Folklore Collection (page 2)

The Door-God - Civil, 1922. Creator: Unknown
The Door-God - Civil, 1922. Menshen are divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions, used to protect against evil or encourage the entrance of positive energies at thresholds

Maypole dancing Blists Hill, Shropshire -1
Children in traditional costumes celebrate May Day as they dance around the Maypole at Blists Hill, Ironbridge, Shropshire, England Date: 1990

Nottinghamshire, UK. The Ancient Major Oak in sherwood forest was the alleged hiding place of Robin Hood

Mi Prima Candica con mantilla, c. 1913. Creator: Zuloaga y Zabaleto, Ignacio (1870-1945)
Mi Prima Candica con mantilla, c. 1913. Found in the Collection of Museo de Bellas Artes Gravina, Alicante

Thors Fight with the Giants. Artist: Winge, Marten Eskil (1825-1896)
Thors Fight with the Giants. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Princess Tuvstarr is still sitting there wistfully looking into the water, 1913. Artist: Bauer, John (1882-1918)
Princess Tuvstarr is still sitting there wistfully looking into the water, 1913. Found in the collection of the Malmo Konstmuseum

Fortune-telling, 1884. Artist: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Fortune-telling, 1884. Found in the collection of the Russian Cultural Foundation

Verbena or Vervain, 1947. Drought-resistant plant valued in butterfly gardening with longstanding use in herbalism and folk medicine, usually as an herbal tea

The skimming of the Moon ( saros circle ) at the circle of Callanish, Isle of Lewis. Built c. 2500 BC

Tonguestone (sharks tooth) with lateral denticles
Tooth of the extinct shark (Lamna obliqua Agassiz). Specimen orgininating from the London Clay (Eocene), Sheppey, Kent

Three Billy Goats Gruff, 1908 (w / c on paper)
OVR423075 Three Billy Goats Gruff, 1908 (w/c on paper) by Munthe, Gerhard Peter Frantz Vilhelm (1849-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Les Bretonnes au Pardon, 1887. Creator: Dagnan-Bouveret, Pascal Adolphe Jean (1852-1929)
Les Bretonnes au Pardon, 1887. Found in the Collection of the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon

Feast in a vine pergola par Pirosmani, Niko (1862-1918)
FIA5405823 Feast in a vine pergola par Pirosmani, Niko (1862-1918). Oil on oilcloth, size : 140x114, , State Georgian Art Museum, Tiflis (Tbilisi) by Pirosmani

Le Songe d une nuit d ete, Lysandre et Hermia - Hermia and Lysander
FIA5402941 Le Songe d une nuit d ete, Lysandre et Hermia - Hermia and Lysander, A Midsummer Nights Dream - par John Simmons (1823-1876), 1870 - Watercolour, Gouache on Paper

David Crockett, ca. 1836. ca. 1836. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
David Crockett, ca. 1836

A Woman standing in the trunk of the Major Oak, Sherwood Forest near Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire. According to local folklore, it was Robin Hoods shelter where he and his merry men slept

White-Bear-King-Valemon, 1912. Creator: Kittelsen, Theodor (1857-1914)
White-Bear-King-Valemon, 1912. Private Collection

Thor and Hymir Fishing. Illustration for The Edda: Germanic Gods and Heroes by Hans von Wolzogen. Private Collection

The Queen of Sheba before the Temple of King Solomon in Jerusalem, ca 1630-1634. Artist: Bray, Salomon de (1597-1664)
The Queen of Sheba before the Temple of King Solomon in Jerusalem, ca 1630-1634. Private Collection

Jewish circumcision. Artist: Luyken, Jan (Johannes) (1649-1712)
Jewish circumcision. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Interior of the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, c. 1680. Found in the collection of Israel Museum, Jerusalem

The circumcision of Christ. Artist: Barocci, Federigo (1528-1612)
The circumcision of Christ. Private Collection

Sir Lancelot And Queen Guinevere. Coloured Illustration From The Book The Gateway To Tennyson Published 1910

The dancer. Found in the Collection of Collection Perez Simon, Mexico

Portrait of Jacob Judah Leon (1602-1675). Artist: Italia, Salom (ca 1619-ca 1655)
Portrait of Jacob Judah Leon (1602-1675). Found in the collection of Joods Historisch Museum, Amsterdam

St. Martins Day Kermis, 1565-1569. Artist: Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter, the Elder (ca 1525-1569)
St. Martins Day Kermis, 1565-1569. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Traditional mexican Mariachi group in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico (MR)

Traditional Mariachi group at San Antonio de Padua monastery, Izamal, Yucatan, Mexico (MR)

March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers (litho)
8625963 March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: March winds and April showers bring forth May flowers)

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Dance in an Osteria, c.1860 (oil on card)
8711982 Dance in an Osteria, c.1860 (oil on card) by Marstrand, Wilhelm (1810-73); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Wilhelm Marstrand).

