Greek Myth Collection

Greek Mythology is a captivating world filled with tales of gods, heroes, and mythical creatures

Greek Myth Collection: Ganymede with Jupiters eagle, 1814-5 (marble)

Ganymede with Jupiters eagle, 1814-5 (marble)
5973922 Ganymede with Jupiters eagle, 1814-5 (marble) by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844); Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Brescia)

Greek Myth Collection: Oedipus and the Sphinx, 1808 (oil on canvas)

Oedipus and the Sphinx, 1808 (oil on canvas)
XIR267669 Oedipus and the Sphinx, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 189x144 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Oedipe et le Sphinx; mythe; enigme; ); French

Greek Myth Collection: Leda and the Swan (oil on canvas)

Leda and the Swan (oil on canvas)
BAL130069 Leda and the Swan (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); Galleria Sabauda, Turin, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Greek Myth Collection: Hermes, from Promethee Enchaine by Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print)

Hermes, from Promethee Enchaine by Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print)
3474139 Hermes, from Promethee EnchaAneby Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941); The Stapleton Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

Greek Myth Collection: depiction of ancient warriors with spears on horseback from a very ancient vase in the British

depiction of ancient warriors with spears on horseback from a very ancient vase in the British Museum
FLO4974646 depiction of ancient warriors with spears on horseback from a very ancient vase in the British Museum. Copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, etc

Greek Myth Collection: Portrait medallions of the Medusa, Cicero, Hecules and Omphale, Cleopatra and Mark Antony

Portrait medallions of the Medusa, Cicero, Hecules and Omphale, Cleopatra and Mark Antony. Chromolithograph by W
FLO4689099 Portrait medallions of the Medusa, Cicero, Hecules and Omphale, Cleopatra and Mark Antony. Chromolithograph by W

Greek Myth Collection: Plaque showing King Priam of Troy begging Achilles for the body of his son Hector

Plaque showing King Priam of Troy begging Achilles for the body of his son Hector
FLO4688952 Plaque showing King Priam of Troy begging Achilles for the body of his son Hector. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Greek Myth Collection: Vase with depiction of a festival to Bacchus, woman holding vine leaf with basket on her head

Vase with depiction of a festival to Bacchus, woman holding vine leaf with basket on her head
FLO4679507 Vase with depiction of a festival to Bacchus, woman holding vine leaf with basket on her head, and two men holding torch and javelins. In the British Museum

Greek Myth Collection: Myrrrha, transformed into a tree, gives birth to Adonis - Myrrrha gives birth to Adonis

Myrrrha, transformed into a tree, gives birth to Adonis - Myrrrha gives birth to Adonis
FLO4607789 Myrrrha, transformed into a tree, gives birth to Adonis - Myrrrha gives birth to Adonis and is metamorphosed into a myrrh tree. Copperplate engraving by W

Greek Myth Collection: Picus is transformed into a woodpecker by the magician Circe - The transformation of Picus into a

Picus is transformed into a woodpecker by the magician Circe - The transformation of Picus into a woodpecker by
FLO4607750 Picus is transformed into a woodpecker by the magician Circe - The transformation of Picus into a woodpecker by the witch Circe. Copperplate engraving by W

Greek Myth Collection: Galanthis is transformed into weasel by Illythia, goddess of childbirth - The transformation of

Galanthis is transformed into weasel by Illythia, goddess of childbirth - The transformation of Galanthis into a weasel
FLO4607719 Galanthis is transformed into weasel by Illythia, goddess of childbirth - The transformation of Galanthis into a weasel by Lucina, goddess of childbirth. Copperplate engraving by W

Greek Myth Collection: Meleagre presents to the virgin huntress Atalanta the head of the Calydonian Boar

Meleagre presents to the virgin huntress Atalanta the head of the Calydonian Boar. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4607684 Meleagre presents to the virgin huntress Atalanta the head of the Calydonian Boar. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Greek Myth Collection: Leucothoe seduced by Apollo - Leucothoe, charmed with the beauty of Apollo

Leucothoe seduced by Apollo - Leucothoe, charmed with the beauty of Apollo, yields without resistance
FLO4607679 Leucothoe seduced by Apollo - Leucothoe, charmed with the beauty of Apollo, yields without resistance. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Greek Myth Collection: Procris's death, accidentally killed by Cephale - Procris killed by an arrow which her husband

