Castor And Pollux Collection

Barcha de Castor e Poluce. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Barcha de Castor e Poluce

The Judgment of Paris; he is sitting at left with Venus, Juno and Pallas Athena, a... ca. 1510-20
The Judgment of Paris; he is sitting at left with Venus, Juno and Pallas Athena, a winged victory above; in the upper section the Sun in his chariot preceeded by Castor

View of the Back of Statues of the Dioscuri at the Quirinal, 1550. Creator: Anon
View of the Back of Statues of the Dioscuri at the Quirinal, 1550

Monte Cavallo - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Monte Cavallo - Rome, 1850. The Piazza di Monte Cavallo...with the Quirinal Palace on the right...occupies the crest of the Quirinal Hill

The Judgment of Paris, ca. 1550-60. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
The Judgment of Paris, ca. 1550-60

Castor and Pollux, c1628, (1943). Creator: Nicolas Poussin
Castor and Pollux, c1628, (1943). Sketch of The Castor and Pollux group (also known as the San Ildefonso Group ), an ancient Roman sculpture of the 1st century AD

Europe, Italy, Sicily. Agrigento, the re-assembled remains of the temple of the Dioscuri

Horse Tamers (Dioscuri) from the Capitoline Hill, Rome, ca. 1560-1580. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Horse Tamers (Dioscuri) from the Capitoline Hill, Rome, ca. 1560-1580

Aerial panoramic view of Gorner Glacier, Lyskamm, Monte Rosa, Castor and Pollux mountains, Zermatt, Valais, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Europe

Didrachm (Coin) Depicting the Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux), 225-214 BCE, issued by the Roman Republic. Reverse: the god Jupiter holding a thunderbolt in a quadriga (four horse chariot)

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Dioscuri, 49 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Dioscuri, 49 BCE

Roman ruins with the horse tamers (Dioscuri) on the Quirinal Hill, 1730-60. Sculptures of Castor and Pollux in Rome. Plate 36 from: Discorsi Sopra L Antichita di Roma, a work on Roman antiquities

Castor and Pollux, twin brothers and demigods in ancient Greek and Roman mythology (engraving)
5207786 Castor and Pollux, twin brothers and demigods in ancient Greek and Roman mythology (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castor and Pollux)

Back of a mirror depicting the Dioscuri, found at the necropolis of Santa Caterina (engraved bronze)
ALF189999 Back of a mirror depicting the Dioscuri, found at the necropolis of Santa Caterina (engraved bronze) by Etruscan; Museo Archeologico Nazionale dell Umbria, Perugia, Umbria, Italy; Alinari

Leda and the Swan, c. 1512-13 (panel)
ALI288915 Leda and the Swan, c.1512-13 (panel) by Pontormo, Jacopo (1494-1557); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

The Judgment of Paris, 1515-27. Creator: Marco Dente
The Judgment of Paris, 1515-27

Judgment of Paris: Paris extends his hand toward Venus, who stands between Juno and Minerva, surrounded by reclining and seated figures; above are a winged figure carrying a laurel wreath

Monte Cavallo, 1848-52. Creator: Eugene Constant
Monte Cavallo, 1848-52

Stage design for the opera Castore e Polluce by Francesco Bianchi. Creator: Sanquirico
Stage design for the opera " Castore e Polluce" by Francesco Bianchi. Private Collection

Italy, Calabria, Statuary group representing the Dioscuri (sons of Zeus), from the front of the temple of Masara di Locri, circa 430-425 B.C. 5th Century B.C

Altar of Juturna in Roman Forum, Relief portraying Dioscuri
Roman civilization, 1st century b.C. Altar of Juturna in the Roman Forum. Relief portraying the Dioscuri

Italy, Sicily, Agrigento, Temple of Castor & Pollux

Temple of Castor and Pollux, Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Castor and Pollux statue, Campidoglio, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Temple of Castor & Pollux, Roman Forum, Rome, Lazio, Italy

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"Castor and Pollux: Mythology, Art, and Legacy" In the realm of ancient Greek and Roman mythology, few figures captivate the imagination quite like Castor and Pollux. These twin brothers, known as the Dioscuri, have left an indelible mark on history through various artistic representations. One such depiction is "The Judgment of Paris, " a captivating artwork by Giulio Bonasone from around 1550-60. This piece portrays the pivotal moment when Paris awarded Helen to Prince Menelaus over Aphrodite's offer of love. Castor and Pollux stand alongside their sister Helen, embodying their role as protectors. Nicolas Poussin's masterpiece "Castor and Pollux" from c1628 further immortalizes these demigods. The painting showcases their divine presence amidst a serene landscape, emphasizing their connection with nature. Their influence extends beyond art into architecture as well. In Agrigento, Sicily stands the re-assembled remains of the temple dedicated to these revered twins - the Temple of the Dioscuri. Its ruins serve as a testament to their enduring legacy. Marcantonio Raimondi's sculpture titled "Horse Tamers (Dioscuri)" transports us to Rome during ca. 1560-1580. These magnificent statues depict Castor and Pollux subduing wild horses with strength and grace – symbolic of their mastery over both physical challenges and unruly forces in life. Nature also pays homage to them through majestic mountain ranges like Gorner Glacier or Monte Rosa's peaks named after them – Castor and Pollux mountains – reminding us that even landscapes can be touched by mythological tales. Coins minted throughout history have featured images honoring these legendary twins too; one such example is a Didrachm coin dating back to 225-214 BCE depicting Castor and Pollux in all their glory. Another is a Denarius coin from 49 BCE, showcasing their divine presence.