Snakes Collection (page 3)

Bishops' Crosier of walrus tusk
5304704 Bishops' Crosier of walrus tusk.; (add.info.: Bishops' crosier (staff) of walrus tusk, found with the bones of Bishop Pali Jonsson of Skalholt (d)

Expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden (colour litho)
5198041 Expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden)

Seneca snakeroot, Polygala senega
5855090 Seneca snakeroot, Polygala senega; (add.info.: Seneca snakeroot, Polygala senega. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Zoology: snake. Animal plate: from "Universal Dictionary of Natural History" by Charles D'Orbigny
FGL5487441 Zoology: snake. Animal plate: from "Universal Dictionary of Natural History" by Charles D'Orbigny, 1841-1849.; Fototeca Gilardi.

Fight Between A Jaguar And A Boa. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875 ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5420619 Fight Between A Jaguar And A Boa. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1875 ©UIG/Leemage.

Engraving depicting the Staff of Hermes, also known as the caduceus, is the traditional symbol of Hermes
5309414 Engraving depicting the Staff of Hermes, also known as the caduceus, is the traditional symbol of Hermes and features two snakes winding around an often winged staff; (add.info)

Inside view, baptismal font, 1801-1810
7242863 Inside view, baptismal font, 1801-1810; (add.info.: Parish church (Wannegem, Parochiekerk Sint-Machutus), Interior Wannegem, parochiekerk Sint-Machutus, Kruisem, Oost-Vlaanderen

Nehushtan held by two hands emerging from clouds publisher's or printer's device used by Apud Vincentium
5669019 Nehushtan held by two hands emerging from clouds publisher's or printer's device used by Apud Vincentium Valgrisium in Venice during the 16th century; (add.info)

Jaw of Lachesis muta (Grage Grand Carreau or master of the bush - venomous pit viper species jaw)
CSO4996981 Jaw of Lachesis muta (Grage Grand Carreau or master of the bush - venomous pit viper species jaw), Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

After a 16th century woodcut by Peter Flotner entitled The Hazards of Love. Lovers in a garden
955329 After a 16th century woodcut by Peter Flotner entitled The Hazards of Love. Lovers in a garden. Amongst the symbology, Father Time with a snake wrapped around his leg

Eve, 1533-37 (oil on panel)
5859720 Eve, 1533-37 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas the Elder (1472-1553); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Lucas Cranach the Elder).

King Olav the Saint breaking the Image of the God Mor, 1020 (litho)
8661105 King Olav the Saint breaking the Image of the God Mor, 1020 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Olav the Saint breaking the Image of the God Mor)

The Fight for Fame (colour litho)
8634553 The Fight for Fame (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fight for Fame)

King Olav the Saint breaking the Image of the God Mor, 1020 (litho)
8661332 King Olav the Saint breaking the Image of the God Mor, 1020 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Olav the Saint breaking the Image of the God Mor)

Central America: Encounter with a rattlesnake (engraving)
8636876 Central America: Encounter with a rattlesnake (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encounter with a rattlesnake)

Zoogeography: Reptilia, Ophidia, Lacertilia (colour litho)
8636455 Zoogeography: Reptilia, Ophidia, Lacertilia (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reptilia, Ophidia, Lacertilia)

A Joyful Event in a Lion's Family (engraving)
8672817 A Joyful Event in a Lion's Family (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Joyful Event in a Lion's Family)

The Dissolution (engraving)
8677250 The Dissolution (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dissolution)

Treatise of Dioscorides (Greek doctor) of the 9th century
GIA5036391 Treatise of Dioscorides (Greek doctor) of the 9th century.; (add.info.: Treatise of Dioscorides (Greek doctor) of the 9th century.); © Giancarlo Costa.

