Scylla Collection

Circe Invidiosa, 1892. Artist: Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917)
Circe Invidiosa, 1892. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of South Australia

Imperial Airways Poster, four types of plane
Imperial Airways Poster, showing four types of plane, with cutaway drawings of interiors of each class -- Heracles and Hannibal, Scylla, Atalanta, and Scipio. 20th century

The Odyssey / Scylla
Scylla, the six-headed monster who lived in a cave next to the deadly whirlpool Charybdis, attacks Odysseus men

Cartoon, Britannia between Scylla & Charybdis, or, the Vessel of the Constitution steered clear of the Rock of Democracy, and the Whirlpool of Arbitrary Power, by James Gillray

Service aboard Short L17 Scylla G-ACJJ of Imperial Airways
Service aboard Short L17 Scylla, G-ACJJ, of Imperial Airways

Short L17 Scylla G-ACJJ
Short L17 Scylla, G-ACJJ

Table leg sculpted with mythological figures preserved inside of the National Museum of Naples. Naples National Museum Relief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Etruscan helmet with the figure of Scylla in the National Archeological Museum of Umbria in Perugia Perugia Archeological Museum of Umbria Helmet Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe

Etruscan helmet with the figure of Scilla in the National Archeological Museum of Umbria in Perugia Perugia Archeological Museum of Umbria Helmet Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe

Circe. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Four Bristol Jupiter Engine - Imperial Airways liner Scylla
The Four Bristol Jupiter Engine of the Imperial Airways liner Scylla - Wonders of World Aviation part 17, June 1938 Date: 1938

Imperial Airways Scylla Air Liner Saloon - flirst flight in 1934, retired in 1940. A British four-engined 39-seat biplane airliner designed and built by Short Brothers Date: circa 1935

Four Bristol engines of Imperial Airways Airliner Scylla Date: 1938

Ancient Etruscan chimera
6339946 Ancient Etruscan chimera by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Ancient Etruscan chimera. A winged marine demon with fish tail limbs tormenting a man and woman 1)

Letter U (chromolitho)
3626587 Letter U (chromolitho) by Zweigle, Walter (1859-1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter U. Illustration from Welt-ABC (Gustav Weise, Stuttgart, c1894).); © Look and Learn

Rock and Promontory of Scylla, Calabria, Italy (engraving)
6021109 Rock and Promontory of Scylla, Calabria, Italy (engraving) by Aylmer, Thomas Brabazon (fl.1834-56); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rock and Promontory of Scylla, Calabria, Italy)

Ulysses and His Companions escaping the Sirens, passing between Scylla and Charybdis. Date: circa 1790

The Porta all Arco, Etruscan door in the walls of Volterra, Tuscany. Decorated with three heads of Jupiter, Castor and Pollux (or Tinia, Uni and Menrva in Etruscan mythology)

Canosan askos with Scylla (ceramic)
479160 Canosan askos with Scylla (ceramic) by Greek, (3rd century BC); 28.3x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Broad tapering body with wide spout)

The Adventure with Scylla (engraving)
3106343 The Adventure with Scylla (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adventure with Scylla)

Garibaldi in Calabria (engraving)
2773113 Garibaldi in Calabria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garibaldi in Calabria)

The Coast of Calabria from the Faro (engraving)
2773095 The Coast of Calabria from the Faro (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coast of Calabria from the Faro)

An they caught the ship and guided her, and passed her on from hand to hand
3482337 An they caught the ship and guided her, and passed her on from hand to hand, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (litho) by Soper

Scylla (engraving)
973716 Scylla (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scylla. Illustration for Flaxmans Classical Outlines by John C L Sparkes (Seeley)

A British Squadron in Italy (engraving)
1098057 A British Squadron in Italy (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A British Squadron in Italy)

Hellenistic polychrome askos surrounded by the sea-monster Scylla with her arms raised at
479159 Hellenistic polychrome askos surrounded by the sea-monster Scylla with her arms raised at the neck of the askos, 300 BC (ceramic) by Greek School

The Search of Ceres for Proserpine (engraving)
6021230 The Search of Ceres for Proserpine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Search of Ceres for Proserpine)

The rock and town of Scylla, coast of Sicily
LLM338302 The rock and town of Scylla, coast of Sicily by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The rock and town of Scylla, coast of Sicily)

Historical views of Italy
6338059 Historical views of Italy by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Italy. The volcanic Mount Etna in Sicily 34, the rocks of Scylla and the whirlpool Charybdis 35)

