Castor Collection

Roman art. Boy with horse (possible CastorI. Marble. Relief
Roman art. Bas-relief. Boy with a horse, probably Castor taming his horse, acompanied by a dog. Found in the pantanella of Hadrians Villa at Tivoli. 125 AD. British Museum. London. England

Picture No. 10900188
European Beaver (Castor fiber) Date:

European Beaver (Castor fiber) eating blackberries by standing on its hind legs and using its tail as additional support. Part of captive breeding population prior to release into the Welsh landscape

castor bean leaf

Tetratheca glandulosa, Tetrateca glandulosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence

Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) sits up, captive, Devon, UK, May

Panorama of the iconic Gornergrat Gletscher, Monte Rosa and Matterhorn in a foggy morning, Zermatt, Canton of Valais, Switzerland

Blue flowered castor oil plant, Ricinus communis
5856575 Blue flowered castor oil plant, Ricinus communis; (add.info.: Blue flowered castor oil plant, Ricinus communis. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J)

Native American hunter with rifle watching beavers, Castor canadensis, build a dam
FLO4646423 Native American hunter with rifle watching beavers, Castor canadensis, build a dam. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmann's Book of the World, Stuttgart

Castor and Pollux, 17th century (engraving)
3480514 Castor and Pollux, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Castor and Pollux. Engraving from 'Tableaux du temple des muses' (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

Muskrat or musk beaver, Ondatra zibethicus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket
FLO4640304 Muskrat or musk beaver, Ondatra zibethicus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London

The beaver and the meadow with white belly or Australian water rat- Eau forte by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845)
FLO4651770 The beaver and the meadow with white belly or Australian water rat- Eau forte by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845), engraved by Carnonkel

South Sea Whale Fishery: 'Amelia Wilson' and 'Castor' off Buoro
530713 South Sea Whale Fishery: 'Amelia Wilson' and 'Castor' off Buoro. Aquatint after John Huggins published 1825. Factory ship at anchor while crew in boats harpoon Sperm Whales

Eurasian beaver or European beaver, Castor fiber, with webbed rear paw 1, and smaller front paw 2
FLO4574602 Eurasian beaver or European beaver, Castor fiber, with webbed rear paw 1, and smaller front paw 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur

Castor oil plant, Ricinus communis
5855051 Castor oil plant, Ricinus communis; (add.info.: Castor oil plant, Ricinus communis. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by William Clark from John Stephenson)

Beaver, alpine marmot, bobak marmot and earless marmot Castor canadensis, Marmota marmota, Marmota bobak
5856424 Beaver, alpine marmot, bobak marmot and earless marmot Castor canadensis, Marmota marmota, Marmota bobak; (add.info.: Beaver, alpine marmot)

The Zodiacal sign of Gemini
3740670 The Zodiacal sign of Gemini; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Zodiacal sign of Gemini. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Barcha de Castor e Poluce. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Barcha de Castor e Poluce

The Judgment of Paris; he is sitting at left with Venus, Juno and Pallas Athena, a... ca. 1510-20
The Judgment of Paris; he is sitting at left with Venus, Juno and Pallas Athena, a winged victory above; in the upper section the Sun in his chariot preceeded by Castor

View of the Back of Statues of the Dioscuri at the Quirinal, 1550. Creator: Anon
View of the Back of Statues of the Dioscuri at the Quirinal, 1550

Monte Cavallo - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Monte Cavallo - Rome, 1850. The Piazza di Monte Cavallo...with the Quirinal Palace on the right...occupies the crest of the Quirinal Hill

Wall paintings from various houses in Pompeii
Candelabra (left) from the Casa del Panettiere or House of the Baker, VII.III.30, candelabra (right) and frieze (top) from House of Caecilius Iucundus, V.I.26

North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) grooming. Acadia National Park, Maine, USA

North American beaver (Castor canadensis) on dam. Martinez, California, USA. June

Herbsts bloodleaf varieties, Iresine herbstii a) var. acuminata, b) var. aureo-reticulata. Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden

