A look into the world of Greek Mythology. Presented will be some of the many types of mediums that portray the gods and goddesses of their time. You will be able see the way they expressed the human and god like forms throughout these selections. Many of the gods and goddess contain almost perfect human characteristics. Some of the others are portrayed having horns and wings, as well as having half human, half horse forms (Centaur). Have A look around and enjoy.
Storage Jar with Achilles and Ajax Gaming, about 510 B.C., From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
On this Storage Jar Achilles in the center holding a spear ready for the hunt with a couple of his companions. The black figures also holding spears to help with the hunt as well as holding shields.
Pitcher with Herakles Wrestling Triton, about 520 - 510 B.C., From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
This Pitcher depicts Herakles and a Triton in a struggle of some sort. They are made as black figures and Herakles appears to only be using his hands to show his strength.
Mixing Vessel with Adonis, Aphrodite, and Persephone, 390 - 380 B.C., From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
This Vessel depicts a male god in center said to be Adonis. There are two female goddesses the left and right, Aphrodite and Persephone. There are more local servants around in red. Detailed base.
A bronze statue of Mercury the Roman version of the greek Hermes holding a scepter with a recognizable emblem on the top representing science. Mercury has winged sandals, a symbol of a messenger.
Laocoön, about 1720, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
This Bronze Statue of Laocoon and his sons, looks like he and his family are struggling and being punished. There is a serpent biting Laocoon's hip and attacking his sons.
This bronze statue is of the goddess Venus and cupid. They are depicted in many forms together throughout history. Cupid reaches up to Venus from a vase while she stands on the sea bed.
(Front, composite), From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
In this textured canvas painting, is Andromeda and a cherub. Andromeda looks to be shackled and the cherub is setting her free from the darkness or evil that is binding her.
Neptune and Amphitrite, Frans Francken II, c. 1616 - 1620, From the collection of: Brukenthal National Museum
In this textured canvas painting looks to be a celebration for Neptune and Amphitrite. There are many people and gods and goddesses celebrating, laughing and drinking and eating.
The Education of Achilles, James Barry, 1741–1806, Irish, ca. 1772, From the collection of: Yale Center for British Art
In this textured canvas painting is the Centaur educating the god Achilles. You can see the light shining on Achilles in this painting with him holding a lyre. The Centaur is half man and half horse.
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