Large foot
5311778 Large foot; (add.info.: One of the Sciapodes, who were believe to use their single enormous foot as an umbrella. From the Nuremberg Chronicle. Dated 1493.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Robin Hood
5307673 Robin Hood.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Robin Hood, a legendary English folk hero and outlaw, champion of the poor. An expert with the longbow and quarter-staff)

Schuhplattler, a traditional Austro-Bavarian folk dance, Germany, historical engraving, about 1888
UIG5414259 Schuhplattler, a traditional Austro-Bavarian folk dance, Germany, historical engraving, about 1888; UIG.

Turkish lady, 1707-1708 (engraving)
2069336 Turkish lady, 1707-1708 (engraving) by Scotin, Gerard Jean Baptiste (1671-1716); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Geography. Turkey. Young lady playing tehegur (probably tamburica, king of lute)

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Engagement meal in Alsace. Engraving in "Les peuples de la Terre" 1890
JAB5037217 Engagement meal in Alsace. Engraving in "Les peuples de la Terre" 1890.; (add.info.: Engagement meal in Alsace)

Le petit Poucet climbs on a tree and seeks his way, he sees a light in the forest
ELD4844708 Le petit Poucet climbs on a tree and seeks his way, he sees a light in the forest. 19th century (chromolithograph from the tale "Le Poucet" by Charles Perrault)

The wolf lying dead in the house of the little red riding hood sitting at the table with his mother
ELD4844862 The wolf lying dead in the house of the little red riding hood sitting at the table with his mother and the hunter Illustration of the tale "The Little Red Riding Hood" by

Cavalcade in the village of Cennes-Monesties (Aude, 11) in 1914. The young people have costumes
PCT4266161 Cavalcade in the village of Cennes-Monesties (Aude, 11) in 1914. The young people have costumes, the whole population poses for the photographer.; (add.info)

Scene with washerwomen and a woman busy at her toilet, spied on by a man hidden behind a fan
LSE4316410 Scene with washerwomen and a woman busy at her toilet, spied on by a man hidden behind a fan. Painting by Danwon (Kim Hongdo) (1745-1806), ink on paper, Korean art

Marriage in Brittany at the end of the 19th century. " A wedding in the village of Batz (Batz sur mer)
PCT4270741 Marriage in Brittany at the end of the 19th century. " A wedding in the village of Batz (Batz sur mer). Postcard after a painting by Marius Vasselon (1841-1924)

Letter B: 14th century lettrine, Breton, Bastille, Blueberries, Bigorne. Alphabet illustrates a character in
DUV4198388 Letter B: 14th century lettrine, Breton, Bastille, Blueberries, Bigorne. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Letter C: 15th century letterhead, Chinese, Castle, Capuchin, Necklace. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional
DUV4198384 Letter C: 15th century letterhead, Chinese, Castle, Capuchin, Necklace. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Letter H: 14th century lettrine, Dutch, Blast furnaces, Coal, Holly, Hoe. Alphabet illustrates a character in
DUV4198363 Letter H: 14th century lettrine, Dutch, Blast furnaces, Coal, Holly, Hoe. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

Letter K: round lettrine, Kalmouk, The Kremlin, Ketmie, Kepi. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume
DUV4198348 Letter K: round lettrine, Kalmouk, The Kremlin, Ketmie, Kepi. Alphabet illustrates a character in traditional costume, a famous monument, a plant and an object or an insect

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"Folklore: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Equilibrium of Opposites" Step into a world where ancient symbols and enigmatic tales intertwine, as we explore the captivating realm of folklore. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources such as Eliphas Levi's iconic Baphomet and its representation of equilibrium amidst opposing forces, this collection delves deep into the rich tapestry of mythical narratives. Immerse yourself in John Singer Sargent's mesmerizing masterpiece "El Jaleo, " transporting you to a vibrant flamenco dance filled with passion and intensity. From there, journey to Boscastle, where whispers of witches echo through time in MF99_0729_00006 photograph capturing their mysterious allure. Marvel at the reconstructed stone circles at Avebury, Wiltshire, standing as silent witnesses to ancient rituals and beliefs that have shaped our collective consciousness. Delve into Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape, unraveling centuries-old wisdom hidden within seemingly ordinary scenes. Harry Clarke's haunting artwork "Morella" beckons us closer with its ethereal beauty while reminding us that darkness often lurks beneath enchantment. Brace yourself for an encounter with the legendary LAMBTON WORM - a creature both fearsome and fascinating - whose tale has been passed down through generations. Discover "The Kitchen-God, " an enigmatic figure whose origins remain shrouded in mystery yet holds immense significance in various cultures worldwide. Witness the grace and power embodied by a Grey Andalusian mare running freely through snow-covered landscapes in Berthoud, Colorado - a symbol of untamed spirit amidst adversity. Lokis brood emerges from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, offering glimpses into Norse mythology's intricate web woven by gods and legends alike. Lastly, delve into WW1 history with Mermaids and U-Boats cartoon depicting an unlikely alliance between two worlds during times of turmoil.