Mythical Figure Collection

The Titans Goblet, 1833. Creator: Thomas Cole
The Titans Goblet, 1833

Vivien and Merlin, 1874. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Vivien and Merlin, 1874

Roman relief of Ganymede being born off by Zeus
Roman relief of the Trojan prince Ganymede being born off by Zeus in the form of an eagle to be his cupbearer. From the Hermitage Museums Collection, Leningrad

The Story of Theseus, mid-15th century. Artist: Master of the Cassoni
The Story of Theseus, mid-15th century. Theseus lands on Crete from Athens and sets out to kill the Minotaur, the bull-headed monster which King Minos has had imprisoned in the labyrinth built by

Nottingham, c1910. Creator: Unknown
Nottingham, c1910. Robin Hood in the Forest of Sherwood. He was famous from 1189 to 1247. Manufactory of Hosiery, Lace and Woollen Goods. Population, 259, 900

Vertumnus and Pomona, 1637. Creator: Caesar Boëtius van Everdingen
Vertumnus and Pomona, 1637.

Bacchus and Ariadne, 1691. Creator: Sebastiano Ricci
Bacchus and Ariadne, 1691.

The Death of Hyacinthus, 1752. Creators: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Ovid
The Death of Hyacinthus, 1752.

Galatea, 1896. Creator: Gustave Moreau
Galatea, 1896. From the myth of Polyphemus and Galathea. The scene recreates the theme of beauty and the beast, a symbol of woman as the embodiment of a beauty that is beyond man's reach.

Saint George On Horseback, 1505-08. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Saint George On Horseback, 1505-08.

Bacchanal, 1660. Creator: Giulio Carpioni
Bacchanal, 1660.

Bacchus And Ariadne, 1894. Creator: Jules Dalou
Bacchus And Ariadne, 1894. The princess Ariadne fell asleep on a beach after being abandoned by the hero Theseus. Bacchus, the god of wine, found her and fell instantly in love with her

Moeris And Galatea, From Virgil's Eclogues, 1884. Creator: Samuel Palmer
Moeris And Galatea, From Virgil's Eclogues, 1884.

The Elcho Challenge Shield to be shot for by...rifle volunteers at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Elcho Challenge Shield to be shot for by English and Scotch rifle volunteers at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865. Designed by Auguste Willms and made by Elkington and Co

Goodwood Races: the Stewards' Cup - Robin Hood Winding The Morte, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Goodwood Races: the Stewards' Cup - Robin Hood Winding The Morte, 1865. One of the silver cups, '...or pieces of plate, which formed the principal prizes won at Goodwood races last week

The International Volunteer Challenge Trophy to be shot for at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The International Volunteer Challenge Trophy to be shot for at the Wimbledon Meeting, 1865. Designed by Auguste Willms and made by Elkington and Co

Heads of historical and mythical figures in the headdresses of the era of King Henry VII
FLO4685591 Heads of historical and mythical figures in the headdresses of the era of King Henry VII. Queen of Sheba 2, King Solomon 3, Empress Helena 9, and Emperor Constantine 20, 23

Vase decorated with mythical figures including Minerva, Hercules, Mercury, etc. from the British Museum
FLO4679494 Vase decorated with mythical figures including Minerva, Hercules, Mercury, etc. from the British Museum. Copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars

Vertumnus and Pomona. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Vertumnus and Pomona

Vertumnus and Pomona. Creator: Nikolaus Knüpfer
Vertumnus and Pomona

Vertumnus and Pomona. Creator: Jean Lemaire
Vertumnus and Pomona

Galatea, 1619. Creator: Werner Jacobsz. van den Valckert
Galatea, 1619

The Fall of the Titans, 1588-1590. Creator: Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem
The Fall of the Titans, 1588-1590

Psyche Opens the Fateful Box, between 1520 and 1535. Creators: Master of the Die, Michiel Coxie
Psyche Opens the Fateful Box, between 1520 and 1535. Series: The fable of Cupid and Psyche

Illustration from The Fables of Gellert, Gleim, Hagedorn and Lichtwer (image 1 of 2), 1792. From almanac: Small Pocket Calender for 1795. The Giant and the Dwarf

Landscape with Psyche's father sacrificing at the Temple of Apollo in Miletos. Creator: Nicolas-Didier Boguet
Landscape with Psyche's father sacrificing at the Temple of Apollo in Miletos

Diana and Callisto, 1599. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Diana and Callisto, 1599

