Poseidon Collection (page 13)

Sea chart of part of the coast of Norway near Bergen, Jan Luyken, Johannes van Keulen I, unknown, 1681 - 1799

Sea chart of the Gulf of Paria to the mouth of the Orinoco river, Orinoquia, Venezuela, Jan Luyken, Claes Jansz Voogt, Johannes van Keulen I, 1684-1799

Sea God Neptune, Philips Galle, 1586

Print of Aegidius Le Maistre, 1665, print maker: Nicolas Pitau I, print maker: Richer, J. Le Pautre, 1665

Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR215539 Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Venus and Neptune, Jacob Folkema, 1715

The Triumph of Amphitrite (oil on paper laid on canvas)
BAL211604 The Triumph of Amphitrite (oil on paper laid on canvas) by Regnault, Jean-Baptiste (1754-1829); 28x48.2 cm; Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; French

Fascimile of a Plan of Le Havre in 1583, from Les Premiers Oeuvres de Jacques
XIR169178 Fascimile of a Plan of Le Havre in 1583, from Les Premiers Oeuvres de Jacques Devaulx Pillote en la Marine (colour litho) by Devaulx, Jacques (16th century) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale

Map of Zeeland, c. 1560 (hand coloured engraving)
BAL13493 Map of Zeeland, c.1560 (hand coloured engraving) by Ortelius, Abraham (1527-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ortelius was a mapmaker based in Antwerp; in this map he acknowledges)

MYTHOLOGY: POSEIDON. The harbor of Venice, Italy, with Poseidon riding on a dolphin. Woodcut by Jacopo Barbari, 1500

ITALY: TEMPLE OF NEPTUNE. Ruins of the Temple of Neptune (Tempio di Nettuno), a Greek Doric temple in Campania, Italy built in the 6th century, B.C. Photograph, 1890s

ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH CABLE. The Eighth Wonder of the World: American lithograph, 1866, celebrating the successful laying of the Atlantic telegraph cable connecting the United States (the eagle)

POSEIDON / NEPTUNE. Poseidon riding on a dolphin into the harbor of Venice, Italy
POSEIDON/NEPTUNE. Poseidon riding on a dolphin into the harbor of Venice, Italy. Detail of Jacopo Barbaris Bird s-Eye-View of Venice, woodcut, 1500

Temple of Poseidon at sunset, Cape Sounion, near Athens, Greece, Europe

Neptune (Greek: Poseidon), holding his triple-headed spear (trident), in chariot pulled
Neptune (Greek:Poseidon), holding his triple-headed spear (trident), in chariot pulled by sea horses. 18th century engraving

Poseidon fighting Polybotes. Tondo of an Attic red-figure kylix, ca. 475-470 BC. Found in Vulci, Etruria

Neptune, Roman gold of the Sea (Greek Poseidon). White marble sculpture on top of the fountain by Bartolomeo Ammanati (1511-1592) in the Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy. Male Nude

Marble statue of Poseidon, 125-100 BC
Statue of Poseidon made of Parian marble found on Milos along with the statue of Amphitrite. In his raised right hand he will have held the trident

Amphitrite driving chariot of Poseidon
Amphitrite driving the chariot of Poseidon from the Parthenon reliefs. Hephaestus Ancient Greek god of blacksmiths, craftsmen, artisans, sculptors, metals, metallurgy, fire and volcanoes

Italy, Varallo Sesia, Scene from the Aeneid, Fresco detail
Italy - 17th century. Scene from the Aeneid. Fresco. Detail

Fresco depicting Poseidon and Amphitrite, from Pompei, Italy
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Fresco depicting Poseidon and Amphitrite. From Pompei, Italy

Marble group portraying Poseidon, Demeter and Artemis, from Agora of Smyrna, Zeus Altar (Turkey)
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Marble group portraying Poseidon, Demeter and Artemis. From the Agora of Smyrna, Zeus Altar (Turkey)

Marble sarcophagus, Relief depicting Prometheus myth, Detail, faces of Neptune and Amphitrite, From Arles
Roman civilization, 4th century. Marble sarcophagus. Relief depicting Prometheus myth. From Arles. Detail: faces of Neptune and Amphitrite

Greek civilization, bronze statue (often called God from Sea) of Zeus or Poseidon, from Cape Artemision
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Artemision Bronze statue (often called the God from the Sea) of either Zeus or Poseidon. From Cape Artemision, Greece

France, Lyon, The Head detail of statue representing Neptune, found in the Rhone river France, Lyon, Musee de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine (Archaeological Museum), Greek-Roman art

