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Dejanira Collection

"Dejanira: A Tragic Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption" The artworks surrounding Dejanira depict various pivotal moments in her life

Background imageDejanira Collection: Hercules and Deïanira, 1696. Creator: Hendrick van Beaumont

Hercules and Deïanira, 1696. Creator: Hendrick van Beaumont
Hercules and Deianira, 1696. Embracing

Background imageDejanira Collection: Nessus and Dejanira in Four Poses, and the Dying Nessus, 1830s. Creator: Hippolyte Lalaisse

Nessus and Dejanira in Four Poses, and the Dying Nessus, 1830s. Creator: Hippolyte Lalaisse
Nessus and Dejanira in Four Poses, and the Dying Nessus, 1830s

Background imageDejanira Collection: The Flight of the Centaur Nessus with Dejanina, n. d. Creator: Francoise Verdier

The Flight of the Centaur Nessus with Dejanina, n. d. Creator: Francoise Verdier
The Flight of the Centaur Nessus with Dejanina, n.d

Background imageDejanira Collection: Deianira and Nessus (colour litho)

Deianira and Nessus (colour litho)
957878 Deianira and Nessus (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deianira and Nessus. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDejanira Collection: Hercules Killing Nessus, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever

Hercules Killing Nessus, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules Killing Nessus, 1550

Background imageDejanira Collection: Terms of Hercules and Deianira, ca. 1531-76. ca. 1531-76. Creator: Giulio Bonasone

Terms of Hercules and Deianira, ca. 1531-76. ca. 1531-76. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Terms of Hercules and Deianira, ca. 1531-76

Background imageDejanira Collection: Bust of Hercules and Dejanira, ca. 1531-76. Creator: Giulio Bonasone

Bust of Hercules and Dejanira, ca. 1531-76. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Bust of Hercules and Dejanira, ca. 1531-76

Background imageDejanira Collection: Deianeira receiving the poisoned tunic from Nessus, and the wounded centaur falling to

Deianeira receiving the poisoned tunic from Nessus, and the wounded centaur falling to the ground at left, 1778

Background imageDejanira Collection: Nessus and Dejanira

Nessus and Dejanira
The centaur Nessus abducts Herakless wife Dejanira

Background imageDejanira Collection: Achelous Vanquished

Achelous Vanquished
River-god Achelous and Herakles fight for love of Dejanira : Achelous turns himself into a bull, but Herakles wins, pulling off a horn, the cornucopia

Background imageDejanira Collection: Nessus and Dejanira, ca 1705. Artist: Boullogne, Louis de, the Younger (1654-1733)

Nessus and Dejanira, ca 1705. Artist: Boullogne, Louis de, the Younger (1654-1733)
Nessus and Dejanira, ca 1705. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageDejanira Collection: Heracles, Deianira and Nessus, ca 1580-1582. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)

Heracles, Deianira and Nessus, ca 1580-1582. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
Heracles, Deianira and Nessus, ca 1580-1582. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageDejanira Collection: Dejanira (Autumn)

Dejanira (Autumn); Gustave Moreau, French, 1826 - 1898; about 1872 - 1873; Oil on panel; Unframed: 55.1 x 45.4 cm (21 11/16 x 17 7/8 in.), Framed: 70.2 x 60.6 x 6.4 cm (27 5/8 x 23 7/8 x 2 1/2 in.)

Background imageDejanira Collection: Hercules, Dejanira and Nessus

Hercules, Dejanira and Nessus
Hercules, Nessus and Deianeira by Bartholomaeus Spranger (1546-1611). Flemish art. Oil

Background imageDejanira Collection: Nessus and Dejanira

Nessus and Dejanira
The centaur Nessus abducts Herakless wife Dejanira

Background imageDejanira Collection: Herakles Versus Achelous

Herakles Versus Achelous
Herakles and the river-god Achelous, both enamoured of Dejanira, fight : though Achelous changes shape to dragon and bull, Herakles is the ultimate victor


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"Dejanira: A Tragic Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Redemption" The artworks surrounding Dejanira depict various pivotal moments in her life. In "The Flight of the Centaur Nessus with Dejanina, " we witness her abduction by the centaur Nessus. The painting captures the fear and helplessness she must have felt. "The Rape of Dejanira" portrays a harrowing scene where she is violated against her will. This powerful oil on canvas piece evokes a sense of outrage and sympathy for Dejanira's plight. In "Deianira and Nessus, " a color lithograph showcases the complex relationship between Dejanira and Nessus. Their intertwined bodies symbolize their entanglement in both love and tragedy. "Hercules Killing Nessus" depicts Hercules seeking vengeance for his beloved wife's suffering. This artwork by Heinrich Aldegrever shows Hercules overpowering the treacherous centaur, highlighting his determination to protect Dejanira at any cost. Giulio Bonasone's works shed light on different aspects of their story. "Terms of Hercules and Deianira" explores their marital bond, while "Hercules fight adragon in the centre, Achelous carrying off Deianeira upper left" illustrates another threat to their happiness. The bust sculpture titled "Bust of Hercules and Dejanira" immortalizes their tragic love affair through intricate details that capture both strength and vulnerability. In "Hercules and Deianira, " from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), we see them together as a couple before adversity struck. It serves as a poignant reminder of happier times they shared before chaos ensued. "The Abduction of Dejanira" by Battista Franco Veneziano portrays yet another instance where she is forcibly taken away from Hercules, showcasing her continuous struggle against fate's cruel hand. "Nessus attempting to take Dejanira from Hercules.