Harpy Collection (#2)

Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1731 (engraving)
STC134110 Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

American harpy eagle, Harpia harpyja. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838

Harpy eagle, Brazilian merganser, Harpalus
Harpy eagle, Harpia harpyja 3, Brazilian merganser, Mergus octosetaceus, critically endangered 4, Harpalus beetle 1, and harp snail, Harpa major 2. Harpale, harpe, harpie, harle

View through the vaulted entrance of the Xanthos theatre into the Orchestra pit, showing pillar and Harpy tomb
872624 View through the vaulted entrance of the Xanthos theatre into the Orchestra pit, showing pillar and Harpy tomb, Xanthos, Turkey (photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Antalya

Harpy (engraving)
3634571 Harpy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harpy. A harpy is an imaginary being having the head and breasts of a woman, and the wings, body, legs)

Harpies, illustration from The Divine Comedy (Inferno
CHT230859 Harpies, illustration from The Divine Comedy (Inferno) by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) Paris, published 1885 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Ms 3469 Historiated initial E with a representation of Nature
BMR173705 Ms 3469 Historiated initial E with a representation of Nature, from the Physics by Aristotle (384-322 BC) (pen, ink & tempera on vellum) by French School

Harpyes defiling the Feast, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving)
2966827 Harpyes defiling the Feast, pub. 1799 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1731 (engraving)
STC404050 Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

A Harpie (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT223736 A Harpie (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: head of woman and claws of a vulture; associated with sudden death)

The Great Column, c. 1515 (pen and ink and wash on paper)
XCF282080 The Great Column, c.1515 (pen and ink and wash on paper) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (after); Location Unknown; German, out of copyright

Mythical peacock with a womans head, Hyderabad, c. 1750 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
3964116 Mythical peacock with a womans head, Hyderabad, c.1750 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); 20.9x11.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

View through the vaulted entrance of the Xanthos theatre into the Orchestra pit, showing pillar and Harpy tomb
872623 View through the vaulted entrance of the Xanthos theatre into the Orchestra pit, showing pillar and Harpy tomb, Xanthos, Turkey (photo) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Antalya

Ewer, Iran or Afghanistan, ca. 1180-1210. Creator: Unknown
Ewer, Iran or Afghanistan, ca. 1180-1210. Harpies and astrological imagery heighten the auspiciousness of this ornament

Figure of Harpy, Iran, 12th-early 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Figure of Harpy, Iran, 12th-early 13th century

Pierced Jug with Harpies and Sphinxes, Iran, dated A. H. 612 / A. D. 1215-16
Pierced Jug with Harpies and Sphinxes, Iran, dated A.H. 612/ A.D. 1215-16. Verses around the rim were written by the poet Rukn al-Din Qummi

Ring, Iran, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Ring, Iran, 12th-13th century. Harpies may have held astrological significance, as symbolic depiction of the sign Gemini

Design with Medici Coat of Arms and Harpy (Embroidery Design?), 16th century

Angel Scourging a Harpy (recto); Athletic Scene (verso), ca. 1890. Creator: Anon
Angel Scourging a Harpy (recto); Athletic Scene (verso), ca. 1890

Stories from Virgil - The Harpies
The Harpies, a scene from " Stories From Virgil" by the Reverend Alfred J. Church, M.A. with illustrations from the designs of BartolomeoPinelli(1781 - 1835)

Here the brute Harpies make their nest, c1890. Creator: Gustave Doré
Here the brute Harpies make their nest, c1890. Illustration from " The Vision of Hell" (Inferno), the first part of " The Divine Comedy" (La divina commedia) by Dante Alighieri

Cauldron handle, bird with the torso of a woman (bronze)
XBP232328 Cauldron handle, bird with the torso of a woman (bronze) by Scythian (10th Century BC); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Peace, taken from the Treasure of the Order of the Holy Spirit, preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Pace Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Burial stone of the horseman Tito Flavio Basso. Low relief exhibited in the Augustan Exposition of 1937-1938 in Rome and conserved in the Wallraf-Richarts Museum of Colonia Rome Mostra Augustea Low

