Heroides Collection

Cydippe with the Apple of Acontius, c.1645-c.1655. Creator: Paulus Bor
Cydippe with the Apple of Acontius, c.1645-c.1655. Other Title(s): Mythological Figure, thought to be Pomona

The Death of Hippolytus, 1825. Creator: Court, Joseph-Desire (1797-1865)
The Death of Hippolytus, 1825. Found in the Collection of Musee Fabre, Montpellier

Sappho throwing herself into the sea, 1791. Creator: Taillasson, Jean-Joseph (1745-1809)
Sappho throwing herself into the sea, 1791. Found in the Collection of Musee des beaux-arts, Brest

Sappho throwing herself into the sea (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Phyllis and Demophoon, 1870. Creator: Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley (1833-1898)
Phyllis and Demophoon, 1870. Found in the Collection of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Briseis aund Achilles. Creator: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Briseis aund Achilles. Found in the Collection of Musei Civici, Padova

Medea (Medee furieuse). Artist: Delacroix, Eugene (1798-1863)
Medea (Medee furieuse). Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille

Death of the sons of Medea (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499. Artist: Majorana, Cristoforo (active ca)
Death of the sons of Medea (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Phaedra gazing on Hippolytus (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Achilles refusing gifts (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499. Artist: Majorana, Cristoforo (active ca)
Achilles refusing gifts (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Penelope writing, Telemachus and Laertes (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Phaedra Hippolyto Habes candide lector Pvb Ovidii Nasonis
Phaedra to Hippolyto, Habes, candide lector, Pvb. Ovidii Nasonis Heroides: collatis quampluribus tam ueteribus q, uam, recentioribus codicibus quamemendatissimas, Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 or 18 A.D

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"Heroides: A Visual Journey into Ancient Mythology" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of ancient mythology with the mesmerizing artwork of "Heroides. " This collection showcases a series of stunning masterpieces that bring to life some of the most iconic tales from Greek and Roman literature. One such masterpiece is Tintoretto's depiction of Briseis and Achilles, capturing their complex relationship amidst the backdrop of the Trojan War. The intensity in their eyes tells a story beyond words, evoking emotions that resonate through centuries. Joseph-Desire Court's "The Death of Hippolytus" transports us to an agonizing moment as we witness Phaedra's tragic betrayal leading to Hippolytus' demise. The artist skillfully portrays the anguish and despair on both characters' faces, leaving us haunted by this tale of love gone wrong. Sappho, known for her passionate poetry, takes center stage twice in this collection. Jean-Joseph Taillasson's portrayal shows Sappho throwing herself into the sea, encapsulating her heart-wrenching sorrow over unrequited love. Majorana's illustration for Ovid's "Heroides" further amplifies Sappho's emotional turmoil as she plunges into the depths, forever immortalized in art. Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones brings us another poignant tale with his painting "Phyllis and Demophoon. " We witness Phyllis' heartbreak as she clings desperately to her departing lover. The intricate details capture every nuance of their doomed romance. Lucas Cranach presents us with "The Judgement of Paris, " a scene where three goddesses vie for a golden apple - an event that sparked one of history's greatest conflicts -the Trojan War itself. This piece serves as a visual representation not only for Ovid’s Heroides but also for its profound impact on ancient mythology.