Greek Mythology Collection (#9)

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

Seated Hercules, c.1795. Creator: Guillaume Boichot
Seated Hercules, c.1795

Orestes and Pylades Disputing at the Altar, 1614. Creator: Pieter Lastman
Orestes and Pylades Disputing at the Altar, 1614. Other Title(s): Orestes and Pylades Disputing at the Altar (Euripides, Iphigenia in Tauris)

Hebe and the Eagle of Jupiter, between c.1853 and c.1855. Creator: Francois Rude
Hebe and the Eagle of Jupiter, between c.1853 and c.1855

Apollo (image 1 of 4), c.1660. Creator: Ferdinando Tacca
Apollo (image 1 of 4), c.1660

Juno Commanding Argus to Keep Watch on Io, 1655-1683. Creator: Nicolaes Berchem
Juno Commanding Argus to Keep Watch on Io, 1655-1683

Reclining Bacchante, 18th century. Creator: Jean-Pierre-Antoine Tassaert
Reclining Bacchante, 18th century

Silenus, c.1883; cast c.1901. Creator: Charles Henry Niehaus
Silenus, c.1883; cast c.1901

Marsyas (Torso of The Falling Man'), This cast 1970 (Musee Rodin 2/12). Creator: Auguste Rodin
Marsyas (Torso of The Falling Man'), This cast 1970 (Musee Rodin 2/12)

Dying Adonis, 1609. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Dying Adonis, 1609

Charon's Bark with Souls Crossing the Styx, plate two from Darstellungen aus Dante's... 1808-09
Charon's Bark with Souls Crossing the Styx, plate two from Darstellungen aus Dante's Holle, 1808-09

Thetis and Achilles, 1757. Creator: Johann Heinrich Tischbein
Thetis and Achilles, 1757

Galatea and Acis, 1651. Creator: Adriaen van Nieulandt
Galatea and Acis, 1651. Other Title(s): The triumph of the sea goddess Galathea?

Achilles recognized by Ulysses at the Court of Lycomedes, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Achilles recognized by Ulysses at the Court of Lycomedes, late 17th-early 18th century. Achilles Discovered Amongst the Daughters of Lycomedes

Danaë and the Shower of Gold. Study, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Francois Boucher
Danae and the Shower of Gold. Study, mid-late 18th century

Hercules and the Centaurs, 1563. Creator: Cornelis Cort
Hercules and the Centaurs, 1563. From The Labours of Hercules, plate 1

Hercules, 1548. Creator: Baccio Bandinelli
Hercules, 1548

Venus and Adonis, c.1615. Creator: Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678)
Venus and Adonis, c.1615. Private Collection

Ulysses and the Sirens, Mid of the 19th cen.. Creator: Menn, Barthélemy (1815-1893)
Ulysses and the Sirens, Mid of the 19th century. Private Collection

The Death of Phaeton, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Death of Phaeton, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 12

Ulysse et les Sirènes (Ulysses and the Sirens). Creator: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Ulysse et les Sirenes (Ulysses and the Sirens). Found in the collection of the Musee Gustave Moreau

Cephalus and Aurora, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cephalus and Aurora, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 69

Medea Destroying Jason's Family and Home, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Medea Destroying Jason's Family and Home, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 67

Jason Promises His Hand to Medea, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Jason Promises His Hand to Medea, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 61

Marsyas Playing the Pipes Before Apollo, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Marsyas Playing the Pipes Before Apollo, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 57

Athena Changing Arachne into a Spider, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Athena Changing Arachne into a Spider, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 54

Cupid Shooting His Arrow at Pluto, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cupid Shooting His Arrow at Pluto, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 46

Athena with the Muses, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Athena with the Muses, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 44

Phineus Attacking Perseus at the Wedding, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Phineus Attacking Perseus at the Wedding, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 42

Apollo and Leucothoe, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo and Leucothoe, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 35

Thisbe Killing Herself, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Thisbe Killing Herself, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 32

Narcissus at the Well, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Narcissus at the Well, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 28

Cadmus's Men Killed by the Serpent, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cadmus's Men Killed by the Serpent, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 22

Mercury Turning Aglauros to Stone, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Mercury Turning Aglauros to Stone, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 20

Judgment of Paris, 1544. Creator: Hans Brosamer
Judgment of Paris, 1544

Apollo Killing Coronis, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo Killing Coronis, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 16

Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 2

The Age of Copper, 1599. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
The Age of Copper, 1599. From The Four Ages of the World, pl. 3

Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 10. Hercules draws his bow, the rearing serpent appears in profile

Hercules and the Hind of Mount Cerynea, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Hind of Mount Cerynea, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 6. Hercules strides alongside the hind and grasps the base of one antler with his right hand

Hercules and the Boar of Erymanthus, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Boar of Erymanthus, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 4 Hercules holds down the boar's snout with his left hand and raises his club with his right hand

Apollo Teaching Music to the Graces, 16th century. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Apollo Teaching Music to the Graces, 16th century

Apollo and Clytia, 1745. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
Apollo and Clytia, 1745

Aeneas Rescuing his Father from the Fire at Troy, mid-18th century. Creator: Carle van Loo
Aeneas Rescuing his Father from the Fire at Troy, mid-18th century

Aeneas Fleeing with Anchises from the Ruins of Troy, 1777. Creator: Augustin Pajou
Aeneas Fleeing with Anchises from the Ruins of Troy, 1777

Achilles and Chiron (?), 1543. Creator: Georg Pencz
Achilles and Chiron (?), 1543

Hercules Throwing Lichas into the Sea, 1815/45. Creator: Auguste de Valmont
Hercules Throwing Lichas into the Sea, 1815/45

The Temple of Diana at Ephesus, published 1610. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
The Temple of Diana at Ephesus, published 1610. From The Seven Wonders of the World, pl. 3

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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.