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Hymen Collection

"Hymen: The Eternal Symbol of Love and Union" Love has always been a timeless force that transcends boundaries, cultures, and eras

Background imageHymen Collection: The Successful Fortune Hunter, Or Captain Shelalee leading Miss Marrowfat to the temple of hymen

The Successful Fortune Hunter, Or Captain Shelalee leading Miss Marrowfat to the temple of hymen
1000889 The Successful Fortune Hunter, Or Captain Shelalee leading Miss Marrowfat to the temple of hymen, after Thomas Rowlandson, 1802

Background imageHymen Collection: A Sacrifice to Hymen (Three Daughters of Sir William Montgomery), 1776. Creator: Thomas Watson

A Sacrifice to Hymen (Three Daughters of Sir William Montgomery), 1776. Creator: Thomas Watson
A Sacrifice to Hymen (Three Daughters of Sir William Montgomery), 1776

Background imageHymen Collection: Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Courbevoie : La Loi protectrice... 12–1884

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Courbevoie : La Loi protectrice... 12–1884
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie de Courbevoie : La Loi protectrice de l'Hymenee (Plafond), 12-1884

Background imageHymen Collection: Lady Elizabeth Keppel, c. 1760. Creator: Edward Fisher

Lady Elizabeth Keppel, c. 1760. Creator: Edward Fisher
Lady Elizabeth Keppel, c. 1760

Background imageHymen Collection: Omnia Vincit Amor, or The Power of Love in the Three Elements, 1809. Creator: Benjamin West

Omnia Vincit Amor, or The Power of Love in the Three Elements, 1809. Creator: Benjamin West
Omnia Vincit Amor, or The Power of Love in the Three Elements, 1809

Background imageHymen Collection: The Birth of Pandora, 1791-1804 (oil on canvas)

The Birth of Pandora, 1791-1804 (oil on canvas)
2913322 The Birth of Pandora, 1791-1804 (oil on canvas) by Barry, James (1741-1806); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageHymen Collection: Valentine - Mechanical - scene of barge, troubadours, Temple of Hymen, ca. 1875. ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical - scene of barge, troubadours, Temple of Hymen, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical - scene of barge, troubadours, Temple of Hymen, ca. 1875

Background imageHymen Collection: The Wedding of Alexander the Great and Roxane, 1519 (fresco)

The Wedding of Alexander the Great and Roxane, 1519 (fresco)
2646068 The Wedding of Alexander the Great and Roxane, 1519 (fresco) by Sodoma, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi (1477-1549); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Background imageHymen Collection: The Aldobrandini Wedding fresco

The Aldobrandini Wedding fresco
6339997 The Aldobrandini Wedding fresco by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: The Aldobrandini Wedding fresco. The wedding of Peleus and Thetis, parents of Achilles)

Background imageHymen Collection: Crown ye God Bacchus with a coronal, and Hymen also crown with wreaths of vine (litho)

Crown ye God Bacchus with a coronal, and Hymen also crown with wreaths of vine (litho)
3655845 Crown ye God Bacchus with a coronal, and Hymen also crown with wreaths of vine (litho) by Bell, Robert Anning (1863-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown ye God Bacchus with a coronal)

Background imageHymen Collection: Roman legionaries with ballista during a siege

Roman legionaries with ballista during a siege
Roman legionaries in lorica armour and galea helmets with shields and spears during a siege. Slingers sling lead shot, and two artillery men load darts into a ballista protected by fortifications

Background imageHymen Collection: Shakespeares As You Like It: Hymen (litho)

Shakespeares As You Like It: Hymen (litho)
6023809 Shakespeares As You Like It: Hymen (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hymen)

Background imageHymen Collection: Sacrifice to Hymen, Wedgwood jasperware oval bas-relief or tablet designed by John Flaxman

Sacrifice to Hymen, Wedgwood jasperware oval bas-relief or tablet designed by John Flaxman, 1775 (autotype)
6014471 Sacrifice to Hymen, Wedgwood jasperware oval bas-relief or tablet designed by John Flaxman, 1775 (autotype) by English Photographer

Background imageHymen Collection: Le Jeu de Dez (Game of Dice), late 17th century (coloured engraving)

Le Jeu de Dez (Game of Dice), late 17th century (coloured engraving)
CHT290045 Le Jeu de Dez (Game of Dice), late 17th century (coloured engraving) by Arnoult, Nicolas (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHymen Collection: Study for the three daughters of Sir William Montgomery, c. 1773 (oil on canvas)

Study for the three daughters of Sir William Montgomery, c. 1773 (oil on canvas)
OJ451962 Study for the three daughters of Sir William Montgomery, c.1773 (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: the finished work)

Background imageHymen Collection: St Valentines Day bank note from the Bank of Love

