Greek Mythology Collection (#5)

Four Seasons, Winter: Juno beseeches to destroy Aeneas Fleet, 1856-1863. Creator: Delacroix, Eugène (1798-1863)
Four Seasons, Winter: Juno beseeches to destroy Aeneas Fleet, 1856-1863. Found in the Collection of the Museu de Arte de S£o Paulo

Four Seasons, Autumn: Bacchus and Ariadne, 1856-1863. Creator: Delacroix, Eugène (1798-1863)
Four Seasons, Autumn: Bacchus and Ariadne, 1856-1863. Found in the Collection of the Museu de Arte de S£o Paulo

The Trojans repulsing the Greeks. After Giulio Romano, 1538. Creator: Scultori (called Mantovano)
The Trojans repulsing the Greeks. After Giulio Romano, 1538. Private Collection

Elysian Thread
Vertigo Artography

Venus and Adonis. Creator: Jurgen Ovens
Venus and Adonis

Orpheus Playing for the Animals, early 17th century. Creator: Gillis Claesz. de Hondecoeter
Orpheus Playing for the Animals, early 17th century

Venus and the Graces prepare Cupid's arrows. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Venus and the Graces prepare Cupid's arrows

Venus and Adonis, 1729. Creator: Francois Lemoyne
Venus and Adonis, 1729

The Burning of Troy with the Flight of Aeneas and Anchises, early-mid 17th century. Creator: Francois de Nome
The Burning of Troy with the Flight of Aeneas and Anchises, early-mid 17th century. The Trojan Horse (centre) was said to have been used by the Greeks during the Trojan War to enter the city of Troy

Mercury and Proserpina, 1623-1648. Creator: Willem de Poorter
Mercury and Proserpina, 1623-1648

Achilles Playing the Lyre before Patrocles, between c.1675 and c.1680. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Achilles Playing the Lyre before Patroclus, between c.1675 and c.1680. Achilles Playing the Lyre at the Arrival of the Envoys of Agamemnon

The Apotheosis of Aeneas, 1615-1619. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Apotheosis of Aeneas, 1615-1619

Circe and Ulysses, 1611-1669. Creators: Filippo Lauri, Pietro da Cortona
Circe and Ulysses, 1611-1669

Allegory of Justice, 1776-1777. Creator: Bacciarelli, Marcello (1731-1818)
Allegory of Justice, 1776-1777. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Statue of Mercury, n.d. Creator: Michael Henry Spang
Statue of Mercury, n.d

The Fall of the Giants, 1590-1642. Creator: Guido Reni
The Fall of the Giants, 1590-1642

The Marriage of Peleus and Thetis, 1583-1625. Creators: Jan Brueghel the Elder, Johannes Rottenhammer the elder
The Marriage of Peleus and Thetis, 1583-1625. Attributed to Jan Brueghel d.AE. (1568-1625) and Hans Rottenhammer (1564-1625)

The Judgement of Midas. The Musical Contest between Apollo and Marsyas, 1507-1509

Venus and the Three Graces, 1497-1596. Creator: Copy after Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528)
Venus and the Three Graces, 1497-1596. Earlier ascribed to Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) and copy after Albrecht Durer (1471-1528)

Elsie Dufour dancers, between 1918 and 1920. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elsie Dufour dancers, between 1918 and 1920

Protheus, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Protheus, 1586. Series: Sea and River Gods, pl. 5

Scaldis, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Scaldis, 1586. Series: Sea and River Gods, pl. 16

Tibris, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Tibris, 1586. Series: Sea and River Gods, pl. 11

Rhenus, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Rhenus, 1586. Series: Sea and River Gods, pl. 10

Largia, 1587. Creator: Philip Galle
Largia, 1587. Series: Nymphs, pl. 16

Aganippe, 1587. Creator: Philip Galle
Aganippe, 1587. Series: Nymphs, pl. 15

Iphis, 1779. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Iphis, 1779. Book: Collection complete des oeuvres de J.-J. Rousseau (London, 1774-1783), vol. 8, p. 301

Aeneas Carrying Anchises from Troy, between 1623 and 1630. Creator: Ludolph Busing
Aeneas Carrying Anchises from Troy, between 1623 and 1630

