Chimera Collection

The Wingless Chimera, 1911. Creator: David Young Cameron
The Wingless Chimera, 1911

Chimera crowned by a balustrade of the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris
3562764 Chimera crowned by a balustrade of the Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Paris, France 1920-1930 Date of Artwork: XIII sec)

The Chimera was, according to Greek mythology, a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature of Lycia in Asia Minor
3480607 The Chimera was, according to Greek mythology, a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature of Lycia in Asia Minor, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: The Chimera was)

Vase decorated with mythical figures of nereids and hippocampi from the British Museum
FLO4679500 Vase decorated with mythical figures of nereids and hippocampi from the British Museum. Copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, etc., London

Two Chimerical Animals Fighting, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
Two Chimerical Animals Fighting, 1610. Series: Battling Animals, pl. 21

Fitting (Shi) in the Form of a Chimera (Bixie), between 317 and 581. Creator: Unknown
Fitting (Shi) in the Form of a Chimera (Bixie), between 317 and 581

Funerary Sculpture of a Chimera (Bixie), 25-220. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of a Chimera (Bixie), 25-220

Pegasus and Bellerophon, 1st century. Creator: Roman-Pompeian wall painting
Pegasus and Bellerophon, 1st century. Found in the collection of the Soprintendenza archeologica di Pompei

Le Sphynx...mon regard que rien ne peut devier, demeure tendu a travers les choses... 1889. Creator: Odilon Redon
Le Sphynx...mon regard que rien ne peut devier, demeure tendu a travers les choses sur un horizon inaccessible. La Chimere: Moi, Je suis legere et joyeuse (The Sphinx: "My gaze)

The International Exhibition - marble chimneypiece, by Leclercq, in the Belgian Court... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition - marble chimneypiece, by Leclercq, in the Belgian Court - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862

Centaur, chimera, Greek sphynx, Egyptian sphinx
Mythical creatures: centaur 1, chimera 2, Greek sphinx 3, Egyptian sphinx 4, gryllus 5 and siren 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Johann Christian Wilhelm Waitz from Friedrich Johann

Statues of chimeras located right outside the side windows of the cathedral of San Sabino in Bari, Puglia Bari Statue Romanesque, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

A Nereid (sea nymph) in mantle and bracelets riding on a sea monster or hippocampus, half horse and half fish
FLO4687013 A Nereid (sea nymph) in mantle and bracelets riding on a sea monster or hippocampus, half horse and half fish. Museo Naz. XXII, Stabiae

Nereid sea nymph supported by a monster, half panther and half fish. Museo Naz. XXII, Stabiae
FLO4687010 Nereid sea nymph supported by a monster, half panther and half fish. Museo Naz. XXII, Stabiae. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile

Decorative figures from the House of Epigrams, Regio V, Insula 1, 18. An urn and mythical beast at top
FLO4687119 Decorative figures from the House of Epigrams, Regio V, Insula 1, 18. An urn and mythical beast at top, and a goat and hunting scene with dog and hare below

Wall painting with framed panels from an ostium (narrow corridor) in the Casa dell'Orso Ferito or House of
FLO4687206 Wall painting with framed panels from an ostium (narrow corridor) in the Casa dell'Orso Ferito or House of the Bear, Reg. VII, Ins. II, No. 45

Ancient Etruscan wedding ceremony. The bride and groom hold each others hands in front of doors which are only opened after the ceremony has ended

Head of a Chimera. Found in the collection of Veste Coburg

Pegasus, the winged horse of Greek mythology, featured in many stories

Bellerophon slaying the Chimaera (bronze)
1190828 Bellerophon slaying the Chimaera (bronze) by Picault, Emile Louis (1833-1915) (after); height: 70 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Bellerophon killing the Chimera
LLM455068 Bellerophon killing the Chimera by Sellier, P. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bellerophon killing the Chimera)

Genoa, Museum of St Augustine: Grifo, by Campionese sculptor ("Master of Giano") about 1315
6372818 Genoa, Museum of St Augustine: Grifo, by Campionese sculptor (" Master of Giano" ) about 1315 by Italian School, (14th century); Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Genoa

Etruscan bronze statue of Tages as a noble boy with bracelets on his arms and legs 1
6339975 Etruscan bronze statue of Tages as a noble boy with bracelets on his arms and legs 1, and bas-relief of the monster Volta with the muzzle of a dog emerging from a tomb 2

Figure of a chimera, 300-500 (jade)
5951905 Figure of a chimera, 300-500 (jade) by Chinese School, (3rd-5th century); 4.7x8.6x2.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Robert II, Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy (1051-1134) and William II, William Rufus, King of England (1056-1100)
6340015 Robert II, Robert Curthose, Duke of Normandy (1051-1134) and William II, William Rufus, King of England (1056-1100) by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Robert II, Robert Curthose)

Ancient Etruscan chimera
6339946 Ancient Etruscan chimera by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Ancient Etruscan chimera. A winged marine demon with fish tail limbs tormenting a man and woman 1)

