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Europe, Italy, Venice, Winged Lion of St. Marks on St. Marks Clocktower - The winged lion is the symbol of St. Mark, patron saint of Venice as well as the symbol of the Republic of Venice

Europe, Italy, Venice, Winged Lion of St. Marks on Doges Palace (Palazzo Ducale) - The winged lion is the symbol of St. Mark, patron saint of Venice as well as the symbol of the Republic of Venice

Flock of pigeon at the local Parco Ducale, public park

Italy, Venice, winged lion statue and buildings along main dock area

Arctic Tern in flight in Iceland

Common to conifer-laden areas near the timberline, Clarks Nutcrackers abound in Banff NP, Alberta, Canada

Antarctica, Petermann Island, Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) stands with young chicks in hilltop rookery

Sacred Ibis in flight near Kamieskroon, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

South Africa, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Bateleur, an African raptor (Terathopius ecaudatus) on tree branch

Africa. Kenya. Child with butterfly on her nose. (MR)

A Saddle-backed Stork standing in still water in the Msai Mara. (RF)

THORNTON: PASSION-FLOWER. The winged passion-flower (Passiflora alata Dryand. )
THORNTON: PASSION-FLOWER. The winged passion-flower (Passiflora alata Dryand.). Engraving by Warner after a painting by Peter Henderson for The Temple of Flora

DORÉ: THE RAVEN, 1882. Eagerly I wished the morrow, vainly I had sought and borrow, From my books surcrease of sorrow, sorrow for the lost Leonore. Engraved illlustration by Gustave Dor

THORNTON: TEMPLE OF FLORA. Title page for The Temple of Flora, by British botanist Robert John Thornton, c1800

FRANKLIN: WAY TO WEALTH. Allegory of wasted time that cannot be regained. Illustration from an early 19th century edition of Benjamin Franklins book of advice, Way to Wealth

DESTRUCTION OF IDOLS, c1750. Members of a French expedition in the Mississippi River Valley destroying Native American idols, c1750

GILBERT DE MONTMORIN Gilbert de Montmorin de Saint-H

ANGEL, 13th CENTURY. An angel playing a rebek. Line engraving after a 13th century Italian painting

ANGEL, 13th CENTURY. An angel playing a three-stringed gigue. Engraving after a sculpture at the Cathedral at Amiens, France, 13th century

VANDAL INVASION OF ROME. The Vandals marching on Rome in 455 A. D. Wood engraving after a drawing by F
VANDAL INVASION OF ROME. The Vandals marching on Rome in 455 A.D. Wood engraving after a drawing by F. Schoenberg, 19th century

GREEK MYTHOLOGY: PSYCHE. Stipple engraving, 19th century

Cover design, Circuit of Britain Programme
Cover design, official programme issued by the Royal Aero Club for the Circuit of Britain 1010 Miles Air Race for the Second 10, 000 Daily Mail prize

Royal Wedding 1893 - George, Duke of York and Mary
A cartoon comment on the wedding of Prince George, Duke of York (later King George V), to Princess Victoria Mary of Teck (later Queen Mary), who married in the Chapel Royal, St Jamess Palace, London

Nineveh Sculpture at the British Museum, London
Winged bull Nineveh sculpture, from Nimroud, exhibited at the British Museum, London, in 1850. Two visitors, in Victorian dress, are shown viewing the sculpture. Date: 1850

Nineveh Sculpture at the British Museum, London, 1850

Winged Brown Ant
A winged Brown Ant, ready for a nuptual flight. Date: 1960s

Grey-Winged Trumpeter
A Grey-Winged Trumpeter. Date: 1960s

From Tom Thumb by Katharine Cameron. Cameron was a Glasgow born illustrator and an associate of Jessie M King and the Mackintoshes. 1904

Winged Lion on the Basilica Di San Marco
A golden statue of the lion of St Mark holding the gospels on the front of the Basilica of St Mark in St Marks Square, Venice

BOOK OF DURROW, c680 A. D. Griffin. Illumination from the Hiberno-Saxon manuscript, the Book of Durrow, Irish, c680 A
BOOK OF DURROW, c680 A.D. Griffin. Illumination from the Hiberno-Saxon manuscript, the Book of Durrow, Irish, c680 A.D

COROT: MORNING, 1865. Morning. Oil on canvas by Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, 1865

COYSEVOX: FAME AND PEGASUS. Fame Riding Pegasus. Sculpture in the Tuilerie Gardens in Paris, by Charles-Antoine Coysevox, 1699-1702

BERNARD de CLAIRVAUX (1190-1153). French theologian and reformer. Saint Bernard preaching to the Devil. Renaissance manuscript illumination

CHASUBLE, 18th CENTURY. Detail of chasuble embroidered with gold tissue and silk thread. Mexican, 18th century

RAPHAEL: STUDY, c1510. Study by Raphael for a fresco of the prophets Hosea and Jonah. Pen and brown wash, c1510

MOREAU: KING DAVID. King David Meditating. Oil on canvas by Gustave Moreau, late 19th century

TIEPOLO: SAINT JEROME. Saint Jerome in the Desert Listening to the Angels. Pen and ink drawing by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, 1730s

Black winged Stilts chase a Black Kite which has taken one of there chicks. Coto Donana, Spain

Wych Elm (Ulmus glabra) close-up of fruit, Thornham Estate, Thornham Magna, Suffolk, England, may

Black winged Stilt calling - Okavango Delta, Botswana

Black winged Stilt - Okavango Delta, Botswana

Azure winged Magpies courtship grooming - Extremadura, Spain

Azure winged Magpie - Extremadura, Spain

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"Winged: A Journey Through Art, Nature, and Mythology" Immerse yourself in the world of wings as we explore the captivating realm of flight. From ancient Greek mythology to stunning alpine landscapes, this 150 caption takes you on a visual odyssey through various interpretations creatures. Let's start with "Hermes" by Jonnard in 1886, an exquisite portrayal of the messenger god donning his iconic winged sandals. The artwork beautifully captures Hermes' swift movement and divine grace. Moving forward, we encounter the majestic "Winged Victory of Samothrace, " also known as Nike of Samothrace. This Hellenistic masterpiece stands proudly atop a grand staircase at the Louvre Museum, symbolizing triumph and power. Venturing into a different artistic realm, imagine gazing up at a ceiling adorned with intricate depictions of 80 Ethiopian cherubs with delicate wings. Each brushstroke brings these heavenly beings to life in ethereal beauty. Transitioning from art to nature's canvas, picture yourself standing amidst Wengen's breathtaking landscape in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland region. At an elevation of 1274m above sea level, you can almost feel the crisp mountain air as you marvel at snow-capped peaks and soaring winged birds gliding effortlessly across the sky. Speaking of birds, let us not forget about our vibrant insect friends like the Red Admiral butterfly perched delicately on sun-kissed plants. Its elegant wings display striking patterns that mesmerize observers lucky enough to witness its sunbathing ritual. Shifting gears towards ancient civilizations, we encounter the imposing Winged Assyrian Bull—a symbol representing strength and protection throughout Mesopotamian history. These colossal statues evoke awe-inspiring wonder even after centuries have passed. Stepping back into more recent times brings us to Illustrated London News' Christmas number cover from 1904—an enchanting illustration capturing festive cheer with winged cherubs spreading joy and merriment.