Argonauts Collection

Jason & Golden Fleece
Jason and the Argonauts reach Colchis and find the Golden Fleece - but have to deal with its defenders before they can obtain it

Jason & Argonauts
Jason and the Argonauts sail through the Symplegades, a pair of clashing rocks, but they lose their helmsman Tiphys in the process

Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust
536121 Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust. 1556 (woodcut from Agricola De Re Metallica)

Phineus; king of Thrace and seer who appears in accounts of the Argonauts' voyage, 17th century (engraving)
3480609 Phineus; king of Thrace and seer who appears in accounts of the Argonauts' voyage, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Greek mythology)

Jason and the Argonauts sail through the Symplegades (Clashing Rocks)
3480509 Jason and the Argonauts sail through the Symplegades (Clashing Rocks); (add.info.: Jason and the Argonauts sail through the Symplegades (Clashing Rocks)

Evrito Echione e Etalide Argonote. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Evrito Echione e Etalide Argonote

Idinone ea Mopso Argonoti guidati da Apollo. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Idinone ea Mopso Argonoti guidati da Apollo

Asterione Argonote condoti da Giove Fulmina. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Asterione Argonote condoti da Giove Fulmina

Reale dell'Armata di Argonuti con da Minerves. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Reale dell'Armata di Argonuti con da Minerves

Polifemo e Palemonio Argonauti condotti da Cerere. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Polifemo e Palemonio Argonauti condotti da Cerere

Peleo et Talamone Argonauti condotti da Tetide. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Peleo et Talamone Argonauti condotti da Tetide

Meleagro et Tideo Argonotes condotti da Cupido. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Meleagro et Tideo Argonotes condotti da Cupido

Portrait of a Married Couple as Medea and Jason (Leonhard Winnincx and Helena van Heuvel?), 1664. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Jason killing the Colchian Dragon, ca 1766-1770. Found in the collection of Anhaltische Gemaldegalerie Dessau

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

Medeia killed her young brother, and cast him into the sea (litho)
STC445085 Medeia killed her young brother, and cast him into the sea (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

He went down in his golden chariot, and his daughters by his side (litho)
STC445082 He went down in his golden chariot, and his daughters by his side (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aietes, King of Colchis)

"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)

The astrological sign of Gemini, Chamber of the Zodiac (Camera dello Zodiaco), detail of 2384722, 1515
2384723 The astrological sign of Gemini, Chamber of the Zodiac (Camera dello Zodiaco), detail of 2384722, 1515 by Falconetto, Giovanni Maria (1468-1535); Palazzo d Arco, Mantua

Down came two fearful monsters, the like of whom man never saw (colour litho)
STC445084 Down came two fearful monsters, the like of whom man never saw (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

As he played they danced to his measure, in and out, and round and round (litho)
STC445080 As he played they danced to his measure, in and out, and round and round (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: The centaur Chiron, mentor of Jason)

Water nymphs calling to the Argo, illustration for The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales
IL193714 Water nymphs calling to the Argo, illustration for The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales, by Charles Kingsley (1819-75) (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; English

You have slain our evil king; be now our king and rule us well (litho)
STC445088 You have slain our evil king; be now our king and rule us well (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thessalus, son of Jason)

She whispered her spells (litho)
STC445086 She whispered her spells (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sorceress Medeia, first wife of the legendary hero Jason; ); The Stapleton Collection

I am a stranger here, and know of no oracle; but what of my one sandal? (litho)
STC445081 I am a stranger here, and know of no oracle; but what of my one sandal? (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

The astrological sign of Gemini with the Argonauts, goddess Fortuna, Leda and the swan
2384722 The astrological sign of Gemini with the Argonauts, goddess Fortuna, Leda and the swan, Chamber of the Zodiac (Camera dello Zodiaco), 1515 by Falconetto

Jason tore the fleece from off the tree-trunk (colour litho)
STC445087 Jason tore the fleece from off the tree-trunk (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis)