Procris's death, accidentally killed by Cephale - Procris killed by an arrow which her husband Cephalus darted
FLO4607673 Procris's death, accidentally killed by Cephale - Procris killed by an arrow which her husband Cephalus darted through the thicket while hunting. Greek myth

Greek Myth Collection: The departure of Telemaque from Egypt - The departure of Telemachus from Egypt

The departure of Telemaque from Egypt - The departure of Telemachus from Egypt. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4607872 The departure of Telemaque from Egypt - The departure of Telemachus from Egypt. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Greek Myth Collection: Telemaque, accompanied by Mentor, tells his adventures a Calypso -Telemachus accompanied by Mentor

Telemaque, accompanied by Mentor, tells his adventures a Calypso -Telemachus accompanied by Mentor narrates his
FLO4607812 Telemaque, accompanied by Mentor, tells his adventures a Calypso -Telemachus accompanied by Mentor narrates his adventures to Calypso. Copperplate engraving by J

Greek Myth Collection: Hercules stifles Ante who opposes his passage in Africa -Hercules overcoming Antaeus who opposes

Hercules stifles Ante who opposes his passage in Africa -Hercules overcoming Antaeus who opposes his passage into
FLO4607780 Hercules stifles Ante who opposes his passage in Africa -Hercules overcoming Antaeus who opposes his passage into Africa. Copperplate engraving by W

Greek Myth Collection: Narcissus seeing his reflection in a fountain becomes enamoured of himself

Narcissus seeing his reflection in a fountain becomes enamoured of himself. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4607775 Narcissus seeing his reflection in a fountain becomes enamoured of himself. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Greek Myth Collection: Cadmos (Kadmos) and Harmony Transforms into Snakes - Cadmus and Hermione metamorphosed into

Cadmos (Kadmos) and Harmony Transforms into Snakes - Cadmus and Hermione metamorphosed into serpents from Ovid's
FLO4607714 Cadmos (Kadmos) and Harmony Transforms into Snakes - Cadmus and Hermione metamorphosed into serpents from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Copperplate engraving by W

Greek Myth Collection: La transformation d'Arachne en araignee - Transformation of Arachne into a spider

La transformation d'Arachne en araignee - Transformation of Arachne into a spider. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4607702 La transformation d'Arachne en araignee - Transformation of Arachne into a spider. Copperplate engraving by W

Greek Myth Collection: British gentlemen on the Grand Tour opening an ancient classical tomb and pilfering vases, urns

British gentlemen on the Grand Tour opening an ancient classical tomb and pilfering vases, urns, and other treasures
FLO4974651 British gentlemen on the Grand Tour opening an ancient classical tomb and pilfering vases, urns, and other treasures. As desrcibed by Sir William Hamilton

Greek Myth Collection: Vase with classical reliefs by John Flaxman. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell

Vase with classical reliefs by John Flaxman. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co
FLO4688944 Vase with classical reliefs by John Flaxman. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Greek Myth Collection: Minerve protects Telemaque et le preserve des powers de l'amour - Minerva protecting Telemachus

Minerve protects Telemaque et le preserve des powers de l'amour - Minerva protecting Telemachus
FLO4607849 Minerve protects Telemaque et le preserve des powers de l'amour - Minerva protecting Telemachus and preserving him from the shafts of love. Copperplate engraving by W

Greek Myth Collection: Thisbe takes the sword already reeking with the blood of Pyramus and plunges it into her own breast

Thisbe takes the sword already reeking with the blood of Pyramus and plunges it into her own breast
FLO4607810 Thisbe takes the sword already reeking with the blood of Pyramus and plunges it into her own breast. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Greek Myth Collection: Telemaque and Mentor before the altar preparing to be sacrificed to the manes of Anchise

Telemaque and Mentor before the altar preparing to be sacrificed to the manes of Anchise - Telemachus
FLO4607820 Telemaque and Mentor before the altar preparing to be sacrificed to the manes of Anchise - Telemachus and Mentor at the altar preparing to be sacrificed to the Manes of Anchises

Greek Myth Collection: Telemaque and Mentor arrive on the island of Calypso after their shipwreck - Telemachus

