River God Collection

Landscape with Hercules and Cacus, c. 1656 (oil on canvas)
XIR205776 Landscape with Hercules and Cacus, c.1656 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 156x202 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow

Protheus, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Protheus, 1586. Series: Sea and River Gods, pl. 5

Scaldis, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Scaldis, 1586. Series: Sea and River Gods, pl. 16

Tibris, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Tibris, 1586. Series: Sea and River Gods, pl. 11

Rhenus, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Rhenus, 1586. Series: Sea and River Gods, pl. 10

Tagus, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Tagus, 1586. From Sea and River Gods, pl. 13

River God, mid-18th century. Creator: Carle van Loo
River God, mid-18th century

River God, c18th century. Creator: Unknown
River God, c18th century

Two Peasant Girls Listening to the Playing of the Water-Sprite, 1860. Creator: Johan Zacharias Blackstadius
Two Peasant Girls Listening to the Playing of the Water-Sprite, 1860

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

The River Goddess Yamuna and Attendants, c.800. Creator: Unknown
The River Goddess Yamuna and Attendants, c.800

The River Goddess Yamuna and Attendants, c.800. Creator: Unknown
The River Goddess Yamuna and Attendants, c.800

The River Goddess Ganga (Ganges) and Attendants, c.800. Creator: Unknown
The River Goddess Ganga (Ganges) and Attendants, c.800

Rodanus, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Rodanus, 1586. From Sea and River Gods, pl. 14

Acis, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Acis, 1586. From Sea and River Gods, pl. 12

Danubius, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Danubius, 1586. From Sea and River Gods, pl. 9

Achelous Defeated by Hercules, The Origin of the Cornucopia. (Allegory of Fruitfulness), 1649. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
Achelous Defeated by Hercules. The Origin of the Cornucopia. (Allegory of Fruitfulness), 1649

Que diable est-ce qu'ils font la-haut!, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Que diable est-ce qu'ils font la-haut!, 19th century. Personification of the River Rhine: What the devil are they doing up there

The Daughters of the Po with River Gods, 1591. Creator: Joseph Heintz the Elder
The Daughters of the Po with River Gods, 1591

River God and a Nymph, n.d

The Judgment of Paris; he is sitting at left with Venus, Juno and Pallas Athena, a... ca. 1510-20
The Judgment of Paris; he is sitting at left with Venus, Juno and Pallas Athena, a winged victory above; in the upper section the Sun in his chariot preceeded by Castor

A River God and Two Classical Sculptures, 1775/80. Creator: Jacques-Louis David
A River God and Two Classical Sculptures, 1775/80

River God, n.d. Creator: Unknown
River God, n.d

Midas Washing at the Source of the Pactolus, ca. 1627. Creator: Nicolas Poussin
Midas Washing at the Source of the Pactolus, ca. 1627

The Nile, 1752, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Nile, 1752, (1928). River-god resting, chalk on paper. Study for the Africa section, frescoes of the staircase-hall in the Wü rzburg Residence, Germany. Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart, Germany

Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, Detail of River-god Ganges, Piazza Navona, , Rome, Unesco World Heritage Site, Latium, Italy, Europe

Neptunus, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Neptunus, 1586. Series: Sea and River Gods, pl. 2

Tamesis, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Tamesis, 1586. Series: Sea and River Gods, pl. 17

Ligeris, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Ligeris, 1586. Series: Sea and River Gods, pl. 15

Acheolus, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Acheolus, 1586. Series: Sea and River Gods, pl. 8

Italy, Lazio, Rome, Parione, Piazza Navona, Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, Fountain of the Four Rivers, River God Ganges

Italy, Lazio, Rome, Ponte, Piazza Navona, Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, Fountain of the Four Rivers, River God Nile

Italy, Lazio, Rome, Parione, Piazza Navona, Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, Fountain of the Four Rivers, River God Ganges

