Greek Mythology Collection (#8)

Hercules and the Oxen of Geryones, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Oxen of Geryones, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 9

Death of Meleagros, c1727. Creator: Francois Boucher
Death of Meleagros, c1727

Psyche Obtaining the Elixir of Beauty from Proserpine, c1735. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
Psyche Obtaining the Elixir of Beauty from Proserpine, c1735

The Three Graces, 1763. Creator: Carle van Loo
The Three Graces, 1763

Theseus Taming the Bull of Marathon, c1730 (?). Creator: Carle van Loo
Theseus Taming the Bull of Marathon, c1730 (?)

Thetis Bringing the Armor to Achilles, 1804. Creator: Benjamin West
Thetis Bringing the Armor to Achilles, 1804

Dido at the stake summoning the gods. Creator: Kauffmann, Angelika (1741-1807)
Dido at the stake summoning the gods. Private Collection

Psyche, 1856. Creator: Auguste Barthelemy Glaize
Psyche, 1856

Achilles Discovered by Ulysses Among the Daughters of Lycomedes. Creator: Baellieur, Cornelis de, the Elder (1607-1671)
Achilles Discovered by Ulysses Among the Daughters of Lycomedes. Private Collection

Callisto, Amor and Jupiter with the eagle, 1746. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Callisto, Amor and Jupiter with the eagle, 1746

The Wedding Feast of Peleus and Thetis, 1589. Creator: Jacques de Gheyn II
The Wedding Feast of Peleus and Thetis, 1589

Perseus and Andromeda, 1597. Creator: Jacob Matham
Perseus and Andromeda, 1597

Requited Love Represented by Eros and Anteros, 1588. Creator: Jacob Matham
Requited Love Represented by Eros and Anteros, 1588. From Mythological Subjects

Apollo, c1591. Creator: Jacob Matham
Apollo, c1591

The Three Graces, 1588. Creator: Jacob Matham
The Three Graces, 1588. Series: Mythological Subjects

Adonis, between 1607 and 1610. Creator: Jacob Matham
Adonis, between 1607 and 1610. Series: Eight Disparate Subjects; Gods and Nymphs, plate 6

Sparta Archaeological Museum, Greece, 2003. Creator: Ethel Davies
Marble head of Hercules, 3rd-2nd century BC, at the Sparta Archaeological Museum, Agiou Nikonos, Greece, 2003

Two Chimerical Animals Fighting, 1610. Creator: Hendrick Hondius I
Two Chimerical Animals Fighting, 1610. Series: Battling Animals, pl. 21

Hercules and Cacus, 1588. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Hercules and Cacus, 1588

The Judgment of Midas, 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Judgment of Midas, 1590

Tantalus, 1588. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Tantalus, 1588. Series: The Disgracers, pl. 1

Epitaph of IO. Fr. A Slingelant, 1647 or later. Creator: Anon
Epitaph of IO. Fr. A Slingelant, 1647 or later. Winged cartouche with draperies and text Tecum Principum. At the bottom a coat of arms and an owl with a shield with a medusa head

Les Écuries d'Augias, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Ecuries d'Augias, 1842. The Augean Stables. Se faire recureur, pour un heros superbe, C'est, par Hercule, un gout difficile a chanter

Pygmalion, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Pygmalion, 1842. O triomphe des arts! quelle fut ta surprise, Grand sculpteur, quand tu vis ton marbre s'animer, et, d'un air chaste et doux, lentement se baisser pour te demander une prise

Le beau Narcisse, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le beau Narcisse, 1842. The handsome Narcissus. Il etait jeune et beau, de leurs douces haleines, Les zephirs caressaient ses contours pleins d'attraits

Énée aux enfers, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Enee aux enfers, 1842. Aeneas in Hades. Horreur! il apercoit la femme qui l'adore, Un poignard dans le coeur et les yeux pleins d'emoi; Qui d'un geste charmant que la pudeur decore

Hercules and Cacus, 1588. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Hercules and Cacus, 1588

Urania, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Urania, 1592. From The Nine Muses, pl. 9

Polyhymia, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Polyhymia, 1592. From The Nine Muses, pl. 8

Terpsichore, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Terpsichore, 1592. From The Nine Muses, pl. 5

Clio, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Clio, 1592. From The Nine Muses, pl. 4

Pan Pursuing Syrinx, Who Is Changed into a Reed, published 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Pan Pursuing Syrinx, Who Is Changed into a Reed, published 1589. From Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 1, plate 18

Jupiter and Io, published 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Jupiter and Io, published 1589. From Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 1, plate 16

Neptune Pursuing Coronis, Who is Changed into a Crow, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Neptune Pursuing Coronis, Who is Changed into a Crow, published 1590. From Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 2, plate 13

Phaeton Asking for the Chariot, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Phaeton Asking for the Chariot, published 1590. From Ovid's Metamorphoses, book II, plate 1, title page

Phaeton Driving the Chariot to the Sun, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Phaeton Driving the Chariot to the Sun, published 1590. From Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 2, plate 3

Apollo Killing the Python, published 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Apollo Killing the Python, published 1589. From Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 1, plate 13

The Three Fates, 1513. Creator: Hans Baldung
The Three Fates, 1513

Arcadian landscape with Athena crowning an old man, and Venus and Adonis, 1747. Creator: Louis Fabritius Dubourg
Arcadian landscape with Athena crowning an old man, and Venus and Adonis, 1747

History of Jason and Medea, c1565. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
History of Jason and Medea, c1565

Hercules and Antaeus, after 1507. Creator: Giovanni Antonio da Brescia
Hercules and Antaeus, after 1507

Hercules Resting from His Labors, 1567. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Hercules Resting from His Labors, 1567

The Death of Procris, c1540. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
The Death of Procris, c1540

Dionysus Attended by Two Bacchantes, c.1865. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Descamps
Dionysus Attended by Two Bacchantes, c.1865

The Judgment of Paris, 1555. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
The Judgment of Paris, 1555

The Centaur Chiron Teaching Geography to the Young Achilles, 1759. Creator: Gaetano Gherardo Zompini
The Centaur Chiron Teaching Geography to the Young Achilles, 1759. From Varii Capricci, e paesi inventati, e disegnati dal celebre Gio

Diana and Callisto, between c.1690 and c.1695. Creator: Ignaz Elhafen
Diana and Callisto, between c.1690 and c.1695

Pan Pursuing Syrinx, between c.1690 and c.1695. Creator: Ignaz Elhafen
Pan Pursuing Syrinx, between c.1690 and c.1695

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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.