Giant Squid Collection

19th Century French engraving
16th Century French engraving. Historical coloured print of a mythical giant squid (Kraken) attacking a ship, from Histoire naturelle generale et particuliere des mollusques

Illustration of Giant Squid (Architeuthis) attacking Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus)

Humboldt squid, Dosidicus gigas (Balloon cuttlefish, Sepia tunicata). Illustration drawn
FLO4683301 Humboldt squid, Dosidicus gigas (Balloon cuttlefish, Sepia tunicata). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Kraken or giant cuttlefish attacking a fishing boat off the coast of Angola
FLO4989199 Kraken or giant cuttlefish attacking a fishing boat off the coast of Angola. After a description by Pierre Denys de Montfort in his Natural History of the Mollusca

Flags - Huge American Flag, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Flags - Huge American Flag, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Flags - Huge American Flag, 1914. Shows the "Star-Spangled Banner, " the flag flown during the war of 1812, on display at the Smithsonian Castle, Washington, D.C

A Diagram of the Giant Squid, 1881. Creator: Unknown
A Diagram of the Giant Squid, 1881. From " St. Nicholas: Volume VIII. Part I. November 1880, to May 1881". [Scribner & Co. New York, 1881]

Roy Bella battles with an Octopus on beach in Malta stars in film Seven Cities to Atlantis November 1977

Gigantic "Cuttle-fish"hooked by the French Steamer "Alecton"in the coast off Tenerife in 1861
473212 Gigantic " Cuttle-fish" hooked by the French Steamer " Alecton" in the coast off Tenerife in 1861, 1881 (litho) by British School

A Sperm Whale Attacking a Giant Squid (colour litho)
5210952 A Sperm Whale Attacking a Giant Squid (colour litho) by Twidle, Arthur (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sperm Whale Attacking a Giant Squid)

Arthropods, c. 1860 (colour litho)
1109866 Arthropods, c.1860 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Naturgeschichte des TierreichsA (Natural History of the Animal Kingdom)

Giant Squid, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999467 Giant Squid, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

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Sea serpent of Hans Egidius. Hand colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Giant octopus attacking a sailing-ship. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of art in the Church of St Malo, France

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Giant octopus attacking the submarine " Nautilus" in Jules Vernes book, " 10, 000 Leagues under the Sea, " edition of 1873, Paris

Green Octopus gripping crab in one of its tentacles

Illustration of Humboldt Squid (Dosidicus gigas)

Naval combat between the Dutch and the Spanish off the coast of Manila (engraving)
XIR169309 Naval combat between the Dutch and the Spanish off the coast of Manila (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dutch School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Kraken, as Seen by the Eye of Imagination, illustration from John Gibson s
XJF105440 The Kraken, as Seen by the Eye of Imagination, illustration from John Gibsons Monsters of the Sea, 1887 (engraving) (b&w photo) by Etherington

Model of Giant squid (Architheutis sp. )
Model of Giant squid (Architheutis sp.)

Architeuthis dux Steenstrup, 1857, squid
The squid was caught by the Falkland registered trawler John Cheek, on 15 March 2004 It was caught at a depth of 220m, 15.6 km north west of Port Stephens Settlement

Architeutis dux, giant squid
This 8.62-metre giant squid (Architeutis dux), called Archie, was caught off the coast of the Falkland Islands in March 2004

Giant squid (Architeuthis sp.). This sea creature has been the focus of myths and legends for more than two thousand years

Sperm whale and giant squid. Computer artwork of a sperm whale (Physeter catodon, or macrocephalus, left) hunting a giant squid (Architeuthis sp. at right)

Squid, artwork
Squid. Computer artwork of two differnet species of squid side by side

Giant squid, artwork
Giant squid. Computer artwork of two species of giant squid (Architeuthis sp.) side by side

Sea of Darkness
Terrors in the Sea of Darkness. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Humbolt Squid, Dosidicus gigas, stranded in shallow tidepool, Punta Sargento, Sonora, Mexico
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Humbolt Squid, Dosidicus gigas, in shallow tidepool, Punta Sargento, Sonora, Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

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In the depths of the ocean, a creature of legend emerges. This 19th Century French engraving captures the awe-inspiring sight of a Giant Squid, Architeuthis, locked in an epic battle with a mighty Sperm Whale, Physeter macrocephalus. The intricate illustration showcases the sheer size and power of these magnificent creatures. A Diagram from 1881 reveals more about this mysterious giant squid. Its tentacles reach out like serpents, ready to ensnare any unsuspecting prey that crosses its path. Even though its creator remains unknown, their attention to detail is evident in every line and curve. Roy Bella's courageous encounter with an Octopus on a Maltese beach echoes the ancient tales of seafarers grappling with monstrous sea creatures. His bravery shines through as he stars in the film "Seven Cities, " bringing to life our fascination with these colossal beings. The lithograph from 1861 depicts another astonishing event - the French Steamer "Alecton" hooking a gigantic "Cuttle-fish" off Tenerife's coast. The image transports us back in time when such encounters were rare and filled sailors' hearts with both fear and wonder. Witnessing nature's raw power unfolds before our eyes as we gaze upon A Sperm Whale Attacking a Giant Squid captured in vibrant color lithography. It serves as a reminder that even giants have predators lurking beneath them. Arthropods come alive through vivid color lithography dating back to approximately 1860. These fascinating creatures share similarities with their colossal cousin, reminding us that wonders exist not only deep below but also within our own world. An enchanting colored engraving from 1833-39 portrays yet another glimpse into the realm of giant squids. Their immense proportions are brought forth by skilled artists who sought to capture their essence for generations to come.