Thetis Collection

HMS Ganges, and Thetis off Rio de Janeiro (pencil & w / c on paper)
1265875 HMS Ganges, and Thetis off Rio de Janeiro (pencil & w/c on paper) by Vidal, Emeric Essex (1791-1861); 29.5x45.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Brazilian, out of copyright

Peleus wrestles with the sea goddess Thetis
Illustration from 19th century

Thetis hands the shield to Achilles. Creator: Passeri, Giuseppe (1654-1714)
Thetis hands the shield to Achilles. Private Collection

The Marriage of Peleus and Thetis, 1583-1625. Creators: Jan Brueghel the Elder, Johannes Rottenhammer the elder
The Marriage of Peleus and Thetis, 1583-1625. Attributed to Jan Brueghel d.AE. (1568-1625) and Hans Rottenhammer (1564-1625)

Thetis, 1587. Creator: Philip Galle
Thetis, 1587. From Nymphs, pl. 2

Thetis Bringing the Armor to Achilles, 1804. Creator: Benjamin West
Thetis Bringing the Armor to Achilles, 1804

The Wedding Feast of Peleus and Thetis, 1589. Creator: Jacques de Gheyn II
The Wedding Feast of Peleus and Thetis, 1589

Juno Complaining to Oceanus and Thetis, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Juno Complaining to Oceanus and Thetis, published 1590. From Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 2, plate 10

Thetis and Achilles, 1757. Creator: Johann Heinrich Tischbein
Thetis and Achilles, 1757

Thetis Immersing her Infant Son Achilles in the River Styx to Make him Invulnerable, 1794-1798

The Triumph of Neptune and Thetis, 1614. Creator: Jacob Matham
The Triumph of Neptune and Thetis, 1614

The Feast of the Gods. The Wedding of Peleus and Thetis, 1589-1632. Creators: Johannes Rottenhammer the elder
The Feast of the Gods. The Wedding of Peleus and Thetis, 1589-1632. Earlier ascribed to Rottenhammer, Hans (1564-1625)

Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

The Judgement Of Paris
This illustration is a depiction of the Greek mythological story of The Judgement of Paris, this scene represents the goddess of Discord, Eris, holding the golden apple

Thetis and Triton, second century AD, national museum of Rome (museo nazionale romano), Rome, Italy
930404 Thetis and Triton, second century AD, national museum of Rome (museo nazionale romano), Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Thetis and Triton, second century AD, national museum of Rome (museo nazionale romano), Rome, Italy
930401 Thetis and Triton, second century AD, national museum of Rome (museo nazionale romano), Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Nations of Europe ballets, 17th century. 17th century. Creator: Anon
Nations of Europe ballets, 17th century

Bell Krater (Mixing Bowl), about 450 BCE. Creator: Niobid Painter
Bell Krater (Mixing Bowl), about 450 BCE

The Aldobrandini Wedding fresco
6339997 The Aldobrandini Wedding fresco by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: The Aldobrandini Wedding fresco. The wedding of Peleus and Thetis, parents of Achilles)

Thetis giving Achilles the weapons forged by Hephaestus (Vulcan), The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia)
2384705 Thetis giving Achilles the weapons forged by Hephaestus (Vulcan), The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539 by Romano

Palazzina (Small Building): view of the first room and its frescoes representing episodes from the Iliad
5962671 Palazzina (Small Building): view of the first room and its frescoes representing episodes from the Iliad: "Achilles in tears while his mother Thetis emerges from the sea to console

Thetis Mourning the Body of Achilles, 1780. Creator: Henry Fuseli
Thetis Mourning the Body of Achilles, 1780

The Wedding of Peleus and Thetis, 1636. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
The Wedding of Peleus and Thetis, 1636

The Wedding Feast of Peleus and Thetis, 1636-79. Creator: Frans van den Wyngaerde
The Wedding Feast of Peleus and Thetis, 1636-79

Reverse Copy of Thetis and Chiron, 1546. Creator: Unknown
Reverse Copy of Thetis and Chiron, 1546

Thetis and Eurynome receiving the Infant Vulcan (engraving)
973685 Thetis and Eurynome receiving the Infant Vulcan (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thetis and Eurynome receiving the Infant Vulcan)

Thetis entreating Jupiter to honor Achilles (engraving)
973661 Thetis entreating Jupiter to honor Achilles (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thetis entreating Jupiter to honor Achilles)

Thetis and Achilleus (engraving)
662769 Thetis and Achilleus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thetis and Achilleus. Illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy (Boston, 1890)

