Argo Collection

THE ARGO
The Argo sails up the Bosphorus to the Black Sea, heading for Colchis where the Golden Fleece is kept

Jason and the Argonauts: "The good ship Argo leapt up from the sand upon the rollers
5989624 Jason and the Argonauts: " The good ship Argo leapt up from the sand upon the rollers, and plunged onward like a gallant horse" (litho) by Soper

Cross-section through chambered nautilus shell, Nautilus pompilius (Nautilus crassus) 1, small nautilus
FLO4652505 Cross-section through chambered nautilus shell, Nautilus pompilius (Nautilus crassus) 1, small nautilus, Nautilus pompilius suluensis 2, greater argonaut with narrow keel

Greater argonaut octopus or paper nautilus, Argonaut argo, female in its shell and without its shell
FLO4719290 Greater argonaut octopus or paper nautilus, Argonaut argo, female in its shell and without its shell. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural

Woman of Argo 1 and Mycene (Mycenae) 2, the Peloponnese, Greece. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838)
FLO4721901 Woman of Argo 1 and Mycene (Mycenae) 2, the Peloponnese, Greece. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More

Great argonaut, Argonauta argo 1, rough penshell, Pinna rudis 2, and European flat oyster, Ostrea edulis 3
FLO4574642 Great argonaut, Argonauta argo 1, rough penshell, Pinna rudis 2, and European flat oyster, Ostrea edulis 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur

The Building of the Argo, 1901-1911. Creator: Antoon Derkinderen
The Building of the Argo, 1901-1911

Plate 12: Triumphal arch, elevation of the back facade, surmounted with the arms of Ferdin... 1636
Plate 12: Triumphal arch, elevation of the back facade, surmounted with the arms of Ferdinand and decorated with five mythical or heroic scenes; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis

Plate 14: Ferdinand on a voyage with the Argonauts; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissim... 1636
Plate 14: Ferdinand on a voyage with the Argonauts; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis... 1636

Jason and the Argonauts, c. 1925 (colour litho)
STC308566 Jason and the Argonauts, c.1925 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Jason in the Argo (litho)
3651995 Jason in the Argo (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jason in the Argo)

Jason building his ship the Argo with help from Minerva on a terracotta bas-relief in the villa of Cardinal Alessandro
6340090 Jason building his ship the Argo with help from Minerva on a terracotta bas-relief in the villa of Cardinal Alessandro Albani 1, figure of an owl from a Greek vase 2

"They named her Argo, and worked at her all day long"(litho)
6025357 " They named her Argo, and worked at her all day long" (litho) by Synge, Edward Millington (1860-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: " They named her Argo)

"Then Orpheus took his harp, and began his magic song"(colour litho)
3101787 " Then Orpheus took his harp, and began his magic song" (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Then Orpheus took his harp)

Jason escaping from Colchis with Medea and the Golden Fleece on the Argo (engraving)
3647002 Jason escaping from Colchis with Medea and the Golden Fleece on the Argo (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Embarkation of Artillery on Board the "Argo, "at Balaclava, for England (engraving)
1097591 Embarkation of Artillery on Board the " Argo, " at Balaclava, for England (engraving) by Landells, Robert Thomas (1833-77) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blue field madder, Sherardia arvensis, Sherarde des champs. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Scene showing that those born under the sign of Aries in conjunction with
BEN78466 Scene showing that those born under the sign of Aries in conjunction with the constellation of the Ship and Dolphin are imparted with aptitudes for navigation and swimming

The Argonauts Pass the Symplegades (engraving)
STC101856 The Argonauts Pass the Symplegades (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1731 (engraving)
STC134110 Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Wall paintings from the Casa di Argo, Herculaneum
Wall paintings from the House of Io and Argo, Casa di Argo, Herculaneum. Handcoloured lithograph by Berth after an illustration by Wilhelm Zahn from his Ornament of All Classical Art Eras

Wall painting from the Casa di Argo, Herculaneum
Trompe l oeil wall paintings from the House of Io and Argo, Casa di Argo, Herculaneum. Handcoloured lithograph by Berth after an illustration by Wilhelm Zahn from his Ornament of All Classical Art

Woman of Argo 1 and Mycene (Mycenae) 2, the Peloponnese, Greece. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Greater argonaut octopus, Argonaut argo
Greater argonaut octopus or paper nautilus, Argonaut argo, female in its shell and without its shell. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Nautilus, Nautilus pompilius, and greater
Cross-section through chambered nautilus shell, Nautilus pompilius (Nautilus crassus) 1, small nautilus, Nautilus pompilius suluensis 2, greater argonaut with narrow keel

Greater argonaut octopus, Argonauta argo. Lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

