Palamedes Collection

Interior Conversation
A group portrait painting of some gentlemen and a lady, conversing at a table with a red cloth. Date: circa 1600s

Exotic butterflies including the palamedes swallowtail
Palamedes swallowtail butterfly, Papilio palamedes 1, 2, Antillea pelops 3, 4, and Caribbean duskywing, Ephyriades arcas arcas 5, 6. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Palamede, Hall of Marble (marble)
615870 Palamede, Hall of Marble (marble) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); (add.info.: In Greek mythology, Palamedes was the son of Nauplius and either Clymene or Philyra or Hesione.); Alinari

Palamides appeared before her, illustration from Stories of King Arthur
STC323619 Palamides appeared before her, illustration from Stories of King Arthur and the Round Table by Beatrice Clay, 1st Edition, 1905 (litho) by Curtis

Guiron le Courtois and the Squires (chromolitho)
964143 Guiron le Courtois and the Squires (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guiron le Courtois and the Squires, a 13th-century French image)

Palamedes in the Tournament at Soreloys (colour litho)
961207 Palamedes in the Tournament at Soreloys (colour litho) by French School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choice examples of book illumination)

The conversion of Sir Palamides, 1905. Artist: Dora Curtis
The conversion of Sir Palamides, 1905. Sir Palamedes was a Saracen who converted to Christianity in the Arthurian legend. An illustration from Stories of King Arthur

Palamides appeared before her, 1905. Artist: Dora Curtis
Palamides appeared before her, 1905. Palamides was in love with Isolde, which brought trouble between Tristan and Palamides

Dutch couple in fashions of the end of the 30 Years War.. From an oil painting of a pleasure garden by Palamedes Steevens

Palamedes Palamedesz
PALAMEDES PALAMEDESZ London-born Dutch artist, member of a family of painters. Date: 1607 - 1638

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"Palamedes: A Tale of Exotic Butterflies, Arthurian Legends, and Timeless Art" Step into the world of Palamedes, where interior conversations come alive amidst the fluttering wings of exotic butterflies. Among them is the majestic palamedes swallowtail, its vibrant colors dancing in harmony with the Hall of Marble's elegant ambiance. In this enchanting realm, Palamides emerges from ancient tales like a knight in shining armor. Illustrated in "Stories of King Arthur, " his chivalrous presence captivates all who behold him. Alongside Guiron le Courtois and his loyal squires, Palamides partakes in tournaments at Soreloys - a spectacle depicted vividly through color lithographs. But there is more to Palamides than meets the eye. In Dora Curtis' stunning artwork from 1905, we witness his transformation as he undergoes a profound conversion. The artist's brushstrokes breathe life into this pivotal moment when Palamides finds redemption and embarks on a new path. As we delve deeper into history's tapestry, we encounter Dutch couples adorned in fashions reminiscent of the end of the 30 Years War. Among them stands Palamedesz - an intriguing figure whose identity intertwines with our protagonist. Yet beyond these captivating narratives lies another tale etched upon frescoes by unknown hands during the Renaissance era. "The Vengeance of Nauplius" reveals fragments that tantalize our imagination - glimpses into an untold chapter where vengeance takes center stage. Palamedes invites us to explore realms where artistry merges with mythology; where butterflies carry whispers from distant lands; where knights find solace amidst marble halls; and where redemption transforms even the most complex souls. Let us embark on this journey together as we unravel timeless stories woven within each stroke and detail that grace these remarkable works.