Salmacis Collection

Salmacis and Hermaphrodite Transformed into a Single Person, published 1615. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Salmacis and Hermaphrodite Transformed into a Single Person, published 1615. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 4, plate 12

Arcadian Landscape with Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, 1680-1726. Creator: Johannes Glauber
Arcadian Landscape with Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, 1680-1726

Salmacis and Hermaphroditus. Creator: Herman van Swanevelt
Salmacis and Hermaphroditus

Salmacis and Hermaphrodite, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

The Nymph Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, 1829 (oil on canvas)
LAF470801 The Nymph Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, 1829 (oil on canvas) by Navez, Francois Joseph (1787-1869); 194x148 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent

Blue diadem and redbase jezebel
Blue diadem butterfly, Hypolimnas salmacis (Nymphalis salmacis) 1, 2, ventral and dorsal, and redbase jezebel, Delias pasithoe (Pieris pasithoe) 3, 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, . Private Collection

Allegorical title page various scenes metamorphoses
Allegorical title page with various scenes from the metamorphoses of Ovidius and his portrait Title page for: P. Ovidius Naso, Me tamorphoses, 1732

Musee Du Louvre Galeries Des Modernes La Nymphe Salmacis par F. Jos. Bosio; E. Dontenvill (French, active 1860s - 1870s); about 1875; Albumen silver print

Hermaphroditus, son of Hermes and Aphrodite, his beauty captivated the nymph Salmacis; she prayed to be so closely united to him that they became as one - and her prayer was granted

Salmacis & Hermaphrodite
She loves Hermaphroditus so much, she wants them to become one flesh - which they do, one person with the sexual characteristics of two

The Nymph Salmacis, 19th century, (1912). Artist: Francois-Joseph Bosio
The Nymph Salmacis, 19th century, (1912). A print from The Connoisseur, (London, 1912)

The Nymph Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, ca 1580-1582. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
The Nymph Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, ca 1580-1582. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

The Nymph Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
The Nymph Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, 1655. A plate from Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Salmacis Hermaphrodite Game Mythology Jeu de la Mythologie
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Bell's Sea Urchin Juvenile with Zebra Urchin Crab (Zebrida adamsii). Date:

Salmacis and Hermaphrodite, Anonymous, Herman van Swanevelt, Pierre Drevet, 1663 - 1738

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"Salmacis: The Enigmatic Nymph and Hermaphroditus" Salmacis, a captivating nymph from Greek mythology, has been immortalized in various artworks throughout history. One such masterpiece is "The Nymph Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, " painted by an unknown artist in 1829. This oil on canvas painting depicts the enchanting encounter between Salmacis and Hermaphroditus, the son of Hermes and Aphrodite. Another representation of this mythical tale can be found in Harley MS 4431, a vellum manuscript dating back to the early 15th century. Here, we witness a miniature and Hermaphroditus bathing together in a serene lake. This delicate artwork is part of L'Epitre Othea by Christine de Pizan, showcasing her fascination with classical mythology. Moving forward to the 17th century, we find "Salmacis and Hermaphrodite" featured in Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), created by an anonymous artist in 1644. This depiction highlights their union as they become one body—a symbol of their eternal bond. Throughout these diverse representations, Salmacis remains an enigma—an alluring figure whose story continues to captivate artists across centuries. Francois-Joseph Bosio's rendition from 1912 portrays her beauty with intricate detail while Bartholomeus Spranger's work from ca 1580-1582 emphasizes her seductive allure. Bernard Picart's piece from 1733 showcases the fusion of both genders within one body—symbolizing their inseparable connection forevermore. Michel de Marolles' interpretation from 1655 captures the essence of their love amidst lush surroundings.