Legends Collection

Olympic 400m race finish 1924, Eric Liddell
End of the 400 metres final at the 1924 Paris Olympics, showing Scot, Eric Liddell, crossing the finish line first. Liddell was made famous in the film, Chariots of Fire. Date: 1924

Count of St Germain, French alchemist
Count of St Germain (c.1712-1784), French alchemist. St Germain was a French courtier and adventurer who rose to prominence in Europe in the mid-18th century

St. George patron saint of England
Our Ancient Word of Courage, Fair St. George - The Patron Saint of England. Pictured here by Georges Scott (1873-1943) expertly slaying the dragon, despite looking quite like a girl. Date: 1928

Perseus constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Cygnus and Lyra constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Herodotus, Greek historian, artwork
Herodotus. Historical artwork of Herodotus of Halicarnassus (484-425 BC), a Greek historian from Iona who documented the Greco-Persian wars, which occurred in 490 and 480-479 BC

Vivien, 1863 (oil on canvas)
MAN62976 Vivien, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Sandys, Anthony Frederick Augustus (1829-1904); 64x52.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Wolf Mosaic, Aldborough Roman Town, Yorkshire, 300 AD (mosaic)
LMG109132 Wolf Mosaic, Aldborough Roman Town, Yorkshire, 300 AD (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd-4th century); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; (add.info)

Dante and Virgil in Inferno, crossing the cocytus, 1885 (engraving)
XEE746645 Dante and Virgil in Inferno, crossing the cocytus, 1885 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inferno)

The 1968 European Cup winning Manchester United team, back together again in August 1975 to take part in the 2nd September 1975 Mike Summerbee Testimonial Match against Manchester City

Egyptian creation myth. 19th-century artwork of a story from the Egyptian creation myths from the third and second millennia BC

Odin questioning Mimir (colour litho)
7173279 Odin questioning Mimir (colour litho) by Doepler, Carl Emil (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odin questioning Mimir)

The fall of Icarus (detail) - 1636 (oil on canvas)
AIS5362386 The fall of Icarus (detail) - 1636 (oil on canvas) by Gowy, Jacob Peter (fl.1632-61); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Deadalus is flying on his side); eIberfoto; Flemish, out of copyright

United Kingdom, England, Somerset, Glastonbury, St. Michaels Church Tower on Glastonbury Tor

Isolde writing to Tristan, 1892-1894 (engraving)
AIS5356036 Isolde writing to Tristan, 1892-1894 (engraving) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); (add.info.: Art Nouveau: Iseult (iseut, Yseut or Isolde) writing to Tristan

Bust of the Roman god Saturn (engraving)
7147508 Bust of the Roman god Saturn (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bust of the Roman god Saturn)

Arthur and Guenevere kiss before all the people (engraving)
973834 Arthur and Guenevere kiss before all the people (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur and Guenevere kiss before all the people)

Doonagore Castle, Co Clare, Ireland, 16Th Century Tower House Overlooking The Atlantic Ocean

Gemini constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Aries and Musca Borealis constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Draco and Ursa Minor constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Downward came Pegasus, in wide sweeping circles (colour litho)
5223689 Downward came Pegasus, in wide sweeping circles (colour litho) by Mann, Merlyn (fl.1910-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Downward came Pegasus, in wide sweeping circles)

Andromeda constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy

St Keynes well, Cornwall. Early 1900s
The well, much overgrown, with a cottage on the right hand side. St Keyne was a holy woman from Wales who lived as a hermit in Cornwall in the 5th century. The church and well are named after her

Saint George and the Dragon, c.1471 ( tempera colours, gold leaf, gold & silver paint and ink)
8677952 Saint George and the Dragon, c.1471 ( tempera colours, gold leaf, gold & silver paint and ink) by Lathem, Lieven van (c.1430-93); J

The Great Battle of Roncevalles
3780219 The Great Battle of Roncevalles; (add.info.: The Great Battle of Roncevalles - Charlemagnes nephew, Roland sounds his horn in battle against the Basques (legend transforms to the Saracens)

Hercules and the Hydra. (print)
7419901 Hercules and the Hydra. (print) by Vouet, Simon (1590-1649) (after); (add.info.: Hercules kills the Hydra, the second of Hercules twelve labours)

Serie der Gnom verwendet Liebig Fleischextrakt, ein Hochgenuß belohnt die Mühe, der Star bettelt um die Brühe / Series of the gnome Liebig uses meat extract, a treat rewards the effort

Apollo dancing with his nine Olympian Muses. (print)
7419980 Apollo dancing with his nine Olympian Muses. (print) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (after); (add.info.: Apollo dancing with his nine Olympian Muses: Calliope, Clio, Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene)

