Metamorphoses Collection

Garden. Fresco from The House of the Golden Bracelet (Casa del Bracciale d Oro), 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Found in the Collection of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

Silk moth and silkworm, Bombyx mori, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van

Narcissus and Echo. Found in the Collection of Walker Art Gallery

Narcissus, 1598-1599. Artist: Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610)
Narcissus, 1598-1599. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Barberini, Rome

Apollo and Daphne, 1622-25 (marble)
XIR152471 Apollo and Daphne, 1622-25 (marble) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); height: 243 cm; Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, on ragwort
Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, larva and pupa on ragwort plant, Jacobaea vulgaris. St. Jans beestje. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Orpheus Leading Eurydice from the Underworld, 1861. Artist: Corot, Jean-Baptiste Camille (1796-1875)
Orpheus Leading Eurydice from the Underworld, 1861. Found in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Animal magnetism, satirical artwork
Animal magnetism. Satirical artwork depicting a patient and animal magnetism practitioner with animal heads. Animal magnetism was developed by the German physician Franz Mesmer (1734-1815)

Marriage of Cupid and Psyche, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646205 Marriage of Cupid and Psyche, 1517-18 (fresco) by Penni, Giovanni Francesco (il Fattore) (c.1488-1528); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Mask on vine leaves and bunches of grapes, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Found in the Collection of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

Jupiter and Mnemosyne (After Perino del Vaga), 1527. Artist: Caraglio, Gian Jacopo (1505-1565)
Jupiter and Mnemosyne (After Perino del Vaga), 1527. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Leda with Jupiter (Zeus) in the form of a swan. Drawing by Niccolo Giolfino (or Golfino)
GIM5037838 Leda with Jupiter (Zeus) in the form of a swan. Drawing by Niccolo Giolfino (or Golfino) known as II Giolfino (or Ursino Veronensis) (1476-1555)

Blue lichenee and common phadet (procris) - Clifden nonpareil moth, Catocala fraxini, and small heath butterfly
FLO4562430 Blue lichenee and common phadet (procris) - Clifden nonpareil moth, Catocala fraxini, and small heath butterfly, Coenonympha pamphilus

Noctuelle des Potagers su un carnation d'india (tagete etalee, rose d'india) - Brightline brown-eye
FLO4562356 Noctuelle des Potagers su un carnation d'india (tagete etalee, rose d'india) - Brightline brown-eye, Lacanobia oleracea, basard wasp and housefly on French marigold flower

Galanthis is transformed into weasel by Illythia, goddess of childbirth - The transformation of Galanthis into a weasel
FLO4607719 Galanthis is transformed into weasel by Illythia, goddess of childbirth - The transformation of Galanthis into a weasel by Lucina, goddess of childbirth. Copperplate engraving by W

Bacchus transforms the pirates into dolphins, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting)
8683578 Bacchus transforms the pirates into dolphins, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger, Jean (1606-c.1680); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Sassuolo)

Cadmos (Kadmos) and Harmony Transforms into Snakes - Cadmus and Hermione metamorphosed into serpents from Ovid's
FLO4607714 Cadmos (Kadmos) and Harmony Transforms into Snakes - Cadmus and Hermione metamorphosed into serpents from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Copperplate engraving by W

Vulcan - Red admiral butterfly, Vanessa atalanta, caterpillar and pupa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO4562429 Vulcan - Red admiral butterfly, Vanessa atalanta, caterpillar and pupa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Pieride de la rave Lesser white cabbage butterfly, Pieris rapae, bastard wasp and fruit flies on a flower
FLO4562389 Pieride de la rave Lesser white cabbage butterfly, Pieris rapae, bastard wasp and fruit flies on a flower. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Cetoine doree on a tulip - Rose beetle, Cetonia aurata, on a tulip. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO4562372 Cetoine doree on a tulip - Rose beetle, Cetonia aurata, on a tulip. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l'Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de

Poplar sphinx - Poplar hawk-moth, Laothoe populi moth and larva. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO4562367 Poplar sphinx - Poplar hawk-moth, Laothoe populi moth and larva. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l'Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de

Cucubale Moth - Campion moth, Sideridis rivularis, on a flower. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO4562416 Cucubale Moth - Campion moth, Sideridis rivularis, on a flower. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l'Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de

Dragon, ladybug has seven points on a hazel tree - Tawny prominent, Harpyia milhauseri, seven-spot ladybird
FLO4562379 Dragon, ladybug has seven points on a hazel tree - Tawny prominent, Harpyia milhauseri, seven-spot ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata and fruit flies on a hazel tree, Corylus avellana

Illustration from 'Tableaux du temple des muses' 1655
5306283 Illustration from 'Tableaux du temple des muses' 1655.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sphinx of the hawkmoth, Proserpinus proserpina, on a black auricula flower, Primula auricula
FLO4562359 Sphinx of the hawkmoth, Proserpinus proserpina, on a black auricula flower, Primula auricula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Title page with vignette of escutcheon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO4562466 Title page with vignette of escutcheon. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l'Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten

Bacchus transforms the Bacchantes into trees, guilty of having cut Orpheus' corpse into pieces
8683542 Bacchus transforms the Bacchantes into trees, guilty of having cut Orpheus' corpse into pieces, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger, Jean (1606-c.1680); Palazzo Ducale Estense

Pudibonde on a branch of plum - Yellow or pale tussock moth, Calliteara pudibunda, on a plum branch, Prunus domestica
FLO4562395 Pudibonde on a branch of plum - Yellow or pale tussock moth, Calliteara pudibunda, on a plum branch, Prunus domestica

