Paon Collection

Jason and Hera, c.1900 (illustration)
2069124 Jason and Hera, c.1900 (illustration) by Speed, Lancelot (1860-1931); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Mythology. Jason and Hera)

Roman mythology: Juno, queen of gods and heaven, with his attribute the peacock - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant
FLO4679708 Roman mythology: Juno, queen of gods and heaven, with his attribute the peacock - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf, based on an illustration by Leonard Defrance (1735-1805)

Letter P: domestic peacock. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet"
DUV4209620 Letter P: domestic peacock. Engraving in "Great Bird Alphabet".; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter P: domestic peacock)

Representation of a white peacock. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5028700 Representation of a white peacock. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on birds, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna

Jupiter (Zeus) and Juno on a chariot drains by peacocks. Drawing by Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574)
GIM5037852 Jupiter (Zeus) and Juno on a chariot drains by peacocks. Drawing by Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574).; (add.info.: Jupiter (Zeus) and Juno on a chariot drains by peacocks

La coquetterie Singe en posture humaine se regardant dans un miroir. Gravure du journal "Gazette des
COI4130939 La coquetterie Singe en posture humaine se regardant dans un miroir. Gravure du journal "Gazette des Enfants", 1895

Representation of a peacock. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5029179 Representation of a peacock. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on birds, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Science. Zoology. The Duke and Duchess de Berry (Marie Caroline de Bourbon Sicile and Charles Ferdinand d'Artois)
3434843 Science. Zoology. The Duke and Duchess de Berry (Marie Caroline de Bourbon Sicile and Charles Ferdinand d'Artois) at the Menagerie du Jardin des Plantes, zoo in Paris. Painting by J.B

Man with dog near water, 1682-1708. Creator: J. Paon
Man with dog near water, 1682-1708. Castle in the background

Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, died 1330
Grave effigy of Berthold VI von Henneberg, Prior of the Order of Saint John or Johanniter-Ordens, died 1330. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

The cochin china chickies - les poules cochin, une petite fille nourrit les volailles et un paon - Extrait de Afternoon
DUV4218736 The cochin china chickies - les poules cochin, une petite fille nourrit les volailles et un paon - Extrait de Afternoon Tea : Rhymes for children - Livre de poemes pour enfants

Les Trois Graces, 1918 (colour litho)
CHT336920 Les Trois Graces, 1918 (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info)

The peacock complaining to Junon (Le paon se plaignant a Junon) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214099 The peacock complaining to Junon (Le paon se plaignant a Junon) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

The jay adorns with peacock feathers (Le geai pare des plumes du paon
DUV4214352 The jay adorns with peacock feathers (Le geai pare des plumes du paon) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

Red lionfish and blue blanquillo
Red lionfish, Pterois volitans, Pteroide volante 1, and blue blanquillo, Taenianotus latovittatus, Tenianoto striata larga 2

Scenes from an illuminated manuscript of Les Voeux du Paon
Knights in battle watched by ladies in a castle, and a lady bringing a roasted peacock to a banquet table, and a helm, 14th century

French knights and ladies in front of a castle, 14th century. From an illuminated manuscript of the epic poem Les Voeux du Paon by Jacques de Longuyon

Woman in dress and long jacket of blue wool velvet decorated with checkerboard velvet. Robe en velours de laine bleu avec longue jaquette de meme etoffe double et garnie de velours a petit damier

Harmony and Juno: from the Triumph of the Gods, Gobelins tapestry, 1699
BAL1049 Harmony and Juno: from the Triumph of the Gods, Gobelins tapestry, 1699 by French School, (17th century); Mobilier National, Paris

Paon assis sur son fauteuil. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville
DUV4212344 Paon assis sur son fauteuil. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville. Gravure signee Porret dans la partie intitulee " Guide-ane a l usage des animaux qui veulent parvenir aux

The taste, the hearing and the touch. Allegory of the five senses The meal of a rich
JLJ4597141 The taste, the hearing and the touch. Allegory of the five senses The meal of a rich family: poultry and seafood (including oysters) make up the banquet menu

Feast meal scene, a peacock is served on the table. Miniature taken from "
JLJ4584793 Feast meal scene, a peacock is served on the table. Miniature taken from " La Vraye Histoire du Bon Roy Alixandre" by Callisthenes, or Kallisthenes (c)

