Hypnos Collection

Mosaic of Hypnos, Greek god of dreams, dormitory of the Roman villa, Risan, Kotor Bay, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Montenegro, Europe

Hypnos, God of Sleep
HYPNOS is the Greek god of sleep, known as SOMNUS to the Romans; he lives in a cave in the Cimmerian country where the sun never shines

The Euphronios Krater (Sarpedon krater). Sarpedons body carried by Hypnos and Thanatos, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Found in the Collection of Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia

Iris in the realm of hypnosis, c.1670. Creator: Carpioni, Giulio (1613-1678)
Iris in the realm of hypnosis, c.1670. Found in the Collection of the Galerie Canesso.

Portrait of Hypnos, god of sleep, second century AD, national museum of Rome (museo nazionale romano), Rome, Italy
930406 Portrait of Hypnos, god of sleep, second century AD, national museum of Rome (museo nazionale romano), Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Iris visiting the House of Sleep, asking Hypnos to send Orpheus at Alcyon, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646161 Iris visiting the House of Sleep, asking Hypnos to send Orpheus at Alcyon, 1517-18 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome)

Hypnos or Sleep (b / w photo)
6020601 Hypnos or Sleep (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hypnos or Sleep)

The House of Sleep, 1731 (engraving)
STC133994 The House of Sleep, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The House of Sleep, 1731 (engraving)
STC404045 The House of Sleep, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Sleep, c. 1771 (oil on canvas)
5672976 Sleep, c.1771 (oil on canvas) by Restout, Jean Bernard (1732-97); 97.6 x 130 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: By adding wings and flowers to a nude studio study)

Hypnos. Personification of sleep. Statue. Spain
Hypnos. Personification of sleep. The Roman equivalent was known as Somnus. Statue. Municipal Archaeological Museum. Almedinilla. Andalusia. Spain

Hygeia, Goddess of Good Health
Daughter of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing, son of Apollo, Hygeia was the goddess of good health, cleanliness, and sanitation

Bronze head of Hypnos. 1st-2nd c. God of Sleep. Roman copy from an original Greek dated back to 4th c. BC. Roman art. Early Empire. Sculpture on bronze. UNITED KINGDOM. London. The British Museum

Terracotta bell-krater mixing bowl Late Classical
Artokoloro

Dawn Head Hypnos 1870 Blue red brown black chalks
Artokoloro

Marble sarcophagus with relief depicting life of Ariadne at Naxos, detail of Ariadne asleep, protected by Hypnos
Roman civilization. Marble sarcophagus with relief depicting the life of Ariadne at Naxos. From Alexandria. Detail: Ariadne asleep, protected by Hypnos, the god of sleep

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"Hypnos: The Enigmatic God of Sleep and Dreams" Discover the captivating world of Hypnos, the Greek god of dreams, through a mesmerizing mosaic found in the dormitory of a Roman villa in Risan, Kotor Bay. This UNESCO World Heritage Site in Montenegro, Europe unveils the ancient deity's influence on human slumber. Immerse yourself in mythology as you gaze upon the Euphronios Krater (Sarpedon krater), an exquisite artwork depicting Sarpedon's body being carried by Hypnos and Thanatos. Created between 510-5 BC, this masterpiece transports you to a realm where sleep intertwines with mortality. Witness Hypnos' personification come to life through a remarkable statue discovered in Spain. Crafted with meticulous detail, it showcases his serene countenance that lulls all into blissful rest. Journey back to second-century AD Rome at the national museum where a portrait awaits your admiration. Marvel at his divine features that embody tranquility and surrender to slumber's embrace. Step into Iris' visitation at the House of Sleep fresco from 1517-18 as she beseeches Hypnos to send Orpheus on an ethereal mission. Feel their mystical connection and witness how dreams can shape destinies. Delve further into artistic interpretations as you explore engravings like "The House of Sleep" from 1731 or "Sleep" painted on canvas circa 1771. These masterpieces evoke emotions tied to our most vulnerable state—when we succumb wholly to sleep's enchantment. Finally, encounter Homers Iliad brought alive through an engraving that highlights Hypnos' pivotal role within its epic narrative—a testament to his enduring significance throughout history. Complete your journey by beholding a bronze head dating back to the first or second century—an artifact capturing every essence of this revered god who reigns over our nightly repose.