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Sea Monster Swims Below Ship, 16th Century

16th century Mughal miniature painting. Sailors watch in fear as a sea monster swims beneath their boat. Sea monsters are sea-dwelling mythical or legendary creatures, often believed to be of immense size. Marine monsters can take many forms, including sea dragons, sea serpents, or multi-armed beasts. They can be slimy or scaly and are often pictured threatening ships or spouting jets of water.

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Title: Sea Monster Swims Below Ship, 16th Century

Caption: 16th century Mughal miniature painting. Sailors watch in fear as a sea monster swims beneath their boat. Sea monsters are sea-dwelling mythical or legendary creatures, often believed to be of immense size. Marine monsters can take many forms, including sea dragons, sea serpents, or multi-armed beasts. They can be slimy or scaly and are often pictured threatening ships or spouting jets of water.

Category: ILLUSTRATION • History: Early Modern • Culture: Mythology

Credit: Album / Science Source / New York Public Library

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Image size: 2620 × 4500 px | 33.7 MB

Print size: 22.2 × 38.1 cm | 1031.5 × 1771.7 in (300 dpi)

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