A monstrous animal with the head of a cock, spitting flames, illustration from the Jigoku Zoshi (Scroll of the Hells) published in Kokka magazine, 1898-9
Mythical creatures are creatures from fantasy, from fairy tales, mythologies and legends. But some of them also have their origins in the real world. For example, mammoth bones may once have been mistaken for the bones of giants. There are even regional mythical creatures that later turned out to be real. There are both positive, helping mythical creatures and destructive, dangerous ones. Often they served to personify danger and to educate children. Such as the Scottish kelpie, said to lurk in the water to drown those too close. Famously, fear of wolves and bats created vampires and werewolves. In earlier times, nobles collected natural objects that supposedly belonged to mythical creatures, such as the horn of a unicorn. This belief seems backward to us today, but modern mythical creatures exist in our time as well. Among the most famous representatives are the sea monster Nessie, the Yeti or the Chupacabra.
Due to people's fascination with mythical creatures, a variety of works have been created at all times. They deal with dragon slayings, nymphs and satyurs, mermaids and sirens, among other things. Also gods and fairy tale motifs can be found. Titania and Oberon are particularly common, or fairy motifs such as "The Midsummer Night" by Edward Robert Hughes. The painter Arnold Böcklin was particularly fascinated by mythical creatures. "Triton and Nereid" and "The Hunt of Diana" are just two of his countless colorful works on the subject. For him, mythical creatures stood for harmony with nature. He painted Pan, a horned, flute-playing nature deity, particularly often. The artist Paul Peter Rubens, one of the most famous baroque painters, created his work "Two Satyrs". And also the impressionist Edvard Munch, known for his famous painting "The Scream" created portraits of mermaids. The fascination with the creatures of our imagination stretches from the past to modern times.
Mythical creatures
Mythical creatures are creatures from fantasy, from fairy tales, mythologies and legends. But some of them also have their origins in the real world. For example, mammoth bones may once have been mistaken for the bones of giants. There are even regional mythical creatures that later turned out to be real. There are both positive, helping mythical creatures and destructive, dangerous ones. Often they served to personify danger and to educate children. Such as the Scottish kelpie, said to lurk in the water to drown those too close. Famously, fear of wolves and bats created vampires and werewolves. In earlier times, nobles collected natural objects that supposedly belonged to mythical creatures, such as the horn of a unicorn. This belief seems backward to us today, but modern mythical creatures exist in our time as well. Among the most famous representatives are the sea monster Nessie, the Yeti or the Chupacabra.
Due to people's fascination with mythical creatures, a variety of works have been created at all times. They deal with dragon slayings, nymphs and satyurs, mermaids and sirens, among other things. Also gods and fairy tale motifs can be found. Titania and Oberon are particularly common, or fairy motifs such as "The Midsummer Night" by Edward Robert Hughes. The painter Arnold Böcklin was particularly fascinated by mythical creatures. "Triton and Nereid" and "The Hunt of Diana" are just two of his countless colorful works on the subject. For him, mythical creatures stood for harmony with nature. He painted Pan, a horned, flute-playing nature deity, particularly often. The artist Paul Peter Rubens, one of the most famous baroque painters, created his work "Two Satyrs". And also the impressionist Edvard Munch, known for his famous painting "The Scream" created portraits of mermaids. The fascination with the creatures of our imagination stretches from the past to modern times.
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Color and frame quality are very nice. Brancardframe little too thick for the frame. Not mentioned on the site and not adjusted to make it fit. Had to redo the mounting system to get it closer to the wall given the little size of the picture. So wandered if someone thought about the effect and tried it. But still it is a very nice pic...
Bridal Veil Falls, Yosemite di Albert Bierstadt , una stampa su tela 70x100 cm di qualità straordinaria. Sono molto soddisfatto dell'acquisto che ha rispettato le mie migliori aspettative. Sicuramente farò altri ordini in futuro.
Gute Beratung, hochwertiger Druck, prima Verpackung, rasche Lieferung! - Ich bin sehr zufrieden und freue mich über das wunderschöne Bild. Meisterdrucke kann ich sehr empfehlen.
