Hades Collection (page 3)

Hiratoka painting Hades (engraving)
7161671 Hiratoka painting Hades (engraving) by Japanese School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hiratoka painting Hades)

Hades, ruler of the Underworld in Greek mythology, and his wife Persephone (engraving)
7147452 Hades, ruler of the Underworld in Greek mythology, and his wife Persephone (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hades)

Aeneas in the underworld (litho)
7149461 Aeneas in the underworld (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aeneas in the underworld)

Bronze statue of Cerberus, the three-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld to prevent the dead
7147503 Bronze statue of Cerberus, the three-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld to prevent the dead from leaving in ancient Greek and Roman mythology (engraving) by German School

Ganymedes, Gorgon, Hades, Pluto (engraving)
7164250 Ganymedes, Gorgon, Hades, Pluto (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ganymedes, Gorgon, Hades, Pluto)

Orpheus Playing the Lyre to Hades and Persephone, from Orpheus and Eurydice or The Metamorphoses, Antwerp, c. 1685. Woven at the Wauters workshop

Group of statues of gods Pluto, Persephone and the dog Cerberus. 2nd century
7145299 Group of statues of gods Pluto, Persephone and the dog Cerberus. 2nd century by Roman, (2nd century AD); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

Detail of the Statue of the god Pluto, 2nd century
7145301 Detail of the Statue of the god Pluto, 2nd century by Roman, (2nd century AD); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (add.info.: Detail of the Statue of the god Pluto)

Statue of the god Pluto and the dog Cerberus, 2nd century
7145300 Statue of the god Pluto and the dog Cerberus, 2nd century by Roman, (2nd century AD); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

Les Voluptueux, 1889. Creator: Prouve, Victor (1858-1943)
Les Voluptueux, 1889. Found in the Collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nancy

Cupid and Psyche, 1808 (oil on canvas)
AGN403457 Cupid and Psyche, 1808 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 137.8x142.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Psyche)

The Death of Marcus Curtius, Villa Centurione, Sampierdarena, 1613-15 (fresco)
LRI1762610 The Death of Marcus Curtius, Villa Centurione, Sampierdarena, 1613-15 (fresco) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

The Head Rising Up, 1866 (woodcut)
3726018 The Head Rising Up, 1866 (woodcut) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 10.8x15.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Coming out into Hell, 1866 (woodcut)
3726017 Coming out into Hell, 1866 (woodcut) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 10.5x8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Crucifixion; The Last Judgment, c. 1440-41 (oil on canvas transferred from wood)
3493064 The Crucifixion; The Last Judgment, c.1440-41 (oil on canvas transferred from wood) by Eyck, Jan van (c.1390-1441); 56.5x19.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Netherlandish

Orpheus frees Eurydice (chromolitho)
1094448 Orpheus frees Eurydice (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orpheus frees Eurydice)

Souls on the bank of the Styx (pencil on paper)
PNH452502 Souls on the bank of the Styx (pencil on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 24.1x16.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Orpheus in Hell or Orfeo Chiede a Plutone Euridice, Book X
STC415867 Orpheus in Hell or Orfeo Chiede a Plutone Euridice, Book X, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

Pluto (chromolitho)
3100668 Pluto (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pluto. Illustration for Las Supersticiones De La Humanidad by Jose Coroleu (F Seix, 1881)

Eurydice floating among flames, 1872-75 (graphite on paper)
1216855 Eurydice floating among flames, 1872-75 (graphite on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 22.8x22.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English

Lunette depicting Psyche undertaking an ordeal set by Venus of retrieving from
BEN78431 Lunette depicting Psyche undertaking an ordeal set by Venus of retrieving from the underworld a jar containing the beauty of Proserpine, from the Sala di Amore e Psiche

Cupid and Psyche - Palace Green Murals - Psyche receiving the Casket from Proserpine
BIR185882 Cupid and Psyche - Palace Green Murals - Psyche receiving the Casket from Proserpine, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones

The Flight of Bonaparte from Hell-Bay, 1815 (coloured engraving)
CHT173758 The Flight of Bonaparte from Hell-Bay, 1815 (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Pluto (oil on canvas)
ALI169134 Pluto (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Agostino (1557-1602); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; Alinari

Orpheus and Eurydice on the Banks of the River Styx, 1878 (oil on panel)
1762098 Orpheus and Eurydice on the Banks of the River Styx, 1878 (oil on panel) by Stanhope, John Roddam Spencer (1829-1908); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Hell (engraving)
5207788 Hell (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hell. Illustration from The Fabulous Histories of the Heathen Gods, by Andrew Tooke)

Ulysses and Penelope, from the Macellum, Pompeii, 1st BC-1st AD century (fresco) (b / w photo)
ALI230739 Ulysses and Penelope, from the Macellum, Pompeii, 1st BC-1st AD century (fresco) (b/w photo) by Roman; Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples, Campania, Italy; Alinari

Attic white ground lekythos depicting Charon, the ferryman of the underworld receiving
XIR155952 Attic white ground lekythos depicting Charon, the ferryman of the underworld receiving the soul of a dead person, c.420 BC (pottery) by Greek, (5th century BC); height: 38.8 cm; Louvre

