Bernard Picart Collection

The Chimera was, according to Greek mythology, a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature of Lycia in Asia Minor
3480607 The Chimera was, according to Greek mythology, a monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature of Lycia in Asia Minor, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: The Chimera was)

Poppies, 1683-1733. Creator: Bernard Picart
Poppies, 1683-1733

A Reclining Male Nude, 1723. Creators: Bernard Picart, Nicolas Boileau Despreaux
A Reclining Male Nude, 1723

Male Nude with a Lamp (Diogenes), 1724. Creators: Bernard Picart, Nicolas Boileau Despreaux
Male Nude with a Lamp (Diogenes), 1724

Le Lutrin: A Night Scene with Boirude, Brontin, and L'Amour Surprised by an Owl Flying... c. 1718
Le Lutrin: A Night Scene with Boirude, Brontin, and L'Amour Surprised by an Owl Flying Out of a Lectern, c. 1718

San Fermin Saint Fermin Firmin San Fermín De Amiens
San Fermin, co-patron saint of Navarre, Spain. He is thought to have lived in the third century AD. After a work by Bernard Picart

Self-Portrait. Creator: Picart, Bernard (1673-1733)
Self-Portrait. Found in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Deluge (engraving)
3480604 The Deluge (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: The Deluge. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Arion on the Dolphin (engraving)
3480586 Arion on the Dolphin (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Arion on the Dolphin. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats)

Niobe and her slain children (engraving)
3480563 Niobe and her slain children (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Niobe and her slain children. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Clythie (Clytie) (engraving)
3480560 Clythie (Clytie) (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Clythie (Clytie). Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733

Acteon devoured by hunting hounds (engraving)
3480566 Acteon devoured by hunting hounds (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Acteon devoured by hunting hounds. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Pan chases Syrinx (engraving)
3480591 Pan chases Syrinx (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Pan chases Syrinx. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats)

Castor and Pollux (engraving)
3480590 Castor and Pollux (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Castor and Pollux. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats)

The House of sleep (engraving)
3480589 The House of sleep (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: The House of sleep. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats)

The Fall of Phaeton (engraving)
3480588 The Fall of Phaeton (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: The Fall of Phaeton. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats)

Perseus rescues Andromeda, 1733 (engraving)
3480596 Perseus rescues Andromeda, 1733 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Perseus rescues Andromeda, Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

In Greek mythology, Argo was the ship on which Jason and the Argonauts sailed from Iolcos
3480594 In Greek mythology, Argo was the ship on which Jason and the Argonauts sailed from Iolcos to Colchis to retrieve the Golden Fleece, 1754 by Picart

Titon and Aurora (engraving)
3480561 Titon and Aurora (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Titon and Aurora. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Lo, the daughter of Inachus, and lover of Zeus, was turned into a cow (engraving)
3480605 Lo, the daughter of Inachus, and lover of Zeus, was turned into a cow (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Lo (in Greek mythology), the daughter of Inachus

The Danae (engraving)
3480587 The Danae (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: The Danae. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

In Greek mythology, Niobe was a daughter of Tantalus and of either Dionne
3480608 In Greek mythology, Niobe was a daughter of Tantalus and of either Dionne, 17th century (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: In Greek mythology)

Encecladus in battle at Mount Etna (engraving)
3480598 Encecladus in battle at Mount Etna (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Encecladus in battle at Mount Etna. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Echo has her voice changed to sound like an old woman (engraving)
3480568 Echo has her voice changed to sound like an old woman (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Echo has her voice changed to sound like an old woman)

Endymion and the Moon (engraving)
3480559 Endymion and the Moon (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Endymion and the Moon. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Semele consumed by the fire of Zeus (engraving)
3480557 Semele consumed by the fire of Zeus (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Semele consumed by the fire of Zeus. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Arethusa, 17th century (engraving)
3480597 Arethusa, 17th century (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Arethusa, Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Glaucus transforms from man to sea god (engraving)
3480593 Glaucus transforms from man to sea god (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Glaucus transforms from man to sea god. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats)

