Serpent Collection (page 11)

Bashaw, the faithful friend of man, c. 1832-c. 1834 (marble)
BAL1352 Bashaw, the faithful friend of man, c.1832-c.1834 (marble) by Wyatt, Matthew Cotes (1777-1862); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

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The Descent of Odin, design 77 from The Poems of Thomas Gray, 1797-98 (w/c with pen & ink on paper)
XYC222871 The Descent of Odin, design 77 from The Poems of Thomas Gray, 1797-98 (w/c with pen & ink on paper) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 41.9x32.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Adam Naming the Beasts, 1810 (tempera on canvas)
GLS219827 Adam Naming the Beasts, 1810 (tempera on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 74.9x61.1 cm; Stirling Maxwell Collection, Pollok House, Glasgow

John Milton, c. 1800-03 (tempera on canvas)
MAN62920 John Milton, c.1800-03 (tempera on canvas) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 40.1x90.9 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Eve Tempted, c. 1877 (tempera on panel)
MAN62978 Eve Tempted, c.1877 (tempera on panel) by Stanhope, John Roddam Spencer (1829-1908); 161.2x75.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Fafner or Dragon (wrought iron)
MAN430870 Fafner or Dragon (wrought iron) by Japanese School, (19th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Fafner, or Fafnir)

The Victory of Apollo, c. 1716 (oil on canvas)
MAN443320 The Victory of Apollo, c.1716 (oil on canvas) by Thornhill, James (1675-1734); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

Oxford plate, c. 1745 (porcelain)
7394082 Oxford plate, c.1745 (porcelain) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Associated person(s)

Bowl with Adam and Eve, 1596 (earthenware)
7394067 Bowl with Adam and Eve, 1596 (earthenware) by English School, (16th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: earthenware, tin-glazed (delftware)

Detail of A Map of the Sea (Carta marina) by Olaus Magnus (1490-1557), 1572 (engraving)
7394858 Detail of A Map of the Sea (Carta marina) by Olaus Magnus (1490-1557), 1572 (engraving) by Lafrery, Antoine (1512-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Krishna and the naga Kaliya, 19th century (gouache on paper)
7394109 Krishna and the naga Kaliya, 19th century (gouache on paper) by Pakistani School, (19th Century); 40.1x27.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Moses the Hebrew prophet turns his staff into a serpent in front of the Egyptian king
3665621 Moses the Hebrew prophet turns his staff into a serpent in front of the Egyptian king by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

Maurice of Orange, Maurice, Prince of Orange. In lace ruff collar, suit of armour with sash. Vignette of battle
5913161 Maurice of Orange, Maurice, Prince of Orange. In lace ruff collar, suit of armour with sash. Vignette of battle. Copperplate engraving by Gerard Valck after Adriaen van der Werff from Isaac

Le Triboulet, 1882_4_2 - Illustration by Pierre-Albert Douat Blas J. (1847-1892): Christian Cross
ICA4929631 Le Triboulet, 1882_4_2 - Illustration by Pierre-Albert Douat Blas J. (1847-1892): Christian Cross, Fables La Fontaine and others - Laicisation Laicite Laiques Lois - Snakes

Krishna Kaliyamardaka, late 19th-early 20th century (gouache on paper)
7394119 Krishna Kaliyamardaka, late 19th-early 20th century (gouache on paper) by West Indian School, (19th century); 17.8x12.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Man being eaten by a sea serpent. Illustration found on the margin of a map prepared by Olaus Magnus
878576 Man being eaten by a sea serpent. Illustration found on the margin of a map prepared by Olaus Magnus, 15th century Swedish geographer. From The Strand Magazine published 1897

Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth. In suit of armour with lace collar
5913173 Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth. In suit of armour with lace collar. With sword, fox skin, snake, mask, and scales

The snake charmer, 1907 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4655200 The snake charmer, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 169x189 cm; Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: The snake charmer)

Allegorical representation of Christian virtues of Hope, faith and charity surrounding bust of king of Italy while
ELD4932897 Allegorical representation of Christian virtues of Hope, faith and charity surrounding bust of king of Italy while the tyranny

Risorgimento: Allegorical representation of triumphant Italy standing on the snake of corrupted church
ELD4932928 Risorgimento: Allegorical representation of triumphant Italy standing on the snake of corrupted church and rising a sword with a cross and a flag, symbols of political

The priest frees the monkey, snake and tiger from the well, 1935, (natural pigments on paper)
7146131 The priest frees the monkey, snake and tiger from the well, 1935, (natural pigments on paper) by Gelgel, Ida Bagus (1900-1937); Puri Lukisan Museum, Ubud, Bali

Prudence, 1470 circa, (tempera grassa on wood)
7146295 Prudence, 1470 circa, (tempera grassa on wood) by Pollaiolo, Piero del (1443-96); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Prudence, 1470 circa, Piero del Pollaiolo)

Amore Attis, circa 1440 (bronze)
7146243 Amore Attis, circa 1440 (bronze) by Donatello, (c.1386-1466); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Amore Attis, circa 1440, Donatello, bronze, Bargello museum)

Relief of Thutmosis III (stone)
7062605 Relief of Thutmosis III (stone) by Egyptian; Luxor Museum of Ancient Art, Egypt; (add.info.: Relief of Thutmosis III, Luxor museum, Luxor, Egypt); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden (oil on canvas) (detail of 3362284)
3362283 Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden (oil on canvas) (detail of 3362284) by Peter, Johan Wenzel (1745-1829); 336x247 cm; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

As By Fire (colour litho)
5228944 As By Fire (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: As By Fire. Illustration for Poems Of Passion And Pleasure by Ella Wheeler Wilcox)

