Leda Collection (#3)

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

Altarpiece of Love, detail of the upper right panel: Jupiter seduces Leda disguised as a swan, by Julio Romero de Torres

Head of Leda, c. 1510. Found in the Collection of Pinacoteca del Castello Sforzesco, Milan

Leda and the Swan. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Leda and the Swan. Private Collection

Leda and the Swan, Mid of 16th century. Artist: Pencz, Georg (1500 / 02-1550)
Leda and the Swan, Mid of 16th century. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Leda and the Swan, 1598-1599. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Leda and the Swan, 1598-1599. Found in the collection of Louvre-Lens

Study to the head of Leda, ca 1530. Artist: Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564)
Study to the head of Leda, ca 1530. Found in the collection of Casa Buonarroti, Florence

Leda and the Swan. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci, (School)
Leda and the Swan. Found in the collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Sketches for a Kneeling Leda and of a Horse, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Sketches for a Kneeling Leda and of a Horse, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Leda, 18th century, (1917). Artist: Jacques Charlier
Leda, 18th century. From The Connoisseur Vol XLVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1917.]

Leda and Swan, fragment of sculpture from Anhas, Morocco. 3rd century. Coptic art. Relief. EGYPT. CAIRO. Cairo. Coptic Museum

Leda swan Jupiter seduces Leda form banks stream
Leda and the swan, Jupiter seduces Leda in the form of a swan on the banks of a stream. Amor stands behind Leda with a bow in his hand

Leda swan
Leda and the swan

Jupiter et Leda Peint par. Jourdan Goupil & Cie
Jupiter et Leda. Peint par. A Jourdan; Goupil & Cie. (French, active 1839 - 1860s); 1865 - 1870; Albumen silver print

Volpini Suite Design Plate Leda Swan Projet d Assiette
Volpini Suite: Design for a Plate: Leda and the Swan (Projet d Assiette: Leda et le Cygne), 1889. Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903)

Leda Swan Massimiliano Soldani-Benzi Italian
Leda and the Swan; Massimiliano Soldani-Benzi (Italian, 1656 - 1740); Italy; designed before 1717; cast about 1725; Bronze on grey-green marble bases with bronze mounts; 62.5 cm (24 5, 8 in.)

Leda Swan 1548 Hans Sebald Beham German 1500-1550
Leda and the Swan, 1548. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Leda Swan Adolphe Yvon French 1817-1893 Charcoal
Leda and the Swan. Adolphe Yvon (French, 1817-1893). Charcoal and gouache with touches of pastel; sheet: 39.7 x 54.5 cm (15 5/8 x 21 7/16 in.)

Leda and the Swan, c. 1500. Artist: Giorgione (1476-1510)
Leda and the Swan, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Musei Civici, Padova

Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. In Greek Mythology, Leda, the wife of Tyndareus, King of Sparta, was seduced by Zeus, who disguised himself as a swan. From the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy

Mythology. Leda. She was mother of Helen of Troy, Clytemnest
Mythology. Leda. Daughter of the Aetolian, and wife of king Tyndareus of Sparta. She was mother of Helen of Troy, Clytemnestra and Castor and Polux. Engraving copy of a painting by F. Zmurko. Colored

Temple of Castor and Pollux. Rome. Italy
Italy. Rome. Temple of Castor and Pollux. 1st century BC. Built in honor to the Dioscuri. On the left, ruins of the Basilica Julia. Roman Forum

Helen of Troy
Daughter of Zeus and Leda; wife of Menelaus, King of Troy. She eloped with Paris and thus brought about the siege and destruction of Troy

Castor & Pollux (Tooke)
The twin sons of Zeus and Leda, known as the DIOSCURI, sail with Jason to steal the Golden Fleece, and end up as the Gemini of the Zodiac

Leda and the Swan, c1504-1506. Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Leda and the Swan, c1504-1506, from the collection of Franz Koenigs, Haarlem, Netherlands; middle: Leda and the Swan, c1504-1506, from the collection of the Duke of Devonshire, Chatsworth

Leda and the Swan, after 1530. Artist: Buonarroti, Michelangelo, (School)
Leda and the Swan, after 1530. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Roman relief of Leda and the Swan, 1st century
A Roman relief of Leda and the Swan, from Crete. The swan is Zeus, who will ravish Leda and father Helen of Troy and the Dioscuri, 1st century

Roman relief of Leda and the Swan, from Hungary. The swan is Zeus, who will ravish Leda and father Helen of Troy and Castor and Pollux the divine twins. Currently in the National Museum, Budapest

Leda Swan n. d Etching plate 20 1 / 16 x 10 5 / 16
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Leda Swan Hercules Child Labors 1550 Engraving
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Drawings Prints, Print, Leda, Swan, set, landscape, Artist, Reworked, Giovanni Battista Palumba
Drawings and Prints, Print, Leda and the Swan set in a landscape, Artist, Reworked by, Giovanni Battista Palumba, Nicoletto da Modena, Italian, active ca. 1500-1520, Italian, Modena, active ca

Design Classical Chimneypiece Rams Heads Leda
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Leda children playing swan Roman temple background
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Naked woman Leda swan Zeus embrace river bank
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Study Garden Sculpture Leda? 1727-1804 Pen
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William Wynne Ryland after Franazois Boucher, British (1732-1783), Jupiter and Leda, 1758, etching and engraving

Albert Besnard, Leda Bathing (La da au bain), French, 1849 - 1934, 1913, etching
Albert Besnard, Leda Bathing (La© da au bain), French, 1849 - 1934, 1913, etching in black on laid paper

Etienne Delaune (French, 1518-1519 - 1583), Leda, engraving

Giovanni Battista Palumba (Italian, active ca. 1500a'1525) and Nicoletto da Modena (Italian, active ca. 1500 a ca. 1512). Leda and the Swan, early 16th century. Engraving

LEDA AND THE SWAN. Tempera on wood, c1512, by Jacopo Pontormo

Blackburn RB1B Iris III S1263 Leda of No209 Squadron
Blackburn RB1B Iris III, S1263, Leda, of No209 Squadron

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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.