Phineus and the Harpies (engraving)
3480567 Phineus and the Harpies (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Phineus and the Harpies. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Oenus King of Calydon makes a sacrifice to the gods (engraving)
3480565 Oenus King of Calydon makes a sacrifice to the gods (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Oenus King of Calydon makes a sacrifice to the gods)

Lycaon transforms into a wolf (engraving)
3480562 Lycaon transforms into a wolf (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Lycaon transforms into a wolf. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Leucothoe seduced by Apollo (engraving)
3480558 Leucothoe seduced by Apollo (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Leucothoe seduced by Apollo. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Prometheus devoured by the eagle (engraving)
3480601 Prometheus devoured by the eagle (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Prometheus devoured by the eagle. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

The Titans (engraving)
3480600 The Titans (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: The Titans. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Cygnus changed into a swan (engraving)
3480599 Cygnus changed into a swan (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Cygnus changed into a swan. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Chimera killed by Bellerophon (engraving)
3480595 Chimera killed by Bellerophon (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Chimera killed by Bellerophon. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats)

The sculpture of Pygmalion (engraving)
3480564 The sculpture of Pygmalion (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: The sculpture of Pygmalion. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Pulling up a Horse on Snaffle (from the Manege moderne dans sa perfection, by Baron d Eisenberg)
725418 Pulling up a Horse on Snaffle (from the Manege moderne dans sa perfection, by Baron d Eisenberg, engraved by Bernard Picart, 1727) (engraving) by French School

Mariage des Indiens du Panama, from Ceremonies et Coutumes Religieuses des tous les
XJF441967 Mariage des Indiens du Panama, from Ceremonies et Coutumes Religieuses des tous les peuples du monde by Bernard Picart, published in 1723 (engraving) by Bry

Portrait of Andrea Palladio in half-length within an oval frame; a compass, carpenters square, and plumb line rest on the plinth below the oval

Allegory of Time, 1690-1733. Creator: Bernard Picart
Allegory of Time, 1690-1733. After Carlo Maratti

Roman Alphabet letter O with Louis XIV decoration, 18th century. Creator: Bernard Picart
Roman Alphabet letter O with Louis XIV decoration, 18th century

Plate 27: Dona Rodriguez, who is speaking at night with Don Quixote, is surprised by the ladies of the Duchess (La Dame Rodrigue,s entretenant de nuit avec Don Quichotte)

Roman Alphabet letter T with Louis XIV decoration, 18th century. Creator: Bernard Picart
Roman Alphabet letter T with Louis XIV decoration, 18th century

Roman Alphabet letter V with Louis XIV decoration, 18th century. Creator: Bernard Picart
Roman Alphabet letter V with Louis XIV decoration, 18th century

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Bernard Picart (1673-1733) was a renowned French artist known for his exquisite engravings that depicted various mythological and biblical scenes. His talent as an engraver allowed him to capture the essence of these stories with intricate detail and precision. In his self-portrait, Picart showcases not only his artistic skill but also his confidence and self-assuredness. The Deluge engraving portrays the catastrophic flood from the Bible, highlighting Picart's ability to convey dramatic events through his art. Arion on the Dolphin is another masterpiece by Picart, showcasing a mythical scene where Arion rides on a dolphin's back. The enchanting composition captures both the gracefulness of Arion and the majestic nature of dolphins. Niobe and her slain children is a hauntingly beautiful engraving that depicts Niobe's grief after losing all her children. Through this artwork, Picart conveys raw emotions and explores themes of tragedy and loss. Clythie (Clytie) is yet another captivating piece by Picart, illustrating Clythie's transformation into a sunflower as she longingly gazes at Apollo in vain love. This engraving exemplifies Picart's ability to portray complex narratives within a single image. Acteon devoured by hunting hounds showcases an intense moment from Greek mythology when Acteon meets his tragic fate after stumbling upon Artemis while bathing. With meticulous attention to detail, Picart brings this chilling scene to life through his engravings. Pan chases Syrinx captures Pan's relentless pursuit of Syrinx as she transforms into reeds to escape him. This artwork demonstrates how effectively Picart translates movement and action onto paper using delicate lines. Castor and Pollux presents the twin brothers in their divine glory, emphasizing their bond as well as their immortality through celestial imagery. It highlights how effortlessly Picart combines mythology with visual storytelling in each piece he creates.