Snakes Collection (page 8)

Indian Cobra or Cobra has glasses. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801)
FLO4974685 Indian Cobra or Cobra has glasses. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), George Shaw's illustration for the naturalist collection, published in 1790 by George Shaw

Snake Skeleton, Young Snake in Egg and Snake Skull - Strong Water by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)
FLO4724960 Snake Skeleton, Young Snake in Egg and Snake Skull - Strong Water by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), from Encyclopedie of Natural History: Amphibians, 1794 - Snake skeleton

Tunisia, Sfax: The march. A snake charmer lays on a carpet next to a basket full of snakes
LUX4765881 Tunisia, Sfax: The march. A snake charmer lays on a carpet next to a basket full of snakes. In front of Tunisians sitting watching the show, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Sfax: The march)

Adam and Eve in the Garden of Paradise: temptation and expulsion
NWI4915267 Adam and Eve in the Garden of Paradise: temptation and expulsion.; (add.info.: Adam and Eve in the Garden of Paradise: temptation and expulsion.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

"Laideronnette kissed and embraced the good Fairy Protectress", illustrationfrom the French fairytale The
3533966 "Laideronnette kissed and embraced the good Fairy Protectress", illustrationfrom the French fairytale The Green Serpent

Engraving of the book of Ambroise Pare: Monsters and Prodiges (1573) - Text
PCT4261014 Engraving of the book of Ambroise Pare: Monsters and Prodiges (1573) - Text: " This present monster depicted here was found in an egg with the face and face of a man

Tentacled snake, erpeton tentacle, erpeton tentaculatum. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's
FLO4644741 Tentacled snake, erpeton tentacle, erpeton tentaculatum. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's " Dictionary of Natural Sciences" 1816-1830

Aztec hieroglyphs depicting the god Cihuacoatl, snake woman and fertility goddess
FLO4622090 Aztec hieroglyphs depicting the god Cihuacoatl, snake woman and fertility goddess. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Borbonic Codex or Borgia Codex
3499697 Borbonic Codex or Borgia Codex; (add.info.: Borbonic Codex or Borgia Codex. Precolumbian Period. Aztecs. Deity Quetzalcoatl. Feathered serpent)

Timucuan indians drying food, 1591 (engraving)
2435419 Timucuan indians drying food, 1591 (engraving) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); (add.info.: History. USA. Timucua indians drying their food: fishes, reptiles)

Common dab, Limanda limanda, sole, Solea solea, and European plaice, Pleuronectes platessa
FLO4655363 Common dab, Limanda limanda, sole, Solea solea, and European plaice, Pleuronectes platessa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Albert Massard after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel

Lookdown, Selene vomer (with damaged dorsal fin 1), 3, and Atlantic spadefish
FLO4655348 Lookdown, Selene vomer (with damaged dorsal fin 1), 3, and Atlantic spadefish. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Baptiste Guyard after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Red mullet, Mullus barbatus, striped red mullet, Mullus surmuletus, and Red Sea goatfish, Parupeneus forsskali
FLO4655242 Red mullet, Mullus barbatus, striped red mullet, Mullus surmuletus, and Red Sea goatfish, Parupeneus forsskali

Bearded ghoul, Inimicus didactylus, broadbarred firefish, Pterois antennata, and red lionfish, Pterois volitans
FLO4655230 Bearded ghoul, Inimicus didactylus, broadbarred firefish, Pterois antennata, and red lionfish, Pterois volitans

Lesser spiny eel, Macrognathus aculeatus, swordfish, Xiphias gladius, and wolf-fish, Anarhichas lupus
FLO4655184 Lesser spiny eel, Macrognathus aculeatus, swordfish, Xiphias gladius, and wolf-fish, Anarhichas lupus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Jr

Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus, Asian swamp eel, Monopterus albus, and banded knifefish, Gymnotus carapo
FLO4655176 Electric eel, Electrophorus electricus, Asian swamp eel, Monopterus albus, and banded knifefish, Gymnotus carapo

