Leda Collection (#2)

Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas
7224990 Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Leda and the Swan)

Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas
7224989 Leda and the Swan, Oil on canvas by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: VillaLeda and the Swan)

Leda and the swan with Eros, 200 - 230 (Parian and Luni marble)
7225055 Leda and the swan with Eros, 200 - 230 (Parian and Luni marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Sculpture depicting Leda and the swan with Eros)

Leda and the swan with Eros, 200 - 230 (Parian and Luni marble)
7225056 Leda and the swan with Eros, 200 - 230 (Parian and Luni marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Sculpture depicting Leda and the swan with Eros)

Leda and the Swan, 18th century (engraving)
3434427 Leda and the Swan, 18th century (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); (add.info.: Drawing after Francois Boucher, France 18th century); Photo © CCI

Leda et le cygne - Peinture de Giorgio da Castelfranco dit Giorgione (1477-1510), huile sur toile, vers 1500, 12x19 cm
FIA5385478 Leda et le cygne - Peinture de Giorgio da Castelfranco dit Giorgione (1477-1510), huile sur toile, vers 1500, 12x19 cm, Renaissance italienne (Leda and the Swan)

Leda and the Swan (pen & ink, wash and white bodycolour on paper)
XYC277128 Leda and the Swan (pen & ink, wash and white bodycolour on paper) by Oliver, Isaac (c.1565-1617); 16.4x21.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Gift of Paul Mellon

Leda, Spartan princess from Greek mythology (colour litho)
7150420 Leda, Spartan princess from Greek mythology (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leda, Spartan princess from Greek mythology)

Leda, engraved by Jacobus Bos, Boss or Bossius (b. c. 1520) (b / w photo)
XIR233738 Leda, engraved by Jacobus Bos, Boss or Bossius (b.c.1520) (b/w photo) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: wife of Tyndareus)

Leda, Spartan princess from Greek mythology (colour litho)
7150470 Leda, Spartan princess from Greek mythology (colour litho) by Aublet, Albert (1851-c.1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leda, Spartan princess from Greek mythology)

Leda and the swan (oil on canvas)
YOU4419171 Leda and the swan (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; (add.info.: Leda, in Greek mythology)

Leda and the Swan, 1934. Creator: Icart, Louis Justin Laurent (1888-1950)
Leda and the Swan, 1934. Private Collection

Woman and child in front of the Fountain of Leda, 1799
Woman and child in front of the Fountain of Leda, Fontaine de Leda, in the Rue du Regard, Paris, Year VII, 1799. (Designed by Francois-Jean Bralle and built in 1807)

Woman arriving for an appointment at the Cafe des
Fashionable woman arriving for an appointment at the Cafe des Tuileries, Paris, Year VI, 1798. She wears a bonnet, lilac fichu, low-cut classical style dress, sandals. Handcoloured lithograph by R.V

A Minton earthenware large tazza, depicting Leda and the Swan, (earthenware)
1194904 A Minton earthenware large tazza, depicting Leda and the Swan, (earthenware) by Coleman, William Stephen (1829-1904); 34 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Venus as Protectress of Pompei, Leda, Bacchante (colour litho)
5212070 Venus as Protectress of Pompei, Leda, Bacchante (colour litho) by Gusman, Pierre (1862-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus as Protectress of Pompei)

Blue admiral, rustic and evening brown butterflies
Blue admiral, Kaniska canace 1, 2, rustic butterfly, Cupha erymanthis 3, 4, and common evening brown, Melanitis leda 5, 6. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Castor and Pollux (engraving)
3480590 Castor and Pollux (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Castor and Pollux. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats)

Leda and the Swan (oil on board)
AGN448130 Leda and the Swan (oil on board) by Gericault, Theodore (1791-1824); 39x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leda, the queen of Sparta)

Leda and the Swan, c. 1570 (oil on canvas)
6347345 Leda and the Swan, c.1570 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 162x218 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

Leda, (gouache, brush, pen and black ink on dark green paper laid down)
988997 Leda, (gouache, brush, pen and black ink on dark green paper laid down) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 41.9x53.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leda. Juan Gris (1887-1927)

Leda and the Swan, (oil on canvas)
825859 Leda and the Swan, (oil on canvas) by Motte, Henri-Paul (1846-1922); 60.3x73.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leda and the Swan. Henri Paul Motte (1846-1922). Oil on canvas

Leda (colour litho)
2802030 Leda (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leda. Illustration for Le Livre D Amour (Boulanger, c 1890).); © Look and Learn