St Valentines Day bank note from the Bank of Love, Temple of Hymen, promising to pay the entire love of the suppliant, signed by the Governor of the bank, Cupid. Date: 1867

Background imageHymen Collection: Lady Elizabeth Keppel (coloured engraving)

Lady Elizabeth Keppel (coloured engraving)
3105130 Lady Elizabeth Keppel (coloured engraving) by Fisher, Edward (1730-c.1785); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Elizabeth Keppel)

Background imageHymen Collection: Detail of Hymenaios Disguised as a Woman During an Offering to Priapus, c

Detail of Hymenaios Disguised as a Woman During an Offering to Priapus, c
XIR430532 Detail of Hymenaios Disguised as a Woman During an Offering to Priapus, c.1634-38 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); Museu de Arte, Sao Paulo

Background imageHymen Collection: Omnia Vincit Amor, or The Power of Love in the Three Elements, 1809 (oil on canvas)

Omnia Vincit Amor, or The Power of Love in the Three Elements, 1809 (oil on canvas)
3492926 Omnia Vincit Amor, or The Power of Love in the Three Elements, 1809 (oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 178.8 x 204.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageHymen Collection: L Hymen et l Amour (Hymen and Cupid), 18th century. Creator: Jacques Firmin Beauvarlet

L Hymen et l Amour (Hymen and Cupid), 18th century. Creator: Jacques Firmin Beauvarlet
L Hymen et l Amour (Hymen and Cupid), 18th century. After Francois Boucher

Background imageHymen Collection: Engagement of Princess Charlotte to William of Orange, London, 1813, ca. 1813

Engagement of Princess Charlotte to William of Orange, London, 1813, ca. 1813

Background imageHymen Collection: William Hogarth, Hymen and Cupid

William Hogarth, Hymen and Cupid
Vintage engraving of by William Hogarth, Hymen and Cupid

Background imageHymen Collection: The Offering, Early 1780s

The Offering, Early 1780s. Private Collection

Background imageHymen Collection: Hymenaios Disguised as a Woman During an Offering to Priapus (Detail), c. 1635

Hymenaios Disguised as a Woman During an Offering to Priapus (Detail), c. 1635. Found in the Collection of Museu de Arte de Sa o Paulo

Background imageHymen Collection: Hymenaios Disguised as a Woman During an Offering to Priapus, c. 1635

Hymenaios Disguised as a Woman During an Offering to Priapus, c. 1635. Found in the Collection of Museu de Arte de Sa o Paulo

Background imageHymen Collection: The Graces Decorating a Terminal Figure of Hymen, 1773, (1911). Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds

The Graces Decorating a Terminal Figure of Hymen, 1773, (1911). Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
The Graces Decorating a Terminal Figure of Hymen, 1773, (1911). Barbara Montgomery (1757-1788), Elizabeth Montgomery (1751-1783) and Anne Montgomery (1752-1819)

Background imageHymen Collection: Chariot Of The Hymen, (1885)

Chariot Of The Hymen, (1885). A horse-drawn vehicle, possibly part of the procession to celebrate the marriage of the Dauphin of France to Marie-Josephe de Saxe in 1747

Background imageHymen Collection: The Latest in Russia Bonds, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain

The Latest in Russia Bonds, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Latest in Russia Bonds, 1874. Mr Punch, trailing a garland of roses, stands atop a pedestal labelled Hymen. In the foreground

Background imageHymen Collection: Cupid Rekindling the torch of Hymen, 1831. By George Rennie

Cupid Rekindling the torch of Hymen, 1831. By George Rennie
Cupid Rekindling the torch of Hymen. C. 1831. By Scottish sculptor George Rennie (1802-1860). Victoria and Albert Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Background imageHymen Collection: Military kneels front woman crowned Hymenaeus

Military kneels front woman crowned Hymenaeus
Military kneels in front of a woman and is crowned by Hymenaeus (in box with 43 drawings), (story of) Hymen (aeus), Castitimrimoniale, Fede maritale, Matrimonio ( Ripa)

Background imageHymen Collection: Hymenaeus pulled eroten dispels Eigenbaat passes

Hymenaeus pulled eroten dispels Eigenbaat passes
Hymenaeus, pulled by eroten, dispels Eigenbaat and passes the Envy (in box with 43 drawings), (story of) Hymen (aeus), Louis Fabritius Dubourg, 1703 - 1775, paper, ink, pencil, brush

Background imageHymen Collection: The Successful Fortune Hunter, Or Captain Shelalee Leading Miss Marrowfat To The Temple Of Hymen

The Successful Fortune Hunter, Or Captain Shelalee Leading Miss Marrowfat To The Temple Of Hymen, After Thomas Rowlandson, 1802

Background imageHymen Collection: Hymen And Cupid From The Original Picture By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Hymen And Cupid From The Original Picture By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Background imageHymen Collection: As You Like It. Act V. Scene Iv. The Forest. Duke Senior, Amiens, Jaques, Orlando, Silvius

