Folklore Collection (page 62)

Unicorn a089655
The Unicorn of the Westminster Morris Men with a stick dance in progress. Photographed at Arkesden, Essex in 1954

The Devils Frying Pan BB98_02002
The Devils Frying Pan, Cadgwith Cove, Grade-Ruan, Cornwall. Photographed by Alfred Newton and Sons 1896-1920

Devils Bellows a97_07628
DEVILS BELLOWS, Kynance Cove, Mullion, Cornwall. Photographed by Alfred Newton and Sons in 1907

Skull and poison bottles DP134420
St Thomas Church, St Thomas Street, Southwark, Greater London. Interior of the Herb Garrett and Old Operating Theatre Museum

Pumpkins and squashes DP086928
Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex. Autumn in the gardens. Vine house ornamental squashes and pumpkins

Devils Arrows a045765
Devils Arrows, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire. Monolith in the field

Devil DP087997
Bankfield Museum, Halifax. Entrance lobby detail of painted devil

Devils Humps DP097987
Devils Humps, Kingly Vale Nature Reserve, near Stoughton, West Sussex. A group of prehistoric barrows surviving as substantial earthworks

Devil DP148402
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Rowington Close, London. Crypt, detail of stained glass window showing the devil

Caravaggio (1573-1610). Italian painter. The Fortune Teller. 1596-1597. Oil on canvas. Museum of Louvre. Paris. France

Wernyhora, 1883-1884, by Jan Matejko (1838-1893)
Jan Matejko (1838-1893). Polish painter. Wernyhora, 1883-1884. National Museum. Krakow. Poland

Piaroas ceremonial masks. 1960. Venezuela
Piaroas ceremonial masks: Spirit of the Forest (Redyo), monkey and Peccary mask. 1960. Venezuela. Ethnographic Museum. Budapest. Hungary

Arcadia (Sannazaro)
Shepherd, Cowherd and Goatherd meet on the plains of Arcadia; galleys ply the waters, flowers strew the meadows, and the music of the musette alarms a dog Date: circa 1500

Klingsors Castle
KLINGSORs CASTLE The sinister home of the evil magician Klingsor, featured in Wagners opera Parsifal

Dinner Party with Thirteen People
THIRTEEN AT TABLE - the hostesss ultimate nightmare ! Date: 1925

Wind Elves teasing a child
Wind Elves tease a child by blowing the blackberries out of her reach. Date: 1917

Imaginary inhabitant of the planet Saturn
An imaginary inhabitant of the planet Saturn. The unstable surface would be impracticable except for light, insect-like life forms who would have to breathe a gaseous atmosphere. Date: 1939

Imaginary inhabitants of the planet Neptune
The imaginary inhabitants of the planet Neptune have to put up with an unstable surface which is largely liquid, a dense atmosphere, very high gravity, and chemical storms. Date: 1940

Hobgoblins, c. 1610
Hobgoblins - a variety of strange creatures, c.1610. Date: C.1610

Maison Lyons Corner House - Marble Arch, London - Interior
Quote from The Kalevala (Kalewala) a 19th-century work of epic poetry compiled by Elias Lonnrot from Karelian and Finnish oral folklore and mythology

Tawaraya Sotatsu (17th c. ). Carriage of Prince Genji
Tawaraya Sotatsu (17th c.). Carriage of Prince Genji. Illustration from the book Genji Monogatari Emaki (The Tale of Genji) by Murasaki Shikibu. Japanese art. Momoyama period. Painting

KING ARTHUR, 1903. Receiving the sword Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake. Drawing, 1903, by Howard Pyle

IPERU: SUN WORSHIP. Peruvians worshipping the sun. Woodcut from the second edition of Girolamo Benzonis Historia del Mondo Nuovo, Venice, Italy, 1572

A giant Kraken emerging out of the ocean shore to feast on the chosen one

Three Plesiosaurus dinosaurs migrate with a school of fish
Three Plesiosaurus dinosaurs migrate along with a school of fish to warmer Jurassic seas