Angler fish, Lophius piscatorius, longnose batfish, Ogcocephalus vespertilio, and Sargassumfish, Histrio histrio
FLO4655115 Angler fish, Lophius piscatorius, longnose batfish, Ogcocephalus vespertilio, and Sargassumfish, Histrio histrio

Manta ray, Manta birostris, devil ray, Mobula mobular, and reef manta ray, Manta alfredi
FLO4655069 Manta ray, Manta birostris, devil ray, Mobula mobular, and reef manta ray, Manta alfredi. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Dequevauviller after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Thornback ray, Raja clavata (Raia rubus), torpedo, Torpedo torpedo, and eagle ray, Myliobatis aquila
FLO4655050 Thornback ray, Raja clavata (Raia rubus), torpedo, Torpedo torpedo, and eagle ray, Myliobatis aquila. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Miss Coignet after an illustration by

Common toad, Bufo bufo, European green toad, Bufo viridis, and spadefoot toad, Pelobates fuscus
FLO4655004 Common toad, Bufo bufo, European green toad, Bufo viridis, and spadefoot toad, Pelobates fuscus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Aesculapian snake, Zamenis longissimus 1, grass snake, Natrix natrix 2, and South American pond snake
FLO4654988 Aesculapian snake, Zamenis longissimus 1, grass snake, Natrix natrix 2, and South American pond snake, Pseudoryx plicatilis 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Jr

Common European frog, Rana temporaria 1,2, and American bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana 3
FLO4654968 Common European frog, Rana temporaria 1,2, and American bullfrog, Rana catesbeiana 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Jr

Sperm whale, trump whale or sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus (vulnerable)
FLO4654951 Sperm whale, trump whale or sperm whale, Physeter macrocephalus (vulnerable). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Albert Massard after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Bernard

Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas (endangered), loggerhead, Caretta caretta (endangered), and leatherback turtle
FLO4654878 Green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas (endangered), loggerhead, Caretta caretta (endangered), and leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea (critically endangered)

Milk snake. Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection
FLO4680696 Milk snake. Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection, published in 1796 by George Shaw and Frederick Nodder

Snake charmer
3561645 Snake charmer by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Egypt 1880-1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: sculpture depicting the devil seen from behind, in Java, Indonesia
3563983 A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: sculpture depicting the devil seen from behind, in Java, Indonesia by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Java)

A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: sculpture depicting the devil, in Java, Indonesia
3563982 A souvenir of Odoardo Beccari's journeys: sculpture depicting the devil, in Java, Indonesia by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Java)

A Snake in the Sewers, 1850
3359124 A Snake in the Sewers, 1850; (add.info.: Cartoon titled 'A Snake in the Sewers'. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Eve tempts Adam with the apple in the garden of Eden, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432451 Eve tempts Adam with the apple in the garden of Eden, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eve tempts Adam with the apple in the garden of Eden)

Letter S: This snake that winds and whistles endlessly has the whistling and shape of the S, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214847 Letter S: This snake that winds and whistles endlessly has the whistling and shape of the S, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

Letter S: This snake that winds and whistles constantly to as th sound and the shape of a S! 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214838 Letter S: This snake that winds and whistles constantly to as th sound and the shape of a S! 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

Letters U V X Y and Z: Urson Cow Vipere Xanthie Yack Zibeline. Engraving in " A.E.I.O.U
DUV4209491 Letters U V X Y and Z: Urson Cow Vipere Xanthie Yack Zibeline. Engraving in " A.E.I.O.U. The first book of childhood". Editions Jules Tallandier, Paris, 1927

Vipere des sable ou du desert et vipere aspic - Sahara sand viper, Cerastes vipera 1, and black asp, Vipera aspis atra
FLO4573868 Vipere des sable ou du desert et vipere aspic - Sahara sand viper, Cerastes vipera 1, and black asp, Vipera aspis atra, vulnerable 2

Medallion portrait of the Medusa. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood
FLO4689102 Medallion portrait of the Medusa. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood, Quaritch

Snake paperweight by Baccarat,mid 19th century
BAL1350 Snake paperweight by Baccarat,mid 19th century; Private Collection.