Cupid wakes Psyche, who, having opened the jar containing the beauty of Proserpine has
BEN78432 Cupid wakes Psyche, who, having opened the jar containing the beauty of Proserpine has been overcome with sleep, lunette from the Sala di Amore e Psiche

The Banks of the Styx (litho)
KW282164 The Banks of the Styx (litho) by Sime, Sidney Herbert (1867-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: No boats running during the frost ; boundary between earth and the underworld; ); English

Mural from the Tomb of the Infernal Quadriga (wall painting)
BAT378994 Mural from the Tomb of the Infernal Quadriga (wall painting) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Museum of Archaeology, Sarteano, Siena

Souls by the Styx (oil on canvas)
PNH430976 Souls by the Styx (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 89.6x71 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

Marcus Curtius leaping into the gulf, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)
3081888 Marcus Curtius leaping into the gulf, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 73.7x98.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Aeneas and the Cumaean Sibyl presenting the Golden Bough to Charon (oil on canvas)
3433209 Aeneas and the Cumaean Sibyl presenting the Golden Bough to Charon (oil on canvas) by Testa, Pietro (Il Lucchesino) (1611-50)

Orpheus & Eurydice, 1886 (stained glass)
3475501 Orpheus & Eurydice, 1886 (stained glass) by Holmes Jewitt, Edward (1849-1929); Pownall Hall Farm, Wilmslow, Cheshire

Theseus and Pirithous in Hades (engraving)
3635301 Theseus and Pirithous in Hades (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theseus and Pirithous in Hades)

The Last Judgment, c. 1540 (fresco)
3472324 The Last Judgment, c.1540 (fresco) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); 1, 370x1, 220 cm; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: In Christian belief)

Last Judgment, c. 1500 (oil on panel)
3709964 Last Judgment, c.1500 (oil on panel) by German School, (15th century); 149x175 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Christ on a rainbow with Mary and John the Baptist)

Going into Hell, 1866 (woodcut)
3726016 Going into Hell, 1866 (woodcut) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 10.3x8.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Charons fee, 1866 (woodcut)
3726014 Charons fee, 1866 (woodcut) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 10.7x15.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Window depicting the Harrowing of Hell, 1505-10 (stained glass)
2921679 Window depicting the Harrowing of Hell, 1505-10 (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Louviers, Eure, France; (add.info.: The Harrowing of Hell (stained glass) Louviers, Eure

Mural from the Tomb of the Infernal Quadriga (wall painting) (detail of 378994)
BAT378995 Mural from the Tomb of the Infernal Quadriga (wall painting) (detail of 378994) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Museum of Archaeology, Sarteano, Siena

Last Judgement, c. 1435 (tempera on oak)
JLJ4690625 Last Judgement, c.1435 (tempera on oak) by Lochner, Stephan (fl.1442-1451); Wallraf Richartz Museum, Cologne, Germany; (add.info)

Scene of Hell: detail showing Hades and Persephone, rulers of the Underworld
PWI89774 Scene of Hell: detail showing Hades and Persephone, rulers of the Underworld (oil on canvas) (detail of 89773) by Nome

Orpheus and Eurydice, 1862 (oil on canvas)
HTL122339 Orpheus and Eurydice, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English, out of copyright

The Gates of Hell, 1880-90 (bronze)
PWI82347 The Gates of Hell, 1880-90 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); Musee Rodin, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Scene of Hell, 1731 (engraving)
STC133991 Scene of Hell, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Leaf from a Beatus Manuscript, c. 1180 (tempera, gold, and ink on parchment)
3615967 Leaf from a Beatus Manuscript, c.1180 (tempera, gold, and ink on parchment) by Spanish School; 44.5x30 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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"Hades: Exploring the Depths of the Underworld and Beyond" Delve into the enigmatic realm of Hades, where myth and art intertwine to depict a world beyond our own. From ancient texts to iconic artworks, this caption invites you on a journey through various interpretations of Hades. In classical Greek mythology, Hades was not only the god of the underworld but also played a pivotal role in Homeric cosmogony. The Last Judgement and Novgorod Icon portray his dominion over souls as they navigate their fate after death. The tale of Persephone and Demeter sheds light on Hades' power as he abducts Persephone, plunging her into darkness for half the year while her mother mourns above ground. This eternal cycle symbolizes both life's transient nature and its cyclical patterns. H. M. Bateman's "The Income Tax Official in Hades" humorously explores how even in death, bureaucracy follows us. It reminds us that no one can escape taxes – not even in the afterlife. Dante's Inferno takes us deeper into Hades' realm, where suicides are tormented by Harpies. These haunting images serve as cautionary tales about despair and self-destruction. In Hendrik Goltzius' depiction of Marcus Curtius from "The Roman Heroes, " we witness an act of sacrifice to save Rome from destruction – showcasing how mortals interact with divine forces within Hades' domain. Classical Greek gods allegorized through various artistic mediums highlight their connection to Hades: Filippo Napoletano's "The Hell" immerses viewers in an infernal landscape teeming with torment; Botticelli's illustration captures Dante Alighieri's vision of Hell’s abyss within his Divine Comedy series. Greece’s Styx River is intrinsically linked to Hades; it serves as a boundary between life and death, a crossing point for souls entering the underworld.