Greek Mythology Collection (page 9)

Jason Promises His Hand to Medea, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Jason Promises His Hand to Medea, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 61

Marsyas Playing the Pipes Before Apollo, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Marsyas Playing the Pipes Before Apollo, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 57

Athena Changing Arachne into a Spider, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Athena Changing Arachne into a Spider, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 54

Cupid Shooting His Arrow at Pluto, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cupid Shooting His Arrow at Pluto, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 46

Athena with the Muses, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Athena with the Muses, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 44

Phineus Attacking Perseus at the Wedding, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Phineus Attacking Perseus at the Wedding, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 42

Apollo and Leucothoe, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo and Leucothoe, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 35

Thisbe Killing Herself, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Thisbe Killing Herself, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 32

Narcissus at the Well, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Narcissus at the Well, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 28

Cadmus's Men Killed by the Serpent, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cadmus's Men Killed by the Serpent, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 22

Mercury Turning Aglauros to Stone, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Mercury Turning Aglauros to Stone, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 20

Judgment of Paris, 1544. Creator: Hans Brosamer
Judgment of Paris, 1544

Apollo Killing Coronis, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo Killing Coronis, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 16

Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Nemean Lion, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 2

The Age of Copper, 1599. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
The Age of Copper, 1599. From The Four Ages of the World, pl. 3

Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Serpent Ladon, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 10. Hercules draws his bow, the rearing serpent appears in profile

Hercules and the Hind of Mount Cerynea, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Hind of Mount Cerynea, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 6. Hercules strides alongside the hind and grasps the base of one antler with his right hand

Hercules and the Boar of Erymanthus, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Boar of Erymanthus, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 4 Hercules holds down the boar's snout with his left hand and raises his club with his right hand

Apollo Teaching Music to the Graces, 16th century. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Apollo Teaching Music to the Graces, 16th century

Apollo and Clytia, 1745. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
Apollo and Clytia, 1745

Aeneas Rescuing his Father from the Fire at Troy, mid-18th century. Creator: Carle van Loo
Aeneas Rescuing his Father from the Fire at Troy, mid-18th century

Aeneas Fleeing with Anchises from the Ruins of Troy, 1777. Creator: Augustin Pajou
Aeneas Fleeing with Anchises from the Ruins of Troy, 1777

Achilles and Chiron (?), 1543. Creator: Georg Pencz
Achilles and Chiron (?), 1543

Hercules Throwing Lichas into the Sea, 1815/45. Creator: Auguste de Valmont
Hercules Throwing Lichas into the Sea, 1815/45

The Temple of Diana at Ephesus, published 1610. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
The Temple of Diana at Ephesus, published 1610. From The Seven Wonders of the World, pl. 3

The Stockton-on-Tees Regatta Cup, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Stockton-on-Tees Regatta Cup, 1860. The fashion of furnishing splendid vases for race plate is gradually extending, and our art manufacturers have "improved the occasion" by throwing as

The Statue of Jupiter at Olympia, published 1610. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
The Statue of Jupiter at Olympia, published 1610. From The Seven Wonders of the World, pl. 1

Jupiter, Disguised as a Shepherd, Seducing Mnemosyne, the Goddess of Memory, 1727. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Jupiter, Disguised as a Shepherd, Seducing Mnemosyne, the Goddess of Memory, 1727

Jupiter, Disguised as Diana, Seducing the Nymph Callisto, 1727. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Jupiter, Disguised as Diana, Seducing the Nymph Callisto, 1727

Apollo and Daphne, between circa 1650 and circa 1660. Creator: Anthonie Waterloo
Apollo and Daphne, between circa 1650 and circa 1660

Achilles wounded in the Heel, 17th century. Creator: Bertholet Flemal
Achilles wounded in the Heel, 17th century

"The Goddess of Discord in the Garden of the Hesperides", painted by J.W.M. Turner... 1857
"The Goddess of Discord in the Garden of the Hesperides", 1806, painted by J.W.M. Turner, R.A. - in the Marlborough House Gallery, 1857

Gustav III, 1746-92, King of Sweden as Meleager, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
Gustav III, 1746-92, King of Sweden as Meleager, c18th century

Earth. Creator: Unknown
Earth, unknown date

Cephalus and Procris, 1675. Creator: Ary de Vois
Cephalus and Procris, 1675

Galatea, 17th century. Creator: Anon
Galatea, 17th century

Capaneus - Study called The Blasphemic, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy-Trioson
Capaneus - Study called The Blasphemic, late 18th-early 19th century

Danaë and the Shower of Gold, 1787. Creator: Adolf Ulric Wertmüller
Danae and the Shower of Gold, 1787

Danae and the Golden Rain, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Andreas von Behn
Danae and the Golden Rain, late 17th-early 18th century

A Bacchanal, Unknown date. Creator: Sebastiano Ricci
A Bacchanal, Unknown date

Dido and Aeneas, c1630. Creator: Rutilio di Lorenzo Manetti
Dido and Aeneas, c1630

Aethra Showing her Son Theseus the Place Where his Father had Hidden his Arms , 1768. Creator: Nicolas Guy Brenet
Aethra Showing her Son Theseus the Place Where his Father had Hidden his Arms , 1768

Fitting (Shi) in the Form of a Chimera (Bixie), between 317 and 581. Creator: Unknown
Fitting (Shi) in the Form of a Chimera (Bixie), between 317 and 581

Mentor says goodbye to Telemachus, 1719-1775. Creator: Ruik Keyert
Mentor says goodbye to Telemachus, 1719-1775. Mentor bids Telemachus farewell, tells him where he will find his father Odysseus, and resumes the form of Pallas Athene. Design for a wall painting

Venus, in the assembly of the gods, asks Jupiter to allow him to destroy Telemachus, 1719-1775. Creator: Ruik Keyert
Venus, in the assembly of the gods, asks Jupiter to allow him to destroy Telemachus, 1719-1775. Design for a wall painting

Venus asks Neptune to prevent Telemachus from landing on Ithaca, c.1719-c.1775. Creator: Ruik Keyert
Venus asks Neptune to prevent Telemachus from landing on Ithaca, c.1719-c.1775.. Design for a wall painting

Telemachus and Mentor visit the nymph Calypso, 1719-1775. Creator: Ruik Keyert
Telemachus and Mentor visit the nymph Calypso, 1719-1775. Design for a wall painting

Mentor throws Telemachus off a cliff and jumps after him, 1719-1775. Creator: Ruik Keyert
Mentor throws Telemachus off a cliff and jumps after him, 1719-1775. Design for a wall painting

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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.