Admetus Collection

Alcestis and Admetus, 1663-1733. Creator: Gerard Hoet
Alcestis and Admetus, 1663-1733

Siena plate, with Hercules bringing Alcestis before King Admetus, c. 1745 (ceramic)
746003 Siena plate, with Hercules bringing Alcestis before King Admetus, c.1745 (ceramic) by Campani, Ferdinando Maria (fl.c.1745) (attr)

Admetus Hears his Doom (engraving)
3635281 Admetus Hears his Doom (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admetus Hears his Doom)

How Admetus won Alcestis for his wife (litho)
5223728 How Admetus won Alcestis for his wife (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Admetus won Alcestis for his wife)

Performance of the "Alcestis"of Euripides in the New Theatre, Oxford (engraving)
1050545 Performance of the " Alcestis" of Euripides in the New Theatre, Oxford (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Performance of the "Alcestis"of Euripides by Ladies at Queens College, Harley Street (engraving)
1055233 A Performance of the " Alcestis" of Euripides by Ladies at Queens College, Harley Street (engraving) by English School

The parting of Alcestis and Admetus, with two Etruscan demons (engraving)
3635284 The parting of Alcestis and Admetus, with two Etruscan demons (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The parting of Alcestis and Admetus)

Apollo tending the flocks of Admetus, Apollo seated holding a lyre and flanked by a cow and a dog, a serpent winding around a dead tree at right, ca. 1515-27

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Apollo Tending
Artokoloro

Apollo tending flocks Admetus seated holding
Artokoloro

Admetus In The Bridal Chamber
Engraving depicting Admetus, king of Pherae in Thessaly, who - in Greek mythology - saves his wife, Alcestis, from a bridal chamber filled with snakes, placed there by the goddess Artemis

Apollo tending the flocks of Admetus, Moses van Wtenbrouck, Matheus Moysesz. van Wtenbrouck, 1600 - 1647

Roman civilization. Admetus and Alcestis, fresco from the Basilica of Ercolano

Red-figure pottery, Volute krater depicting Alcestis embracing A. D. metus and inscription of names
Etruscan civilization, 4th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Volute krater with central scene by the Alcestis Painter depicting Alcestis embracing Admetus and the inscription of their names

Fresco depicting and A. D. metus and Alcestis consulting oracle, from House of Tragic Poet, Pompei, Italy
Roman civilization. Fresco depicting and Admetus and Alcestis consulting the oracle. From the House of the Tragic Poet, Pompei, Italy

Ancient Roman fresco A. D. metus with boar and lion yoked to chariot, 1st Century
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Admetus and a boar and a lion yoked to a chariot, Fourth style painting, 111x277 cm. Detail

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"Admetus: A Tale of Love, Tragedy, and Divine Intervention" In the enchanting Siena plate, we witness Hercules presenting Alcestis before the noble King Admetus. This c. 1745 ceramic masterpiece captures a pivotal moment in their story. Through the captivating engraving titled "Admetus Hears his Doom, " we feel the weight of fate descending upon this doomed couple. Their love is tested as they confront an inevitable separation. Yet hope prevails in the litho artwork "How Admetus won Alcestis for his wife. " It portrays their triumphant union against all odds, reminding us that true love can conquer even death itself. The allure of Euripides' play "Alcestis" comes to life in two engravings showcasing its performances. One depicts a mesmerizing rendition at Oxford's New Theatre, while another showcases ladies from Queens College passionately bringing this timeless tale to Harley Street. Intriguingly haunting is the engraving depicting "The parting of Alcestis and Admetus, " where Etruscan demons lurk nearby as their bond is torn apart. It serves as a reminder that every great love story has its share of darkness. Apollo takes center stage in several artworks related to Admetus' life. In one 16th-century piece from Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae, he tends to flocks while holding a lyre—a symbol of harmony amidst adversity. Moses van Wtenbrouck and Matheus Moysesz collaborate on a stunning painting titled "Apollo tending the flocks of Admetus. " Here, Apollo's divine presence blesses their union with prosperity and serenity within nature's embrace. Finally, we are transported into "Admetus In The Bridal Chamber, " where anticipation fills the air as our protagonist prepares for married bliss. This scene encapsulates both joyous anticipation and the weight of responsibility.