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.
What our customers think about us
4.8 / 5
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...
Top Auswahl, die Webseite ist unfassbar gut gemacht. Ich hätte nie gedacht, dass ich eines Tages Kunstdrucke online bestellen werden. Für mich gibt es nichts vergleichbares. Über alles volle Punktzahl spricht für sich.
The choice of options was very good. I got the ideal size I wanted, and on the perfect material - in my case it was on satin finish paper. I also had very good communications and support from the sales team. Delivered safely to the UK. Many thanks.
Ich konnte mir viele Bilder ansegen, die ich schon im Original sah und die da so unglücklich hängen, dass man doch nix erkennt. Dank dafür. Ihr seid mein 'private musee'. Und die Qualität von Druck und Rahmen ist excellent.
We were delighted that both the prints we wanted were available. We were contacted with a clarification which meant that we received exactly what we wanted. We are in the UK and were so impressed by the excellent English used in all communications.
What I like most about Meisterdrucke's services (and they're all top notch) is the option to scale your print, which is so neat if you want to size it to an existing frame. I'm not aware of any other print seller who offers this option.
We ordered a very large print on Japanese paper. The print arrived in perfect condition and the quality of the printing was amazing. Now it is framed and hanging, we are delighted with how well the whole process has been. Meisterdrucke have been amazing, and we will use them again. Five stars are really not enough.
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.
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.
Das gerahmte Bild ist sehr schön geworden. Die Auswahl an Rahmen ist besser als bei anderen Portalen, die ich kenne. Das Bild war sehr sorgfältig verpackt.
I highly recommend Meisterdrucke. It was very simple to place an order. The customer service communication is very good. From placing my order to delivery it was very fast. Will definitely purchase from them again.
Die Auswahl der Bilder von Monet ist extrem hoch, die Druckqualität gefällt mir sehr gut und die Verpackung ist ebenfalls sehr sorgfältig und qualitativ sehr gut und stabil.
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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