Metamorphoses Collection (page 9)

Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
5863916 Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Portrait of a Lady as Pomona (oil on canvas)
3937464 Portrait of a Lady as Pomona (oil on canvas) by Ranc, Jean (1674-1735); 94x83 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info)

The Metamorphoses of the Rose Beetle, Cetonia aurata (engraving)
5224667 The Metamorphoses of the Rose Beetle, Cetonia aurata (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of the Rose Beetle, Cetonia aurata)

The Metamorphoses of Tabanus bovinus (engraving)
5224631 The Metamorphoses of Tabanus bovinus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of Tabanus bovinus)

The Metamorphoses of Zygaena filipendulae, "The Six Spot Burnet"(engraving)
5224617 The Metamorphoses of Zygaena filipendulae, " The Six Spot Burnet" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Metamorphoses of the Mole Cricket, Gryllotalpa vulgaris (engraving)
5224593 The Metamorphoses of the Mole Cricket, Gryllotalpa vulgaris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of the Mole Cricket)

Carcinus moenas (engraving)
5224583 Carcinus moenas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carcinus moenas. Illustration for The Transformations or Metamorphoses of Insects by P Martin)

The Metamorphoses of Odynerus parietum (engraving)
5224660 The Metamorphoses of Odynerus parietum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of Odynerus parietum)

The Metamorphosis of the Lady Bird, Coccinella septempunctata (engraving)
5224647 The Metamorphosis of the Lady Bird, Coccinella septempunctata (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphosis of the Lady Bird)

The Metamorphoses of the May Flies (engraving)
5224591 The Metamorphoses of the May Flies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of the May Flies)

The Metamorphosis of Cicada fraxini (engraving)
5224588 The Metamorphosis of Cicada fraxini (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphosis of Cicada fraxini)

The Metamorphoses of the Great Green Grasshopper (litho)
970841 The Metamorphoses of the Great Green Grasshopper (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphoses of the Great Green Grasshopper)

Mademoiselle Dehelly as Leda in Le Cygne (coloured photo)
978039 Mademoiselle Dehelly as Leda in Le Cygne (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Dehelly as Leda in Le Cygne (The Swan)

Nymphs Dancing and Making Music by a Pool on a Wooded Hilltop with the Apulian Shepherd
778631 Nymphs Dancing and Making Music by a Pool on a Wooded Hilltop with the Apulian Shepherd (oil on panel) by Vertangen

The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche, from the ceiling of the
BEN119424 The Marriage of Cupid and Psyche, from the ceiling of the Loggia of Cupid and Psyche, 1510-17 (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome

Theseus and Ariadne. Creator: Kauffmann, Angelika (1741-1807)
Theseus and Ariadne. Private Collection

Apollo and Daphne, 1743-1745. Creator: Tiepolo, Giambattista (1696-1770)
Apollo and Daphne, 1743-1745. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Acis and Galatea, 1787. Creator: Francesco Bartolozzi
Acis and Galatea, 1787

Diana at the Bath After Returning from the Hunt, ca. 1730-60. [Posito visam velamine narres]

Philemon and Baucis, 1658. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Philemon and Baucis, 1658

Pyramus et Thisbe, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Triumph of Galatea, 1610-42. Creator: Pierre Brebiette
Triumph of Galatea, 1610-42

Judgment of Paris, 1610-42. Creator: Pierre Brebiette
Judgment of Paris, 1610-42

Pyramus and Thisbe, 1514. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Pyramus and Thisbe, 1514

Aesacus and Hesperie, Vide Ovid Metamorphosis, Book XI (Liber Studiorum, part XIII, plate 66), January 1, 1819

Apuleia in Search of Apuleius (unpublished plate, Liber Studiorum), 1813-23

Mercury Turning Battus to Stone. Creator: Herman van Swanevelt
Mercury Turning Battus to Stone

Cupid and Psyche, 1573-74. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Cupid and Psyche, 1573-74. After Giulio Romano