Roman legionaries with ballista during a siege
Roman legionaries in lorica armour and galea helmets with shields and spears during a siege. Slingers sling lead shot, and two artillery men load darts into a ballista protected by fortifications

Roman lictors in toga and laurel wreath
Roman lictors, bodyguards to magistrates, in toga and laurel wreath, with their ceremonial fasces or bipennis. Littori. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes

Ancient Etruscan marble urn showing a regal throne 1, and Etruscan mirror depicting Eris, Menrfa in helmet
6339880 Ancient Etruscan marble urn showing a regal throne 1, and Etruscan mirror depicting Eris, Menrfa in helmet, Hercules with club and lionskin, and Thetis 2 by Giarre

Thetis dipping the Infant Achilles into Water from the Styx (oil on canvas)
3071977 Thetis dipping the Infant Achilles into Water from the Styx (oil on canvas) by Balestra, Antonio (1666-1740); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Western emperor swallowtail and Indian sunbeam
Western emperor swallowtail, Papilio menestheus 1, 2, and Indian sunbeam, Curetis thetis (Thecla thetis), female 3, 4, ventral and dorsal views. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Ancient pottery (colour litho)
3620520 Ancient pottery (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient pottery: kylix from Capua, Italy; complete amphora; amphora from Camirus, Rhodes)

Achilles in an Agony of Grief (engraving)
2786879 Achilles in an Agony of Grief (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles in an Agony of Grief. Illustration for Chatterbox (1882)

No one can love thetis and galatea at the same time (engraving)
3631187 No one can love thetis and galatea at the same time (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: No one can love thetis and galatea at the same time)

Thetis ordering the Nereids to descend into the Sea (engraving)
973683 Thetis ordering the Nereids to descend into the Sea (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thetis ordering the Nereids to descend into the Sea)

Pets brought home by men of HMS Thetis from St Helena - the monkey Jack salutes from the capstan. Date: 1901

The Naval Manoeuvres of 1893, Incidents during the Operation (engraving)
1063427 The Naval Manoeuvres of 1893, Incidents during the Operation (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres of 1893)

Thetis receives the armour from Hephaestus (engraving)
3635263 Thetis receives the armour from Hephaestus (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thetis receives the armour from Hephaestus)

Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles
LLM455879 Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles)

The Birth and Infancy of Achilles (oil on canvas)
CH463072 The Birth and Infancy of Achilles (oil on canvas) by Testa, Pietro (Il Lucchesino) (1611-50); 99.1x136.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles (engraving)
973687 Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles)

Vulcan and Chares receiving Thetis (engraving)
973686 Vulcan and Chares receiving Thetis (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vulcan and Chares receiving Thetis)

Departure of the Ocean French Fleet from Brest (engraving)
1618820 Departure of the Ocean French Fleet from Brest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure of the Ocean French Fleet from Brest)

The Greely Arctic Relief Expedition (engraving)
1045937 The Greely Arctic Relief Expedition (engraving) by Wyllie, Charles William (1853-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greely Arctic Relief Expedition)

Peleus and Thetis (colour litho)
957876 Peleus and Thetis (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peleus and Thetis. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

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Thetis, the sea goddess of Greek mythology, has captivated artists and storytellers throughout history. From ancient artifacts to Renaissance frescoes, her presence is felt in various forms. In one depiction, Peleus wrestles with Thetis, symbolizing the struggle between mortal and divine. This mythological encounter showcases the power and allure as she grapples with a mortal man. Another famous tale involving Thetis is "The Judgement Of Paris. " As one of the contenders for the golden apple, she vies for recognition alongside other goddesses. Her beauty and charm are undeniable as she competes for this coveted prize. Artifacts like "Thetis and Triton" from Rome's national museum showcase her influence beyond Greece. These second-century AD sculptures highlight her connection to water and marine life through her association with Triton. Moving forward in time, ballets from 17th-century Europe continue to celebrate Thetis' mystique. Choreographed performances pay homage to this enchanting deity who holds sway over both land and sea. However, not all depictions are celebratory. The tragedy surrounding HMS Ganges serves as a reminder that even gods can bring sorrow. The English submarine named after her met a tragic fate during World War II. Returning to artistry inspired by Greek mythology, we find stunning works like Bell Krater's "Mixing Bowl. " Created around 450 BCE by Niobid Painter, it portrays scenes featuring Achilles' mother - none other than Thetis herself. Frescoes such as "Achilles in tears while his mother emerges from the sea to console him" depict poignant moments from Homer's Iliad within Palazzina (Small Building). These artworks transport us back to ancient times when gods mingled among mortals.