Lovers at Daybreak, illustration of the musical mode Raga Vibhasa
AME119094 Lovers at Daybreak, illustration of the musical mode Raga Vibhasa, Northern Deccan or Southern Rajasthan, c.1675 (gouache with silver and gold on paper) by Indian School

Painted lady, red admiral and European peacock
Painted lady butterfly, Vanessa cardui 1, red admiral, Vanessa atalanta 2 and European peacock, Aglais io 3. Vanesse belle-dame, Vanesse vulcain, Vanesse paon de jour

Damsel fish, ringtail pike cichlid and redbreasted wrasse
Damsel fish, Sparus chromis, ringtail pike cichlid, Crenicichla saxatilis, and redbreasted wrasse, Cheilinus fasciatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Sr

Pigeon Columba livia breeds: cravatte francais, nonain capucin, trembleur paon. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles Dictionnaire

Decorative design for a garden arbour or loggia (gouache on paper)
XIR379759 Decorative design for a garden arbour or loggia (gouache on paper) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Indian peafowl, Pavo cristatus
6338784 Indian peafowl, Pavo cristatus by Travies, Edouard (1809-c.1865) (after); (add.info.: Indian peafowl, Pavo cristatus. Paon domestique)

Young Girl with a Peacock (oil on canvas)
PWI91637 Young Girl with a Peacock (oil on canvas) by Aman-Jean, Edmond-Francois (1858-1936); Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Detail of "Portrait of the Duchess of Villars"
JLJ4601498 Detail of " Portrait of the Duchess of Villars" nee Angelique de Varangeville (1683 -? ). Painting by Antoine Coypel (1661-1722), 18th century

P Q R: Paon, Rhinoceros - Alphabet of the wild animals, 1876 (engraving)
DUV4219094 P Q R: Paon, Rhinoceros - Alphabet of the wild animals, 1876 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); 27.5x20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Imprimerie Olivier-Pinot, editeur)

O P Q R : Orang-outang, Paon, Rhinoceros - Alphabet of the wild animals
DUV4219076 O P Q R : Orang-outang, Paon, Rhinoceros - Alphabet of the wild animals, 1876 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); 27.5x20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Earth Paradise Different animals cohabiting in the Garden of Eden
JLJ4644956 The Earth Paradise Different animals cohabiting in the Garden of Eden, at the bottom to the left, God creates Eve from a side of Adam

China-Dynamic Yunnan
This picture taken on January 7, 2016, in Kunming shows Chinese dancer Yang Liping performing the Spirit of the Peacock dance during the Dynamic Yunnan show

Aquamanile in the form of a peacock (bronze)
XIR228238 Aquamanile in the form of a peacock (bronze) by Islamic School, (12th century); height: 39.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; out of copyright

Leaders of the Terror
The three principals of the Montagnard faction - Robespierre, Danton and Marat - meet in the cabaret de la rue de Paon : for a while they wield dictatorial power

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"Captivating Beauty: The Majestic Peacock through Art and Literature" Step into the enchanting world of paons, as we explore their timeless allure captured in various forms of art and literature. Dating back to 1868, an exquisite engraving titled "Peacocks" transports us to a bygone era where these magnificent creatures reigned supreme. In May 1955, the magazine L Oeil featured a printed reproduction of this masterpiece, reminding us of the enduring fascination with peacocks. A delightful scene unfolds in "The Cochin China Chickies, " from Frederick Warne & Co's book "Afternoon Tea: Rhymes for Children. " Here, a little girl lovingly tends to her feathered friends, including a regal paon. Artistic interpretations continue to captivate our imagination. In "Les Trois Graces, " a vibrant lithograph from 1918 mesmerizes with its depiction of graceful women adorned with peacock feathers. Meanwhile, La Fontaine's fable portrays "The Peacock Complaining to Junon, " revealing the bird's prideful nature and desire for admiration. Symbolism intertwines with nature as seen in "The Jay Adorns with Peacock Feathers. " This metaphorical representation reminds us that even lesser birds aspire to emulate the grandeur of paons. Beyond avian wonders, other captivating creatures make appearances such as the red lionfish and blue blanquillo. Traveling further back in time reveals historical figures like Gunther XXI von Schwarzburg, King of Germany during the 14th century. His reign witnessed scenes depicted within illuminated manuscripts like Les Voeux du Paon—a testament to how deeply ingrained these majestic birds were in medieval culture. Monuments also pay homage to their splendor; one such example is found in Berthold VI von Henneberg's grave effigy dating back to his passing in 1330.