Indian cobra or cobra with bezel (Naja naja). Signed illustration (George Shaw and Frederick Nodder)
FLO4974672 Indian cobra or cobra with bezel (Naja naja). Signed illustration (George Shaw and Frederick Nodder). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection

World map of a flat earth, printed by Beatus Rhenanus (Bild aus Rheinau), early 1500 s
NWI4901273 World map of a flat earth, printed by Beatus Rhenanus (Bild aus Rheinau), early 1500 s.; (add.info.: World map of a flat earth, printed by Beatus Rhenanus (Bild aus Rheinau)

Representation of a male murene (sea snake). Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi
VEN5029352 Representation of a male murene (sea snake). Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on fish, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds

Nassau grouper, Epinephelus striatus (endangered), redtail parrotfish, Sparisoma chrysopterum, and the Rhone apron
FLO4655297 Nassau grouper, Epinephelus striatus (endangered), redtail parrotfish, Sparisoma chrysopterum, and the Rhone apron, Zingel asper (critically endangered)

Black goby, Gobius niger 1,3, and naked goby, Gobiosoma bosc 2.Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Sr
FLO4655197 Black goby, Gobius niger 1,3, and naked goby, Gobiosoma bosc 2.Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Sr. after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Bernard Germain de

Leafscale gulper shark, Centrophorus squamosus (vulnerable), sawfish, Pristiophorus cirratus (endangered)
FLO4655122 Leafscale gulper shark, Centrophorus squamosus (vulnerable), sawfish, Pristiophorus cirratus (endangered), and angel shark, Squatina squatina (critically endangered)

Short-beaked common dolphin, Delphinus delphis, beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas, and killer whale, Orcinus orca
FLO4655010 Short-beaked common dolphin, Delphinus delphis, beluga whale, Delphinapterus leucas, and killer whale, Orcinus orca

North Atlantic right whale, Eubalaena glacialis (endangered) and blue whale or fin whale
FLO4654974 North Atlantic right whale, Eubalaena glacialis (endangered) and blue whale or fin whale. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by David after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre

Fire salamander, Salamandra salamandra, smooth newt, Triturus vulgaris, and spectacled salamander
FLO4654937 Fire salamander, Salamandra salamandra, smooth newt, Triturus vulgaris, and spectacled salamander, Salamandrina terdigitata

Bluespine unicornfish, Naso unicornis, bulbnose unicornfish, Naso tonganus, and giant gourami, Osphronemus goramy
FLO4655213 Bluespine unicornfish, Naso unicornis, bulbnose unicornfish, Naso tonganus, and giant gourami, Osphronemus goramy. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Sr

Spotted burrfish, Chilomycterus reticulatus 1,2, and long-spine porcupinefish
FLO4655153 Spotted burrfish, Chilomycterus reticulatus 1,2, and long-spine porcupinefish. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Jr

Carpet shark or wobbegong, Orectolobus maculatus, tiger shark, Galeocerdo cuvier, and striped catshark
FLO4655039 Carpet shark or wobbegong, Orectolobus maculatus, tiger shark, Galeocerdo cuvier, and striped catshark, Poroderma africanum

Herring, Clupea harengus, sprat, Sprattus sprattus, and shad, Alosa alosa
FLO4654893 Herring, Clupea harengus, sprat, Sprattus sprattus, and shad, Alosa alosa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Pee Jr

South American rattlesnake, Crotalus durissis, and snake from Boston, New England
FLO4652976 South American rattlesnake, Crotalus durissis, and snake from Boston, New England. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Paul Kuffner after an illustration from nature by Johann Christoph

The old Monarch laying Cable from England to Holland, 1853
3479548 The old Monarch laying Cable from England to Holland, 1853; (add.info.: The Adder and the Monarch laying the submarine telegraph cable between Orfordness England and Scheveningen Holland)

Indian snake striped with black and white. Lithographie in The Naturalist Pocket Magazine or Cabinet complete des
FLO4687291 Indian snake striped with black and white. Lithographie in The Naturalist Pocket Magazine or Cabinet complete des Curiosites et Beautes de la Nature, published between 1798 and 1802

Bongare fascie, Bongare annele or bungare - Banded krait, Bungarus fasciatus (Fasciated boa, Boa fasciata)
FLO4685859 Bongare fascie, Bongare annele or bungare - Banded krait, Bungarus fasciatus (Fasciated boa, Boa fasciata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from John Mason Good's Pantologia

Caecilian, amphisbaenian or worm lizard, grass lizard, blindsnake, false coral snake, European legless lizard
FLO4684995 Caecilian, amphisbaenian or worm lizard, grass lizard, blindsnake, false coral snake, European legless lizard, and skinks

