Battus Collection

Battus Changed into a Stone, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Battus Changed into a Stone, published 1590

Battus Transformed into Stone. Creator: Herman van Swanevelt
Battus Transformed into Stone

Mercury Silencing Battus. Creator: Herman van Swanevelt
Mercury Silencing Battus

Mercury Silencing Battus. Creator: Herman van Swanevelt
Mercury Silencing Battus

Portrait of Aristoteles, published 1574. Creators: Unknown, Johannes Sambucus
Portrait of Aristoteles, published 1574

Medals of Cyrenaean King Battus and Queen Pheretima 1, 2, 3, King Magas 4, the oracle of Ammon 5, 6, and Cyrenean priests 7, 8

Gold rim swallowtail and red ring skirt butterfly
Gold rim swallowtail butterfly, Battus polydamas 1, 2, and red ring skirt, Hestina assimilis 3, 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Pipevine and black swallowtwail butterflies
Pipevine swallowtail butterfly, Battus philenor 1, 4, and black swallowtwail, Papilio polyxenes asterias 2, 3, 5. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Mercury and Battus (oil on canvas)
3614115 Mercury and Battus (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean Francois I (1642-79); 119.4x177.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: In Ovids Metamorphoses the old shepherd Battus)

Mercury Turning Battus to Stone. Creator: Herman van Swanevelt
Mercury Turning Battus to Stone

HERMES AND BATTUS
Hermes/Mercury metamorphoses the shepherd Battus into a touchstone, whereby gold and silver may be tested

Tropical butterfly, Battus madyes, on orange gerber daisy

Tomb of Battus, Agora, Cyrene, Libya, c600 BC. The remains of the tomb of Battus in the agora area of the ancient Greek city of Cyrene (Cyrenaica). Battus founded the city in c630 BC

Pipevine swallowtail butterfly, Battus philenor.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Mercury Battus Oil canvas 47 x 70 119. 4 177. 8 cm
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Mercury Battus Engraving sheet 6 7 / 8 x 9 7 / 8
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Mercury and Battus, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1590

Mercury and Battus, Claes Moeyaert, 1612 - 1655

Batt Mercury turns into stone, Herman van Swanevelt, 1629 - 1641

Mercury Batt gagging, Herman van Swanevelt, 1629 - 1655

Madyes Swallowtail Butterfly, Battus madyes buechi wings open

Pipevine Swallowtail, Battus philenor, adult on Texas Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia lindheimeri), Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas, USA, April

Battus into a Rock
Hermes asks peasant Battus to watch over cattle hes stolen from Apollo, then to test him, comes in disguise and asks where they are, he tells him, so he turns him into a rock

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"Battus: A Captivating Journey Through Art, Nature, and History" Step into the enchanting world of Battus, where ancient legends and exquisite butterflies converge. This captivating collection of hints showcases the diverse facets - from royal medals to mesmerizing artworks and vibrant butterfly species. Delve into the rich history with Medals of Cyrenaean King Battus and Queen Pheretima, a testament to their reign's grandeur. These precious artifacts offer a glimpse into an era long gone but not forgotten. The Gold Rim Swallowtail and Red Ring Skirt Butterfly take flight in our imagination, their delicate wings adorned with nature's finest artwork. Their graceful presence reminds us of the beauty that surrounds us. Discover the Pipevine and Black Swallowtail Butterflies as they dance through meadows, showcasing nature's intricate designs. Their colorful patterns captivate our senses, leaving us in awe of Mother Earth's creativity. Herman van Swanevelt immortalizes Mercury and Battus on canvas; his brushstrokes breathe life into this mythical encounter. The painting "Mercury Turning Battus to Stone" transports us back to ancient times when gods roamed among mortals. HERMES AND BATTUS intertwine in a tale that transcends time itself. This mythological bond between two figures echoes through generations as a reminder of loyalty tested by divine intervention. Witness the Tropical Butterfly, Battus Madyes perched delicately on an orange gerber daisy - a harmonious blend of colors that evokes joy within our hearts. Its presence reminds us to appreciate life's small wonders amidst chaos. Travel back in time at the Tomb in Agora, Cyrene - an archaeological marvel dating back to 600 BC. Here lies remnants from another era; it whispers stories untold waiting for curious minds to unravel its secrets. The Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly gracefully flutters by, Battus Philenor - a symbol of resilience and transformation.