Scylla, Ancient Greek bronze plaque (engraving)
5207520 Scylla, Ancient Greek bronze plaque (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scylla, Ancient Greek bronze plaque)

Homers Odyssey (engraving)
961857 Homers Odyssey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Pictorial Atlas to Homers Iliad and Odyssey (Grevel, 1892)

The Adventure with Scylla, 1926. Artist: Henry Justice Ford
The Adventure with Scylla, 1926. Scylla, the female six-headed monster who seizes crew from all vessels that pass the cliff where she dwells, including six men from Odysseus ship

Glaucus and Scylla. Artist: Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851)
Glaucus and Scylla. Found in the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

Scylla and Glaucus, ca 1580-1582. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
Scylla and Glaucus, ca 1580-1582. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Scylla, 375-350 B. C Artist: Black Fury Group (active early 300s B. C. )
Scylla, 375-350 B.C.. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Greek bronze of Scylla, the sea-monster in the Odyssey who devours ten of Odysseus crew, from the National Archaeological Museum in Athens

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Odysseus saving himself from Scylla and Charybdis. Drawing, c1918, by Willy Pogany

Scylla & Charybdis / Map
Map showing the location of Scylla, the six-headed monster who lived in a cave next to the deadly whirlpool Charybdis, in Sicily

Vue du Rocher de Scylla Vue d Ecueil Voyage pittoresque
Vue du Rocher de Scylla, Vue d Ecueil de Scylla, Voyage pittoresque, ou, Description des royaumes de Naples et de Sicile, Chastelet, Claude-Louis, 1753-1794, Choffard, Pierre-Philippe, 1730-1809

Glaucus Scylla Laurent de La Hyre French 1606
Glaucus and Scylla; Laurent de La Hyre (French, 1606 - 1656); about 1640-1644; Oil on canvas; 146.4 x 118.4 cm (57 5, 8 x 46 5, 8 in.)

The Progress Of Aviation During The 25 Years Reign Of King George V. From The Illustrated London News, Silver Jubilee Record Number, 1910 - 1935

Neptune Fountain with the Neptune statue in the middle. Sculpted by Bartolome Ammannati in 1576. Piazza della Signoria. Florence. Italy

Gossip about Fairies 38
Scylla, a beautiful water nymph, is beloved by Glaucus, but a jealous rival, Circe, will turn her into a monster with six heads, each with three rows of teeth

Short L17 Scylla pre-delivery

Scylla L17 biplane on an airfield
The Scylla L17 British four-engine biplane, designed and built by Short Brothers. It was used by Imperial Airways for scheduled flights between London and various European cities

Plate 130 Scylla Glaucus Deus marinus effectus Glaucus Scyllae nuptias ambit
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"Scylla: A Mythical Journey through Art and Aviation" Step into the enchanting world of Scylla, where ancient myths intertwine with modern aviation. Circe Invidiosa, a captivating painting by John William Waterhouse in 1892, sets the stage for this extraordinary tale. Imperial Airways takes center stage with their iconic poster showcasing four types of planes. Among them is the majestic Short L17 Scylla G-ACJJ, named after the mythical creature from The Odyssey. This powerful aircraft embodies both strength and grace as it soars through the skies. In a whimsical cartoon depiction, Britannia finds herself caught between Scylla and Charybdis - an allegory for life's challenging choices. Just like Odysseus navigating these treacherous waters, Imperial Airways ensures safe passage aboard their dependable fleet. The service aboard Short L17 Scylla G-ACJJ is nothing short of luxurious. Passengers are treated to an experience fit for gods and goddesses in the Imperial Airways Scylla Air Liner Saloon. With its opulent interiors and impeccable service, every journey becomes a memorable adventure. At the heart of this narrative lies Circe - a bewitching sorceress who captivates all who encounter her magic. Her presence resonates even in Ancient Etruscan chimera sculptures that depict fantastical creatures reminiscent of her powers. The Letter U chromolitho adds another layer to our story as it showcases intricate designs resembling mythical creatures intertwined within its form. It serves as a reminder that art has always been inspired by legends such as Scylla. Finally, we cannot overlook the significance of four Bristol Jupiter engines powering Imperial Airways' flagship liner - each representing strength and reliability on every flight taken by Scylla passengers. Embark on your own mythological odyssey with "Scylla, " where art merges seamlessly with aviation to create a world of wonder and adventure.