River Styx Collection

DANTE: INFERNO. Charon, ferryman of the river Styx. Wood engraving, 1861, after Gustave Dore

Falls of the River Styx (engraving)
8634954 Falls of the River Styx (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Falls of the Styx, river of Greek mythology. Illustration from Hellas)

The River Styx (engraving)
8658622 The River Styx (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The River Styx. Illustration for Scenes of Wonder in Many Lands (T Nelson)

Hercules Gets Cerberus from the Underworld (Charon, the Ferryman of the Styx), 1645-1650. Creator: Jacob van Campen
Hercules Gets Cerberus from the Underworld (Charon, the Ferryman of the Styx), 1645-1650

Charon transports the souls of the dead to the kingdom of Hades, 2nd half of 19th century. Creator: Mikhail Znamensky
Charon transports the souls of the dead to the kingdom of Hades, 2nd half of 19th century. From a collection of 239 drawings

Ms L III 17 Scene of hell, from Inferno by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) (vellum)
XIR246485 Ms L III 17 Scene of hell, from Inferno by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale, Turin, Italy

Hermes, messenger of the gods in Greek Mythology, delivering a soul to Charon, ferryman of Hades (engraving)
7147485 Hermes, messenger of the gods in Greek Mythology, delivering a soul to Charon, ferryman of Hades (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hermes)

Falls of the River Styx, boundary between the Earth and the Underworld in Greek Mythology (engraving)
7147465 Falls of the River Styx, boundary between the Earth and the Underworld in Greek Mythology (engraving) by German School

The River Styx, Mammoth Caves (engraving)
7169154 The River Styx, Mammoth Caves (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The River Styx, Mammoth Caves)

The Head Rising Up, 1866 (woodcut)
3726018 The Head Rising Up, 1866 (woodcut) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 10.8x15.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Semele, 1615 (engraving)
3480427 Semele, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Semele. Plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs)

The River Styx, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (b / w photo)
5987240 The River Styx, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The River Styx, Mammoth Cave, Kentucky)

Charon (chromolitho)
975944 Charon (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charon. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Virgil (70-19 BC) and Dante entering Hell, illustration from The Divine Comedy
CHT230854 Virgil (70-19 BC) and Dante entering Hell, illustration from The Divine Comedy (Inferno) by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) Paris, published 1885 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Orpheus and Eurydice on the Banks of the River Styx, 1878 (oil on panel)
1762098 Orpheus and Eurydice on the Banks of the River Styx, 1878 (oil on panel) by Stanhope, John Roddam Spencer (1829-1908); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Semele, 1615 (engraving)
3480430 Semele, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Semele. Plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs)

Charons fee, 1866 (woodcut)
3726014 Charons fee, 1866 (woodcut) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); 10.7x15.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene of Hell, 1731 (engraving)
STC133991 Scene of Hell, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents
2489003 Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents Taking their Last Voyage, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1807 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Charon, illustration from The Divine Comedy (Inferno
CHT230857 Charon, illustration from The Divine Comedy (Inferno) by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) Paris, published 1885 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore

Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents
NCO189707 Charons Boat, or The Ghosts of the All Talents Taking their Last Voyage, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1807 (hand-coloured etching with some aquatint) by Gillray

The Mammoth Caves of Kentucky (engraving)
1602534 The Mammoth Caves of Kentucky (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mammoth Caves of Kentucky)

FROM HELL TO SHEOL, 1885. According to the New Version of the Old Testament, Many Respectable People who have been Writhing in the Old-Fashioned Hell will have to be Transferred to the Pleasant

Thetis dips Achilles River Styx
Thetis dips Achilles in River Styx

ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD. Orpheus in Hades with Pluto and Proserpine. Line engraving, French, 18th century

The Resurrection of the Dead and the Weighing of Souls in the Balance at the Last Judgement
KW315639 The Resurrection of the Dead and the Weighing of Souls in the Balance at the Last Judgement, from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix (1806-84)

Charon, the Ferryman of Hell, from The Divine Comedy (Inferno) by Dante Alighieri
XJF393884 Charon, the Ferryman of Hell, from The Divine Comedy (Inferno) by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930) c.1868 (engraving) by Dore

The Barque of Dante (after Delacroix) (oil on canvas)
XIR781335 The Barque of Dante (after Delacroix) (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France; (add.info.: See also 2996.); Giraudon; French, out of copyright

Henri IV (1553-1610) reconciling Frederick William II (1744-97) and Voltaire (1694-1778)
XIR217899 Henri IV (1553-1610) reconciling Frederick William II (1744-97) and Voltaire (1694-1778) at the Elysian Fields, 2nd half 18th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Texier, G

Don Juan in Hell (gouache on paper)
XAL213875 Don Juan in Hell (gouache on paper) by Bison, Giuseppe Bernardino (1762-1844); Museo Civico Rivoltello, Trieste

Charon Passing the Shades (oil on canvas)
XIR188802 Charon Passing the Shades (oil on canvas) by Subleyras, Pierre (1699-1749); 135x83 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1598 (oil on copper)
BAL178004 Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1598 (oil on copper) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 26.4x35.3 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd

Charon and Psyche (oil on canvas)
BAL11062 Charon and Psyche (oil on canvas) by Stanhope, John Roddam Spencer (1829-1908); 95.2x138.4 cm; Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

DANTEs INFERNO: STYX. 15th century Italian ms. illumination from Dantes Inferno showing Dante and Virgil crossing the River Styx

DANTE: INFERNO. My teacher sage; Aware, thrusting him back: Away! down there; To the other dogs
DANTE: INFERNO. My teacher sage; Aware, thrusting him back: " Away! down there; To the other dogs." Wood engraving, 1861, after Gustave Dore

River Acheron, thought to be the river Styx, the River of the Dead in Greek legend, Epirus, Greece, Europe

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"The River Styx: A Mythical Journey into the Depths of Hell" Immerse yourself in the haunting realm of Greek mythology as we explore the enigmatic River Styx. Known as the boundary between Earth and the Underworld, this mystical river has captivated imaginations for centuries. In Dante Alighieri's epic poem "Inferno, " Charon, the ferryman of the River Styx, takes center stage. Gustave Dore's wood engraving from 1861 vividly portrays Charon's role in guiding lost souls to their eternal damnation. Hermes, messenger of the gods, can be seen delivering a soul to Charon in another mesmerizing engraving. This depiction highlights how even divine beings are subject to crossing this treacherous river. The Falls of the River Styx stand as a formidable barrier between life and death. These powerful cascades symbolize mankind's ultimate journey into darkness and serve as a reminder of our mortality. Venturing beyond mythological interpretations, Mammoth Caves' rendition of The River Styx offers an eerie glimpse into its earthly counterpart. The black-and-white photo captures its mysterious allure that lures explorers deep underground. "The Head Rising Up" woodcut from 1866 evokes both fascination and dread with its portrayal of an ominous figure emerging from these murky depths. It serves as a chilling reminder that no one can escape their fate once they cross this fabled river. Semele, depicted in multiple engravings throughout history, adds a touch of tragedy to our narrative. Her ill-fated encounter with Zeus resulted in her demise at the hands of his lightning bolts near The River Styx—an everlasting testament to forbidden love gone awry. Virgil accompanies Dante on his perilous descent into Hell within "The Divine Comedy. " Their entrance through these infernal gates signifies their willingness to confront unimaginable horrors lurking along The River Styx.