The Jurassic Mermaid

Winged mermaids are often depictions of Mélusine, a figure of European folklore. They were particularly popular during the Victorian era. Below are some examples of antiques which depict winged mermaids…

Renaissance Mermaids. There are conflicting views on when the Renaissance era began and ended but generally it started in the 14th century and was at it's peak in the 16th…