Von der ersten Kommunikation bis hin zur Erstellung und Zusendung eine hervorrangende Adresse. Auch qualitativ ist der Ausdruck sehr gut, und nach eigener Erfahrung kein Vergleich mit anderen Anbietern die sich im Internet tummeln. Man bekommt den Eindruck, dass man hier noch etwas von seiner Arbeit versteht und vor allen Dingen auch n...
Ich bin überwältigt. Die Auswahl auf der Homepage ist gross und vielfältig. Auch funktioniert die Website einwandfrei. Gerade die Vorschau für Bilder, Rahmen und die gewählten Konstellationen in künstlichen Räumen ist sehr hilfreich und realitätsnah. Der Preis ist auch nach den einzelnen Verarbeitungsschritten und Kundenwünschen aufget...
2 Monet Bilder bestellt, eines war sehr schön wie erwartet und auf der Homepage abgebildet, das andere (Seerosen) war deutlich dunkler und blaustichiger als im Internet und auch bei der zugesandten Bilddatei dargestellt. Ist insgesamt noch akzeptabel, aber wir sind nicht ganz zufrieden.
große Auswahl an Künstlern und Stilrichtungen, über die Webseite wird man über die Druckmöglichkeiten sehr gut beraten und es findet eine Beurteilung der ausgewählten Einstellungen statt bzgl. der Wiedergabequalität Es wird auchdurch eine sorgfältige Verpackung auf den optimalen Schutz geachtet. Man merkt die Begeisterung für Drucke un...
Die Auswahl auf der Website ist sehr groß und die Qualität der Drucke ist mindestens genauso gut wie bei einem anderen Anbieter, bei dem ich schon mal bestellt habe. Die Lieferung nach Deutschland ist schnell und preislich okay.
The range of motifs offered is extensive, the choice and quality of the print media is very good, and orders are carefully packaged. We ordered a matte FineArt Photo paper print of a John Gould bird illustration for delivery to Australia, and are really, really happy with the result. Julia has been great with helpful advice on customis...
Ich habe mittlerweile über 10 Reproduktionen. Ich bin sehr angetan wenn ich meine Wand betrachte. Der Kontakt per E-Mail klappt hervorragend, schnell und effektiv. Danke!
We have ordered a print of a painting we have been looking for for many years. The first print that arrived was a bit too dark, Meisterdrucke sent us a new one, without charge. The communication with Julia was very pleasant and we are very happy with the result. We can recommend Meisterdrucke from the bottom of our heart. Ellen from Ho...
I am very satisfied, the pictures are beautiful, the communication with the store was very helpful and satisfactory, I am happy to recommend. Thank you. A very small complication is that the website itself changes the language used, so I always lost the Czech language after a while.
Personalizing your art print at Meisterdrucke is a simple and intuitive process that allows you to design an artwork exactly to your specifications: Choose a frame, determine the image size, decide on a printing medium, and add suitable glazing or a stretcher frame. We also offer customization options such as mats, fillets, and spacers. Our customer service is available to help you design your perfect artwork.
At Meisterdrucke, you have the fascinating option to visualize the artwork you configured directly in your own space. For a tailored preview, simply upload a photo of your room and let the artwork appear on it. If you visit us via a mobile device, be it a phone or tablet, our augmented reality feature brings the image to life and seamlessly projects it into your space. An experience that uniquely combines art and technology.
Choosing the medium is often a matter of personal taste. To give you a clearer idea, we have provided some images for each medium. For a holistic experience, we also offer you a sample set of all paper variants so you can make a decision not just visually but also haptically. You can take advantage of the sample set free of charge – only the shipping costs will apply. You can order the sample set directly.
Do not worry. At Meisterdrucke, we do not proceed mechanically. We manually review each order. If there are any inconsistencies or peculiarities in the configuration, we will immediately contact you. Of course, our courteous and patient support is always at your side to assist you with the configuration. Together with you, we adjust your image by phone or email so that the final result exactly meets your expectations.
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