Prodigious Collection

Benjamin Marriott, the great eater (engraving)
7185545 Benjamin Marriott, the great eater (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Marriott, the great eater)

Prodigious monster taken in the mountains of Zardana in Spain, 1655 (engraving)
3629282 Prodigious monster taken in the mountains of Zardana in Spain, 1655 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Slingsby T. 51 Dart 17 BSL
Slingsby T.51 Dart 17 BSL (msn 1445, BGA 1197, civil reg G-DBSL), framed by the prodigious tail of ASW-17 266, at a regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1980

Illustration for Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift (engraving)
5989446 Illustration for Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift (engraving) by Morten, Thomas (1836-66); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A mighty concourse of people appeared upon my arrival)

Such a prodigious coxcomb (engraving)
5228780 Such a prodigious coxcomb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Such a prodigious coxcomb)

"Prodigious!", Dominic Sampson in Sir Walter Scotts Guy Mannering (colour litho)
971754 " Prodigious!", Dominic Sampson in Sir Walter Scotts Guy Mannering (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Prodigious)

GLUTTON / BENJAMIN MARRIOT
Benjamin Marriot, a Prodigious Eater

Altarpiece of Saint Michael and Saint Nicolas. Scene of the prodigious reproduction of the corn, intended for the barns of the emperor of Constantinople. Tempera on wood, 1406

Spain. Cantabria. Limpias. The Christ of Limpias. 18th cent
Spain. Cantabria. Limpias. The Christ of Limpias. Church of St. Peter. Unknown origin. 18th Century. Detail

Ocean Water Splashing Against An Iceberg In The High Arctic Waters; Nunavut, Canada

Historical Illustration Of Dinosaur Skeleton

Spain. Cantabria. Limpias. Church of St. Peter. Altarpiece. Image of The Christ of Limpias

Stupendous Chignon
CHIGNONS: A fashion conscious woman, no doubt employing a prodigious amount of false hair, sports a large chignon. Her horse likewise is completely chignoned! Date: 1866

Miss Hibernia at John Bulls family dinner!!, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1756?-1811?, engraving 1799, Miss Hibernia seated at right wearing dress decorated with Irish harps; seated around the table are

Miss Hibernia At John Bulls Family Dinner!!, Cruikshank, Isaac, 1756ja-1811ja, Engraving 1799, Miss Hibernia Seated At Right Wearing Dress Decorated With Irish Harps; Seated Around The Table Are

Fable / Mountain in Labour
THE MOUNTAIN IN LABOUR When a mountain is heard to utter prodigious groans, multitudes flock to it in expectation of wonders, but all that appears is a mouse

Frenchwoman 1720
The narrowness of her waist emphasises the prodigious width of the ball dress worn by this lady of the court of Louis XV : she wears gloves and carries a handbag

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"Discovering the Prodigious Wonders of Limpias, Spain" Step into the enchanting town of Limpias in Cantabria, Spain and prepare to be amazed by its prodigious treasures. Among them stands the awe-inspiring Church of St. Peter, a magnificent 18th-century structure that houses one of Limpias' most renowned marvels - The Christ of Limpias. This sacred image, dating back to the 18th century, captivates visitors with its profound beauty and spiritual significance. Its intricate details and serene expression leave onlookers in utter admiration, and is no wonder why pilgrims from far and wide flock to witness this prodigious work of art. As you wander through the streets of Limpias, you may stumble upon an engraving depicting Benjamin Marriott - known as "the great eater. " This larger-than-life character showcases his prodigious appetite for food, leaving spectators astounded at his capacity to consume vast quantities. Venturing further into history, another engraving reveals a monstrous creature captured in the mountains of Zardana in Spain during 1655. This prodigious beast defies imagination with its size and ferocity; a testament to nature's ability to create wonders beyond belief. In literature too, we encounter references to prodigious events. Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels comes alive through captivating engravings illustrating extraordinary encounters that defy logic and reason. These illustrations transport readers into a world where everything is magnified - including their sense of wonder. Meanwhile, Sir Walter Scott introduces us to Dominic Sampson exclaiming "Prodigious. " in his novel Guy Mannering. Through vibrant lithographs capturing this momentous scene, we are reminded that even ordinary individuals can experience extraordinary moments that leave them utterly astonished. But it doesn't stop there. A glance at an intriguing altarpiece dedicated to Saint Michael and Saint Nicolas reveals a scene depicting the prodigious reproduction of corn.