Three Headed Collection

Dante and Virgil with three-headed monster, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Dante and Virgil with three-headed monster, 1951. Design for illustration to Dantes " Divine Comedy". Shirley Markham (1931-1999)

Hades, showing Charon the ferryman, Cerberus, three-headed dog guarding entrance
536432 Hades, showing Charon the ferryman, Cerberus, three-headed dog guarding entrance, Pluto and Proserpine/Persephone (center left) and River Lethe

Mask Group, First half of 19th century. Creator: Naito Toyomasa
Mask Group, First half of 19th century

Hercules Gets Cerberus from the Underworld (Charon, the Ferryman of the Styx), 1645-1650. Creator: Jacob van Campen
Hercules Gets Cerberus from the Underworld (Charon, the Ferryman of the Styx), 1645-1650

Aeneas descends into the underworld. Creator: Philip Tideman
Aeneas descends into the underworld

Hercules and Cerberus: Hercules grasps the collar of Cerberus, two demons appear at left, from the series The Labors of Hercules, 1608

Illustration from The Three Swords, a Swedish Fairy Tale, 1911 (colour litho)
CHT167331 Illustration from The Three Swords, a Swedish Fairy Tale, 1911 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: illustration anonyme pour le conte suedois)

Satire on the Papacy, 1555. Creator: Melchior Lorck
Satire on the Papacy, 1555

The Cattle of Geryon (chromolitho)
2782727 The Cattle of Geryon (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cattle of Geryon. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Ms Fr 9197 Fol. 49 Apollo killing Python, from Livre des Eschecs D Amour (vellum)
BNP159940 Ms Fr 9197 Fol.49 Apollo killing Python, from Livre des Eschecs D Amour (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ancient Germanic deities, Svetovid and Triglav (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986572 Ancient Germanic deities, Svetovid and Triglav (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Nasi (19th century); (add.info.: Ancient Germanic deities)

God Brahma, Pala Period, c. 9th century. Creator: Unknown
God Brahma, Pala Period, c. 9th century

Cerberus
LLM462299 Cerberus by Pinelli, Bartolomeo (1781-1835); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cerberus. Illustration for Stories from Virgil by Alfred J Church.); © Look and Learn

MS CCC 285 f. 3 A three-headed man drinking, illustration for January in the calendar of a
CCC95508 MS CCC 285 f.3 A three-headed man drinking, illustration for January in the calendar of a psalter, c.1250-75 (vellum) by English School, (13th century); Corpus Christi College, Oxford

Egyptian religious monuments
Egyptian three-headed monument symbolizing the past, present and future 1, Egyptian monument in metal to the god Apis from the Museum Gualtieri 2

Hercules dragging Cerberus from Hell (oil on canvas)
990238 Hercules dragging Cerberus from Hell (oil on canvas) by Pedrini, Domenico (1728-1800); 228.5x174.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules dragging Cerberus from Hell)

The capture of Cerberus (chromolitho)
2782724 The capture of Cerberus (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The capture of Cerberus. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Ashura, from the 8th century, Nara Period, Kofukuji, 1950 (b / w photo)
423651 Ashura, from the 8th century, Nara Period, Kofukuji, 1950 (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asura (Japanese)

The Story of Orpheus: Cerberus, 1875 (pencil on paper)
AMO101407 The Story of Orpheus: Cerberus, 1875 (pencil on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 24.4x24.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English

Agni, God of Fire, engraved by Charles Etienne Pierre (1785-1836) (colour litho)
STC107465 Agni, God of Fire, engraved by Charles Etienne Pierre (1785-1836) (colour litho) by Bardel, Louis Thomas (1804-p.1841) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French

Hercules and Cerberus, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules and Cerberus, 1550

Three headed elephant guarding a sanctuary, Arakan Pagoda, Mandalay, Burma, 1908. Artist: Stereo Travel Co
Three headed elephant guarding a sanctuary, Arakan Pagoda, Mandalay, Burma, 1908. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Le Canard a Trois Becs, cartoon relating to the Paris Commune, 1871. Artist: H Nerac
Le Canard a Trois Becs, cartoon relating to the Paris Commune, 1871. The Paris Commune was established when the citizens of Paris, many of them armed National Guards

Allegory of Prudence, c1565-1570. Artist: Titian
Allegory of Prudence, c1565-1570. The triple-headed beast - wolf, lion and dog - is a symbol of prudence. From the National Gallery, London

Zmey Goynych (Slavic Three-headed dragon)
Reproduction of a painting by Ivan Yakovlevich Bilibin depicting the Zmey Goynych (Slavic three-headed dragon). The Russian version (pictured) has three heads, is green, walks on two back paws

Etruscan chimera, 4th century BC
Etruscan chimera. Bronze ornament depicting the Chimera, dating from around 400 BC during the Etruscan era in what is now Italy. The Chimera was a three-headed monster from Greek mythology

Charons Boat or the Ghosts of all the Talents taking their last voyage, from the Popes Gallery at Rome, A group of naked Whig politicians, including three Grenvilles, Sheridan, St

An Emblem of the Antichrist in his Threefold Hierarchies of Papacy, Prelacy, and Presbytery
XJF106626 An Emblem of the Antichrist in his Threefold Hierarchies of Papacy, Prelacy, and Presbytery, 1649 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; English

THOMAS PAINE (1737-1809). Anglo-American political philosopher and writer. English cartoon, c1793, suggesting a conspiracy between the Devil, Paine, and his supporter

Charons Boat Or The Ghosts Of All The Talents Taking Their Last Voyage, From The Popes Gallery At Rome, A Group Of Naked Whig Politicians, Including Three Grenvilles, Sheridan, St

Chemistry allegory, 18th-century artwork
Chemistry allegory. 18th-century artwork representing chemistry. At top is an eagle above crowned figures with a lion and a griffin

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"Unleashing the Power of Three: From Mythology to Art" Step into a world where legends come alive, as Dante and Virgil confront the fearsome three-headed monster in Shirley Markham's captivating artwork from 1951. The intricate details bring this mythical encounter to life, leaving us in awe of their bravery. Venturing further into folklore, we encounter Zmey Goynych, the Slavic three-headed dragon that has struck fear into hearts for centuries. Its menacing presence reminds us of the power and mystery that lies within ancient tales. In another epic scene, Hercules grapples with Cerberus while two demons lurk nearby. This depiction from an age-old story showcases Hercules' strength and determination as he faces one of his most formidable challenges. The enchanting illustrations from "The Three Swords, " a Swedish Fairy Tale published in 1911, transport us to a magical realm where heroes embark on extraordinary adventures. Immerse yourself in this colorful lithograph and let your imagination soar. Melchior Lorck's satirical take on the Papacy invites contemplation about power dynamics and authority structures throughout history. With its clever symbolism, it serves as a reminder that even those who seem invincible can face scrutiny. Travel back to Greek mythology with "The Cattle of Geryon. " This vibrant chromolithograph captures the essence of Hercules' quest to retrieve Geryon's prized cattle. Witness his courage unfold before your eyes. Ms Fr 9197 Fol. 49 presents Apollo slaying Python—a breathtaking vellum illustration from Livre des Eschecs D Amour. It showcases not only artistic skill but also highlights humanity's eternal struggle against darkness and evil forces. Delve into Germanic mythology through Svetovid and Triglav—ancient deities depicted in handcolored copperplate engravings. These divine beings embody wisdom, power, and connection to nature, reminding us of the rich tapestry of beliefs that shaped our world.