Hades Collection (page 8)

Hades in Hell
Hades - also known as Pluto or Dis - the Ruler of the Underworld, contemplates his domain

Stephen Phillips
STEPHEN PHILLIPS writer of poems and verse- dramas such as Christ in Hades and The new inferno Date: 1864 - 1915

Orpheus Eurydice ca 1500-1506 Engraving 5 1 / 16 x 3 7 / 8in
Artokoloro

Orpheus Eurydice ca 1590-95 Engraving 2nd state
Artokoloro

A stealth fighter en route to Hades, a ringed planet. The stealth fighter is leaving the cover of an asteroid field

Hell, 1622 (oil on canvas) (see 89774 for detail)
XIR89773 Hell, 1622 (oil on canvas) (see 89774 for detail) by Nome, Francois de (Monsu Desiderio) (1593-1644); 113x175 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Besancon, France; French, out of copyright

Charon Crossing the River Styx, 1515-24 (oil on panel)
XIR36902 Charon Crossing the River Styx, 1515-24 (oil on panel) by Patenier or Patinir, Joachim (1487-1524); 64x103 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Orpheus before Pluto and Persephone (oil on canvas)
XIR71580 Orpheus before Pluto and Persephone (oil on canvas) by Perrier, Francois (Bourguignon) (1590-1650); 54x70 cm; Louvre, Paris

Orpheus in the Underworld reclaiming Eurydice, or The Music, 1763
XIR71576 Orpheus in the Underworld reclaiming Eurydice, or The Music, 1763 by Restout, Jean II (1692-1768); 355x575 cm; Louvre, Paris

Charon Conveying the Souls of the Dead across the Styx, 1860 (oil on canvas)
BAL240137 Charon Conveying the Souls of the Dead across the Styx, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Pomerantsev, Konstantin Petrovich (1835-1913); 171.5x233 cm; State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod

Don Juan in Hell (gouache on paper)
XAL213875 Don Juan in Hell (gouache on paper) by Bison, Giuseppe Bernardino (1762-1844); Museo Civico Rivoltello, Trieste

Cerberus Tamed by Hercules (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR213102 Cerberus Tamed by Hercules (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Charon Passing the Shades (oil on canvas)
XIR188802 Charon Passing the Shades (oil on canvas) by Subleyras, Pierre (1699-1749); 135x83 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1598 (oil on copper)
BAL178004 Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1598 (oil on copper) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 26.4x35.3 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd

Orpheus in the Underworld (oil on canvas)
XIR222464 Orpheus in the Underworld (oil on canvas) by Francken or Franck, Ambrosius the Elder (1544-1618); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nimes

River Nymph Styx, Philips Galle, 1587

Hercules drags Cerberus from Hell, Julius Goltzius Cornelis Cort, in or after 1563 - before 1595

Charon and Psyche (oil on canvas)
BAL11062 Charon and Psyche (oil on canvas) by Stanhope, John Roddam Spencer (1829-1908); 95.2x138.4 cm; Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

Crete, Gortina, Shrine of Isia, Statue of Proserpine and Pluto with Cerberus
Greek civilization, 1st century b.C. Statue of Proserpine and Pluto with Cerberus. From the shrine of Isia in Gortina (Crete)

Dantes Inferno, Charon on the Styx
Dantes Inferno. Canto III, lines 76-78: [over the Styx came Charon] an old man Crying, Woe to you wicked spirits! Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

HERCULES. Hercules chaining Cerberus, guardian of the underworld, and Aegeus saving Theseus from being poisoned by Medea (flying away in her chariot). Line engraving, English, late 18th century

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Mercury conducting the souls of the suitors to the infernal regions. Line engraving, c1805, after John Flaxman

MYTHOLOGY: HERCULES. Hercules chaining Cerberus and Aegeus saving Theseus from being poisoned by Medea (flying away in her chariot). Line engraving, English, late 18th century

PLUTO, GOD OF UNDERWORLD. Pluto (Hades), Greek gods of the underworld, guarded by Cerberus, his three-headed serpent-tailed dog. Line engraving

MYTHOLOGY: ORPHEUS. Orpheus in Hades. Engraving, German, 17th century

MYTHOLOGY: PERSEPHONE. Hades and Persephone. Line engraving, 19th century

HADES / PLUTO. The Greek / Roman god of the underworld wih his dog Cerberus. Line engraving, 19th century
HADES/PLUTO. The Greek/Roman god of the underworld wih his dog Cerberus. Line engraving, 19th century

SISYPHUS STONE. Copper engraving, French, by Bernard Picart (1673-1733)

Ascalaphius into Owl
A son of Acheron, he reveals to Zeus that Persephone has eaten pomegranate seeds (thus condemning her to stay with Hades) so she turns him into an owl with Phlegethon water

Hades / Dis / Pluto
Hades (known to the Romans as Dis or Pluto) the God of the underworld, with his three- headed dog Cerberus

Persephone & Pluto
Summer turns to Autumn, and to her dismay Persephone (Proserpina) must ride with her husband Pluto (Hades) in his chariot to the underworld until the following Spring

Ceres & the Satyrs
Mother Ceres (Demeter) asks two satyrs if they have seen her daughter Persephone (Proserpina). But Pluto (Hades) has taken her to the underworld until the Spring

P an-Koan, God of Hades
P AN-KOAN the arbiter of life, in the infernal regions

Hades / Pluto
The Ruler of the Underworld contemplates his domain

Classical Myth / Rhea
Mother of the Gods, daughter of Uranus and Gaea, sister/wife of Kronos, mother of Zeus, Hera, Hades, Poseidon, Demeter and Hestia

Sri Lankan Hell
Hell according to the people of Sri Lanka, who name it Calla Sootraya

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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.