Greek Mythology Collection (page 4)

Roman marble sarcophagus with Dionysiac scenes, 2nd century
Roman marble sarcophagus with Dionysiac scenes, also showing centaurs, fauns, and Silenus. From the National Museum in Rome, 2nd century

Statue of Hercules and Telephus, 1st-2nd century
A Roman copy of a Hellenistic original statue of Hercules and Telephus found in 1568 at the Vila di Este, Tivoli. From the Louvres collection, 1st-2nd century

Roman wallpainting of Theseus after killing the Minotaur, Pompeii

The Underworld, c1613-c1644. Artist: Francois de Nome
The Underworld, c1613-c1644. On the left Pluto and Persephone, King and Queen of the Underworld, view their kingdom

The Death of Lucretia, 17th century. Artist: Guido Cagnacci
The Death of Lucretia, 17th century. From the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France

Sleeping Endymion. Roman sculpture, after a Greek original of 2nd century BC. A fragment of a group of Selene and Endymion

Statue of Eros, 2nd century. Roman, after a Greek original of the first half of the 4th century BC. In Greek mythology, Eros was the God of Love. His Roman equivalent was Cupid

Atlas. Statue of the Titan god Atlas, who in Greek mythology was forced to carry the heavens and the Earth on his shoulders

Icarus
Frederic Belaubre

The Trojan Wars: Paris kidnaps Helena
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The Trojan Wars: Iphigenias sacrifice
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The Trojan Wars: Troys destruction and fire
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The Trojan Wars: Hector breaks through the main gate
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The Trojan Wars: The Wooden Horse is led into the town
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Minos
In Greek mythology, Minos was a mythical king of Crete, son of Zeus and Europa. After his death, Minos became a judge of the dead in Hades. Engraving from 1870

The Colossus of Rhodes. The statue of Helios, the Greek sun-god, was erected by Chares of Lindos in 280 BC. It was 33 meters or 108 feet high and collapsed during an earthquake in 226 BC

The Trojans repulsing the Greeks, 1538. Creator: Giovanni Battista Scultori
The Trojans repulsing the Greeks, 1538

"Achille pleure la mort deAchilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus
FIA5365171 " Achille pleure la mort deAchilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus by Gay, Nikolai Nikolajevitch (1831-94); Belorussian National Gallery, Minsk

Vulcan, Neptune, Athena and other Gods making Shackles to pull Jupiter from the Heavens, set within an elaborate frame, from Loves, Rages and Jealousies of Juno, 1531-76

Neptune in his Chariot being drawn by seahorses, from the Division of the Universe, 1531-76

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

Neptune and Melanthe, from The Loves of the Gods, ca 1531-76. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Neptune and Melanthe, from The Loves of the Gods, ca 1531-76

Aesacus and Hesperie, published 1819. Creator: JMW Turner
Aesacus and Hesperie, published 1819

L Amour et Psyche(Amor and Psyche), 1889. Creator: Bouguereau
L Amour et Psyche (Amor and Psyche), 1889. Private Collection

Salmacis and Hermaphrodite, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Plate 3: Psyches two sisters are married to kings, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60

Plate 4: Psyches father consulting the oracle, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60

Plate 5: Psyche carried on a litter to a mountain, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60

Plate 10: nymphs assisting Psyche to dress her hair, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60

Envy or Avarice at the right being driven from the temple of the Muses by Hercules who raises a club, the muses watching from the left, 1530-60

Bacchus surrounded by Putti, a statue of Priapus at right, 1530-60

Plate 1: Saturn in a niche devouring his son, standing before a scythe, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Hercules and the Centaurs: Hercules holds the head of a centaur with his left hand and raises his club with his right hand, in the foreground and background are fallen and fleeing centaurs

Hercules and Cerberus: Hercules grasps the collar of Cerberus, two demons appear at left, from the series The Labors of Hercules, 1608

Hercules and the Mares of Diomedes: Hercules grasps the bridle of a rearing horse, a second horse tramples a figure in at right, from the series The Labors of Hercules, 1608

Theseus and the Minotaur (Minotaurum Theseus vincit), from The Metamorphoses of Ovid (Metamorphosean Sive Transformationum), plate 74, Published after 1606

Achilles dragging the body of Hector around the walls of Troy, 1648-50

Lycaon Transformed into a Wolf, dated 1524. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Lycaon Transformed into a Wolf, dated 1524

Hercules and the Hydra; wielding a torch he attacks the winged, multi-headed Hydr... ca
Hercules and the Hydra; wielding a torch he attacks the winged, multi-headed Hydra in rocky landscape, a hawk attacks a heron in the sky, ca. 1500-1520

[Nude Before a Mirror], ca. 1857. Creator: Attributed to Bruno Braquehais (French, 1823
[Nude Before a Mirror], ca. 1857

[Reclining Female Nude Posed as Danae], 1850s. Creator: Attributed to Bruno Braquehais
[Reclining Female Nude Posed as Danae], 1850s

Coast View with Perseus and the Origin of Coral, 1674. Creator: Claude Lorrain
Coast View with Perseus and the Origin of Coral, 1674

Three Graces, 1840s. Creators: William Henry Fox Talbot, Antonio Canova
Three Graces, 1840s

Pandora, ca. 1914. Creator: Odilon Redon
Pandora, ca. 1914

Diana and Cupid, 1761. Creator: Pompeo Batoni
Diana and Cupid, 1761

Midas Washing at the Source of the Pactolus, ca. 1627. Creator: Nicolas Poussin
Midas Washing at the Source of the Pactolus, ca. 1627

Echo, 1874. Creator: Alexandre Cabanel
Echo, 1874

Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1630s. Creator: Jan Brueghel the younger
Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1630s

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Greek mythology is a captivating realm filled with gods, heroes, and enchanting tales that have captivated the world for centuries. This Roman statue of a drunken Hercules reminds us of the larger-than-life figures that populate these ancient stories. Circe Invidiosa, painted by John William Waterhouse in 1892, depicts the sorceress who could transform men into animals with her potent potions. In this Greek vase painting from antiquity, Achilles and Patroclus stand side by side as symbols of loyalty and friendship amidst the chaos of war. The Olympian gods reign supreme in their celestial abode, overseeing mortal affairs while indulging in their own divine dramas. The Heroes Of The Trojan War are immortalized through epic poems like Homer's Iliad. Here we witness Hector's tragic demise at the hands of Achilles - a poignant reminder that even mighty warriors are not invincible. Sandro Botticelli's Primavera transports us to an idyllic scene where nymphs dance under blooming trees. Meanwhile, Narcissus and Echo remind us of love's complexities and its potential for both beauty and tragedy. JMW Turner's Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus captures Odysseus' cunning nature as he taunts the Cyclops during his perilous journey home. Dionysus and his wild Maenads embody ecstasy and madness in equal measure. Hermes cradles infant Dionysus gently in his arms - a symbol of protection amidst danger. Leda succumbs to Zeus disguised as a swan; their union resulting in legendary offspring such as Helen of Troy. Greek mythology continues to inspire artists across time periods - from ancient pottery to Renaissance masterpieces. These glimpses into mythical worlds serve as windows into our collective imagination, reminding us why these timeless tales continue to fascinate generations after generations.