Semele Collection

Semele and Zeus
Beloved by Zeus, Semele (daughter of Cadmus) is tricked into asking him to appear to her in all his splendour; he reluctantly does so, and she burns up

Spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae, grayling, Hipparchia semele, gatekeeper, Pyronia tithonus, and common white wave
FLO4638962 Spurge hawk-moth, Hyles euphorbiae, grayling, Hipparchia semele, gatekeeper, Pyronia tithonus, and common white wave, Cabera pusaria

Semele's Wish, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Semele's Wish, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 27

Jupiter and Semele, n.d. Creator: Jan Muller
Jupiter and Semele, n.d

Semele burned by Jupiter, c. 1541 (oil on canvas) (see also 3664213)
2384621 Semele burned by Jupiter, c.1541 (oil on canvas) (see also 3664213) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 127x124 cm; Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena

Semele burned by Jupiter, c. 1541 (oil on canvas) (see also 2384621)
3664213 Semele burned by Jupiter, c.1541 (oil on canvas) (see also 2384621) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 127x124 cm; Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena

Jupiter and Semele, c. 1625 (oil on canvas)
827732 Jupiter and Semele, c.1625 (oil on canvas) by Janssens van Nuyssen, Abraham (1575-1632); 123.2x124.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jupiter and Semele. Abraham Jannsens (c.1575-1632)

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 presentation of baby Dionysus by Hermes. Detail of Hermes, Nectar and Theogen
696753 The presentation of baby Dionysus by Hermes. Detail of Hermes, Nectar and Theogen, House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

Jupiter and Semele, 1894-95 (oil on canvas) (detail of 57305)
471789 Jupiter and Semele, 1894-95 (oil on canvas) (detail of 57305) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Black satyr, Norse grayling and grayling female
Black satyr, Satyrus actaea, Norse grayling, Oeneis norna, and grayling, Hipparchia semele, female. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel

Climbings butchers broom, Semele androgyna (Ruscus androgynus). Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1816

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)

Aplu, Fufluns, and Semele (engraving)
668284 Aplu, Fufluns, and Semele (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aplu, Fufluns, and Semele)

Semele consumed by the fire of Zeus (engraving)
3480557 Semele consumed by the fire of Zeus (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Semele consumed by the fire of Zeus. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Jupiter and Semele, 1894-95 (oil on canvas)
3493930 Jupiter and Semele, 1894-95 (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); Musee Gustave Moreau, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Jupiter and Semele, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Jupiter Appearing to Semele, 1501-47. Creator: Perino del Vaga
Jupiter Appearing to Semele, 1501-47

Jupiter and Semele. Creator: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Jupiter and Semele. Found in the Collection of Musei Civici, Padova

Jupiter and Semele, 1894-1895. Found in the collection of Musee Gustave Moreau

Jupiter and Semele, 1890s. Found in the collection of Musee Gustave Moreau

Jupiter and Semele, ca 1545. Artist: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Jupiter and Semele, ca 1545. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Semele is consumed by Jupiters fire, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Semele is consumed by Jupiters fire, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Semele, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Semele, 1615. In Greek mythology, Semele, daughter of Cadmus and Harmonia, was the mortal mother of Dionysus by Zeus in one of his two parallel origin myths

Jupiter Semele Stage ensigns opened service painters image holders
Jupiter and Semele Stage of ensigns opened for the service of painters image holders, etc. (series title), Jupiter, with a lightning bolt in his hand, holds the baby of Semele

DE DEMELE
de DEMELE French explorer Date: ? - 1880

Plate 27 Semele Wish Semele divino Ious concubitu occiditur
Artokoloro

Jupiter Semele Game Mythology Jeu de la Mythologie
Artokoloro

Birth of Bacchus, Pieter Serwouters, Jacob Matham, 1616 - 1657

RUBENS: JUPITER AND SEMELE. Oil sketch on wood, c1637

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"Semele: A Tragic Tale of Love and Divine Wrath" In the realm of Greek mythology, Semele's story unfolds as a tragic tale entwined with passion and divine intervention. At the center of this narrative lies her ill-fated relationship with Zeus, king of the gods. Depicted in various artistic renditions such as "Semele burned by Jupiter, " these masterpieces capture the intensity and devastation that marked their love affair. Painted on canvas or engraved meticulously, they immortalize Semele's fiery demise at the hands of Zeus himself. One cannot help but be captivated by "Jupiter and Semele" painted in 1625 or "Jupiter and Semele" from 1894-95. These oil paintings reveal the power dynamics between mortal and deity, showcasing both desire and destruction within their frames. Yet amidst this tragedy, there is also hope. In "The presentation of baby Dionysus by Hermes, " we witness Hermes delivering baby Dionysus to safety after his mother's untimely end. This detail reminds us that even in darkness, new beginnings can emerge. Beyond artistry lies nature itself; here we find connections to Semele through flora and fauna. The climbing butcher's broom known as "Semele Androgyna" symbolizes resilience amid adversity – a fitting tribute to her enduring spirit. As we delve deeper into her story, we encounter other mythological figures intertwined with hers: Black satyr, Norse grayling female – all partaking in an intricate tapestry woven across time. Through it all, one thing remains clear – Semele's name echoes throughout history for her passionate connection with Zeus ended tragically yet left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. Her consuming fire may have consumed her physically but not without leaving an everlasting impression upon our hearts.