Sea slugs: Phyllidia varicosa 1, 2, Tergipes limacina 3, 4, Aeolidia papillosa 5, Scyllaea pelagica 6, Tritonia hombergii 7, Polycera quadrilineata 8, and Platydoris argo 9, 10

In Greek mythology, Argo was the ship on which Jason and the Argonauts sailed from Iolcos
3480594 In Greek mythology, Argo was the ship on which Jason and the Argonauts sailed from Iolcos to Colchis to retrieve the Golden Fleece, 1754 by Picart

Argonauts, from Promethee Enchaine by Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print)
3474123 Argonauts, from Promethee EnchaAneby Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941); The Stapleton Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

Medeas Farewell: scene from Euripides Ancient Greek tragedy Medea, based on the legend of Medea and Jason (litho)
5997021 Medeas Farewell: scene from Euripides Ancient Greek tragedy Medea, based on the legend of Medea and Jason (litho) by German School

Medeas Farewell: scene from Euripides Ancient Greek tragedy Medea, based on the legend of Medea and Jason (engraving)
5216671 Medeas Farewell: scene from Euripides Ancient Greek tragedy Medea, based on the legend of Medea and Jason (engraving) by Feuerbach

Jason and the Argonauts on the Argo, 1918 (screen print)
2622119 Jason and the Argonauts on the Argo, 1918 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An they caught the ship and guided her, and passed her on from hand to hand
3482337 An they caught the ship and guided her, and passed her on from hand to hand, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (litho) by Soper

Then she went up the cliff and prayed for them, from The Heroes published by George Allen
3482331 Then she went up the cliff and prayed for them, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Medea, 1868 (oil on panel)
BIR115518 Medea, 1868 (oil on panel) by Sandys, Anthony Frederick Augustus (1829-1904); 61.2x45.6 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Sacrifice to the Gods to aid the Argo in its voyage (chromolitho)
968400 Sacrifice to the Gods to aid the Argo in its voyage (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrifice to the Gods to aid the Argo in its voyage)

The good ship Argo leapt up from the sand upon rollers and plunged forward like a gallant
3482330 The good ship Argo leapt up from the sand upon rollers and plunged forward like a gallant horse, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (litho) by Soper

The Argonauts (chromolitho)
2817035 The Argonauts (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Argonauts. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century)

Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1731 (engraving)
STC404050 Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The Golden Fleece Won by Jason (engraving)
STC101857 The Golden Fleece Won by Jason (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Orpheus as one of the Argonauts (chromolitho)
1094447 Orpheus as one of the Argonauts (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orpheus as one of the Argonauts)

The Celestial Globe-Southern Hemisphere, 1515. Creator: Albrecht Durer
The Celestial Globe-Southern Hemisphere, 1515

Scenes from the Story of the Argonauts, ca. 1465. Creator: Jacopo del Sellaio
Scenes from the Story of the Argonauts, ca. 1465

Antique illustration of Argonauta argo (greater argonaut)

The constellation Argo Navis, 1690. Private Collection

Glaucus and Scylla. Artist: Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851)
Glaucus and Scylla. Found in the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

Landscape with a Scene of Enchantment, ca 1590. Artist: Fiammingo, Paolo (c. 1540-1596)
Landscape with a Scene of Enchantment, ca 1590. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Landscape with the Expulsion of the Harpies, ca 1590. Artist: Fiammingo, Paolo (c. 1540-1596)
Landscape with the Expulsion of the Harpies, ca 1590. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

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"Argo: A Mythical Ship that Soared Across the Seas" The Argo, famously known as Jason and the Argonauts' vessel, was a symbol of adventure and bravery. Just like in the ancient tale, "The good ship Argo leapt up from the sand upon the rollers, and plunged onward like a gallant horse. " This magnificent Falcon class 2-4-0 steam locomotive named Argus by LSWR also embodied this spirit. In celestial realms, Argo Navis shone brightly as a constellation representing this legendary ship. Engraved depictions showcased its grandeur; one such plate displayed an elevation of the back facade adorned with Ferdinand's arms in 1636. Artistic renditions further immortalized Jason's epic journey on board the Argo. A captivating lithograph from c. 1925 brought to life scenes filled with vibrant colors - Jason at helm amidst his valiant crew members. Another lithograph depicted Minerva assisting Jason in building his beloved ship on a terracotta bas-relief found within Cardinal Alessandro Albani's villa. "They named her Argo and worked at her all day long, " capturing their dedication to creating this remarkable vessel. And when it finally set sail, Orpheus enchanted all with his magical song resonating through every plank. One engraving captured an exhilarating moment as Jason escaped Colchis alongside Medea while clutching onto the Golden Fleece aboard their trusted companion - The Argo. Throughout history, whether etched into constellations or portrayed in art forms across various mediums, "Argo" remains an enduring symbol of courage and exploration that continues to inspire generations worldwide.