Antonio Tempesta Collection

St. James Minor, from Christ, Mary and the Apostles, ca. 1590-ca. 1610

Battle of Gaugamela, 331 BC
6117234 Battle of Gaugamela, 331 BC; (add.info.: The Battle of Gaugamela, 331 BC, between Alexander the Great (centre) and Darius III (to Alexandera's left)

God Forbidding Adam and Eve to Eat of the Tree of Knowledge, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
God Forbidding Adam and Eve to Eat of the Tree of Knowledge, 16th century. Series: The Creation of the World

The Roman Commander Cerialis Attacks Near Trier, Publshed 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
The Roman Commander Cerialis Attacks Near Trier, Publshed 1612. From The War of the Romans Against the Batavians, pl. 25

February: A Tournament, published 1599. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
February: A Tournament, published 1599. From The Twelve Months I, pl. 2

January: A Kitchen, published 1599. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
January: A Kitchen, published 1599. From The Twelve Months I, pl. 1

God Creating Plants and Trees, c1600. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
God Creating Plants and Trees, c1600. Series: The Creation of the World

The Fates Weave the Life Thread of Mudarra, Son of Gonzalo Gustos. He is Dubbed a Knight... 1612
The Fates Weave the Life Thread of Mudarra, Son of Gonzalo Gustos. He is Dubbed a Knight by Almanzor, 1612. From The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 35

In Revenge, Gonzalo Gustos Slays Nine Moors, 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
In Revenge, Gonzalo Gustos Slays Nine Moors, 1612. From The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 32

April: A Garden, published 1599. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
April: A Garden, published 1599. From The Twelve Months I, pl. 4

The Giants Attempting to Storm Olympus, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Giants Attempting to Storm Olympus, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 6

The Infantes Offer to Accompany Ruy Velazquez in His Campaign Against the Moors, 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
The Infantes Offer to Accompany Ruy Velazquez in His Campaign Against the Moors, 1612. From The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 19

Almazor Orders His Troops to Keep the Christians from Entering His Territory, 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Almazor Orders His Troops to Keep the Christians from Entering His Territory, 1612. From The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 18

Hercules and the Mares of Diomedes, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Mares of Diomedes, 1608. Series: The Labors of Hercules, pl. 8

Ruy Velazquez Orders the Death of Nuño Salido, Gonzalez Gomez Comes to His Aid and Kills... 1612
Ruy Velazquez Orders the Death of Nuno Salido, Gonzalez Gomez Comes to His Aid and Kills the Knight Gonzalo Sanchez, 1612. Series: The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 22

Nuño Salido, Tutor of the Infantes, Sees Evil Omens for Them in this War, 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Nuno Salido, Tutor of the Infantes, Sees Evil Omens for Them in this War, 1612. Series: The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 20

Pallas Praises Nature at the Birth of the Infantes, Promising to Protect Them from Evil, 1612. Series: The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 2

Ruy Velazquez Promises Doña Lambra that He Will Avenge the Death of the Villager, 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Ruy Velazquez Promises Dona Lambra that He Will Avenge the Death of the Villager, 1612. Series: The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 14

Garci Fernandez and Gonzalo Gustos, Father of the Infantes, Persuade Ruy Velazquez to Make... 1612
Garci Fernandez and Gonzalo Gustos, Father of the Infantes, Persuade Ruy Velazquez to Make Peace, 1612. Series: The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 10

Seeing Blood on Their Brother's Face, the Infantes Slay the Villager, 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Seeing Blood on Their Brother's Face, the Infantes Slay the Villager, 1612. Series: The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, p. 13

Canto XV, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XV, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto XII, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XII, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto X, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto X, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto VII, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto VII, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto III, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto III, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Boar Hunt, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Boar Hunt, 16th century. Series: Hunting Scenes VII

Deer and Wolf Hunt, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Deer and Wolf Hunt, 16th century. Series: Hunting Scenes VII

Stag Hunt, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Stag Hunt, 16th century. Series: Hunting Scenes V

The Fall of Icarus, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Fall of Icarus, published 1606. Series: The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 75; Edition: Second edition

Roma and Batavia, published 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Roma and Batavia, published 1612. Series: The War of the Romans Against the Batavians, pl. 1

Jupiter and Callisto, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Jupiter and Callisto, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 13

Phaeton Before Apollo, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Phaeton Before Apollo, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 11

Apollo Killing Python, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo Killing Python, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 9

The Flood, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Flood, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 7

The Age of Iron, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Age of Iron, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 5

The Age of Gold, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Age of Gold, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 3

Theseus and the Minotaur, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Theseus and the Minotaur, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 74

Scylla Watching Minos from the Castle Walls, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Scylla Watching Minos from the Castle Walls, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 72

Hercules and Cerberus, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Hercules and Cerberus, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 68

Cycnus and Hyrie, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cycnus and Hyrie, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 66

Jason Putting the Dragon to Sleep, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Jason Putting the Dragon to Sleep, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 62

Apollo Killing Marsyas, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo Killing Marsyas, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 58

Pluto Carrying Proserpina Past the Nymph Cyane, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Pluto Carrying Proserpina Past the Nymph Cyane, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 47

Metamorphosis of the Pierides, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Metamorphosis of the Pierides, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 45

Perseus Killing Medusa, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Perseus Killing Medusa, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 41

The Insane Athamas Killing Learchus, While Ino and Melicertes Jump into the Sea, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 39

Juno with the Furies at the Gate of Hell, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Juno with the Furies at the Gate of Hell, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 37

Semele's Wish, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Semele's Wish, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 27

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Antonio Tempesta, a renowned Italian artist of the late 16th and early 17th centuries, was known for his exceptional talent in depicting various mythological scenes. His works captured the imagination and awe-inspiring power of ancient legends. One such masterpiece is "St. James Minor, from Christ, Mary and the Apostles, " created between 1590 and 1610. In this painting, Tempesta skillfully portrays St. James Minor with intricate details that bring him to life on canvas. Another notable work by Tempesta is "Hercules and Cerberus: Hercules grasps the collar of Cerberus. " This captivating piece showcases Hercules' immense strength as he confronts the ferocious three-headed dog guarding the gates of Hades. Tempesta's artistic prowess extends to his depiction of Theseus defeating the Minotaur in "Theseus and the Minotaur (Minotaurum Theseus vincit), from The Metamorphos. " Through his brushstrokes, he captures both heroism and triumph over evil. In addition to these mythical tales, Tempesta also delved into historical events like "The victory of Goleta near Tunis" from his series called Triumphs of Charles V in 1614. This artwork immortalizes a significant military conquest during Charles V's reign. Furthermore, Tempesta portrayed peace negotiations with other nations through pieces like "The peace with the king of France in order to fight Turks" from his Triumphs series. His attention to detail transports viewers back to pivotal moments in history. Tempesta's versatility shines through not only in paintings but also tapestries like "The Fall of Phaeton, " which was created by Manufacture royale d'Aubusson after 1776. The vibrant colors and intricate weaving showcase his ability to excel across different mediums. Among Tempesta's creations are exquisite armor pieces like the "Gorget, probably Dutch" from around 1630.