Telemaque and Mentor arrive on the island of Calypso after their shipwreck - Telemachus
FLO4607808 Telemaque and Mentor arrive on the island of Calypso after their shipwreck - Telemachus and Mentor arrive on the island of Calypso after their shipwreck. Copperplate engraving by C

Greek Myth Collection: Vase decorated with mythical figures from the British Museum

Vase decorated with mythical figures from the British Museum. Minerva on a two-horse carriage taming Pegasus above
FLO4679497 Vase decorated with mythical figures from the British Museum. Minerva on a two-horse carriage taming Pegasus above, and other gods playing music below

Greek Myth Collection: Telemaque in the desert of Oasis is console by Termisoris, high priest of Apollo - Telemachus in

Telemaque in the desert of Oasis is console by Termisoris, high priest of Apollo - Telemachus in the desert of oasis is
FLO4607831 Telemaque in the desert of Oasis is console by Termisoris, high priest of Apollo - Telemachus in the desert of oasis is consoled by Termosiris, a priest of Apollo

Greek Myth Collection: The nymph Eco transformed into a sound by Hera - The nymph Echo changed into a sound by Hera

The nymph Eco transformed into a sound by Hera - The nymph Echo changed into a sound by Hera
FLO4607696 The nymph Eco transformed into a sound by Hera - The nymph Echo changed into a sound by Hera. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Greek Myth Collection: Plan of the underground caves near Agioi-Deka, Gortyn, Crete, and entrance to the caves

Plan of the underground caves near Agioi-Deka, Gortyn, Crete, and entrance to the caves
FLO4569004 Plan of the underground caves near Agioi-Deka, Gortyn, Crete, and entrance to the caves. Believed to be the site of the mythical Labyrinth by Charles Robert Cockerell

Greek Myth Collection: The Wounded Chimera of Bellerophon, detail of the head, 5th century AD (bronze) (detail of 104198)

The Wounded Chimera of Bellerophon, detail of the head, 5th century AD (bronze) (detail of 104198)
BEN104199 The Wounded Chimera of Bellerophon, detail of the head, 5th century AD (bronze) (detail of 104198); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Greek Myth Collection: La mort du grand king Sesostris (Senousert) - The death of the great King Sesostris

La mort du grand king Sesostris (Senousert) - The death of the great King Sesostris. Copperplate engraving by C
FLO4607876 La mort du grand king Sesostris (Senousert) - The death of the great King Sesostris. Copperplate engraving by C. Grignion from The Copper Plate Magazine or Monthly Treasure, G

Greek Myth Collection: Telemaque, by order of Astarbe (Astebe), escapes from the persecutions of Pygmalion -Telemachus

Telemaque, by order of Astarbe (Astebe), escapes from the persecutions of Pygmalion -Telemachus, by order of Astarbe
FLO4607839 Telemaque, by order of Astarbe (Astebe), escapes from the persecutions of Pygmalion -Telemachus, by order of Astarbe, avoids the pursuits of Pygmalion

Greek Myth Collection: Cerbere, chained by Hercules, infects the earth with his drool - Cerberus, chained by Hercules

Cerbere, chained by Hercules, infects the earth with his drool - Cerberus, chained by Hercules
FLO4607791 Cerbere, chained by Hercules, infects the earth with his drool - Cerberus, chained by Hercules, infects the Earth with his foam. Copperplate engraving by W

Greek Myth Collection: Persee delivrant Andromede of the marine monster Ceto - Perseus delivering Andromeda from the sea

Persee delivrant Andromede of the marine monster Ceto - Perseus delivering Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus
FLO4607773 Persee delivrant Andromede of the marine monster Ceto - Perseus delivering Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus. Copperplate engraving by W

Greek Myth Collection: Orphee seduces animals, rocks and trees with her cat and lyre - Orpheus, by his voice and lyre

Orphee seduces animals, rocks and trees with her cat and lyre - Orpheus, by his voice and lyre
FLO4607799 Orphee seduces animals, rocks and trees with her cat and lyre - Orpheus, by his voice and lyre, attracts the attention of the animals, rocks and trees. Copperplate engraving by W

Greek Myth Collection: Vase decorated with mythical figures of nereids and hippocampi from the British Museum

