Cybele Collection (#3)

Fountain of Cybele. 18th century. Madrid. Spain
Fountain of Cibeles by Francisco Gutierrez (1727-1782) (the goddess and the chariot), Robert Michel (1720-1786) (the lions) and Miguel Ximenez, according to the design of Ventura Rodr?=

Mademoiselle Marie-Jeanne Fesch Chevallier Black chalk
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Cybele 1543 Etching Sheet trimmed 9 5 / 16 6 23. 7
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Cybele Three Attendants n. d Pen black ink brush
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Remains Temple Cybele Avanzi del Tempio di Cibele
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Earth represented Cybele seated base tree fruits
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Triumph Cybele Paolo Fiammingo Earth 1634 Pen
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Birth Venus Neptune Cybele Chariot Sun Homage
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View of the Temple of Cybele in the Piazza della Bocca della Verita, from the Views
XJF497207 View of the Temple of Cybele in the Piazza della Bocca della Verita, from the Views of Rome series, 1758 (etching) by Piranesi

Apollo, illustration from Le Imagini de i Dei de gli Antichi by Vincenzo Cartari
XJF486486 Apollo, illustration from Le Imagini de i Dei de gli Antichi by Vincenzo Cartari, 1571 (etching) by Zaltieri, Bolognino (fl.1555-76); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Birth of Louis XIII (1601-43) at Fontainebleau, 27th September 1601, from the Medici Cycle
XIR17694 The Birth of Louis XIII (1601-43) at Fontainebleau, 27th September 1601, from the Medici Cycle, 1621-25 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 394x295 cm; Louvre, Paris

Allegory of the coronation of Joseph I King of Hungary, Justus van den Nijpoort, 1687

Statue of a Seated Cybele with the Portrait Head of her Priestess; Unknown; Roman Empire; about 50; Marble; Object: H: 162 x W: 70 x D: 64.5 cm (H: 63 3/4 x W: 27 9/16 x D: 25 3/8 in.)

Cybele before the Council of the Gods; Pietro da Cortona, Italian, 1596 - 1669; Italy, Europe; 1633; Pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white bodycolor, over black chalk

Lamp Chimney from Triangular Temple, Verulamium
Lamp Chimney from the Triangular Temple at Verulamium, St. Albans, Hertfordshire - early 2nd century AD. Date: 2nd century AD

Marble votive relief with Cybele enthroned
Roman marble votive relief with Cybele enthroned. Post-2nd century AD. The Goddess is represented in a small temple, wearing a sleeveless, girdled chiton, a himation and a high polos

Relief depicting priests of Cybele during celebration of cult, from Necropolis of Sacred Island, Rome
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Relief depicting priests of Cybele during celebration of her cult. From the necropolis of the Isola Sacra (Sacred Island), Rome

Furniture ornament depicting lioness attacking African boy, ivory inlaid with lapis lazuli, from Nimrud, Iraq
Persian civilization, 9th-8th century b.C. Furniture ornament depicting a lioness attacking an African boy, ivory inlaid with lapis lazuli. From Nimrud, Iraq

Head of Cybele, from Italica, Spain
Roman civilization. Head of Cybele. From Italica, Spain

Bayers Uranometria (1603)
Uranometria title page, 1603 edition. This star atlas was originally published in 1603 in Augsberg, by German astronomer Johann Bayer (1572-1625)

Boats into Nymphs
Turnus burns the boats of Aeneas, but they are made from wood sacred to the mother- goddess Cybele, so she turns them into sea-nymphs

Archigalle, France
The Archigalle is the chief priest of Cybele, in early French history. This is his ceremonial costume

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Cybele, also known as Magna Mater or the Great Mother, was a Phrygian/Roman goddess who held great significance in ancient mythology. Her worship dates back to 1702 and she was often depicted riding on a lion, symbolizing her power and strength. One notable representation can be found at the Taurobolium Altar in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. In Madrid, Spain, there are several iconic landmarks dedicated to Cybele. The Fountain of Cibeles is a magnificent structure that showcases her divine presence. It stands proudly alongside the Puerta de Alcala, creating a picturesque scene that has captivated visitors since its construction in 1785. During the Spanish Civil War from 1936 to 1939, El pueblo de witnessed the resilience and devotion of its people towards Cybele. Despite the turmoil surrounding them, they continued to honor their beloved goddess at Fuente de Cibeles. The historic significance transcends time and is beautifully captured in digital reproductions of original artwork from the 19th century. These artworks depict her majesty and grace as she reigns over Madrid's landscape. One particularly striking portrayal can be seen on the Pergamon Altar where Goddess Rhea or Cybele rides atop a lion. This image further emphasizes her connection with nature and highlights her role as Earth-Mother. Throughout various mythologies such as Egyptian mythology, Cybele is associated with other earth-mothers like Ceres, Isis, Virgo - all represented riding chariots drawn by lions. In these depictions, she holds up a key symbolizing her link to Egyptian mythology. Cybele's legacy lives on through artistry and cultural symbolism across different eras and regions.