Metamorphosis Collection (#5)

Homers Odyssey: the witch Circe and Odysseus (Ulysses)
LRI4578435 Homers Odyssey: the witch Circe and Odysseus (Ulysses)s companions turned into swine - Drawing, 17th century by Castiglione

Apollo and Daphne (Marble Sculpture, 1622-1625)
LRI4602213 Apollo and Daphne (Marble Sculpture, 1622-1625) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio

Danae, 1570-1572 (oil on slate)
LRI4576503 Danae, 1570-1572 (oil on slate) by Traballesi, Bartolomeo di Mariano (c.1540-85); Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

Danae - oil on canvas, 1545-1546
LRI4574764 Danae - oil on canvas, 1545-1546 by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Powdered quaker, red chestnut, brick moth, etc
5893484 Powdered quaker, red chestnut, brick moth, etc. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Powdered quaker, Orthosia gracilis 2, red chestnut, Cerastis rubricosa 3, brick moth)

Antler moth, Lygephila lusoria and feathered footman
5893477 Antler moth, Lygephila lusoria and feathered footman. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Antler moth, Cerapteryx graminis 1, 2, Lygephila lusoria 3, 4, and feathered footman)

Leopard moth, Zeuzera pyrina
5893471 Leopard moth, Zeuzera pyrina. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Leopard moth, Zeuzera pyrina. Phalaena aesculi)

Pebble prominent and iron prominent
5893469 Pebble prominent and iron prominent. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Pebble prominent, Notodonta ziczac, and iron prominent, Notodonta dromedarius. Phalaena ziczac, dromedarius)

Three-humped prominent, olive moth and turnip moth
5893468 Three-humped prominent, olive moth and turnip moth. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Three-humped prominent, Notodonta tritophus, olive moth, Prays oleae, and turnip moth)

Figure of eight, swallow prominent and Drymonia velitaris moth
5893467 Figure of eight, swallow prominent and Drymonia velitaris moth. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Figure of eight moth, Diloba caeruleocephala, swallow prominent, Pheosia tremula)

Nut-tree tussock and plumed prominent
5893460 Nut-tree tussock and plumed prominent. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Nut-tree tussock, Colocasia coryli, and plumed prominent, Ptilophora plumigera)

Sprawler moth, Asteroscopus sphinx
5893459 Sprawler moth, Asteroscopus sphinx. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Sprawler moth, Asteroscopus sphinx. Bombyx sphinx, Phalaena cassinia)

White satin and white prominent moths
5893451 White satin and white prominent moths. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: White satin moth or satin moth, Leucoma salicis, and white prominent, Leucodonta bicoloria)

Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar
5893448 Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Gypsy moth, Lymantria dispar, male, female, larva, chrysalis. Phalaena dispar)

Ground lackey moth, Malacosoma castrense
5893438 Ground lackey moth, Malacosoma castrense. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Ground lackey moth, Malacosoma castrense. Phalaena castrensis)

Malacosoma franconicum moth and festoon, Apoda limacodes
5893435 Malacosoma franconicum moth and festoon, Apoda limacodes. by Bock, Johann Carl (1757-1843); (add.info.: Malacosoma franconicum moth and festoon, Apoda limacodes)

Kentish glory, Endromis versicolora
5893433 Kentish glory, Endromis versicolora. by Klinger, Johann Georg (1764-1806); (add.info.: Kentish glory, Endromis versicolora. Phalaena versicolora)

Pine tree lappet and oak eggar moths
5893423 Pine tree lappet and oak eggar moths. by Klinger, Johann Georg (1764-1806); (add.info.: Pine tree lappet variety, Dendrolimus pini 1, and oak eggar, Lasiocampa quercus larva, pupa)

Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria
5893421 Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria. by Klinger, Johann Georg (1764-1806); (add.info.: Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria, male, female, larva, pupae)

Red-headed chestnut, Conistra erythrocephala 1-4, toadflax brocade, Calophasia lunula 5 and grey shoulder knot
5912562 Red-headed chestnut, Conistra erythrocephala 1-4, toadflax brocade, Calophasia lunula 5 and grey shoulder knot, Lithophane ornitopus 6

Grey dagger, Acronicta psi 1-4, and dark dagger, Acronicta tridens 5-8. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann
5912555 Grey dagger, Acronicta psi 1-4, and dark dagger, Acronicta tridens 5-8. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Double dart or soothsayer, Graphiphora augur 1, pale shoulder, Acontia lucida 2, 3, four-spotted moth, Tyta luctuosa 4
5912528 Double dart or soothsayer, Graphiphora augur 1, pale shoulder, Acontia lucida 2, 3, four-spotted moth, Tyta luctuosa 4, 5, and druid moth, Aedia funesta 6

Scarlet tiger moth, Callimorpha dominula 1-4, and Jersey tiger moth, Euplagia quadripunctaria 5-7
5912523 Scarlet tiger moth, Callimorpha dominula 1-4, and Jersey tiger moth, Euplagia quadripunctaria 5-7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph

Trichosea ludifica 1, 2, southern rustic, Rhyacia lucipeta 3, and Lamprosticta culta 4
5912561 Trichosea ludifica 1, 2, southern rustic, Rhyacia lucipeta 3, and Lamprosticta culta 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Merveille du jour, Dichonia aprilina 1-4, scarce merveille du jour, Moma alpium 5-7, and marbled green
5912559 Merveille du jour, Dichonia aprilina 1-4, scarce merveille du jour, Moma alpium 5-7, and marbled green, Cryphia muralis 8

Red underwing moth, Catocala nupta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann
5912535 Red underwing moth, Catocala nupta. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur, Erlangen

Ruby tiger moth, Phragmatobia fuliginosa 1-5, and peach blossom moth, Thyatira batis 6-8
5912526 Ruby tiger moth, Phragmatobia fuliginosa 1-5, and peach blossom moth, Thyatira batis 6-8. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Les compagnons d Ulysses - The Companions of Ulysses - from Fables
XEE4155996 Les compagnons d Ulysses - The Companions of Ulysses - from Fables by Jean de La Fontaine (Lafontaine) (1621-95) - engraving after Gustave Dore (1832-83) - Private collection by Dore

Clytie, 1886-87 (oil on canvas)
CH401563 Clytie, 1886-87 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 103.9x44.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Beetles of Melolontha fullo (engraving)
5224670 Beetles of Melolontha fullo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beetles of Melolontha fullo)

Ichneumons (engraving)
5224656 Ichneumons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ichneumons. Ephialtes manifestator)

Cochineal Insect, Coccus cacti (engraving)
5224634 Cochineal Insect, Coccus cacti (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cochineal Insect, Coccus cacti)

The Metamorphoses of the Stag Beetle (engraving)
5224622 The Metamorphoses of the Stag Beetle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of the Stag Beetle)

The Metamorphoses of Vanessa Io (engraving)
5224620 The Metamorphoses of Vanessa Io (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of Vanessa Io)

The Metamorphoses of Sesia apiformis (engraving)
5224618 The Metamorphoses of Sesia apiformis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of Sesia apiformis)

The Metamorphoses of the Bombyx processionea and of Calosoma sycophanta (engraving)
5224614 The Metamorphoses of the Bombyx processionea and of Calosoma sycophanta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Metamorphoses of Psyche graminella (engraving)
5224613 The Metamorphoses of Psyche graminella (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of Psyche graminella)

Vespa sylvestris and Nest (engraving)
5224606 Vespa sylvestris and Nest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vespa sylvestris and Nest)

Anthocopa papaveris and Nests (engraving)
5224601 Anthocopa papaveris and Nests (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anthocopa papaveris and Nests)

The Metamorphoses of Anthophora personata (engraving)
5224600 The Metamorphoses of Anthophora personata (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of Anthophora personata)

The Metamorphoses of Dytiscus marginalis (engraving)
5224596 The Metamorphoses of Dytiscus marginalis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of Dytiscus marginalis)

Lobster Fishery on the Coast of Normandy (engraving)
5224579 Lobster Fishery on the Coast of Normandy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lobster Fishery on the Coast of Normandy)

The Judgment of Midas, c. 1640 (oil on panel)
3526195 The Judgment of Midas, c.1640 (oil on panel) by Hoecke, Jan van den (1611-51); 73.66x103.51 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C

Aoife sends the Children of Lir to Wander the Sea (pencil)
6200421 Aoife sends the Children of Lir to Wander the Sea (pencil) by Duncan, John (1866-1945); 20.3x12.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Daphne, fleeing from the amorous Apollo, is transformed into a bay laurel tree
779751 Daphne, fleeing from the amorous Apollo, is transformed into a bay laurel tree, 1619 (engraving) by Matheus (Mathieu), Jean (c.1592-1672); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

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"Metamorphosis: A Journey of Transformation and Wonder" In the depths of the ancient woods, an old woman finds solace amidst towering trees. Like a sea green swallowtail butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, she too undergoes a metamorphosis, embracing her age with grace and wisdom. An axolotl, captured in delicate artwork, symbolizes the beauty of transformation. Just as it regenerates lost limbs, we too have the power to heal and grow. A tobacco hornworm feasts on a tobacco plant, showcasing nature's cycle of change. From tiny caterpillar to magnificent painted lady butterfly - life unfolds in breathtaking stages. Imagination takes flight as a humanized turkey dons the role of a banker. Who would have thought that even our feathered friends can experience their own transformations? The enchanting Two-tailed Pasha dances through life like foxy charaxes fluttering among flowers. Its vibrant colors remind us that change can bring newfound joy and vibrancy. With sophistication and indulgence akin to a bon viveur, a humanized elephant revels in his transformed existence. His journey teaches us that sometimes transformation leads not only to growth but also pleasure. The lesser puss moth embraces its erminea coat as it evolves into something extraordinary. It reminds us that even creatures deemed insignificant can transform into awe-inspiring beings. Apollo's pursuit of Daphne immortalized in marble captures their metamorphic fate forever frozen in time. Their story serves as a reminder that love itself has transformative powers beyond imagination. Cadmus and Hermione intertwine as serpents; their bodies entwined forevermore after undergoing an irreversible metamorphosis by divine intervention. This art piece speaks volumes about how destiny shapes our lives through unexpected changes. From mythical tales to natural wonders, metamorphosis is woven into every aspect of existence – reminding us all that transformation is inevitable yet beautiful at its core.