Plesiosaurus dinosaurs swimming the Jurassic seas
Jurassic seas were full of life such as the Plesiosaurus dinosaur which was a carnivorve feeding on fish prey

Mother with Two Children, 1915-17 (oil on canvas)
BAL481 Mother with Two Children, 1915-17 (oil on canvas) by Schiele, Egon (1890-1918); 150x160 cm; Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria; Austrian, out of copyright

Buddhist and Hindu masks, Ubud, central Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

Blind Goddess, fortune of her wheel, with King Arthur enthroned 1316

The ancient ceremony of Clipping the yew trees at Painswick, Gloucester. Parading
The ancient ceremony of " Clipping " the yew trees at Painswick, Gloucester. Parading through the line of Yew trees. 22 September 1924

The Buddha is born out of the side of Queen Maya as she reaches up to a branch in her garden
BUDDHA: BIRTH. The Buddha is born out of the side of Queen Maya as she reaches up to a branch in her garden. Japanese silk painting, early 13th century

The Devil corrupting a group of nuns
Engraving from Thomas Glanvilles " Saducismus Triumphatos", depicting the Devil corrupting a group of nuns. The book affirmed the existence of witches with malign supernatural magical

Swimming a Witch
The art of Swimming a witch. The lady floating is the witch, who by dint of her buoyancy has failed the test. At the bottom right-hand corner you can see the feet of the woman who passed the test but

Clypeus ploti, fossil echinoid
Fossil echinoid also known as a poundstone from the Jurassic period Trigonia Grit, Aylworth, U.K

Castellers or Human Tower exhibiting in front of the Cathedral, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Bayrisches Original in Tracht, Wies n, Oktoberfest, Munchen, Bayern, Deutschland

Father Christmas at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham
Old Father Christmas attended by a motley group under the direction of the Lord of Misrule 1859. Photograph by Hudson and Kearns 1859

The Blue Bird for Happiness by M. Maeterlinck
The Blue Bird for Happiness by Belgian playwright Maurice Polydore Marie Bernard Maeterlinck, translated by A. Texeira de Mattos. First produced at the Haymarket Theatre on 8th December 1909

A Fairy Serenade - Fairy Troubadour atop a mushroom
A Fairy Serenade - A Fairy Troubadour atop a mushroom belting out some love songs for his girl... Date: 1920s

The First Born by Mary Y. Hunter. A new Mother tenderly cradles her infant son whilst a small girl fairy whispers words of advise (or comfort?). Date: 1912

Yosyp Stadnyk - Ukranian Theatre director and actor
Yosyp Stadnyk (1876-1954) - Theatre director and actor. Stadnyk played over 100 roles, mostly character roles in a realist style, in plays by Mykhailo Starytsky, Marko Kropyvnytsky

Museum of Brussels (Maison du Roi et des Corporation)
The Museum of the City of Brussels (French Mus饠 de la ville de Bruxelles, Dutch Museum van de Stad Brussel) is a museum on the Grand Place square in Brussels, Belgium

Carnival of Venice. Masks. Italy

Warsaw Mermaid, 1855, by Konstanty Hegel (1799-1876). Poland
Poland. Warsaw. Market Square. Warsaw Mermaid, 1855, by Konstanty Hegel (1799-1876)

Spanish emigrants on board a ship heading toward Argentina. Brabant engraving for The Enlightenment, 1887. Colored

Holy henhouse. Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada. La
Gothic art. Holy henhouse, carved stone cabin in the late Gothic, home to a cock and a hen in memory of the miracle occurred, according to tradition. Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada

Kemans (Violin). Greece
KEMANS. Museum of Greek Folk Instruments. Athens. Greece

Lute. XIX century. Greece
Lute of the end of XIX century decorated in ivory. Museum of Greek Folk Instruments. Athens. Greece

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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.