Cyclopes Collection

Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus, 1829 (oil on canvas)
1765773 Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus, 1829 (oil on canvas) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 132.7x203.2 cm; (add.info)

Silky anteater, Cyclopes didactylus, and giant
Silky anteater or pygmy anteater, Cyclopes didactylus, and giant anteater, Myrmecophaga tridactyla (vulnerable). Handcoloured engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Edouard Travies

Silky anteater and black tamandua
Silky anteater or pygmy anteater (Azaras cagouare), Cyclopes didactylus, and black tamandua, Tamandua tetradactyla. From Felix de Azaras Voyages dans l Amerique Meridionale, 1801

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

Great anteater, three-banded armadillo and short-tailed manis Cyclopes didactylus, Tolypeutes matacus
5856421 Great anteater, three-banded armadillo and short-tailed manis Cyclopes didactylus, Tolypeutes matacus, Manis pentadactyla; (add.info.: Great anteater)

Silky anteater, Cyclops didactylus. Illustration copied from George Edwards
FLO4641162 Silky anteater, Cyclops didactylus. Illustration copied from George Edwards. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from " The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine," Harrison, London

Polyphemus
5307792 Polyphemus.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Polyphemus the giant son of Poseidon and Thoosa in Greek mythology, and one of the Cyclopes described in Homer's Odyssey)

Polyphemus
5307979 Polyphemus.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Polyphemus the giant son of Poseidon and Thoosa in Greek mythology, and one of the Cyclopes described in Homer's Odyssey)

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Anteater, Cyclopes Didactylus Date: 22-01-2018

Vulcanos forge, the Zodiac sign of the Libra and the three decans, Hall of the Months
3707420 Vulcanos forge, the Zodiac sign of the Libra and the three decans, Hall of the Months, Northern Wall: " September", c.1468-70 (fresco) by Roberti, Ercole de (c.1453-96) (attr)

Vulcan and the Cyclopes (colour litho)
3634480 Vulcan and the Cyclopes (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vulcan and the Cyclopes)

Apollo in the forge of Vulcan (oil on canvas)
1128729 Apollo in the forge of Vulcan (oil on canvas) by Sacchi, Andrea (1599-1661) (circle of); 86.3x129.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

The Galleria Carracci (Carracci Hall) detail of Polyphemus and Galatea
BEN107146 The Galleria Carracci (Carracci Hall) detail of Polyphemus and Galatea, 1597-1604 (fresco) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); Palazzo Farnese, Rome

Hephaestus and Cyclopes forging the shield of Achilles (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI202772 Hephaestus and Cyclopes forging the shield of Achilles (marble) (b/w photo) by Greco-Roman; Pinacoteca Capitolina, Palazzo Conservatori, Rome

Silky anteater or pygmy anteater, Cyclopes didactylus. Myrmecophaga didactyla Linn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Tyroff after an illustration by J.D

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

Hephaestus and the three Cyclopes (engraving)
3635209 Hephaestus and the three Cyclopes (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hephaestus and the three Cyclopes)

Acis and Galetea Hiding from the Giant Polyphemus (oil on canvas)
PWI91024 Acis and Galetea Hiding from the Giant Polyphemus (oil on canvas) by Perrier, Francois (Bourguignon) (1590-1650); 97x133 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Polyphemus, 1512 (fresco)
703094 Polyphemus, 1512 (fresco) by Piombo, Sebastiano del (S. Luciani) (c.1485-1547); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Polyphemus, a cyclops, son of Poseidon.); Italian, out of copyright

Polyphemus, the Cyclops, 1929 (litho)
3060295 Polyphemus, the Cyclops, 1929 (litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in The Odyssey of Homer by George Herbert Palmer in 1929; The Odyssey is)

Stories from Virgil - Vulcan and the Cyclopes
Vulcan and the Cyclopes in a scene from " Stories From Virgil" by the Reverend Alfred J. Church, M.A. with illustrations from the designs of BartolomeoPinelli(1781 - 1835)

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

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

Engraving depicting Polyphemus, the giant son of Poseidon and Thoosa in Greek mythology
Engraving depicting Polyphemus

Odysseus offering wine to Polyphemus. Mosaic. 3rd-4rd century. Roman Villa. Piazza Armerina. Sicily. Italy

The Cyclops, c. 1914 (oil on canvas)
BAL6702 The Cyclops, c.1914 (oil on canvas) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); 64x51 cm; Rijksmuseum Kroller-Muller, Otterlo, Netherlands; French, out of copyright

Great anteater, three-banded armadillo and short-tailed manis.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of Natural History, 1794

Little anteater or silky anteater, Cyclopes didactylus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or

Master FG after Francesco Primaticcio (German, active 1534-1537), Vulcan and the Cyclopes Forging Arrows, engraving

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"Cyclopes: Mythical Giants and Enigmatic Creatures" In the realm of ancient mythology, They have captivated our imagination for centuries. From Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus to Apollo in the forge of Vulcan, these one-eyed giants have left an indelible mark on art and literature. One such masterpiece is Joseph Mallord William Turner's "Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus" painted in 1829. The oil on canvas depicts the cunning Odysseus taunting the mighty Cyclops, showcasing their epic clash of wits and strength. But it's not just in paintings that we find references to these fascinating creatures. In a mosaic from the 3rd-4th century, we see Odysseus offering wine to Polyphemus, highlighting their encounter during his perilous journey back home. The influence extends beyond classical tales as well. In Vulcanos Forge fresco, we witness Hephaestus and Cyclopes forging Achilles' shield while Libra and its three decans adorn the background - a celestial connection with these mythical beings. Even nature has its own version of cyclopean wonders. Meet Silky anteater or pygmy anteater (Cyclopes didactylus), a small creature known for its silky fur and unique physical features reminiscent of those legendary giants. As we delve into history's rich tapestry, it becomes clear that they can more than mere figments of imagination; they embody power, mystery, and creativity. Whether depicted in lithographs or marble sculptures like Hephaestus and Cyclopes forging Achilles' shield or seen within Carracci Hall's intricate details—Polyphemus alongside Galatea—they continue to fascinate us with their enigmatic presence.