The Tigris or Arno (marble)
SBL426327 The Tigris or Arno (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Marforio, colossal statue of river-god, restored as Oceanus, 2nd century (marble)
2561925 Marforio, colossal statue of river-god, restored as Oceanus, 2nd century (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Inv. No)

The Nile (terracotta)
FTB60810 The Nile (terracotta) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Franchetti Gallery, Ca D'Oro, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Neptune as a River God, plate two from The Judgment of Paris, 1575 / 1618
Neptune as a River God, plate two from The Judgment of Paris, 1575/1618

Trias (Coin) Depicting the God Gelas, late 5th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Trias (Coin) Depicting the God Gelas, late 5th century BCE

Figure of a River God (Fleuve), Vincennes, 1747 / 50. Creators
Figure of a River God (Fleuve), Vincennes, 1747/50

River gods reclining before a seascape, 1651-82. Creator: Francois Bourlier
River gods reclining before a seascape, 1651-82

River god in a landscape, 1725. Creator: Frederik Ottens
River god in a landscape, 1725

Alpheus and Arethusa (oil on canvas)
778246 Alpheus and Arethusa (oil on canvas) by Maratta or Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713); 78x96 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Detail of marble sarcophagus with the Triumph of Dionysos and the Seasons, c
3526090 Detail of marble sarcophagus with the Triumph of Dionysos and the Seasons, c.260-270 AD (marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Union of Earth and Water, c. 1618 (oil on canvas)
MEL48916 The Union of Earth and Water, c.1618 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 222.5x180.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Ticket for a Masked Ball at the Opera House on the 26th April
CWA124888 Ticket for a Masked Ball at the Opera House on the 26th April, engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815), 1770 (engraving) by Cipriani

Achelous in the Shape of a Bull is Vanquished by Hercules, 1731 (engraving)
STC134111 Achelous in the Shape of a Bull is Vanquished by Hercules, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Fight of Achilles with the River Scamander (pen and black and grey wash on paper)
XKH141623 Fight of Achilles with the River Scamander (pen and black and grey wash on paper) by Runge, Philipp Otto (1777-1810); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

The Rhone, fountain by Jean-Baptiste Tuby (1630-1700) with the Chateau in the background
XIR190207 The Rhone, fountain by Jean-Baptiste Tuby (1630-1700) with the Chateau in the background (photo) by French School; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

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"Captivating the Power and Majesty of River Gods in Art" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of river gods, where myth and art intertwine to depict these divine beings as guardians of waterways. From ancient sculptures to magnificent paintings, artists have sought to capture their strength and influence throughout history. In Nicolas Poussin's masterpiece "Landscape with Hercules and Cacus, " we witness a breathtaking scene where a river god emerges from the depths, his flowing waters reflecting the heroism of Hercules. The Tigris or Arno stands tall in marble form, embodying its life-giving force that has shaped civilizations for centuries. Nicolas Poussin returns once more with "Midas Washing at the Source of the Pactolus, " transporting us to an ethereal realm where Midas seeks redemption by cleansing himself in this sacred river. The painting exudes tranquility as we witness Midas' transformation amidst nature's beauty. Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's "The Nile" transports us to ancient Egypt, depicting this mighty river god surrounded by exotic flora and fauna. His presence evokes awe-inspiring reverence for one of Earth's most significant water bodies, symbolizing fertility and abundance. Bernini's Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of Four Rivers) takes center stage on Piazza Navona in Rome. Its intricate details showcase various river gods such as Ganges and Dan personified through powerful statues that seem ready to spring into action at any moment. Marvel at Marforio, a colossal statue restored as Oceanus but originally representing another formidable river god. This 2nd-century marvel invites contemplation about time's passage while reminding us of humanity's reliance on rivers for sustenance and trade. Venturing beyond Europe, we encounter terracotta depictions like "The Nile. " Here we see how different cultures embraced their own versions of these deities—each with their unique characteristics and significance.