Attic pelike depicting Poseidon, Ares and Hermes fighting against Giants, by School of Pronomos Painter
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic pelike by the School of the Pronomos Painter depicting Poseidon, Ares and Hermes fighting against Giants. Detail: Poseidon and Ares

Greece, Athens, Poseidon, god of the sea, sculpture
Greece - Attica - Athens. National Archaeological Museum. Statue of Poseidon

The Poseidon of Artemision. 460 BC. Classical Greek art. Sculpture on bronze. GREECE. Athens. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: GREECE. EUBOEA

Alcamenes (5th C

Poseidon. Museum of Eleusis. Athens, Greece

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy - Stone steps leading to a fountain with a statue of the Roman god Neptune

Greece, Attica, Cape Sounion. Temple of Poseidon at sunset

VENICE: PROCESSION. Procession down a canal in Venice, led by the bucentaur and followed by Poseidon and men riding on dolphins. Line engraving, 18th century

POSEIDON / NEPTUNE. Line engraving, early 19th century
POSEIDON/NEPTUNE. Line engraving, early 19th century

GREECE: CAPE SOUNION, 1832. View of the ruins of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion (or Cape Colonna), Greece. Steel engraving, English, 1832, by Edward Finden after Joseph Mallord William Turner

ERIE CANAL OFFICIAL BADGE. Used at the Canal Celebration in 1825. Line engraving, 1825

MANTEGNA: SEA GODS, 1485. Andrea Mantegna: Battle of the Sea Gods. Engraving, c1485

HOMER: THE ILIAD. Neptune rising from the sea. Line engraving, 1805, after a drawing by John Flaxman for Homers The Iliad

THE ILIAD: NEPTUNE, 1805. Neptune Rising from the Sea: line engraving, 1805, after a drawing by John Flaxman for The Iliad

POSEIDON / NEPTUNE. Line engraving, Italian, 18th century
POSEIDON/NEPTUNE. Line engraving, Italian, 18th century

Neptune, Roman mosaic
Roman mosaic showing Neptune and a nereid. Detail from an ancient mosaic from Otricoli, Umbria, Italy, now stored in the Vatican Museums

Topex-Poseidon satellite, artwork

Oceanography satellites, artwork
Oceanography satellites orbiting the Earth, artwork. They are Topex-Poseidon (left) and Jason-1 (right). Topex-Poseidon, launched in 1992

Malta - University of Saint Francis Tour
A touring group from the University of Saint Francis, Indiana, USA with prop statues, being transported through the streets of Valletta, Malta

Bystander masthead by Harry Woolley, 1930
A bathing belle wearing a swimsuit and bathing cap lounges on a rock in the middle of the sea and enjoys a casual chat with Neptune

Cygnus into Swan
Cygnus, son of Poseidon, cannot be slain by a weapon, but Achilles crushes him with his foot, whereupon his father changes him into a swan

TELEMUS, son of Poseidon, a Greek seer best known for his predictions concerning the career of Odysseus

A Von Tirpitz / Juttner
ALFRED VON TIRPITZ German naval commander, portrayed as Poseidon/ Neptune, God of the North Sea

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"Poseidon: The Mighty God of the Sea and Beyond" In the enchanting island of Spetses, Greece, stands proudly The Poseidon Hotel, a testament to the enduring legacy of this mythical figure. Poseidon, also known as Neptune in Roman mythology, was one of the most powerful gods in ancient Greek culture. As the brother of Zeus (Jupiter), he ruled over the vast oceans and commanded respect from both mortals and immortals alike. The influence can be seen throughout history and art. From ancient vase paintings depicting his majestic trident to intricate Roman mosaics showcasing his triumphs, his presence is undeniable. Even an untitled 19th-century painting captures him riding on a dolphin into Venice's harbor—an awe-inspiring sight that echoes through time. Mythology tells tales of Poseidon's vengeance when crossed or disrespected—a force not to be taken lightly. His wrath could shake even the mightiest structures like Sadlers Wells Interior or leave statues trembling in fear—such as the imposing Statue of Neptune in Messina, Sicily. But beyond his formidable power lies a fascination with fantasy animals associated with Neptune—a testament to humanity's desire for wonderment and escapism. These creatures embody our dreams and aspirations while reminding us that there is more to life than meets the eye. As we delve into these captivating stories surrounding Poseidon, we are reminded that he symbolizes much more than just a god ruling over seas; he represents our eternal connection with nature's forces—the ebb and flow that shape our world. So let us immerse ourselves in this rich tapestry woven by mythologies past—where waves crash against rocky shores under Poseidon's watchful gaze—and embrace both his mightiness and benevolence as we navigate life's unpredictable waters together.