Statue of Apollo, 2nd century (sculpture)
7129822 Statue of Apollo, 2nd century (sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Statue of Apollo, second century AD)

Imps dancing around a tree where a princess is held prisoner, My Fairyland by Fiona Malcolm, 1916 (colour litho)
CHT163369 Imps dancing around a tree where a princess is held prisoner, My Fairyland by Fiona Malcolm, 1916 (colour litho) by Anderson, Florence (1874-1930); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

An athlete wrestling with a python, 1877 (sculpture)
7146729 An athlete wrestling with a python, 1877 (sculpture) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Rome, Lazio

Hygeia, mid 2nd century AD (marble)
7146675 Hygeia, mid 2nd century AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Hygeia, mid 2nd century AD, roman art, marble, Uffizi gallery)

Statue of Aesculapius, Giustini type, mid 2nd century AD (marble)
7146217 Statue of Aesculapius, Giustini type, mid 2nd century AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Statue of Aesculapius, Giustini type)

Cleopatra, (painting)
7130009 Cleopatra, (painting) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Cleopatra, Guido Reni, Pitti palace, Florence, Italy); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Yaxchilan lintel 15, maya art
529921 Yaxchilan lintel 15, maya art by Mayan; (add.info.: Late Classic period (AD 600-900) From Yaxchilan, Mexico. A serpent apparition from a Maya temple, limestone lintel

Colossal statue of Hercules (marble)
2562028 Colossal statue of Hercules (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Cleopatra, (painting)
7129134 Cleopatra, (painting) by Cagnacci, Guido (1601-63); Museo della Citta, Rimini, Italy; (add.info.: Cleopatra, Guido Cagnacci, civic museum (museo della citta'), Rimini

Hygieia, from a collection of portraits of physicians by the Hungarian doctor, Sambucus, 1574 (coloured engraving)
CHT235115 Hygieia, from a collection of portraits of physicians by the Hungarian doctor, Sambucus, 1574 (coloured engraving) by Hungarian School

Cobra statue of Amun Re Ka Mutef, 689-664 BC, Luxor statue cache (stone)
7062669 Cobra statue of Amun Re Ka Mutef, 689-664 BC, Luxor statue cache (stone) by Egyptian; Luxor Museum of Ancient Art, Egypt; (add.info.: Cobra statue of Amun Re Ka Mutef, 689-664 BC)

Gothic period. Dome of the Zodiac (1485) by Fernando Gallego (1440-1507). XV Century. Wall paintings
UIG5416323 Gothic period. Dome of the Zodiac (1485) by Fernando Gallego (1440-1507). XV Century. Wall paintings. They decorate the library of the University of Salamanca, Castile, Spain

Fragment of sarcophagus with the myth of Jason and Medea, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection (marble)
3042671 Fragment of sarcophagus with the myth of Jason and Medea, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection (marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Head of Medusa, about 1545-1550, by Benvenuto Cellini, (bronze)
7146876 Head of Medusa, about 1545-1550, by Benvenuto Cellini, (bronze) by Cellini, Benvenuto (1500-71); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Head of Medusa, 1630 (marble)
2562005 Head of Medusa, 1630 (marble) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Inside view, baptismal font, 1801-1810
7242862 Inside view, baptismal font, 1801-1810 by Flemish School, (19th century); (add.info.: Parish church (Wannegem, Parochiekerk Sint-Machutus), Interior Wannegem, parochiekerk Sint-Machutus

Expulsion of Adam and Eve from the earthly paradise, 1518-20, (oil on wood)
7146782 Expulsion of Adam and Eve from the earthly paradise, 1518-20, (oil on wood) by Pontormo, Jacopo (1494-1557); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Young boy portrayed as Hercules choking the snakes (marble)
2561954 Young boy portrayed as Hercules choking the snakes (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Moses and the brazen serpent, 1559 (bronze)
7146202 Moses and the brazen serpent, 1559 (bronze) by Danti, Vincenzo (1530-76); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Moses and the brazen serpent, 1559)

Young boy portrayed as Hercules choking the snakes (marble)
2562031 Young boy portrayed as Hercules choking the snakes (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

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In the vast tapestry of human history and mythology, the serpent has slithered its way into countless narratives, leaving an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. From ancient tales to modern depictions, this enigmatic creature continues to captivate our imagination. Kipling's "Just So Stories" introduces us to a mischievous serpent in "The Elephant's Child, " whose curiosity leads him on a transformative journey. Similarly, Caravaggio's masterpiece "Head of Medusa" portrays the terrifying visage of a Gorgon with serpents for hair, striking fear into all who gaze upon her. The Novgorod Icon "Last Judgement" depicts a biblical scene where sinners face divine retribution while Asclepius, represented as a statue in ancient Rome, holds his staff entwined by serpents as a symbol of healing and medicine. The infamous encounter between Adam, Eve, and the serpent in the Garden of Eden forever changed humanity's course. This fateful interaction represents temptation and knowledge intertwined—a pivotal moment that shaped our understanding of good and evil. Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor's poster from 1919 titled "Death to World Imperialism" features an imposing serpent coiled around Earth—an allegory for oppressive power structures being challenged during times of revolution. On the Pergamon Altar stands Athena battling Alcyoneus—a giant defeated only through her cunning strategy. The presence of snakes adds another layer to this epic struggle between divinity and chaos. President Andrew Jackson is depicted destroying the Bank of United States in an influential lithograph cartoon from 1828. Symbolizing corruption and greed within financial institutions, it showcases how even leaders can be seen as serpentine figures when their actions are questioned. Gustave Doré's depiction of Leviathan reveals an immense sea monster with scales akin to those found on serpents—representing the untamed forces of nature and the depths of human fears.