Viper, Pelias species, sandviper or horned viper, Vipera ammodytes, lancehead pit viper, Bothrops lanceolatus, asp
FLO4684975 Viper, Pelias species, sandviper or horned viper, Vipera ammodytes, lancehead pit viper, Bothrops lanceolatus, asp, Vipera aspis, coral snake, Micrurus fulvius, cobra, Naja melanoleuca

Green vine snake or flatbread snake, Oxybelis fulgidus (Dryophis fulgidus)
FLO4719779 Green vine snake or flatbread snake, Oxybelis fulgidus (Dryophis fulgidus). Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Sandler from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of

Montpelier snake, Malpolon monspessulanus 1, Aesculapian snake, Zamenis longissimus 2, and four-lined snake
FLO4574909 Montpelier snake, Malpolon monspessulanus 1, Aesculapian snake, Zamenis longissimus 2, and four-lined snake, Elaphe quatuorlineata 3

Le Boiquira (Crotalus Boiquira) - Plate from Natural History by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925)
JAB4119306 Le Boiquira (Crotalus Boiquira) - Plate from Natural History by Bernard Germain de Lacepede (1856-1925), edition P.Furme, Paris, 1857; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Greek mythology: Megere, Erinye or infernal desses of jealousy, with its attributes
FLO4679910 Greek mythology: Megere, Erinye or infernal desses of jealousy, with its attributes, a dagger and a snake - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Band Watersnake (Nerodia Fasciata). Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection
FLO4680786 Band Watersnake (Nerodia Fasciata). Signed illustrations (George Shaw). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection, published in 1796 by Frederick Nodder (1751-1801) and George Shaw

Boa constrictor, formerly known as boa devin or aviosa. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801)
FLO4684305 Boa constrictor, formerly known as boa devin or aviosa. Copper engraving by Frederick Polydor Nodder (1751-1801), George Shaw's illustration for the naturalist collection

Banded rattlesnake, Crotalus Horridus, from a 17th century print
3501421 Banded rattlesnake, Crotalus Horridus, from a 17th century print; (add.info.: Banded rattlesnake. Crotalus Horridus. From a 17th century print).

Indian cobra, spectacular cobra, naja a glasses, naja naja. Poisonous snake
FLO4644651 Indian cobra, spectacular cobra, naja a glasses, naja naja. Poisonous snake. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's " Dictionary of Natural Sciences"

African animals including hippopotamus, chameleon, crocodile, snake, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by
FLO4620747 African animals including hippopotamus, chameleon, crocodile, snake, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): great Breton festival in Stonehenge (England)
FLO4608252 British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): great Breton festival in Stonehenge (England), druidic ceremony on the eve of May

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Snakes: From Africa's Black Mamba to Brazil's Rainbow Boa" Get ready to slither into the captivating world of snakes. 🐍✨ In this photo, we have a stunning image (Picture No. 10854827) showcasing the awe-inspiring beauty and power of one of Africa's most feared creatures - the Black Mamba snake. With its sleek black scales and lightning-fast speed, this venomous serpent commands respect in its natural habitat. Speaking of iconic images, let us not forget Novgorod Icon's Last Judgement painting (tempera on wood), where a snake symbolizes temptation and evil lurking within humanity. This depiction reminds us that they have long held symbolic significance across cultures. But not all they can menacing; some captivate with their mesmerizing patterns like the Royal/Ball Python found in Africa or even their striking albino mutation (Africa). These gentle giants showcase nature's artistic flair through their intricate markings and vibrant colors. When it comes to danger warnings, nothing catches our attention quite like a Rattlesnake Warning Sign. Found in various regions worldwide, these signs serve as reminders to tread carefully while exploring nature’s wonders. Venturing further into South America brings us face-to-face with Brazil's enchanting Rainbow Boa. Its iridescent scales shimmer like a kaleidoscope under sunlight – truly an exquisite sight. Did you know that even celebrities couldn't resist being part of snake-related scenes? Back in 1965, actress Diana Rigg graced our screens as she fearlessly encountered serpents during her role in The Avengers television programme. A testament to both her acting prowess and bravery. While we're discussing reptiles, let’s take a moment for Komodo Dragons (Varanus komodoensis). Although they aren't technically classified as snakes but rather lizards, these colossal creatures deserve recognition for their sheer size and dominance in their native habitat.