Hercules and Antaeus, 1610. Creator: Lucas Kilian
Hercules and Antaeus, 1610

The Myth of Io, c1490. Creator: Bartolomeo di Giovanni
The Myth of Io, c1490. As told by the Roman poet Ovid (43 BCE-17 CE) in his "Metamorphoses, " the beautiful nymph Io was seduced by Jupiter, king of the gods

Diana and Endymion, 1891. Creator: Frank Short
Diana and Endymion, 1891. Edition: Edition of 300

Bellona, 1574. Creator: Philip Galle
Bellona, 1574. From Personifications of Industrial and Professional Life, pl. 6

J'ai vu trancher les jours de ma famille... 1852. Creator: Honore Daumier
J'ai vu trancher les jours de ma famille... 1852. J'ai vu trancher les jours de ma famille entiere. Et j'ai vu mon epoux trainer sur la poussiere!'.(Andromaque)

Thalia, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Thalia, 1592. From The Nine Muses, pl. 2

King Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden Sacrifices to Hygieia for his Father's Health, 1792. Creator: Nicolas Lavreince
King Gustav IV Adolf of Sweden Sacrifices to Hygieia for his Father's Health, 1792

Landscape with the Fall of Icarus. Creator: Joos de Momper, the younger
Landscape with the Fall of Icarus, Unknown date

Landscape with Diana and Acteon. Creator: Jan Brueghel the Elder
Landscape with Diana and Acteon, Unknown date

The Judgement of Paris. Creator: Hans von Aachen
The Judgement of Paris, Unknown date

Nymph and Faun, 1878. Creator: Ernst Josephson
Nymph and Faun, 1878

Jupiter and Callisto, 1745. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
Jupiter and Callisto, 1745

Naiad, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Carle van Loo
Naiad, mid-late 18th century

Mercury Confiding the Child Bacchus to the Nymphs on Nysa, 18th century. Creator: Marcus Tuscher
Mercury Confiding the Child Bacchus to the Nymphs on Nysa, 18th century

Venus Bewailing the Death of Adonis, mid-17th century. Creator: Workshop of Thomas Willeboirts Bosschaert
Venus Bewailing the Death of Adonis, mid-17th century

The Three Graces, c1620-1625. Creator: Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens
The Three Graces, c1620-1625

Diana and Callisto, 1599. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Diana and Callisto, 1599

Odysseus before Alcinous, King of the Phaeacians, 1853. Creator: Johan August Malmström
Odysseus before Alcinous, King of the Phaeacians, 1853

AI IMAGE - Illustration of Icarus falling to earth, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Illustration of Icarus falling to earth, (2023)

Nymphs Listening to the Songs of Orpheus, 1853. Creator: Charles Jalabert
Nymphs Listening to the Songs of Orpheus, 1853. Jalabert was praised by his contemporaries for his subtle, refined renderings of historical genre scenes

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Greek mythology is a captivating realm filled with gods, heroes, and enchanting tales that have captivated the world for centuries. This Roman statue of a drunken Hercules reminds us of the larger-than-life figures that populate these ancient stories. Circe Invidiosa, painted by John William Waterhouse in 1892, depicts the sorceress who could transform men into animals with her potent potions. In this Greek vase painting from antiquity, Achilles and Patroclus stand side by side as symbols of loyalty and friendship amidst the chaos of war. The Olympian gods reign supreme in their celestial abode, overseeing mortal affairs while indulging in their own divine dramas. The Heroes Of The Trojan War are immortalized through epic poems like Homer's Iliad. Here we witness Hector's tragic demise at the hands of Achilles - a poignant reminder that even mighty warriors are not invincible. Sandro Botticelli's Primavera transports us to an idyllic scene where nymphs dance under blooming trees. Meanwhile, Narcissus and Echo remind us of love's complexities and its potential for both beauty and tragedy. JMW Turner's Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus captures Odysseus' cunning nature as he taunts the Cyclops during his perilous journey home. Dionysus and his wild Maenads embody ecstasy and madness in equal measure. Hermes cradles infant Dionysus gently in his arms - a symbol of protection amidst danger. Leda succumbs to Zeus disguised as a swan; their union resulting in legendary offspring such as Helen of Troy. Greek mythology continues to inspire artists across time periods - from ancient pottery to Renaissance masterpieces. These glimpses into mythical worlds serve as windows into our collective imagination, reminding us why these timeless tales continue to fascinate generations after generations.