Wild Man Collection

The Letter "K", c. 1466/1467. Creator: Master ES. The Letter "K", c. 1466/1467. Creator: Master ES
The Letter "K", c. 1466/1467

Ornament with Wild Folk, c. 1460/1465. Creator: Master E.S. Follower of
Ornament with Wild Folk, c. 1460/1465

Coat of Arms with a Skull, n.d. Creator: Jan Wierix
Coat of Arms with a Skull, n.d

Paqusilahl-Qagyuhl, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Paqusilahl-Qagyuhl, c1914. Dancer representing Paqusilahl ("man of the ground embodiment"), wearing a mask and shirt covered with hemlock boughs, representing paqus, a wild man of the woods

The Wild Man or the Masquerade of Orson and Valentine (woodcut)
7186056 The Wild Man or the Masquerade of Orson and Valentine (woodcut) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Camel Riders, presumably from a Wild Man series, Flanders, 1475 / 1510. Creator: Unknown
Camel Riders, presumably from a Wild Man series, Flanders, 1475/1510

Wild Man and Wild Woman, 1545. Creator: Hans Guldenmond
Wild Man and Wild Woman, 1545

Ferragus raises a mighty army and lays siege to the city of Acquitain
489612 Ferragus raises a mighty army and lays siege to the city of Acquitain, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton, pub

SS. Michael, Andrew and Onuphrius (oil on panel)
PWI93896 SS. Michael, Andrew and Onuphrius (oil on panel) by Bramantino, Pseudo (16th century); 131.5x137 cm; Private Collection; ePeter Willi; Italian, out of copyright

Robinson Crusoe hunting from "The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures
3614722 A Robinson Crusoe huntingA from A" The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, or York, MarinerA" by Daniel Defoe by Stothard

St. Paul of Thebes (d. c. 345)
BEN85541 St. Paul of Thebes (d.c.345) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); 355x228 cm; Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Fr 2646 f. 176 Bal des Ardents, Charles VI (1380-1422) being saved by the Duchess of Berry
XIR154912 Fr 2646 f.176 Bal des Ardents, Charles VI (1380-1422) being saved by the Duchess of Berry after Louis of Orleans set fire to the dancers costumes, from Froissarts Chronicle

Valentine and Orson (litho)
908286 Valentine and Orson (litho) by French School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The Wild Man or the Masquerade of Orson and Valentine, 1566. Creator: Unknown
The Wild Man or the Masquerade of Orson and Valentine, 1566. After Pieter Bruegel the Elder

Coat of Arms with a Skull, 1503. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Coat of Arms with a Skull, 1503

The Members of the Albrecht Durer Society for the Election Year 1843-1844 (Der Albrecht Du... 1843)
The Members of the Albrecht Durer Society for the Election Year 1843-1844 (Der Albrecht Durer Verein seinen Mitgliedern fur das Verwaltungs-Jahr 1843-1844), 1843

May - wild men jousting, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
May - wild men jousting, 15th century, (1939). The leafy foliage coves the battling knights bodies like armour, and forms the horses headstalls and caparisons

Paul Wegener in The Strange Case of Captain Ramper, c1928. Creator: Unknown
Paul Wegener in " The Strange Case of Captain Ramper", c1928. Portrait of German actor, writer and film director Paul Wegener (1874-1948)

Veddahs or Wild Men, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Veddahs or Wild Men, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Millefleurs coat arms wild man
Millefleurs with coat of arms and wild man

Armorial millefleurs wild man woman
Armorial millefleurs with wild man and woman

Shield with Greyhound Held by Wild Man, ca. 1435-1491. Creator: Martin Schongauer
Shield with Greyhound Held by Wild Man, ca. 1435-1491

Shield with Stag Held by Wild Man, ca. 1435-1491. Creator: Martin Schongauer
Shield with Stag Held by Wild Man, ca. 1435-1491

A Knight and A Wildman, c. 1520-50 (woodcut)
XJF444380 A Knight and A Wildman, c.1520-50 (woodcut) by Faber, Jacob (fl.1516-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably an illustration to the medieval French story of Valentine)

Shield Stag Held Wild Man 15th century Engraving
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Ornament Wild Man 15th century Engraving second state
Artokoloro

Wild Man 1649 Pen black white ink brush brown wash
Artokoloro

Shield Greyhound Held Wild Man n. d Engraving
Artokoloro

Wild Man Masquerade Orson Valentine 1566 Woodcut
Artokoloro

A Faun and His Family with a Slain Lion, c. 1526 (oil on panel)
XOS1765264 A Faun and His Family with a Slain Lion, c.1526 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553); 82.9x56.2 cm; J

Macarius of Alexandria as a hermit, Johann Sadeler (I), Raphael Sadeler (I), Maerten de Vos, 1583 - 1588

Gallia and the French Catholic Church watch how the Reformed Church is lashed, Adriaen Haelwegh, Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1696

KWAKIUTL DANCER, c1914. A Kwakiutl dancer representing a wild man of the woods, wearing a mask and a shirt covered in hemlock boughs. Photograph by Edward Curtis, c1914

John Wildman / Richardson
MAJOR JOHN WILDMAN Politician

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"The Enigmatic Wild Man: A Journey Through Art and Legend" Step into the realm of mystery and fascination as we explore the captivating world of the Wild Man. From ancient woodcuts to medieval tapestries, this enigmatic figure has left an indelible mark on art throughout history. In "The Wild Man or the Masquerade of Orson and Valentine, " a mesmerizing woodcut from centuries ago, we witness a masked figure embodying both wildness and intrigue. The Camel Riders, possibly part of a larger series featuring the Wild Man, transport us to Flanders in 1475-1510, where his presence sparks curiosity among all who encounter him. Hans Guldenmond's portrayal of the Wild Man and Wild Woman in 1545 invites us to ponder their untamed nature. Meanwhile, in a coat of arms dating back to c. 1898, Hanover pays homage to this mythical creature with its colorful litho design. But it is Ferragus who truly captures our attention as he raises a mighty army and lays siege upon Acquitain. His fierce determination echoes that of the legendary figures depicted alongside him - SS. Michael, Andrew, and Onuphrius - whose oil-on-panel painting evokes awe-inspiring power. From literature comes Robinson Crusoe hunting amidst untamed landscapes; his encounters with wilderness mirror our own fascination with the unknown. St. Paul of Thebes stands tall as an embodiment of solitude amid nature's embrace while Fr 2646 f176 Bal des Ardents reveals Charles VI being saved by none other than the Duchess of Berry during a fiery masquerade ball. Valentine and Orson take center stage in another lithograph masterpiece that delves into their enthralling adventures together. And finally, Albrecht Durer's Coat of Arms with a Skull reminds us that even within heraldry lies symbolism linked to mortality itself.