Argonaut Collection (page 2)

Circe seated, the bewitched Argonauts transmogrified (black chalk with brown wash & white
CTS366797 Circe seated, the bewitched Argonauts transmogrified (black chalk with brown wash & white body colour on paper) by Zuccaro, Taddeo (1529-66); 42.2x28.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic)
423791 Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

Telemachus in the chariot of Nestor, 1929 (litho)
3060291 Telemachus in the chariot of Nestor, 1929 (litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic)
423787 Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

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

Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving)
1598525 Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-Six Years Progress in Submarine Navigation)

Aeneas and Achates on the Libyan Coast, c. 1520. Creator: Dosso Dossi
Aeneas and Achates on the Libyan Coast, c. 1520

Asterion, from the series Vessels of the Argonauts for the wedding celebration of Cosimo de Medici in Florence, 1608, 1608

Plate 9: Argonauts Hicleus and Naucleus led in the float of Neptune (Hicleo e Naucleo Argon. condotti nel carro di Nattunno), with male sea creatures blowing horns from the water below

Plate 7: Peleo et Talamone Argonauti condotti da Tetide, from The magnificent pageant on the Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke

Plate 16: The Argonaut Asterion led by a young figure of lightning (Asterione argonote condoti da Giove fulmina), with two female figures seated between Asterion and the figure of lightning

Plate 14: The Argonauts Eurytus, Echion, and Aethalides (Eurito Echione e Etalide Argonote), led by Mercury in the form of a peacock

Plate 13: Argonauts Meleager and Tydeus led by Cupid (Meleagro et Tideo Argonotes condotti da Cupido), from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of

The Argonauts led by Minerva (Reale dell armata di Argonuti con da Minerves), from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of the Grand Duke

Plate 2: The Argonaut Amphion led by Mercury (Anfione Argon. condotto da Mercurio), with a fantastic beast head at the prow and Amphion seated at the stern

LONDON AIRPORT 1950S
One of the B.O.A.C. Speedbird Aeroplanes of the Argonaut class being towed from the hangar at London (now Heathrow) Airport. Date: 1950s

Phineus is delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Phineus is delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

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

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

The Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, 1556
The Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust, 1556

Head of Meleager, 2nd century. Roman, after a Greek original of the mid 4th century BC. According to Greem mythology, Meleager was a hero who, together with Atalanta, a female hunter

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

Peleus and Talamon, from the series Vessels of the Argonauts, for the wedding celebration of Cosimo de Medici in Florence, 1608, 1608

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

The Argo (oil on panel)
XAL176186 The Argo (oil on panel) by Costa, Lorenzo (1459/60-1535); Museo Civico, Padua, Italy; (add.info.: voyage to capture the Golden Fleece; ); Italian, out of copyright

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

Mosaic depicting Hylas and the Nymphs, dated between the late 2nd century B.C. and early Imperial Period. Tor Bella Monaca. Palazzo Massimo. National Roman Museum. Rome

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

Knobby argonaut, Argonauta nodosa.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Jason escapes with Medea and the Golden Fleece
Illustration of a Jason escapes with Medea and the Golden Fleece

Jason with the Golden Fleece (Thorvaldsen)
Illustration of a Jason with the Golden Fleece (Thorvaldsen)

CALIFORNIA: MINING, c1922. A miner looking at the last message left by 47 entombed miners on the side of a 4, 350 foot drift in the Argonaut gold mine, Jackson, California. Photograph, c1922

An F / A-18C Hornet launches from the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis
Pacific Ocean, January 22, 2007 - An F/A-18C Hornet launches from the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74). Stennis is conducting carrier qualifications with embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine

Detail of the Argo (oil on panel) (detail of 176186)
XIR444232 Detail of the Argo (oil on panel) (detail of 176186) by Costa, Lorenzo (1459/60-1535); Museo Civico, Padua, Italy; (add.info)

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)

Orpheus, c. 1515 (oil on panel transferred to canvas)
XOS1766035 Orpheus, c.1515 (oil on panel transferred to canvas) by Venetian School, (16th century); 39.5x81 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Jason, engraved by Charles Turner (1773-1857) (engraving)
XYC148725 Jason, engraved by Charles Turner (1773-1857) (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Death of Meleager, c. 1727 (oil on canvas)
XOS1448839 Death of Meleager, c.1727 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 51.1x66.7 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; French, out of copyright

Argonaut swimming

Shell of Argonaut

Argonaut moving on its head

Hunting A Wild Boar
Illustration shows a young man, with a spear held high, prepares to stab a wild boar. Depending on which version of the story is consulted, the young man, flanked by fellow hunters and dogs

Italy, Lazio, Preneste, Detail of the Ficoroni cista (copper casket used to hold jewels), with a lid representing Dionysos and two satyrs 4th Century B.C

Etruscan bronze jewel casket with lid, detail depicting Argonaut boxing, from Palestrina (ancient Praeneste)
Etruscan civilization, 4th century b.C. Cista Ficoroni, cylindrical bronze jewel casket with lid found at Palestrina (ancient Praeneste, Rome province) by Francesco de Ficoroni, antiquary, in 1738

Red-figure pottery. Attic krater depicting Heracles and Argonauts from Orvieto, Umbria region, Italy, 475-450 B. C
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic krater depicting Heracles and Argonauts, 475-450 b.C. From Orvieto, Umbria region, Italy

Ficoroni Cista, Detail of Argoss ship
Etruscan civilization, 4th century b.C. Ficoroni Cista. Detail of Argoss ship

Relief from sarcophagus depicting Jason with Bull before divinity, from Rome
Roman civilization. Relief from a sarcophagus depicting Jason with the Bull before a divinity. From Rome

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The argonaut, scientifically known as Argonauta hians or the brown paper nautilus, is a fascinating creature that has captivated humans for centuries. Its name is derived from the famous Voyage of the Argonauts in Greek mythology, where Jason and his crew embarked on a perilous journey to find the Golden Fleece. During the Victorian period, the Steam Yacht Argonaut was a symbol of luxury and adventure. It transported wealthy individuals on extravagant voyages across oceans, allowing them to experience new cultures and explore uncharted territories. In aviation history, the Canadair C-4 Argonaut G-ALHS played a significant role. This aircraft operated by BOAC at London Airport carried esteemed passengers like Queen Elizabeth herself. It represented elegance and sophistication in air travel during its time. Nature also presents us with an intriguing connection to this mythical creature. The great argonaut shares similarities with cuttlefish and flying squid, showcasing their remarkable ability to adapt and survive in various marine environments. The female argonauta argo or octopus deserves special mention as it possesses an extraordinary talent - creating delicate shells using secreted mucus threads. These shells resemble miniature boats that protect them while they navigate through open waters. One can witness the beauty of these creatures firsthand in places like Anilao, Batangas marine protected area where paper nautiluses gracefully swim under moonlit skies. Their presence adds enchantment to our world's underwater wonders. Artists throughout history have been inspired by tales of mythological journeys involving argonauts. Johannes Meursius, Willem van der Beke, Jacobus van Schoor are just some creators who depicted scenes such as Ferdinand embarking on adventures alongside these legendary heroes. However captivating these stories may be, we must not forget darker aspects associated with Medeia from Greek mythology who killed her young brother before casting him into the sea – reminding us that even within myths, there can be tales of tragedy.