Cyclop Collection

Ulysses deriding Polyphemus, 1829. Artist: Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851)
Ulysses deriding Polyphemus, 1829. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Relief with masks of Polyphemus and Galatea, second half of the 1st century AD (sculpture)
6384348 Relief with masks of Polyphemus and Galatea, second half of the 1st century AD (sculpture); Palazzo Massimo alle Terme & Museum, Rome, Lazio

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Polyphemus the giant son of Poseidon and Thoosa in Greek mythology
3480519 Polyphemus the giant son of Poseidon and Thoosa in Greek mythology, one of the Cyclopes described in the Odyssey, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier

Polyphemus, Acis and Galatea, 1867-1944. Creator: Roussel, Ker-Xavier (1867-1944)
Polyphemus, Acis and Galatea, 1867-1944. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Galatea and Polyphemus, 1st century. Creator: Roman-Pompeian wall painting
Galatea and Polyphemus, 1st century. Found in the Collection of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

Odysseus and Polyphemus, 1896. Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
Odysseus and Polyphemus, 1896. From a private collection

Acis and Galatea, 1761. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Galatea and Polyphemus. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Misshapen Polyp Floated on the Shores, a Sort of Smiling and Hideous Cyclops. From the series Les Origines. Found in the Collection of Civica Raccolta delle Stampe Archille Bertarelli

Landscape with Acis and Galatea, 1657. Artist: Lorrain, Claude (1600-1682)
Landscape with Acis and Galatea, 1657. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections

Apollo killing the Cyclops (Fresco from Villa Aldobrandini), 1617-1618. Artist: Domenichino (1581-1641)
Apollo killing the Cyclops (Fresco from Villa Aldobrandini), 1617-1618. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Black-figure pottery. Hydria depicting blinding of Polyphemus from Cerveteri, Rome, detail
Etruscan civilization, 5th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Hydria depicting the blinding of Polyphemus. From Cerveteri, Rome. Detail

France, Lyon, Funerary mask representing a bearded cyclop Gallo-Roman art, Musee de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine (Archaeological Museum)

Tunisia, Dougga, Mosaic work depicting the Cyclops forging the Zeus thunderbolts in the Vulcan cave 3rd Century A.D. Tunisia, Tunis, Musee National Du Bardo (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

Statue of Polyphemus, Roman civilization
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Statue of Polyphemus

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"Cyclop: A Mythological Marvel Unveiled in Art" From ancient Greek mythology to the masterpieces of renowned artists, the enigmatic figure of Cyclops has captivated our imagination throughout history. In Ulysses deriding Polyphemus, Joseph Mallord William Turner vividly portrays the epic encounter between Ulysses and the giant son of Poseidon, showcasing their fierce struggle for survival. Polyphemus, a colossal creature born from Poseidon's union with Thoosa, continues to inspire artists like Ker-Xavier Roussel in his masterpiece Polyphemus, Acis and Galatea. This captivating artwork delves into the tragic love story between Polyphemus and Galatea as they navigate through forbidden emotions. In Roman-Pompeian wall painting titled Galatea and Polyphemus from the 1st century AD, we witness an ancient depiction of this mythical tale. The vibrant colors bring to life the entangled destinies of these characters amidst a backdrop that transports us back in time. Arnold Bocklin's Odysseus and Polyphemus takes us on a visual journey where cunning meets brute strength. With meticulous detail, Bocklin captures Odysseus' ingenious plan to escape from Cyclops' clutches while highlighting the monstrous features that define this one-eyed beast. The allure of Acis and Galatea is further explored in various artworks such as Lorrain's Landscape with Acis and Galatea. Claude Lorrain skillfully creates a serene landscape where love blossoms despite looming danger – an eternal reminder that even amidst chaos, beauty can thrive. Domenichino's Apollo killing the Cyclops fresco showcases another facet of this mythological creature – its vulnerability against divine power. As Apollo strikes down Cyclops with righteous fury at Villa Aldobrandini, we are reminded that even giants can fall before celestial might.