Large tortoiseshell butterfly, Nymphalis polychloros, on a cherry tree, Prunus avium
FLO4562382 Large tortoiseshell butterfly, Nymphalis polychloros, on a cherry tree, Prunus avium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Birch Phalene - Peppered moth, Biston betularia, on branch. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO4562413 Birch Phalene - Peppered moth, Biston betularia, on branch. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l'Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de

Catocala et petit patillon de nuit - Underwing moth from Meudon, France, and small mocha moth
FLO4562366 Catocala et petit patillon de nuit - Underwing moth from Meudon, France, and small mocha moth. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Bombyx du murier et vers a soie sur un murier - Silk moth and silkworm, Bombyx mori, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba
FLO4562364 Bombyx du murier et vers a soie sur un murier - Silk moth and silkworm, Bombyx mori, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba

Dictionary: Atlas, in Mythology (engraving)
8636636 Dictionary: Atlas, in Mythology (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atlas, in Mythology)

The life and metamorphoses of the Dragonfly, (Libellula depressa), 1882
7125188 The life and metamorphoses of the Dragonfly, (Libellula depressa), 1882; (add.info.: The life and metamorphoses of the Dragonfly, (Libellula depressa). A. The perfect insect B

Meneos' daughters, intent on the loom, are transformed into bats, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting)
8683588 Meneos' daughters, intent on the loom, are transformed into bats, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger, Jean (1606-c.1680); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna

Bacchus transforms the Bacchantes into trees, guilty of having cut Orpheus' corpse into pieces
8683543 Bacchus transforms the Bacchantes into trees, guilty of having cut Orpheus' corpse into pieces, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger, Jean (1606-c.1680); Palazzo Ducale Estense

Uitstrekker met den rooten kop and alder moth (elzen-krammetje) on a branch
FLO4562406 Uitstrekker met den rooten kop and alder moth (elzen-krammetje) on a branch. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Little mother of pearl and fly on a wild (or tricolor) pensee - Queen of Spain fritillary butterfly, Issoria lathonia
FLO4562401 Little mother of pearl and fly on a wild (or tricolor) pensee - Queen of Spain fritillary butterfly, Issoria lathonia, and common stiletto fly, Thereva nobilitata, on wild pansies

Plum tree thecle on an oak branch - Black hairstreak butterfly, Satyrium pruni, on oak leaves
FLO4562398 Plum tree thecle on an oak branch - Black hairstreak butterfly, Satyrium pruni, on oak leaves. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Black dagger (trident) on an apple branch - Dark dagger moth, Acronicta tridens, bastard wasps on an apple branch
FLO4562378 Black dagger (trident) on an apple branch - Dark dagger moth, Acronicta tridens, bastard wasps on an apple branch, Malus domestica

Spotted strangalia - Cabbage worm, longhorn beetle, Rutpela maculata, on a flower
FLO4562462 Spotted strangalia - Cabbage worm, longhorn beetle, Rutpela maculata, on a flower. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Literature, Fairy Tales. The Frog King with the princess. Postcard for the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, Hungary
3434355 Literature, Fairy Tales. The Frog King with the princess. Postcard for the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, Hungary, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Litterature. Contes de fees. Coll. Part)

Iris in the realm of hypnosis, c.1670. Creator: Carpioni, Giulio (1613-1678)
Iris in the realm of hypnosis, c.1670. Found in the Collection of the Galerie Canesso.

The chastisement of love (Cupid is whipped by Mars, pursued by a fury), End of 16th century. Found in the Collection of the Galerie Canesso.

Apollo and Daphne, 1510-1515. Creator: Bordone, Paris (1500-1571)
Apollo and Daphne, 1510-1515. Found in the Collection of the Museo Diocesano d'Arte Sacra - Pinacoteca Manfrediniana, Venezia.

The Fall of the Giants, 1590-1642. Creator: Guido Reni
The Fall of the Giants, 1590-1642

The Myth of Io, c1490. Creator: Bartolomeo di Giovanni
The Myth of Io, c1490. As told by the Roman poet Ovid (43 BCE-17 CE) in his "Metamorphoses, " the beautiful nymph Io was seduced by Jupiter, king of the gods

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

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"Metamorphoses: A Journey Through Transformations in Art and Nature" Step into a world of enchantment as we explore the captivating theme of metamorphoses. From ancient myths to intricate artworks, this collection unravels the essence of transformation. In Caravaggio's masterpiece "Narcissus and Echo, " witness the tragic tale of self-obsession and unrequited love. Michelangelo's brushstrokes immortalize Narcissus' longing gaze, forever trapped by his own reflection. Marvel at the marble sculpture "Apollo and Daphne, " frozen in time as Apollo reaches out for his beloved nymph who transforms into a laurel tree before his very eyes. The delicate details capture both beauty and anguish in this mythological metamorphosis. The fresco "Marriage of Cupid and Psyche" transports us to a realm where mortal meets divine. Admire their union amidst celestial beings, symbolizing the transformative power of love that transcends all boundaries. Nature too reveals its wonders through metamorphosis. Behold the vibrant Cinnabar moth gracefully perched on ragwort, showcasing nature's ability to change form with grace and elegance. Satirical artwork depicting animal magnetism humorously explores transformations beyond physicality. Delve into these witty illustrations that challenge our perception of reality with their whimsical take on transformation. Witness the life cycle unfold as silk moths emerge from cocoons while silkworms feast upon mulberry leaves. This symbiotic relationship between insect and plant showcases nature's remarkable ability to transform itself for survival. A mask adorned with vine leaves and grapes reminds us of Dionysian revelry, where masks allow individuals to shed their identities temporarily, embracing new personas during celebrations - yet another form of metamorphosis experienced by humans throughout history. Orpheus Leading Eurydice from the Underworld depicts an emotional journey filled with hope but ultimately ending in tragedy.