Mortals Collection

Kronos Eats his Children
VILLAGE LIFE:butcher works, monk distributes charity, man sits in stocks, others plough irrigate, wash fleeces, as Saturn/Cronos (Time) flies by

Brunnhilde throws herself into Siegfrieds arms, illustration from
STC324259 Brunnhilde throws herself into Siegfrieds arms, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Group of German musicians. Mid 16th century (engraving)
528000 Group of German musicians. Mid 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Man on left is holding a hurdy-gurdy, also known as the peasant lyre. Man in the center is playing bagpipes)

Sleep, silence child, sweet father of soft rest, Prince, whose approach peace to all mortals brings (litho)
3655856 Sleep, silence child, sweet father of soft rest, Prince, whose approach peace to all mortals brings (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleep)

The Three Ages of Man (oil on canvas)
704189 The Three Ages of Man (oil on canvas) by Sassoferrato, Il (Giovanni Battista Salvi) (1609-85); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Modesty and Justice returning to Heaven (engraving)
973775 Modesty and Justice returning to Heaven (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modesty and Justice returning to Heaven)

Fountain of Youth (oil on canvas)
940918 Fountain of Youth (oil on canvas) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); Staatliche Museen, Berlin, Germany; Fototeca Gilardi; German, out of copyright

SPIRIT MISSIONARY
Beulah, a spirit missionary, who devotes herself to guiding errant mortals into the true path of spirituality Date: 1887

Portrait writing Erasmus Rotterdam 1523 mixed media
Portrait of the writing Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1523, mixed media on paper, mounted on fir wood, 37.1 x 30.8 cm, not marked

Venus Bacchus Ceres Mortals Garden Love Minnetuin
Venus, Bacchus and Ceres with Mortals in a Garden of Love, Minnetuin or Love Garden in which Venus, Bacchus and Ceres with love couples sit around a table under an arbor

Alonso, King of Naples, shipwrecked with his court on Prosperos enchanted island, amazed by the fairies, goblins and strange creatures preparing a banquet

Venus, Bacchus and Ceres with Mortals in a Love Garden (Elegant Companionship under a Garden Bower), Louis de Caullery, 1590 - 1621

Group of German musicians, mid-sixteenth century. Man on left is holding a hurdy-gurdy, also known as the peasant lyre. Man in centre is playing bagpipes

French Xmas Banquet
A noble family - French or Dutch - celebrate Christmas or New Year in their decorated hall : family at the head of the table, lesser mortals at the lower end

Fortress of Utopia
THE FORTRESS OF UTOPIA: On a lifeless mystery satellite, five lone mortals summon the secret forces of science to free the earth from the doom of the black nebula!

Mischievous Spirits
The spirits of the air love to play mischievous tricks on mortals who venture into their domain - you may lose your hats, if nothing worse !

Gods of Olympos
The Gods of Olympos divert themselves with wine, women and song, pretty much like us mortals

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"Mortals: A Tapestry of Life's Fragility and Resilience" In the depths of ancient mythology, Kronos devours his own children, a chilling reminder of mortality's grip on humanity. Yet amidst this darkness, Brunnhilde finds solace in Siegfried's arms, illustrating the eternal pursuit of love even in the face of impending doom. As night falls and weary souls seek refuge, sleep becomes a gentle father to mortals, bringing forth peace that transcends all boundaries. In "The Three Ages of Man, " we witness life's fleeting nature captured on canvas - from innocence to maturity and ultimately to old age - reminding us that time spares no mortal. Modesty and Justice ascend back to heaven in an engraving titled "Modesty and Justice returning to Heaven, " signifying the innate longing for righteousness within mortal hearts. Meanwhile, artists depict their yearning for eternal youth through works like "Fountain of Youth, " where immortality remains an elusive dream. Amidst these mortal struggles lies a spirit missionary who embarks on a divine mission. Their purpose is unknown but holds promises beyond comprehension. The cover art from Startling Stories magazine portrays "THE FORTRESS OF UTOPIA, " inviting mortals into realms unexplored. Venus enchants with her beauty in an intricate engraving while folklore whispers tales of water nymphs captivating mortals' imaginations. Erasmus Rotterdam immortalizes himself through mixed media portraiture as he writes his legacy upon history's pages. Within Bacchus' garden lies Ceres nurturing mortals with bountiful love; Minnetuin becomes their sanctuary against life's trials and tribulations. These glimpses into mortal existence remind us that despite our limitations, we possess boundless potential for growth, resilience, and connection with both earthly wonders and celestial forces above.