Cat Of Okazaki (Okazaki Neko), 1893 (ink and colour on paper)
8599106 Cat Of Okazaki (Okazaki Neko), 1893 (ink and colour on paper) by Kunichika, Toyohara (1835-1900); 35.6x24.7 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Scene from a Ghost Story: The Okazaki Cat Demon, 7th month, 1847 (ink and colour on paper)
8599101 Scene from a Ghost Story: The Okazaki Cat Demon, 7th month, 1847 (ink and colour on paper) by Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1798-1861); 35.5--25.7 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Greek mythology: the Judgment of Paris (relief)
IMB4822540 Greek mythology: the Judgment of Paris (relief); (add.info.: Greek mythology: the Judgment of Paris. The shepherd Paris must choose the most beautiful of the three goddesses from Aphrodite)

Kamada Matahachi, a Man of Unmatched Power from Matsuzaka, Ise, Kills a Big Cat from the Mountains of Suzaka
8599110 Kamada Matahachi, a Man of Unmatched Power from Matsuzaka, Ise, Kills a Big Cat from the Mountains of Suzaka, c.1840 (ink, colour and embossing on paper) by Kuniyoshi

Apollo dancing with his nine Olympian Muses. (print)
7419981 Apollo dancing with his nine Olympian Muses. (print) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (after); (add.info.: Apollo dancing with his nine Olympian Muses: Calliope, Clio, Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene)

St George (d. c303), the Red Cross Knight, killing the Dragon, 1598 (woodcut)
536736 St George (d. c303), the Red Cross Knight, killing the Dragon, 1598 (woodcut) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Patron saint of England, Catalonia, Genoa, Greece, Portugal)

Merlin and Arthur (bronze)
NGW186865 Merlin and Arthur (bronze) by John, William Goscombe (1860-1952); 61x25 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Statue of Artemis, goddess of the hunt in Greek mythology, from Ephesus (engraving)
7147480 Statue of Artemis, goddess of the hunt in Greek mythology, from Ephesus (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Artemis)

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
5863915 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

"Achille pleure la mort deAchilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus
FIA5365171 " Achille pleure la mort deAchilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus by Gay, Nikolai Nikolajevitch (1831-94); Belorussian National Gallery, Minsk

Hercules and Lernaean Hydra, fresco, Via Latina Catacomb, Rome, Italy, 4th century
3433215 Hercules and Lernaean Hydra, fresco, Via Latina Catacomb, Rome, Italy, 4th century by Roman, (4th century AD); Catacomb of Via Latina, Rome, Lazio

The Wild Hunt of Odin, 1872 (oil on canvas)
3086601 The Wild Hunt of Odin, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Arbo, Peter Nicolai (1831-92); 166x240.5 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; Norwegian, out of copyright

The legend of Hiram and Tubalcain, (litho)
741522 The legend of Hiram and Tubalcain, (litho) by Villain, Henri (1878-1938) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Hiram, architect of the temple of Solomon)

Bobby Charlton talks with Don Revie (Leeds United manager - centre) and Bill Shankly (Liverpool manager - right). Both managers greatly admire Bobby Charltons contribution to football

Rodney Marsh (left) and George Best (right) pictured together in 1987. The actual picture event or photocall is not clear. The two football legends once played together for Fulham FC in 1976

Traditional wooden masks from Comelico, Casamazzagno, Comelico Superiore, Belluno, Veneto, Italy

The Alsatian legends say that storks bring good luck aa hence many buildings are
The Alsatian legends say that storks bring good luck a hence many buildings are decorated with these birds and their nests, Colmar, Alsatian Wine Route, France

Soul Legends-Louis Armstrong
Fadil Roze

African Baobab Tree at Sunset
Carlo Kaminski

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"Legends: Unforgettable Tales of Triumph and Wonder" In the historic Olympic 400m race finish of 1924, Eric Liddell's determination etched his name in sporting legends forever. Count of St Germain, the enigmatic French alchemist whose mystical pursuits continue to captivate imaginations throughout centuries. St. George, the patron saint of England, embodies bravery and chivalry as a legendary figure celebrated for slaying dragons. The Perseus constellation tells an ancient tale of heroism and adventure that has been passed down through generations. Cygnus and Lyra constellations dance across the night sky, their celestial beauty inspiring countless myths and legends worldwide. Herodotus, the Greek historian whose meticulous accounts have preserved tales from antiquity for future generations to marvel at through artwork. The reunion of the 1968 European Cup-winning Manchester United team in August 1975 brought together football icons who became legends in their own right. From the enchanting landscapes of Somerset's Glastonbury to its mythical associations with King Arthur, England holds a treasure trove of legendary stories waiting to be discovered. Journey into ancient Egypt's creation myth where gods shaped worlds amidst chaos, leaving behind a legacy that still resonates today. Odin questioning Mimir captures a moment steeped in Norse mythology when wisdom was sought from this wise being by none other than the Allfather himself. Downward came Pegasus, soaring through wide sweeping circles as depicted in vibrant color lithographs - an embodiment of grace and majesty beyond mortal comprehension. Doonagore Castle stands proudly on Ireland's rugged coast.