St Paul the Apostle shaking the viper from his hand. Bible Acts 28:3. Copperplate engraving c1808
535444 St Paul the Apostle shaking the viper from his hand. Bible Acts 28:3. Copperplate engraving c1808; (add.info.: St Paul the Apostle shaking the viper from his hand. Bible Acts 28:3)

God sent a plague of serpents to punish Israelites for their disobedience, 1804 (engraving)
535403 God sent a plague of serpents to punish Israelites for their disobedience, 1804 (engraving); (add.info.: God sent a plague of serpents to punish Israelites for their disobedience)

The Hermetic Vessel, c1760. Hermetic vessel in the alchemical furnace. The serpent within the vase symbolises
542162 The Hermetic Vessel, c1760. Hermetic vessel in the alchemical furnace. The serpent within the vase symbolises the earthy substances of which the Philosopher's Stone is made

St Patrick's first attack (litho)
8630426 St Patrick's first attack (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Patrick's first attack)

Prisoner, Ptarmigan, Puppetshow, Pyramid, Ratchet-wheel, Rattlesnake, Restaurant, Rockaway, Rolling-mill, Rolling-pin
8650103 Prisoner, Ptarmigan, Puppetshow, Pyramid, Ratchet-wheel, Rattlesnake, Restaurant, Rockaway, Rolling-mill, Rolling-pin, Rope-dancer, Rope-ladder (engraving) by German School

Ornament: Natural Forms, The Serpent, etc (engraving)
8647032 Ornament: Natural Forms, The Serpent, etc (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natural Forms, The Serpent, etc)

St Patrick (colour litho)
8656858 St Patrick (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Patrick. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

The Temptation of the Magdalene, c.1616-17 (oil on panel)
5861598 The Temptation of the Magdalene, c.1616-17 (oil on panel) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Jacob Jordaens).

Calf, viper, cow and sable (colour litho)
8677386 Calf, viper, cow and sable (colour litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: V, W, X Y and Z for veau (calf), vipere (viper), vache (cow)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Countryman and the Serpent (engraving)
8669311 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Countryman and the Serpent (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Countryman and the Serpent)

St Paul and the Viper (engraving)
8663107 St Paul and the Viper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Paul and the Viper)

Illustration by Gustave Dore 1832-1883 French artist and illustrator for Paradise Lost by John Milton Book IX lines 434
2919896 Illustration by Gustave Dore 1832-1883 French artist and illustrator for Paradise Lost by John Milton Book IX lines 434 and 435 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection.

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Snakes: From Africa's Black Mamba to Brazil's Rainbow Boa" Get ready to slither into the captivating world of snakes. 🐍✨ In this photo, we have a stunning image (Picture No. 10854827) showcasing the awe-inspiring beauty and power of one of Africa's most feared creatures - the Black Mamba snake. With its sleek black scales and lightning-fast speed, this venomous serpent commands respect in its natural habitat. Speaking of iconic images, let us not forget Novgorod Icon's Last Judgement painting (tempera on wood), where a snake symbolizes temptation and evil lurking within humanity. This depiction reminds us that they have long held symbolic significance across cultures. But not all they can menacing; some captivate with their mesmerizing patterns like the Royal/Ball Python found in Africa or even their striking albino mutation (Africa). These gentle giants showcase nature's artistic flair through their intricate markings and vibrant colors. When it comes to danger warnings, nothing catches our attention quite like a Rattlesnake Warning Sign. Found in various regions worldwide, these signs serve as reminders to tread carefully while exploring nature’s wonders. Venturing further into South America brings us face-to-face with Brazil's enchanting Rainbow Boa. Its iridescent scales shimmer like a kaleidoscope under sunlight – truly an exquisite sight. Did you know that even celebrities couldn't resist being part of snake-related scenes? Back in 1965, actress Diana Rigg graced our screens as she fearlessly encountered serpents during her role in The Avengers television programme. A testament to both her acting prowess and bravery. While we're discussing reptiles, let’s take a moment for Komodo Dragons (Varanus komodoensis). Although they aren't technically classified as snakes but rather lizards, these colossal creatures deserve recognition for their sheer size and dominance in their native habitat.