MYTHOLOGY: HARPIES. Woodcut of a harpy from a 16th century German bestiary

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. The Harpies go to seize the terrified daughters of Pandarus. Line drawing, c1805 after the drawing by John Flaxman

Double mina from Chios with an harpy. Coin. SPAIN

Glaucus and Scylla. Artist: Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851)
Glaucus and Scylla. Found in the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

Landscape with the Expulsion of the Harpies, ca 1590. Artist: Fiammingo, Paolo (c. 1540-1596)
Landscape with the Expulsion of the Harpies, ca 1590. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Phineus is delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Phineus is delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Orientalising Vase with Harpy, Sphinx and Lion, c6th century BC

Detail of the Harpy Tomb from Xanthos, 5th century BC
Detail of the Harpy Tomb from Xanthos, showing a harpy carrying away the soul of a deceased person. From the British Museums collection, 5th century BC

Harpy Carrying Away The Deceased, Harpy Tomb at Xanthos, 5th century BC. Greek. British Museum

Spain. Catalonia. Balaguer. Fragment of plasterwork from Sudd
Spain. Catalonia. Balaguer. Islamic Art. Fragment of plasterwork from Sudda or governors residence. Built by governor Yusuf al-Muzaffares (1045-1082). Relief of Harpy, mithology bird-woman

Harpy eagle, Harpia harpyja, and crested eagle, Morphnus guianensis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Dumont de Sainte-Croixs Dictionary of Natural Science: Ornithology, Paris, France

Angel Scourging Harpy recto Athletic Scene verso
Artokoloro

Design Medici Coat Arms Harpy Embroidery Design?
Artokoloro

Ornament design antique half-vase Harpy Entablature Handle
Artokoloro

Harpy eagle engraving 1892
Die VAogel - Dr. Alfred Brehm, Leipzig und Wien 1892

Risum Teneatis Amici? (Friends, can you help but laugh?), 1729 (etching)
XJF863047 Risum Teneatis Amici? (Friends, can you help but laugh?), 1729 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Gates of Hades (oil on canvas)
BAL35661 The Gates of Hades (oil on canvas) by Ryckaert, David III (1612-61) (attr. to); Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London

Pitcher with a handle and lid, from Khorasan, Safavid Dynasty (brass engraved with
XAL283310 Pitcher with a handle and lid, from Khorasan, Safavid Dynasty (brass engraved with silver inlay) by Persian School; Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena

Picture No. 10853459
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In the depths of Dante's Inferno, where despair and torment reign supreme, a sinister creature known as the harpy lurks. With its origins rooted in Greek mythology, this winged beast embodies both beauty and terror. Legend has it that the harpies were once beautiful maidens who were transformed into monstrous creatures as punishment for their misdeeds. They became agents of divine vengeance, haunting those who had committed heinous acts. In Dantes Inferno, these dreaded beings are encountered in the seventh circle of Hell - a desolate wasteland reserved for suicides. The harpies relentlessly torment the souls here by tearing at their flesh with razor-sharp talons, mirroring the eternal suffering they endure. The image of a harpy is one that strikes fear into even the bravest hearts. Its grotesque form combines features from various mythical creatures: part bird with sharp claws resembling those of a griffin; part human with twisted limbs reminiscent of a satyr; and part monster like an ancient giant. But not all tales depict them solely as bringers of doom. In Greek mythology they can also associated with sea creatures such as seahorses and Nereids - nymphs who personify aspects of water bodies like rivers or oceans. Artistic depictions throughout history have captured both their terrifying nature and intriguing allure. From illustrations in Charles Lamb's "Tales from Shakespeare" to dramatic scenes portrayed on oil paintings like "The Last Judgement, " artists have sought to convey the essence of these fearsome beings. One notable story involving harpies tells how Phineus was plagued by them until Calais and Zethes came to his rescue. This tale showcases bravery triumphing over evil forces as they deliver him from his tormentors' clutches.