Tartarus Collection

Tantalus, 17th century (engraving)
3480577 Tantalus, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Tantalus. Engraving from Tableaux du temple des muses (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

Elysium & Tartarus, or The State of Final Retribution, first published 1792; this state 1808. Creator: James Barry
Elysium & Tartarus, or The State of Final Retribution, first published 1792; this state 1808

The Angelic Guards, 1808. Creator: James Barry
The Angelic Guards, 1808

Orpheus and Eurydice ascend from Tartarus (engraving)
727746 Orpheus and Eurydice ascend from Tartarus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orpheus and Eurydice ascend from Tartarus)

Belial at the Gates of Hell, illustration from a German translation of
BAL105951 Belial at the Gates of Hell, illustration from a German translation of Das Buch Belial, 1473 (coloured woodcut) by German School

Scene of Hell, 1731 (engraving)
STC133991 Scene of Hell, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Odysseus in Tartarus (chromolitho)
3100659 Odysseus in Tartarus (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odysseus in Tartarus)

The Danaids Condemned to Fill Bored Vessels with Water, 1730 (engraving)
STC404065 The Danaids Condemned to Fill Bored Vessels with Water, 1730 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Her Majestys Visit to France (engraving)
1100752 Her Majestys Visit to France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys Visit to France)

Ixion in Tartarus on the wheel, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Ixion in Tartarus on the wheel, 1655. According to Greek mythology, Tartarus was the deepest part of the Underworld and reserved for evildoers

The Danaides condemned to fill bored vessels with water, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
The Danaides condemned to fill bored vessels with water, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Sisyphus pushing his stone up a mountain, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Sisyphus Pushing His Stone up a Mountain, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

The Danaides condemned to fill bored vessels with water, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
The Danaides condemned to fill bored vessels with water, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Ixion in Tartarus on the wheel, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Ixion in Tartarus on the wheel, 1733. According to Greek mythology, Tartarus was the deepest part of the Underworld and reserved for evildoers. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733

Apollo descends Parnassus Title page P Orville
Apollo descends from the Parnassus Title page for: P. Orville, Poemata, 1740, A man surrounded by muses watches Apollo descend from the Parnassus to laud him

The Titans Defeated
The Titans, sons of Uranus and Gaia, are a fearsome lot even by giant standards, but Zeus defeats them and consigns them to Tartarus

Elysium and Sartarus or the State of Final Retribution, 1791 (etching)
XYC291021 Elysium and Sartarus or the State of Final Retribution, 1791 (etching) by Barry, James (1741-1806); Yale Center for British Art, Yale Art Gallery Collection; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John E

Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1598 (oil on copper)
BAL178004 Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1598 (oil on copper) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 26.4x35.3 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd

SISYPHUS STONE. Copper engraving, French, by Bernard Picart (1673-1733)

Titans Defy Zeus
The Titans think themselves so invincible, they even challenge Zeus - but he is too much for them and casts them down to Tartarus, the Infernal Regions

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"Tartarus: A Realm of Eternal Torment and Mythical Punishment" In the depths of Greek mythology, Tartarus stands as a formidable realm where the Titans met their ultimate defeat. This dark abyss served as a prison for those who dared to challenge the gods, perpetually enduring unimaginable suffering. One engraving depicts Orpheus and Eurydice ascending from Tartarus, symbolizing hope amidst despair. Their triumphant escape from this infernal pit serves as a reminder that even in the darkest moments, redemption is possible. Belial at the Gates of Hell, illustrated in a German translation of John Milton's "Paradise Lost, " portrays an ominous figure guarding the entrance to this dreaded underworld. Its haunting imagery reflects mankind's eternal struggle between good and evil. Sisyphus pushing his stone up a mountain captures another iconic scene within Tartarus' confines. Condemned by Zeus himself, Sisyphus endures an eternity of futile labor—a poignant metaphor for life's ceaseless challenges and our relentless pursuit for meaning. The Danaids condemned to fill bored vessels with water showcases yet another torment endured within Tartarus' depths. These fifty daughters of Danaus face an unending task—forever filling bottomless containers—an eternal punishment for their heinous crimes. Tantalus tormented by insatiable hunger and thirst epitomizes one's perpetual desire just out of reach. Forever taunted by tantalizing fruits dangling above him or water receding when he tries to drink—the essence of frustration encapsulated in one mythological figure. Odysseus' journey through Tartarus reveals encounters with fallen heroes and ancient legends long gone but not forgotten. His visit offers insight into this realm's vastness while emphasizing mortality's fleeting nature against its timeless backdrop. These engravings vividly depict scenes from hellish landscapes—scenes that captivate our imagination while reminding us that actions have consequences beyond death.