Vase decorated with mythical figures of nereids and hippocampi from the British Museum
FLO4679500 Vase decorated with mythical figures of nereids and hippocampi from the British Museum. Copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, etc

Greek Myth Collection: Medallion portrait of the Medusa. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old

Medallion portrait of the Medusa. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood
FLO4689102 Medallion portrait of the Medusa. Chromolithograph by W. Griggs from Frederick Rathone's Old Wedgwood, the Decorative or Artistic Ceramic Work Produced by Josiah Wedgwood, Quaritch

Greek Myth Collection: Personal Prometheus

Personal Prometheus
Ezekiel Y.D. Schmitt

Greek Myth Collection: Ceyx and Alcyone, 1768 (oil on canvas)

Ceyx and Alcyone, 1768 (oil on canvas)
NGW188245 Ceyx and Alcyone, 1768 (oil on canvas) by Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82); 101.5x127 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Greek Myth Collection: The Conquest of the Air (bronze)

The Conquest of the Air (bronze)
PNH351056 The Conquest of the Air (bronze) by Colin, Georges (1876-1917); height: 107 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Conquete de l'Air; also known as Icarus; the French government)

Greek Myth Collection: Paris Kills Achilles or Paride diretto da Apollo Ferince Achille, Book XIII

Paris Kills Achilles or Paride diretto da Apollo Ferince Achille, Book XIII
STC415877 Paris Kills Achilles or Paride diretto da Apollo Ferince Achille, Book XIII, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

Greek Myth Collection: Achilles and the Daughters of Archimedes (oil on canvas)

Achilles and the Daughters of Archimedes (oil on canvas)
490125 Achilles and the Daughters of Archimedes (oil on canvas) by Quellinus, Erasmus (1607-78); 220x240 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: The discovery of Achilles)

Greek Myth Collection: Hercules slaying Antaeus, from the Yellow Room, 16th century, detail of 2384746 (fresco)

Hercules slaying Antaeus, from the Yellow Room, 16th century, detail of 2384746 (fresco)
2384750 Hercules slaying Antaeus, from the Yellow Room, 16th century, detail of 2384746 (fresco) by Italian School, (16th century); Rocca Meli Lupi, Soragna, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Parma, Soragna)

Greek Myth Collection: Achilles sacrificing his hair for Patroclus, 1800-5 (pen and ink wash on paper)

Achilles sacrificing his hair for Patroclus, 1800-5 (pen and ink wash on paper)
903194 Achilles sacrificing his hair for Patroclus, 1800-5 (pen and ink wash on paper) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); Kunsthaus, Zurich

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Greek Mythology is a captivating world filled with tales of gods, heroes, and mythical creatures. From the tragic story of Oedipus and the Sphinx to the heroic deeds of Achilles, these ancient myths continue to captivate our imagination. In "Oedipus and the Sphinx, " painted in 1808 by an unknown artist, we witness Oedipus' encounter with the enigmatic creature. The riddle posed by the Sphinx tests his intelligence and determination. "Hermes, " depicted in a pochoir print from Aeschylus' "Promethee Enchaine" published in 1941, showcases this mischievous messenger god's swift agility as he carries out his divine tasks. The ceiling fresco in the Sala delle Muse transports us to Apollo's realm where stories of him and his muses unfold. Painted between 1782-87, it immerses us into a world of artistic inspiration and creativity. "Achilles and the Daughters of Archimedes" portrays Achilles engaging with beautiful maidens while preparing for battle. This oil on canvas painting captures both his strength as a warrior and vulnerability as a man. In another scene from Greek mythology captured on fresco in 1757 titled "Eurybates and Talthybius leading Briseis to Agamemnon, " we witness the aftermath of war as Briseis is reluctantly handed over to Agamemnon after being taken captive during battle. "Hercules slaying Antaeus" depicts Hercules' epic struggle against this formidable opponent. This detail from a fresco dating back to the 16th century showcases Hercules' immense strength as he triumphs over adversity once again. Niobe's heartbreaking tale unfolds through hand-colored engravings in Florence's edition of Ovid's Metamorphoses from 1832. In "Niobe is slain with Her Children, " we witness the tragic consequences of her hubris and defiance towards the gods.