Argo Collection (page 2)

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

Passage of the Argonauts through the Symplegades, Hellespont, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Passage of the Argonauts through the Symplegades, Hellespont, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Jason and the Argonauts, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Jason and the Argonauts, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

The Argonauts Pass the Symplegades, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
The Argonauts Pass the Symplegades, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Astronomical map, centred on the Southern constellation of Argo Navis, 1742. From Atlas Coelestis by John Gabriel Doppelmayer. (Nuremberg, 1742)

Constellation of Argo Navis, 1723. From Uranometria by Johannes Bayer. (Ulm, 1723). German astronomer and lawyer Bayer (1572-1625)

Hevelius: Argo from Uranographia

Argus - Falcon class 2-4-0 of the LSWR
Argus of the London & South Western Railway (LSWR) - a Standard Gauge 2-4-0 Locomotive (works number 21 - one of 17 built at the Nine Elms Works between 1863-67)

Argo Navis. Constellation represented by the ship Argo. Engr
Argo Navis. Mythological interpretation of the constellation of the Southern Hemisphere, represented by the ship Argo, used by Jason and the Argonauts to retrieve the Golden Fleece

The Broad Gauge dump at Swindon in c1892
The sorry sight of disused broad gauge locomotives at the broad gauge dump in Swindon c1892 following the abandonment of Brunels Broad Gauge

Building Argo construction ship Argo left ship
The Building of the Argo, The construction of the ship Argo. On the left the ship is being built on the beach, from the quay a group of Argonauts are pointing at the sea

Constellation of Argo Navis from Johannes Bayer Uranometria Ulm 1723. Copperplate engraving

Greater argonaut octopus, Argonauto argo.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

MOREAU: ARGONAUTS. The Return of the Argonauts. Oil on canvas, 1890-97, by Gustave Moreau

Hydra constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy

Southern constellation of Argo Navis From John Gabriel Doppelmayer Atlas Coelestis Nuremberg 1742. Copperplate engraving

Argonauta argo (males), octopus
A glass model of two octopuses, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sea lemon or sea slug, Platydoris argo.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Persian ranunculus varieties: Columbus, Argo, and Hilda.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

San SebastiᮮFestival 2012. Ben Affleck
Affleck, Ben. American actor and director. Poses after the screening of his film Argo, during the 60th San Sebastian International Film Festival, on September 22, 2012. SPAIN. Donostia

Map of the Voyage of the Argonauts, from the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, 1603
XOT366562 Map of the Voyage of the Argonauts, from the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, 1603 (coloured engraving) by Ortelius, Abraham (1527-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

CONSTELLATION: ARGO, 1482. Figuration of Argo. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

Bristol Britannia 253 CMk1 XL636 Argo
Bristol Britannia 253 CMk1, XL636, Argo, the first Britannia to be delivered to the RAF. This aircraft was manufactured by Short Brothers & Harland

Andrew Fletcher, owner of Adrlussa Estate, standing near Argo 8x8 amphibious all-terrain vehicle on moorland, viewed from Grianan Mor towards north with west coast

CONSTELLATION: HYDRA. Figuration of Hydra and adjacent constellations (Noctua, Corvus, Crater, Sextans Uraniae, Felis)
CONSTELLATION: HYDRA. Figuration of Hydra and adjacent constellations (Noctua, Corvus, Crater, Sextans Uraniae, Felis, Lupus, Centaurus, Antlia Pneumatica, Argo Navis, and Pyxis Nautica)

BUILDING THE ARGO. Argus (right) building the Argo, while Athena helps Tiphys erect the sail. Wood engraving, 19th century, after a Roman relief, c50 A.D

PHINEUS AND BOREADS. Phineus, King of Thrace, rescued from the Harpies by the Boreads, Calais and Zetes, in the course of their journey with Jason and the Argonauts

OCEAN: CYCLONE, 1853. The steamship Argo in a cyclone off the Island of Desolation. Wood engraving, English, 1853

GREEK MYTHOLOGY: JASON. The building of the Argo : line engraving
GREEK MYTHOLOGY: JASON. The building of the " Argo" : line engraving

Noctua, Corvus, Crater, Sextans Urani?, Hydra, Felis, Lupus
Noctua, Corvus, Crater, Sextans Uraniae, Hydra, Felis, Lupus, Centaurus, Antlia Pneumatica, Argo Navis, and Pyxis Nautica

Building of the Argo. Coloured artwork of the fictional ship in which Jason sailed with 54 companions (Argonauts) to Colchis in his quest for the Golden Fleece, from greek mythology

The Argo, 17th Century artwork
The Argo. 17th Century woodcut of Jason and the Argonauts in the Argo ship from Greek mythology. Published in De militia navali veterum by Johannes Scheffer (1654)

PMYT2A-00051
Jasons ship Argo leaving ancient Corinth in the quest for the Golden Fleece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Jasons Argo
This is the boat used by Jason in his successful expedition to steal the Golden Fleece : though equipped with a sail, it has to be rowed up the Bosphorus against the current

ARGO 1681
ARGO named after the vessel which carried Jason and the Argonauts to steal the Golden Fleece

Building the Argo
Argus builds the Argo in which Jason and the Argonauts will sail to Colchis to steal the Golden Fleece

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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.