Scene from the opera of "Robin Hood", at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1860. Creator: Smyth
Scene from the opera of "Robin Hood", at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1860. Many of our London readers who have been spectators of this most popular Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre

Nymphs Listening to the Songs of Orpheus, 1853. Creator: Charles Jalabert
Nymphs Listening to the Songs of Orpheus, 1853. Jalabert was praised by his contemporaries for his subtle, refined renderings of historical genre scenes

The Giants Attempting to Storm Olympus, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Giants Attempting to Storm Olympus, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 6

AI IMAGE - Illustration of Robin Hood, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Illustration of Robin Hood, 2023. Legendary heroic outlaw from English folklore, featured in literature, theatre, and cinema

Illustration for Six Great Events of the Last Decade, 1791. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration for Six Great Events of the Last Decade, 1791

The Blind Oedipus Commending his Children to the Gods , 1784. Creator: Bénigne Gagneraux
The Blind Oedipus Commending his Children to the Gods , 1784

Cadmus Asks the Delphic Oracle Where He Can Find his Sister, Europa, published 1615. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Cadmus Asks the Delphic Oracle Where He Can Find his Sister, Europa, published 1615. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 3, plate 1

Battus Changed into a Stone, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Battus Changed into a Stone, published 1590

Arcas Preparing to Kill his Mother, Changed into a Bear, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Arcas Preparing to Kill his Mother, Changed into a Bear, published 1590. Plate: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 2, plate 9

Jupiter Assuming the Form of Diana in Order to Seduce Callisto, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Jupiter Assuming the Form of Diana in Order to Seduce Callisto, published 1590. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 2, plate 6

Jupiter and the Other Gods Asking Helios to Resume Control of the Chariot, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Jupiter and the Other Gods Asking Helios to Resume Control of the Chariot, published 1590. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 2, plate 5

Apollo Killing Coronis, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Apollo Killing Coronis, published 1590. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 2, plate 14

Jupiter Taking Council from the Gods about the Destruction of the Universe, published 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Jupiter Taking Council from the Gods about the Destruction of the Universe, published 1589. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 1, plate 8

The Giants Climbing the Heavens, published 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Giants Climbing the Heavens, published 1589. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 1, plate 7

Mercury Killing Argus, published 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Mercury Killing Argus, published 1589. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 1, plate 19

The River God Peneus Surrounded by Other Divinities, published 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The River God Peneus Surrounded by Other Divinities, published 1589. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 1, plate 15

Daphne Changed into a Laurel Tree, published 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Daphne Changed into a Laurel Tree, published 1589. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 1, plate 14

Neptune Plotting the Destruction of Man, published 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Neptune Plotting the Destruction of Man, published 1589. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 1, plate 10

Apollo and Coronis, published 1590. Creator: Unknown
Apollo and Coronis, published 1590. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 2, plate 11

Icarus, 1588. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Icarus, 1588. Series: The Four Disgracers

Cupid and Psyche, 1574. Creators: Giorgio Ghisi, Giulio Romano
Cupid and Psyche, 1574

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In the realm of art and mythology, a captivating figure emerges, weaving tales of enchantment and intrigue. From Thomas Cole's masterpiece "The Titans Goblet" to Julia Margaret Cameron's ethereal portrayal of "Vivien and Merlin, " this mythical being has left its mark on countless artistic expressions. One cannot help but be captivated by the Roman relief depicting Zeus carrying Ganymede away, symbolizing beauty and desire intertwined with divine intervention. In Nottingham, an unknown creator immortalized this enigmatic figure in a work that continues to bewitch viewers even today. Even Sigmund Freud himself delved into the depths of the human psyche, exploring our fascination with this mysterious entity. A statue depicting a sleeping Hermaphrodite further adds to the allure surrounding this mythical being. Wyatt Eaton's depiction of Ariadne transports us into her world filled with love and betrayal. Meanwhile, plates from "The Fable of Psyche" take us on a journey through various stages of her life - from her sisters' marriages to kings to her father seeking guidance from an oracle. And who can forget Cupid's mischievousness? Hans Veit Friedrich Schnorr von Carolsfeld captures his ruse perfectly in his artwork titled "Cupid's Ruse, " reminding us that love can sometimes play tricks on our hearts. This collection of artworks serves as a testament to the enduring fascination we have for this mythical figure, and is through these masterpieces that we are transported into realms where gods meddle in mortal affairs and where love conquers all obstacles.