Wall decorations from the House of Aulus Vettius, Pompeii, c. 36-39 AD (w / c on paper)
746843 Wall decorations from the House of Aulus Vettius, Pompeii, c.36-39 AD (w/c on paper) by Bazzani, Luigi (1836-1927); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; Italian

Leda and the Swan, c. 1512-13 (panel)
ALI288915 Leda and the Swan, c.1512-13 (panel) by Pontormo, Jacopo (1494-1557); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Mademoiselle Dehelly as Leda in Le Cygne (coloured photo)
978039 Mademoiselle Dehelly as Leda in Le Cygne (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Dehelly as Leda in Le Cygne (The Swan)

Leda and the swan, ca 1531-76. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Leda and the swan, ca 1531-76

Leda and the Swan, from The Loves of the Gods, 1531-76. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Leda and the Swan, from The Loves of the Gods, 1531-76

Leda Sleeping (Ledas endort), 1913. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard
Leda Sleeping (Ledas endort), 1913

Leda Bathing (Leda au bain), 1913. Creator: Paul Albert Besnard
Leda Bathing (Leda au bain), 1913

Plate IIII (4): Leda and the Swan. From "Museum Florentinum"
Plate IIII (4): Leda and the Swan. From " Museum Florentinum" (Statuae antiquae dorum et virorum illustrium), 1734

( Leda ) Design for a Plate: Shame on Those Who Evil Think
(" Leda" ) Design for a Plate: Shame on Those Who Evil Think (Honi Soit Qui Mal y Pense); cover illustration for the " Volpini Suite" entitled Lithographic Drawings

Leda and the Swan, 1530-1540. Creator: Rosso Fiorentino (1495-1540)
Leda and the Swan, 1530-1540. Found in the Collection of Royal Academy of Arts, London

Leda and the Swan (Cameo), 3rd cen. AD. Creator: Classical Antiquities
Leda and the Swan (Cameo), 3rd cen. AD. Found in the Collection of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

Leda and the Swan, 2nd cen. AD. Creator: Art of Ancient Rome, Classical sculpture
Leda and the Swan, 2nd cen. AD. Found in the Collection of Museo Archeologico, Venezia

Leda and the Swan, ca 1530. Creator: Bandinelli, Baccio (1493-1560)
Leda and the Swan, ca 1530. Found in the Collection of Museo del Bargello, Firenze

Leda, 1890. Creator: Corinth, Lovis (1858-1925)
Leda, 1890. Private Collection

Leda and the Swan, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Creator: Roman-Pompeian wall painting
Leda and the Swan, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Found in the Collection of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

Leda, ca 1560-1565. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Leda and the Swan, Mid of the 18th century. Private Collection

Leda and the Swan, Second half of the16th century. Found in the Collection of Galleria Sabauda, Torino

Leda and the Swan, Mid of 16th century. Found in the Collection of Muse e des beaux-arts de Valenciennes

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"Leda: A Timeless Tale of Beauty and Intrigue" Leda, a name that echoes through the annals of history, is synonymous with beauty, artistry, and mystery. From ancient sculptures to Renaissance masterpieces, Leda's story has captivated artists for centuries. One of the most famous depictions is found in "Leda and the Swan, " painted by Paolo Veronese in 1585. This masterpiece portrays the mythological union between Leda and Zeus disguised as a swan. The sensuality and drama captured on canvas leave viewers spellbound. Another remarkable representation can be seen in a marble relief from the 3rd century AD. The intricate details showcase Leda's vulnerability as she interacts with the majestic swan—a symbol of power entwined with desire. Gertrude Hermes, an accomplished sculptor, designer, and engraver, also delved into this timeless tale. Her interpretation brings forth a modern perspective while retaining the allure that has fascinated audiences throughout history. Beyond artistic interpretations lies another connection to Leda—the harbor of Leer in East Frisia, Germany. Nestled along the river Leda stands its city hall—an architectural marvel that adds charm to this picturesque town. Luigi Mussini's portrayal from 1840-1850 breathes life into this age-old myth once again. His brushstrokes convey both gracefulness and turmoil within Leda's expression as she grapples with her unexpected encounter. The legacy continues with works like "Leda and Swan" by Orsi dating back to the 16th century—a testament to how enduring this narrative truly is. Fragments of sculpture discovered in Anhas further emphasize its lasting influence on art across different periods. A captivating artifact known as "Leda of Naples Uffizi type" transports us back to ancient times—1st or 2nd century AD—where marble craftsmanship immortalized Leda's beauty for eternity.