Phineus Collection

Perseus turning Phineas and his Followers to Stone, Early 1680s. Artist: Giordano, Luca (1632-1705)
Perseus turning Phineas and his Followers to Stone, Early 1680s. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Phineus; king of Thrace and seer who appears in accounts of the Argonauts voyage, 17th century (engraving)
3480609 Phineus; king of Thrace and seer who appears in accounts of the Argonauts voyage, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Greek mythology)

Phineus Attacking Perseus at the Wedding, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Phineus Attacking Perseus at the Wedding, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 42

Perseus and Medusa, c. 1660. Creator: Giordano, Luca (1632-1705)
Perseus and Medusa, c. 1660. Found in the Collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Then Perseus held aloft the Gorgons head (colour litho)
STC445078 Then Perseus held aloft the Gorgons head (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

Phineus and Friends into Stone or Fineo ei suoi Compagni Transformati in Marmo, Book V
STC415854 Phineus and Friends into Stone or Fineo ei suoi Compagni Transformati in Marmo, Book V, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

Phineus and the Harpies (engraving)
3480567 Phineus and the Harpies (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Phineus and the Harpies. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Phineus is delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Phineus is delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Perseus Confronting Phineus Head Medusa Sebastiano Ricci
Perseus Confronting Phineus with the Head of Medusa; Sebastiano Ricci (Italian, 1659 - 1734); about 1705 - 1710; Oil on canvas; 64.1 × 77.2 cm (25 1, 4 × 30 3, 8 in.)

AMPHORISC decorated with black figures representing Sphinx
Amphorisc decorated with black figures representing Sphinx. Chalkidiki style. Attributed to the workshop of the painter Phineus. Dated between 540-530 b.C. Museum of Cycladic and Ancient Greek Art

Fight Perseus Phineus Palace Cephus late 17th-early 18th century
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Chalcidian neck amphora with naked rider c. 520-510 BC (terracotta)
XOS1765671 Chalcidian neck amphora with naked rider c.520-510 BC (terracotta) by Greek, (6th century BC); 32.6x20.1 cm; J

Chalkidian Eye Cup; Attributed to Phineus Painter, Greek (Chalcidian), active about 530 - 510 B.C.; perhaps Rhegion, Southern Italy

THEATRE: ANDROMEDE, 1650. The set for Act 4 of Andromede by Pierre Corneille, 1650. Engraving by Francois Chauveau, c1650

PHINEUS AND BOREADS. Phineus, King of Thrace, rescued from the Harpies by the Boreads, Calais and Zetes, in the course of their journey with Jason and the Argonauts

Perseus and Phineus
Phineus, wanting Andromeda for himself, attacks the guests at Perseuss wedding, so Perseus fetches the Gorgon Medusas head, tells all to look away, and turns Phineus into stone

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"Phineus: A Mythological Tale of Transformation and Triumph" In the realm of ancient Greek mythology, Phineus emerges as a central figure whose fate intertwines with that of Perseus. From being turned to stone by the mighty hero to his deliverance from the clutches of harpies, Phineus's story is one filled with extraordinary events and stunning artistic depictions. One such portrayal is Luca Giordano's masterpiece "Perseus turning Phineas and his Followers to Stone. " Created in the early 1680s, this artwork captures the pivotal moment when Perseus brandishes Medusa's head, transforming Phineus and his companions into immovable statues. The vivid colors in "Then Perseus held aloft the Gorgons head" further bring this scene to life through a captivating lithograph. The theme of transformation continues in "Phineas and Friends into Stone or Fineo ei suoi Compagni Transformati in Marmo, " found within Book V. This depiction showcases how art can immortalize mythical tales, allowing us to witness Phineus' petrification time and again. However, not all encounters for they can marred by misfortune. Michel de Marolles' engraving titled "Phineas is delivered from Harpies by Calais and Zethes" portrays a triumphant moment where two winged heroes rescue him from tormenting creatures. Bernard Picart also captures this event in his 1733 artwork, emphasizing both bravery and relief. The legend surrounding Phineus extends beyond visual arts; it permeates various forms like pottery. An amphora decorated with black figures representing Sphinx serves as an intriguing artifact connected to this mythological tale. Similarly, Sebastiano Ricci's painting "Perseus Confronting Phineas Head Medusa" delves into their epic confrontation within palace walls during Cephus' late 17th-early 18th century.