Tempesta Antonio Collection

St. James Minor, from Christ, Mary and the Apostles, ca. 1590-ca. 1610

God Forbidding Adam and Eve to Eat of the Tree of Knowledge, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
God Forbidding Adam and Eve to Eat of the Tree of Knowledge, 16th century. Series: The Creation of the World

The Roman Commander Cerialis Attacks Near Trier, Publshed 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
The Roman Commander Cerialis Attacks Near Trier, Publshed 1612. From The War of the Romans Against the Batavians, pl. 25

February: A Tournament, published 1599. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
February: A Tournament, published 1599. From The Twelve Months I, pl. 2

January: A Kitchen, published 1599. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
January: A Kitchen, published 1599. From The Twelve Months I, pl. 1

God Creating Plants and Trees, c1600. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
God Creating Plants and Trees, c1600. Series: The Creation of the World

The Fates Weave the Life Thread of Mudarra, Son of Gonzalo Gustos. He is Dubbed a Knight... 1612
The Fates Weave the Life Thread of Mudarra, Son of Gonzalo Gustos. He is Dubbed a Knight by Almanzor, 1612. From The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 35

In Revenge, Gonzalo Gustos Slays Nine Moors, 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
In Revenge, Gonzalo Gustos Slays Nine Moors, 1612. From The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 32

April: A Garden, published 1599. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
April: A Garden, published 1599. From The Twelve Months I, pl. 4

The Giants Attempting to Storm Olympus, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Giants Attempting to Storm Olympus, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 6

The Infantes Offer to Accompany Ruy Velazquez in His Campaign Against the Moors, 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
The Infantes Offer to Accompany Ruy Velazquez in His Campaign Against the Moors, 1612. From The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 19

Almazor Orders His Troops to Keep the Christians from Entering His Territory, 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Almazor Orders His Troops to Keep the Christians from Entering His Territory, 1612. From The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 18

Hercules and the Mares of Diomedes, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Mares of Diomedes, 1608. Series: The Labors of Hercules, pl. 8

Ruy Velazquez Orders the Death of Nuño Salido, Gonzalez Gomez Comes to His Aid and Kills... 1612
Ruy Velazquez Orders the Death of Nuno Salido, Gonzalez Gomez Comes to His Aid and Kills the Knight Gonzalo Sanchez, 1612. Series: The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 22

Nuño Salido, Tutor of the Infantes, Sees Evil Omens for Them in this War, 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Nuno Salido, Tutor of the Infantes, Sees Evil Omens for Them in this War, 1612. Series: The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 20

Pallas Praises Nature at the Birth of the Infantes, Promising to Protect Them from Evil, 1612. Series: The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 2

Ruy Velazquez Promises Doña Lambra that He Will Avenge the Death of the Villager, 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Ruy Velazquez Promises Dona Lambra that He Will Avenge the Death of the Villager, 1612. Series: The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 14

Garci Fernandez and Gonzalo Gustos, Father of the Infantes, Persuade Ruy Velazquez to Make... 1612
Garci Fernandez and Gonzalo Gustos, Father of the Infantes, Persuade Ruy Velazquez to Make Peace, 1612. Series: The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 10

Seeing Blood on Their Brother's Face, the Infantes Slay the Villager, 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Seeing Blood on Their Brother's Face, the Infantes Slay the Villager, 1612. Series: The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, p. 13

Canto XV, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XV, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto XII, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto XII, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto X, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto X, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto VII, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto VII, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Canto III, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Canto III, 16th century. Series: Jerusalem Delivered II by Tasso

Boar Hunt, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Boar Hunt, 16th century. Series: Hunting Scenes VII

Deer and Wolf Hunt, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Deer and Wolf Hunt, 16th century. Series: Hunting Scenes VII

Stag Hunt, 16th century. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Stag Hunt, 16th century. Series: Hunting Scenes V

The Fall of Icarus, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Fall of Icarus, published 1606. Series: The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 75; Edition: Second edition

Roma and Batavia, published 1612. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
Roma and Batavia, published 1612. Series: The War of the Romans Against the Batavians, pl. 1

Jupiter and Callisto, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Jupiter and Callisto, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 13

Phaeton Before Apollo, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Phaeton Before Apollo, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 11

Apollo Killing Python, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo Killing Python, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 9

The Flood, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Flood, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 7

The Age of Iron, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Age of Iron, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 5

The Age of Gold, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Age of Gold, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 3

Theseus and the Minotaur, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Theseus and the Minotaur, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 74

Scylla Watching Minos from the Castle Walls, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Scylla Watching Minos from the Castle Walls, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 72

Hercules and Cerberus, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Hercules and Cerberus, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 68

Cycnus and Hyrie, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cycnus and Hyrie, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 66

Jason Putting the Dragon to Sleep, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Jason Putting the Dragon to Sleep, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 62

Apollo Killing Marsyas, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo Killing Marsyas, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 58

Pluto Carrying Proserpina Past the Nymph Cyane, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Pluto Carrying Proserpina Past the Nymph Cyane, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 47

Metamorphosis of the Pierides, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Metamorphosis of the Pierides, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 45

Perseus Killing Medusa, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Perseus Killing Medusa, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 41

The Insane Athamas Killing Learchus, While Ino and Melicertes Jump into the Sea, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 39

Juno with the Furies at the Gate of Hell, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Juno with the Furies at the Gate of Hell, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 37

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

Cadmus Killing the Serpent, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cadmus Killing the Serpent, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 23

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"Antonio Tempesta: A Master of Mythological Artistry" Step into the captivating world of Antonio Tempesta, an Italian artist known for his exquisite depictions of mythological scenes. Born in Florence during the late 16th century, Tempesta's artistic prowess shines through in his various works that have stood the test of time. One such masterpiece is "St. James Minor, from Christ, Mary and the Apostles, " a painting that showcases Tempesta's ability to capture religious figures with profound emotion and realism. The delicate brushstrokes bring life to each character, allowing viewers to connect with their spiritual journey. In another work titled "Hercules and Cerberus, " we witness Hercules' immense strength as he grapples with the three-headed dog guarding the gates of Hades. With two demons lurking nearby, this piece exemplifies Tempesta's talent for creating dynamic compositions filled with tension and action. Tempesta also delves into Greek mythology in "Theseus and the Minotaur. " This dramatic portrayal depicts Theseus triumphantly defeating the fearsome half-man, half-bull creature within the labyrinth. Through intricate details and skillful use of light and shadow, Tempesta transports us into this legendary tale. Moving on to his series called "The Triumphs, " we encounter two plates that highlight historical events - "The victory of Goleta" and "The peace with the king of France. " In these pieces, Tempesta demonstrates his versatility by seamlessly transitioning from mythical themes to capturing significant moments from European history. "The Fall of Phaeton" tapestry created by Manufacture royale d'Aubusson showcases yet another facet of Tempesta's artistry. This stunning textile captures Phaeton's ill-fated ride across the sky before losing control over Apollo's chariot. The vibrant colors combined with meticulous weaving techniques make this artwork truly mesmerizing.