Mythological bird that cyclically regenerates or is reborn from its own ashes in Greek, Roman, Arabian, Persian, and East Asian mythologies

Susanna's innocence is proven by the young prophet Daniel. Engraving by E.G. Krüger after J-H. Fragonard after Valentin de Boulogne.

Aesculapius and Hygieia, with Hercules fighting the hydra; representing medicine. Watercolour painting.

1 print : etching ; image and lettering 31 x 20.5 cm

Thomas Augustine Arne. Etching by J. Heath, 1793, after E.F. Burney.

1 print : line engraving ; platemark 34.8 x 39.9 cm

The resurrection of Lazarus. Etching by J.D. de Montalegre and M.H. Rentz.

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Phoenix (Mythical bird)

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Works from the collections

Thomas Augustine Arne. Etching by J. Heath, 1793, after E.F. Burney.

Aesculapius and Hygieia, with Hercules fighting the hydra; representing medicine. Watercolour painting.

Susanna's innocence is proven by the young prophet Daniel. Engraving by E.G. Krüger after J-H. Fragonard after Valentin de Boulogne.

The resurrection of Lazarus. Etching by J.D. de Montalegre and M.H. Rentz.