
1597523 The Graeco-Turkish War, Domoko and its Surroundings (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Graeco-Turkish War, Domoko and its Surroundings)

Painted lamia beetle, Lamia picta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological Miscellany, McMillan, London, 1814

Scots pine and Norway pine
Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris 1-5, and red or Norway pine, Pinus resinosa 6, weaver beetle, Lamia textor 7 and pine beetle, Tomicus piniperda 8. Pin sauvage, Pin rouge

Sawyer, jewel and longhorn beetles
Steirastoma pustulatum beetle 1, Carolina sawyer beetle, Monochamus carolinensis 2, metallic jewel beetle, Chrysochroa fulgens 3, and longhorn beetle, Lagocheirus araneiformis 4

Exotic beetles including vulnerable rosalia alpina
Longhorn beetles: Sternotomis mirabilis 1, Prosopocera bipunctata 2, Polyrhaphis spinosa 3, citrus long-horned beetle, Anoplophora chinensis 4, and vulnerable rosalia longicorn, Rosalia alpina 5

The Graeco-Turkish War, the Retreat of the Greeks after the Battle of Domoko
1597515 The Graeco-Turkish War, the Retreat of the Greeks after the Battle of Domoko, the Rear-Guard fighting its Way through the Phourka Pass (litho) by Wollen

Curtis British Entomology Plate 172
Coleoptera: Lamia nubila = Mesosa nebulosa (Clouded Lamia) [Plant: Lathyrus tuberosus (Orobus tuberosus, Heath or Wood Pea)] Date: 1824-39

Illustration for Poems by John Keats: Lamia (litho)
6000978 Illustration for Poems by John Keats: Lamia (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lamia)

The Graeco-Turkish War, the Pass of Thermopylae (litho)
1597497 The Graeco-Turkish War, the Pass of Thermopylae (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Graeco-Turkish War, the Pass of Thermopylae)

While Her Robes Flaunted With Daffodils. Illustration To The Poem Lamia By John Keats. From Poems Of Keats, Published C.1910

LAMIA MONSTER, 1658. Woodcut from Edward Topsells A History of Four-Footed Beasts, London, 1658

British retreat from Thermopylae to Athens by G. H. Davis
From Thermopylae to Athens: the last valiant British retreat. A relief map looking southwards, showing the last stages of a glorious rearguard action during the Battle of Greece, Second World War

The Armistice between Turkey and Greece: Position of the Armies Near Lamia, 1897
THE ARMISTICE BETWEEN TURKEY AND GREECE: POSITION OF THE ARMIES NEAR LAMIA, 1897: Turkish Camp, Position of the Greeks, Lamia

JOHN KEATS (1795-1821). English poet. Title page of the first edition of Lamia, Isabella, The Eve of St. Agnes, and Other Poems, by John Keats, London, England, 1820

Beetle / Lamia Roylii / Tzs
LAMIA ROYLII

Shark pursuing a shipwrecked sailor
A Common Shark (carcharias lamia) about to make a meal of a shipwrecked sailor

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"Lamia: A Mythical Creature Enchanting the Senses" In the picturesque landscapes of Upper Bavaria, Germany, a fascinating creature known as Lamia roams freely. Resembling the captivating Longhorn Beetle (Lamia textor), Lamia captivates all who encounter her with her ethereal beauty and mysterious allure. Inspired by this enigmatic being, renowned poet John Keats penned his masterpiece "Lamia, " immortalizing her in words that evoke vivid imagery and emotions. The colour lithograph depicting Keats' creation transports us to a realm where fantasy intertwines with reality. The artistic genius Will H. Low further brings Lamia to life through his mesmerizing illustrations. In "The Wide-Spreaded Night Above Her Towers, " we witness Lamia's majestic presence against a backdrop of starlit skies, evoking a sense of awe and wonder. As we delve deeper into Low's artwork, we are introduced to another aspect of Lamia's existence - her connection with nature. In "A Nymph, To Whom All Hoofed Satyrs Knelt Head-piece, " she commands reverence from mythical creatures while basking in the serenity of lush greenery. Low continues to unravel Lamia's story through his intricate drawings. We find ourselves transported before a pillared porch in "They had Arrived Before a Pillared Porch. " Here, anticipation lingers as secrets unfold within these ancient walls. Yet amidst all the grandeur lies vulnerability; in "And So He Rested on the Lonely Ground, " we see Lamia seeking solace and respite from an unknown burden that weighs upon her delicate heart. Her voice is like sweet nectar flowing effortlessly from her lips; it resonates with enchantment in "The Words She Spake Came as Through Bubbling Honey. " Each syllable drips with honeyed charm, leaving those who listen spellbound.