Wall paintings of candlesticks from the House
Trompe l oeil wall paintings of candlesticks from the House of Castor and Pollux, Pompeii, excavated 1828. Handcoloured lithograph by Berth after an illustration by Wilhelm Zahn from his Ornament of

European beaver (Castor fiber) feeding, Alhama river, Ebro Valley. Navarra. Spain

Beaver pond with beaver lodge (on the left side) and trees reflected in autumn. Acadia National Park, Maine, USA. October

European Beaver (Castor fiber) amongst Pondweed (Potomogeton natans) in freshwater lake Bevis Trust, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK, June

Underneath view of a North American beaver (Castor canadensis) swimming under the ice of a frozen river. Quebec, Canada. October

Castor and Pollux, c1628, (1943). Creator: Nicolas Poussin
Castor and Pollux, c1628, (1943). Sketch of The Castor and Pollux group (also known as the San Ildefonso Group ), an ancient Roman sculpture of the 1st century AD

Beaver (Castor fibre) female feeding on willow bark with her two kits, River Otter, Devon, England, UK, July

North American beaver (Castor canadensis) eating a fallen Paper Birch tree (Betula papyrifera). Acadia National Park, Maine, USA

Sunset view over Roman Forum, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Monte Rosa hut (mountain refuge) surrounded by Gorner glacier and the peaks of the massif of Monte Rosa, Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland

Aerial and Gornergrat glacier during summer, Zermatt, Canton of Valais, Visp, Switzerland

Gornergrat glacier during summer, Zermatt, Canton of Valais, Visp, Switzerland

surface of Gornergrat glacier during summer and Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt, Canton of Valais, Visp, Switzerland

Treis-Karden with collegiate church St. Castor, Mosel valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

The village of Antagnod and the Monte Rosa Massif (Ayas Valley, Aosta province, Aosta Valley, Italy)

Matterhorn, Monte Rosa range & Gornergletscher, Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland

Monte Rosa range & Gornergletscher at night, Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland

Temple of Castor, Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy

Monte Rosa range & Gornergletscher, Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland

Masking the Medicine, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Hungarian public information card - grow oil seed for soap
Hungarian patriotic public information postcard - There will be no shortage of soap if we produce oilseeds: rapeseed, castor oil, sunflower oil. Date: circa late 1950s

Relief with Dioscuri and procession of worshippers, Brancaccio collection (marble)
3042667 Relief with Dioscuri and procession of worshippers, Brancaccio collection (marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Beaver (Castor fiber) dam on river, Bamff Estate, Perthshire, Scotland, UK

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"Exploring the Many Facets of Castor: From Roman Art to Nature's Architects" In this captivating Roman relief, a young boy is depicted alongside a majestic horse, possibly representing the legendary figure Castor. Witness the European Beaver (Castor fiber) as it stands on its hind legs, skillfully devouring blackberries in an impressive display of dexterity. The delicate castor bean leaf showcases intricate patterns and vibrant shades of green, reminding us of nature's exquisite beauty. Picture No. 10900188 captures the mesmerizing Tetratheca glandulosa flower in all its glory, with its petals delicately unfurling like a work of art. A captive Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) sits upright in Devon, UK, showcasing their remarkable ability to adapt and thrive even in captivity. Behold the awe-inspiring Monte Rosa hut surrounded by the breathtaking Gorner glacier and towering peaks in Zermatt, Valais - a true testament to human resilience amidst nature's grandeur. "Masking the Medicine, " an intriguing Henry cartoon that delves into how masks can serve as both protection and disguise during times of illness and uncertainty. Discover an enchanting Hungarian public information card urging citizens to grow oil seeds for soap production - highlighting sustainable practices rooted in history. Watch as a North American Beaver (Castor canadensis) meticulously grooms itself within Acadia National Park, Maine - exemplifying their meticulous attention to personal hygiene. Immerse yourself in Rome's rich heritage with a glimpse at the magnificent Statue and Pollux at Pizza Campidoglio - paying homage to these revered Greek and Roman gods known for their bravery and loyalty. From ancient artistry to thriving ecosystems shaped by industrious creatures like beavers; from stunning landscapes that inspire wanderlust to thought-provoking cartoons and historical references.