The Forge of Vulcan, 1546. Creator: Cornelis Bos
The Forge of Vulcan, 1546

Plate 2: The Creation of Man (Hominis creatio), from Ovids Metamorphoses, 1606

Plate 6: The Giants Attempting to Storm Olympus (Gigantomachia), from Ovids Metamorphoses, 1606

Mercury Turning Aglauros to Stone (Aglauros a Mercurio in lapidem transformatur), from The Metamorphoses of Ovid (Metamorphosean Sive Transformationum), plate 20, Published after 1606

Plate 7: The Flood (Diluvium. ), from Ovids Metamorphoses, 1606
Plate 7: The Flood (Diluvium.), from Ovids Metamorphoses, 1606

Plate 3: The Age of Gold (Aetas aurea), from Ovids Metamorphoses, 1606

Diana and Actaeon, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Joseph Bergler
Diana and Actaeon, late 18th-early 19th century

Jupiter Fighting the Giants. 1540-96. Creator: Jacopo Zucchi
Jupiter Fighting the Giants. 1540-96

Jupiter and Mercury in the House of Baucis and Philemon, 18th century

Jupiter and Mercury reveal themselves to Philemon and Baucis, 1809. Central theme is the virtue of hospitality

Pyramus and Thisbe, ca. 1580. Creator: Anon
Pyramus and Thisbe, ca. 1580

Venus Discovering the Death of Adonis, 17th century. Creator: Anon
Venus Discovering the Death of Adonis, 17th century

HERMES AND BATTUS
Hermes/Mercury metamorphoses the shepherd Battus into a touchstone, whereby gold and silver may be tested

MAN TURNS INTO TREE
A man turns into a cypress tree

Atalanta and Meleager, ca. 1616. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Atalanta and Meleager, ca. 1616

The Golden Age, 1605. Creator: Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael
The Golden Age, 1605

Medea Rejuvenating Aeson, ca. 1760. Creator: Corrado Giaquinto
Medea Rejuvenating Aeson, ca. 1760

Polyphemus, Acis and Galatea, 1867-1944. Creator: Roussel, Ker-Xavier (1867-1944)
Polyphemus, Acis and Galatea, 1867-1944. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

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"Metamorphoses: A Journey Through Transformations in Art and Nature" Step into a world of enchantment as we explore the captivating theme of metamorphoses. From ancient myths to intricate artworks, this collection unravels the essence of transformation. In Caravaggio's masterpiece "Narcissus and Echo, " witness the tragic tale of self-obsession and unrequited love. Michelangelo's brushstrokes immortalize Narcissus' longing gaze, forever trapped by his own reflection. Marvel at the marble sculpture "Apollo and Daphne, " frozen in time as Apollo reaches out for his beloved nymph who transforms into a laurel tree before his very eyes. The delicate details capture both beauty and anguish in this mythological metamorphosis. The fresco "Marriage of Cupid and Psyche" transports us to a realm where mortal meets divine. Admire their union amidst celestial beings, symbolizing the transformative power of love that transcends all boundaries. Nature too reveals its wonders through metamorphosis. Behold the vibrant Cinnabar moth gracefully perched on ragwort, showcasing nature's ability to change form with grace and elegance. Satirical artwork depicting animal magnetism humorously explores transformations beyond physicality. Delve into these witty illustrations that challenge our perception of reality with their whimsical take on transformation. Witness the life cycle unfold as silk moths emerge from cocoons while silkworms feast upon mulberry leaves. This symbiotic relationship between insect and plant showcases nature's remarkable ability to transform itself for survival. A mask adorned with vine leaves and grapes reminds us of Dionysian revelry, where masks allow individuals to shed their identities temporarily, embracing new personas during celebrations - yet another form of metamorphosis experienced by humans throughout history. Orpheus Leading Eurydice from the Underworld depicts an emotional journey filled with hope but ultimately ending in tragedy.