Galathea Collection

Norway lobster and shrimp
Norway lobster, Nephrops norvegicus 1, and shrimp, Atya scabra 2. Nefrope di Norvegia, Atia spinosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Pygmalion and Galatea, c. 1890. Artist: Gerome, Jean-Leon (1824-1904)
Pygmalion and Galatea, c. 1890. Found in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Colorful World
Daan de Vos

Painted lady butterfly, Vanessa cardui, and marmoress or marbled white butterfly, Melanargia galathea
FLO4638645 Painted lady butterfly, Vanessa cardui, and marmoress or marbled white butterfly, Melanargia galathea. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Moses Harris from "The

Give me space
Daan de Vos

Pygmalion and Galatea, before 1819. Creator: Girodet de Roucy Trioson, Anne Louis (1767-1824)
Pygmalion and Galatea, before 1819. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Marbled white (Melanargia galathea)
Rostislav Kralik

Squat lobster, Galathea strigosa 1, and Aegla laevis 2. Galatea striata or scagliosa, Eglea unita o liscia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

Marbled white, Spanish gatekeeper, almond
Marbled white, Melanargia galathea 1, Spanish gatekeeper, Pyronia bathseba 2, almond ringlet, Erebia alberganus 3, and spring ringlet, Erebia epistygne 4

Marbled white butterflies
Marbled white, Melanargia galathea, Iberian marbled white, Melanargia lachesis, Melanargia clotho and western marbled white, Melanargia occitanica

The Metamorphoses of the Marbled White, Arge galathea (engraving)
5224619 The Metamorphoses of the Marbled White, Arge galathea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of the Marbled White, Arge galathea)

The human figure in the visual arts (engraving)
5216892 The human figure in the visual arts (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The human figure in the visual arts)

Pygmalion and Galatea, 1777. Creator: Lagrenee, Louis-Jean-Francois (1725-1805)
Pygmalion and Galatea, 1777. Found in the Collection of Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo, Helsinki

Spiny Squat Lobster (Galathea strigosa) St Abbs Voluntary Marine Reserve, Scotland (North Sea)

Squat Lobster (Galathea squamifera) on seaweed on the shore at Sark, British Channel Islands

Pygmalion and Galatea, ca 1530. Found in the Collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Galathea. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Galathea. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Triumph of Galatea, c. 1512. Artist: Raphael (1483-1520)
Triumph of Galatea, c. 1512. Found in the collection of the Villa Farnesina, Rome

Galathea, ca 1896. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Galathea, ca 1896. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Galathea Galatea painting 17th century oil canvas
Galathea, Galatea, painting, 17th century, oil on canvas, Height, 19 cm (7.4 inches), Width, 24 cm (9.4 inches)

Galatea Acis Galathea transported sea horses pulled
Galatea and Acis, Galathea and Acis are transported by sea horses pulled over the water in a triumphal cart. Around the wagon all kinds of mermaids, mermaids

Galathea sea car Antoine Coypel 1671 1722 paper
Galathea on her sea car, Antoine Coypel, 1671 - 1722, paper, chalk, brush, h 264 mm × w 368 mm

Illustration, Satyridae -- Hipparchia Circe, Hipparchia Hermione, Hipparchia Briseis, Hipparchia Cordula, Erebia Medusa, Erebia Epiphron, Erebia Aethiops, Erebia Ligea, Melanargia Galathea

Variety of scallop and clam shells: Galathea, Cyrena, Cyclas and Astarte.. Handcolored engraving from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle

Picture No. 11675342
Squat Lobster with long claws on Sea Pen. Date:

Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea)

Picture No. 11091858
Squat Lobster Date:

Picture No. 11091825
Squat Lobster and Nudibranch (Rostanga cf. bifurcata) Date:

Picture No. 10890527
Marbled White - upperside - wings open at rest (Melanargia galathea) Date:

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"Galathea: A Captivating Tale of Art, Nature, and Mythical Beauty" In the depths of the ocean, a creature known as Galathea emerges from the shadows. With its delicate form resembling both a Norway lobster and shrimp, it captivates all who lay eyes upon it. Just like Pygmalion's creation in Jean-Leon Gerome's masterpiece "Pygmalion and Galatea, " this enigmatic being demands space to be admired. But Galathea is not confined to the realm of art alone. It takes on various forms across different landscapes - from the marbled white butterfly named after it (Melanargia galathea) to Anne Louis Girodet de Roucy Trioson's interpretation in "Pygmalion and Galatea. " Even in nature itself, we find glimpses of its presence through creatures like the squat lobster (Galathea strigosa) and Aegla laevis. As if inspired by its ethereal beauty, Spanish gatekeeper butterflies flutter around almond trees while Marbled White butterflies dance gracefully amidst meadows. The metamorphosis depicted in Arge galathea's engraving echoes Pygmalion's longing for his creation to come alive. Throughout history, artists have been fascinated by the human figure - just as Lagrenee portrayed in his rendition of "Pygmalion and Galatea. " This mythical tale has transcended time, leaving an indelible mark on visual arts worldwide. Even beyond artistic depictions lies another dimension where reality meets myth; at St Abbs Voluntary Marine Reserve in Scotland's North Sea resides the Spiny Squat Lobster (Galathea strigosa). In this breathtaking underwater world, these magnificent creatures thrive alongside other marine wonders. From mythology to artwork to nature itself, Galathea continues to enchant us with its allure.