Winged Chimera, 1300-1700 (jade)
5951894 Winged Chimera, 1300-1700 (jade) by Chinese School (13th-17th century); 4.9x10.3x5.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

A classical-style sideboard in mahogany with gilt ornaments and Chimera supports
6339825 A classical-style sideboard in mahogany with gilt ornaments and Chimera supports by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info)

MS Hunter 229 f. 6v December, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum)
5675695 MS Hunter 229 f.6v December, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink, and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Gorgons Hydras Chimeras 1885
Engraving by Gustave Dore. From Miltons Paradise Lost by Robert Vaughan, D.D. Chicago and New York 1885

Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting a Chimera, 400-300 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting a Chimera, 400-300 BCE

Aeginetic Stater (Coin) Depicting a Chimera, 431-400 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Aeginetic Stater (Coin) Depicting a Chimera, 431-400 BCE

Two Plaques with Interlaced Chimeras, Limoges, 1200 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Two Plaques with Interlaced Chimeras, Limoges, 1200/50

Stirrup Spout Vessel with Raised Chimera Motifs, 100 B. C. / A. D. 500. Creator: Unknown
Stirrup Spout Vessel with Raised Chimera Motifs, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Self-Portrait as a Chimera, ca. 1880. Creator: Sarah Bernhardt
Self-Portrait as a Chimera, ca. 1880

Chimera, Period of Division, 220-589. Creator: Unknown
Chimera, Period of Division, 220-589

Ornament: reclining chimera, Period of Division, 220-589. Creator: Unknown
Ornament: reclining chimera, Period of Division, 220-589

Bellerophon Riding Pegasus Fighting the Chimaera, 1635 (oil on panel)
XIR180697 Bellerophon Riding Pegasus Fighting the Chimaera, 1635 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 34x27.5 cm; Musee Bonnat, Bayonne

The Modern Hydra (colour litho)
6031113 The Modern Hydra (colour litho) by Willette, Adolphe Leon (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Modern Hydra)

Chimera (bronze)
XIR444214 Chimera (bronze) by Etruscan; 78.5x129 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Chimere; ); out of copyright

Winged bull from court VIII at the palace of King Sargon II, Khorsabad
3287604 Winged bull from court VIII at the palace of King Sargon II, Khorsabad, 721-705 BC (gypsum?) by Neo-Assyrian; 495.3x491.4 cm; Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago, IL

Edmond Blanc, French racehorse owner and breeder. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2785942 Edmond Blanc, French racehorse owner and breeder. Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edmond Blanc)

Tages and Etruscan monsters
Etruscan bronze statue of Tages as a noble boy with bracelets on his arms and legs 1, and bas-relief of the monster Volta with the muzzle of a dog emerging from a tomb 2

Ancient Etruscan chimera. A winged marine demon with fish tail limbs tormenting a man and woman 1, and Scylla an infernal winged mermaid with giant hooks 2. Geni infernali

The Porta all Arco, Etruscan door in the walls of Volterra, Tuscany. Decorated with three heads of Jupiter, Castor and Pollux (or Tinia, Uni and Menrva in Etruscan mythology)

Gargoyles from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone)
ALI213265 Gargoyles from the balustrade of the Grande Galerie of the west facade, replica of a 12th century original (stone) (b/w photo) by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79); Notre Dame

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Chimera: A Fascinating Fusion of Myths, Art, and Science" Step into the world of chimera, a captivating creature that has intrigued humanity for centuries. From ancient legends to modern scientific discoveries, this mythical hybrid continues to bewitch our imagination. In the realm of science, bacteriophage phi29 stands as a remarkable example of nature's own chimera. This virus combines genetic material from different organisms, showcasing its ability to adapt and survive in diverse environments. Through computer models, scientists unravel the secrets behind this extraordinary phenomenon. Drawing inspiration from Greek mythology, we encounter centaurs - half-human and half-horse beings embodying strength and wisdom. The chimera itself emerges from these tales as a fearsome creature with elements borrowed from both the Greek sphinx and Egyptian sphinx; an enigma shrouded in mystery. Artistic expressions throughout history have captured the essence of chimeras. Ernest Louis Aquilas Christophe's masterpiece "Le Baiser supreme" portrays an ethereal kiss between two mythical beings intertwined in eternal love. Meanwhile, Chimeras adorn Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris; their stone forms silently guarding centuries-old secrets. The legend of Bellerophon slaying the Chimera echoes through time; bronze sculptures immortalize this epic battle between man and monster. In Genoa's Museum of St Augustine lies Grifo by Campionese sculptor - a testament to human creativity entwined with fantastical creatures. Ancient Etruscan artifacts offer glimpses into their fascination with chimeras too. Bronze statues depict Tages as a noble boy adorned with bracelets while Volta emerges menacingly from his tomb alongside a monstrous mermaid holding aloft her torchlight.