Arcas Collection

Arcas Preparing to Kill his Mother, Changed into a Bear, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Arcas Preparing to Kill his Mother, Changed into a Bear, published 1590. Plate: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 2, plate 9

Guitarist and composer Julián Arcas (1832-1882). Creator: Anonymous
Guitarist and composer Julian Arcas (1832-1882). Private Collection

The Constellations (Plate VII) Bootes and Mons Maenalus
956760 The Constellations (Plate VII) Bootes and Mons Maenalus, Asterion and Chara or Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices, , from A Celestial Atlas by Alexander Jamieson, pub

Exotic butterflies including the palamedes swallowtail
Palamedes swallowtail butterfly, Papilio palamedes 1, 2, Antillea pelops 3, 4, and Caribbean duskywing, Ephyriades arcas arcas 5, 6. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Costume of Saint-Prix in the tragedy Mithridate by Racine
CHT231069 Costume of Saint-Prix in the tragedy Mithridate by Racine, 18th/19th century (colour engraving) by French School

ARCAS AND CALISTO
Arcas, hunting, spies a bear : he is about to shoot it, unaware it is his mother Calisto, transformed into a she-bear by the jealous Juno. Luckily Zeus warns him in time

The Constellations (Plate VII), 1822
The Constellations (Plate VII) Bootes and Mons Maenalus, Asterion and Chara or Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices, , from A Celestial Atlas by Alexander Jamieson, pub

Arcas Hunting, c. 1550. Artist: Schiavone, Andrea (ca. 1520-1582)
Arcas Hunting, c. 1550. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Arcas aiming his arrow at Callisto, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1590

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Arcas, a name that resonates through various realms - from ancient mythology to scientific advancements. In the vast expanse of the night sky, Arcas finds its place among the celestial wonders. Plate VII reveals Bootes and Mons Maenalus, where Arcas shines as a constellation, captivating stargazers with its ethereal beauty. But it is not only in the heavens that Arcas leaves its mark. Like exotic butterflies fluttering delicately on vibrant petals, it enchants us with its presence. The palamedes swallowtail dances gracefully, mirroring the elegance of this enigmatic entity. Intriguingly enough, even theatre costumes find inspiration in Arcas' story. Saint-Prix dons attire reminiscent of Mithridate by Racine - a tragedy steeped in passion and heartache; an echo of Arcas' own tale. Speaking of which, let us delve into one such narrative: "Arcas and Calisto. " A love forbidden yet unyielding; their story immortalized across time as they traverse both mythological lore and artistic renditions alike. From ancient times to more recent history, we witness how humanity's fascination with flight takes shape through technology bearing the name Arcas Rocket. Lt. Commander W. Houston meticulously adjusts elevation on a special tubular launcher for an extraordinary mission beyond Earth's atmosphere. The first meteorological rocket soars high above Wallops Island - a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our ever-changing climate patterns. As we gaze upon images captured during launch phases at Wallops Island or marvel at the mighty B1-110 model standing tall against azure skies, we are reminded of our boundless curiosity and determination to explore what lies beyond our earthly confines. Arcas - a name intertwined with constellations illuminating dark nights; delicate butterflies gracing sunlit gardens; tragic tales unfolding on grand stages; rockets piercing through atmospheric boundaries towards the unknown.