Nessos Collection

Nessos, the infamous centaur from Greek mythology, has captivated artists throughout history with his role in the tale of Hercules and Deianeira

Nessos Collection: The Dying Centaur, cast for a bronze sculpture made in 1914 (plaster)

The Dying Centaur, cast for a bronze sculpture made in 1914 (plaster)
XIR246461 The Dying Centaur, cast for a bronze sculpture made in 1914 (plaster) by Bourdelle, Emile-Antoine (1861-1929); Musee Bourdelle, Paris

Nessos Collection: Hercules (chromolitho)

Hercules (chromolitho)
961318 Hercules (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules - Death of Hercules)

Nessos Collection: Hercules and the Centaur Setos, Detail of Greek Pot, Corinthian, c7th century BC

Hercules and the Centaur Setos, Detail of Greek Pot, Corinthian, c7th century BC. Artist: Nessos Painter
Hercules and the Centaur Setos, Detail of Greek Pot, Corinthian, c7th century BC.The Nessos Painter was a pioneer of Attic black-figure vase painting

Nessos Collection: Nessus and Dejanira, ca 1705. Artist: Boullogne, Louis de, the Younger (1654-1733)

Nessus and Dejanira, ca 1705. Artist: Boullogne, Louis de, the Younger (1654-1733)
Nessus and Dejanira, ca 1705. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Nessos Collection: Heracles, Deianira and Nessus, ca 1580-1582. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)

Heracles, Deianira and Nessus, ca 1580-1582. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
Heracles, Deianira and Nessus, ca 1580-1582. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Nessos Collection: Black-figure pottery, amphora by the Nessos (Netos) Painter

Black-figure pottery, amphora by the Nessos (Netos) Painter
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Amphora by the Nessos (Netos) Painter

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Nessos, the infamous centaur from Greek mythology, has captivated artists throughout history with his role in the tale of Hercules and Deianeira. In a stunning Corinthian pottery detail dating back to the 7th century BC, we witness Hercules battling against the centaur Setos, an event that would later lead to Nessos' involvement. Fast forward to 1914 when a bronze sculpture was cast depicting "The Dying Centaur, " capturing the tragic fate of Nessos. This plaster rendition showcases the artist's ability to convey emotion through their work. Chromolitho brings us another depiction of Hercules, highlighting his strength and bravery as he faces off against various mythical creatures including Nessos. The vibrant colors add depth and intensity to this legendary scene. Artists like Lagrenee, Louis de Boullogne Jr. , Bartholomeus Spranger, Alexandre Gabriel Decamps, and Guido Reni have all been inspired by the captivating story of Nessos' abduction of Deianeira. Their works portray different aspects of this mythological event - from intense action scenes to tender moments between characters. In one particular print, we see Dejanira being abducted by Nessos while holding a bow and arrow in his right hand. This powerful image captures both her vulnerability and his sinister intentions. Lastly, an etching titled "The Abduction on the Unicorn" takes us back even further in time to 1516. While not directly related to Nessos himself, it serves as a reminder that mythical creatures often intertwine within ancient tales. Throughout these artworks spanning centuries, we are reminded of how mythology continues to inspire artists across different mediums. The story remains alive through their creative interpretations - forever immortalizing this complex character within our cultural consciousness.