As You Like It. Act V. Scene Iv. The Forest. Duke Senior, Amiens, Jaques, Orlando, Silvius, Oliver, Touch Stone
As You Like It.Act V. Scene Iv. The Forest. Duke Senior, Amiens, Jaques, Orlando, Silvius, Oliver, Touch Stone, Audrey, Phebe, Rosalind, Celia And Hymen

Background imageHymen Collection: St Valentines Day bank note from Lovers Banking Company

St Valentines Day bank note from Lovers Banking Company
St Valentines Day bank note from the Lovers Banking Company, Temple of Hymen, promising to pay the entire love of the suppliant, signed by the Governor of the bank, Cupid. Date: circa 1860s

Background imageHymen Collection: St Valentines Day bank note from the Bank of Love

St Valentines Day bank note from the Bank of Love, Temple of Hymen, promising to pay the entire love of the suppliant, signed by the Governor of the bank, Cupid. 1860s

Background imageHymen Collection: L Hymen et l Amour Hymen Cupid 18th century Etching

L Hymen et l Amour Hymen Cupid 18th century Etching
Artokoloro

Background imageHymen Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, More Werther- Separation, Charlotte, Preserved, Destruction

Drawings Prints, Print, More Werther- Separation, Charlotte, Preserved, Destruction
Drawings and Prints, Print, More of Werther-The Separation: Charlotte Preserved from Destruction by Albert and Hymen, whilst Werther in an access of frenzy puts and end to his existence, Publisher

Background imageHymen Collection: Successful Fortune Hunter Captain Shelalee Leading Miss Marrowfat

Successful Fortune Hunter Captain Shelalee Leading Miss Marrowfat
Artokoloro

Background imageHymen Collection: The Forest, Act V, Scene IV, from As You Like It, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery

The Forest, Act V, Scene IV, from As You Like It, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery
KW323349 The Forest, Act V, Scene IV, from As You Like It, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, published late 19th century (litho) by Hamilton

Background imageHymen Collection: Allegory of Married Life (oil on canvas)

Allegory of Married Life (oil on canvas)
XIR267674 Allegory of Married Life (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 121x107 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Allegorie Conjugale dit a tort Alphonse d Avalos)

Background imageHymen Collection: Allegory on the occasion of the marriage of Jacob Alewijn Ghijzen and Perina Vorsterman

Allegory on the occasion of the marriage of Jacob Alewijn Ghijzen and Perina Vorsterman, Bernard Picart, 1719

Background imageHymen Collection: HYMEN AND CUPID. Etching-and-engraving, 19th century

HYMEN AND CUPID. Etching-and-engraving, 19th century

Background imageHymen Collection: Hymen Terrace, Yellowstone National Park

Hymen Terrace, Yellowstone National Park. Date c1902

Background imageHymen Collection: Anatomy / Sexual Organs

Anatomy / Sexual Organs
Anatomy of the sexual organs of the woman according to Haller, Kulm and Huber. Date: Circa 1760

Background imageHymen Collection: Classical Myth / Hymen

Classical Myth / Hymen
Greek god of marriage, carrying a veil and a torch



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"Hymen: The Eternal Symbol of Love and Union" Love has always been a timeless force that transcends boundaries, cultures, and eras. From ancient mythology to classical art, the concept of Hymen, the god of marriage and union, has captivated hearts throughout history. In George Rennie's masterpiece "Cupid Rekindling the torch of Hymen, " we witness the eternal flame of love reignited by Cupid himself. This painting reminds us that love is a powerful force that can withstand any challenge. "The Birth of Pandora" by an unknown artist transports us to Greek mythology where Pandora's creation brought both blessings and curses into the world. In this tale, Hymen represents hope amidst chaos, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, love can prevail. Benjamin West's "Omnia Vincit Amor" depicts the power of love across three elements - earth, water, and air. As Hymen watches over lovers embracing in nature's embrace, we are reminded that true love knows no bounds or limitations. An anonymous artist takes us on a romantic journey with "Valentine - Mechanical - scene of barge. " A picturesque scene unfolds as troubadours serenade couples aboard a barge adorned with symbols representing everlasting commitment – including the Temple itself. In frescoes like "The Wedding of Alexander the Great and Roxane" or "The Aldobrandini Wedding, " artists immortalize joyous unions celebrated under Hymen's watchful eye. These artworks remind us that weddings are not just about two individuals but also about uniting families and kingdoms through love. Hymen finds his place even in celebrations dedicated to Bacchus as depicted in lithographs such as "Crown ye God Bacchus with a coronal. " Here we see how wine symbolizes passion while intertwining with marriage—a testament to how these two forces complement each other. In times of war, Hymen's presence is not forgotten.