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Alpheus Collection

"Alpheus: A Mythological Tale of Love and Transformation" In the realm of art, it has been immortalized in various forms, from oil paintings to engravings

Background imageAlpheus Collection: Landscape with Alpheus and Arethusa. Creator: Anthonie Waterloo

Landscape with Alpheus and Arethusa. Creator: Anthonie Waterloo
Landscape with Alpheus and Arethusa

Background imageAlpheus Collection: Holy Kinship (oil on canvas)

Holy Kinship (oil on canvas)
471235 Holy Kinship (oil on canvas) by Baegert, Derick (c.1440-d.p.1515); 128x157 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; (add.info.: Kinship of Saint Anna)

Background imageAlpheus Collection: UW INDO 2027 05

UW INDO 2027 05
Wide-barred Goby - with fin extended with Snapping Shrimp, Alpheus sp - Wreck Slope dive site, Tulamben, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia

Background imageAlpheus Collection: Alpheus and Arethusa (oil on canvas)

Alpheus and Arethusa (oil on canvas)
778246 Alpheus and Arethusa (oil on canvas) by Maratta or Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713); 78x96 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageAlpheus Collection: Alpheus and Arethusa, (oil on canvas)

Alpheus and Arethusa, (oil on canvas)
990342 Alpheus and Arethusa, (oil on canvas) by Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713); 78x96 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alpheus and Arethusa. Carlo Maratti (1625-1713). Oil on canvas

Background imageAlpheus Collection: Arethusa into a Fountain or Alfeo Insegue Aretusa, Book V

Arethusa into a Fountain or Alfeo Insegue Aretusa, Book V
STC415858 Arethusa into a Fountain or Alfeo Insegue Aretusa, Book V, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

Background imageAlpheus Collection: Valley of the Alpheus (engraving)

Valley of the Alpheus (engraving)
1092718 Valley of the Alpheus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valley of the Alpheus)

Background imageAlpheus Collection: Holy Kinship Church interior holy virginity relatives

Holy Kinship Church interior holy virginity relatives
The Holy Kinship, Church interior with the holy virginity, all relatives of Christ. On the left Saint Anna, next to her Mary with the Christ child. Joachim and Joseph stand behind them

Background imageAlpheus Collection: Alpheus Arethusa Anthonie Waterloo Dutch 1609

Alpheus Arethusa Anthonie Waterloo Dutch 1609
Alpheus and Arethusa. Anthonie Waterloo (Dutch, 1609/10-1690). Etching

Background imageAlpheus Collection: Alpheus Arethusa Apollo Daphne Mercury Argus

Alpheus Arethusa Apollo Daphne Mercury Argus
Alpheus and Arethusa; Apollo and Daphne; Mercury and Argus; Pan and Syrinx; Venus and Adonis; The Death of Adonis. Anthonie Waterloo (Dutch, 1609/10-1690). Etching

Background imageAlpheus Collection: Arethusa pursued by Alpheus and turned into a fountain, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart

Arethusa pursued by Alpheus and turned into a fountain, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Arethusa pursued by Alpheus and turned into a fountain, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageAlpheus Collection: Arethusa Pursued by Alpheus and Turned into a Fountain, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles

Arethusa Pursued by Alpheus and Turned into a Fountain, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Arethusa Pursued by Alpheus and Turned into a Fountain, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Background imageAlpheus Collection: Alpheus Arethusa Etching sheet 11 5 / 8 x 9 13 / 16

Alpheus Arethusa Etching sheet 11 5 / 8 x 9 13 / 16
Artokoloro

Background imageAlpheus Collection: Landscape Alpheus Arethusa Series Six Mythological Scenes

Landscape Alpheus Arethusa Series Six Mythological Scenes
Artokoloro

Background imageAlpheus Collection: Shrimp goby and snapping shrimp look out their burrow, Papua New Guinea

Shrimp goby and snapping shrimp look out their burrow, Papua New Guinea
Shrimp goby and snapping shrimp look out their burrow, Volcano crater, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

Background imageAlpheus Collection: ALPHEUS BEEDE STICKNEY (1840-1916). American railroad executive, president of the

ALPHEUS BEEDE STICKNEY (1840-1916). American railroad executive, president of the Chicago Great Western Railway. Engraving, American, 1890

Background imageAlpheus Collection: Red-margin Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris rubrimarginata) adult, with Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp)

Red-margin Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris rubrimarginata) adult, with Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp. ) cleaning shared hole
Red-margin Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris rubrimarginata) adult, with Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp.) cleaning shared hole, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Background imageAlpheus Collection: ALPHEUS HYATT (1838-1902). American naturalist. Wood engraving, American, 1890

ALPHEUS HYATT (1838-1902). American naturalist. Wood engraving, American, 1890

Background imageAlpheus Collection: Arethusa to a Fountain

Arethusa to a Fountain
Hotly pursued by the river-god Alpheus, Arethusa flees to Ortygia, island near Syracuse, where Artemis/Diana transforms her into a fountain, but Alpheus joins her as a river



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"Alpheus: A Mythological Tale of Love and Transformation" In the realm of art, it has been immortalized in various forms, from oil paintings to engravings. One such masterpiece is "Holy Kinship, " an exquisite oil on canvas painting that depicts the sacred bond between relatives. This artwork, known as UW INDO 2027 05, captures the essence of holy virginity and family ties. Another captivating portrayal can be seen in "Alpheus and Arethusa. " Painted with meticulous detail on canvas, this piece showcases their mythical love story. The artist skillfully brings to life the chase between Alfeo Insegue Aretusa (as depicted in Book V) as he relentlessly pursues his beloved Arethusa. The enchanting tale continues with Michel de Marolles' rendition titled "Arethusa Pursued by Alpheus and Turned into a Fountain. " Through his brushstrokes, Marolles vividly illustrates the moment when Arethusa's desperate flight ends tragically as she transforms into a beautiful fountain. Bernard Picart also delves into this mythological narrative with his own interpretation called "Arethusa pursued by Alpheus and turned into a fountain. " His artistic prowess shines through as he captures every emotion felt by these legendary characters. Anthonie Waterloo's work titled "Alpheus and Arethusa" adds yet another layer to this timeless tale. With Dutch origins dating back to 1609, Waterloo masterfully portrays their fateful encounter amidst lush landscapes. As we delve deeper into Greek mythology, we discover that Alpheus played significant roles alongside other renowned figures like Apollo, Daphne, Mercury, and Argus. These intertwined narratives further enhance our understanding of ancient legends that have captivated generations throughout history.