Hera has sent us a pilot; let us follow the cunning bird (colour litho)
STC445072 Hera has sent us a pilot; let us follow the cunning bird (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis)

The Paper Nautilus (Argonauta) and the Octopus, 1881 (litho)
473214 The Paper Nautilus (Argonauta) and the Octopus, 1881 (litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The so-called paper nautilus)

Medea putting the dragon guarding the Golden Fleece to sleep (chromolitho)
3100648 Medea putting the dragon guarding the Golden Fleece to sleep (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

She whispered her magic spells over him, and he leapt out again a youg lamb
3482338 She whispered her magic spells over him, and he leapt out again a youg lamb, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (colour litho) by Soper

The Sirens, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (colour litho)
3482336 The Sirens, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (colour litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Then Jason leapt forth wearily, and tore the fleece off the tree trunk
3482335 Then Jason leapt forth wearily, and tore the fleece off the tree trunk, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (litho) by Soper

The Cheiron put the lyre into his hands and brought him to play
3482328 The Cheiron put the lyre into his hands and brought him to play, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; English

Fetes du Mariage du Grand-Duc, L Expedition des Argonautes, Conquete de la Toison d Or (engraving)
5199667 Fetes du Mariage du Grand-Duc, L Expedition des Argonautes, Conquete de la Toison d Or (engraving) by Italian School

Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic)
423790 Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic)
423789 Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

While they lay sleeping, came down the terrible men, from The Heroes published by George
3482332 While they lay sleeping, came down the terrible men, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; English

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

Cheiron (colour litho)
3100007 Cheiron (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheiron. Illustration for The Heroes by Charles Kingsley (Macmillan, 1876).); © Look and Learn

The Argonauts (engraving)
971235 The Argonauts (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Argonauts)

The Golden Fleece (chromolitho)
976398 The Golden Fleece (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Fleece.); © Look and Learn

Brimo the wild witch huntress, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929
3482334 Brimo the wild witch huntress, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The golden ram took them on his back and vanished, from The Heroes published by George
3482327 The golden ram took them on his back and vanished, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (colour litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; English

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

Jason and Hera (colour litho)
3100004 Jason and Hera (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jason and Hera. Illustration for The Heroes by Charles Kingsley (Macmillan)

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"Embarking on an Epic Quest: The Argonauts and the Golden Fleece" In Greek mythology, the tale of Jason and the a legendary adventure that has captivated audiences for centuries. At its heart lies the quest for the coveted Golden Fleece, a symbol of power and prosperity. Led by Jason, a brave hero with unwavering determination, the Argonauts set sail aboard their magnificent ship called Argo. This vessel was so revered that it even became immortalized as a constellation known as Argo Navis in the night sky. One notable episode in their journey was when Jason faced off against the fearsome Colchian Dragon. With his cunning wit and immense strength, he triumphantly defeated this monstrous creature, showcasing his heroic prowess. The story unfolds further with stunning engravings from Johannes Meursius and Willem van der Beke depicting Ferdinand's triumphal arch adorned with symbols representing his connection to this mythological saga. Jacobus van Schoor also contributed to these illustrations, capturing Ferdinand's voyage alongside mythical heroes like those of ancient times. However, not all aspects of this tale are filled with valorous acts. Medeia's dark deed comes to light as she tragically kills her own brother before casting him into the sea—a haunting reminder that even heroes have their flaws. As they sailed forth on their grand expedition, Jason guided his golden chariot through treacherous waters while being accompanied by his devoted daughters—an image reminiscent of divine protection amidst perilous journeys. The creation of Argo itself became an arduous labor undertaken tirelessly by skilled craftsmen who dedicated themselves day after day until completion—giving birth to a vessel worthy of carrying such illustrious adventurers across vast oceans. This epic narrative also finds its place among celestial wonders; Gemini—the astrological sign associated with duality—is depicted within Chamber of Zodiac artwork from 1515.