Calydon Collection

Meleager and Atalanta by Jacob Jordaens
Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678). Flemish baroque painter. Meleager and Atalanta. 1620-1650. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Zeus with Typhon and the Calydonian hunt (colour litho)
957835 Zeus with Typhon and the Calydonian hunt (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zeus with Typhon and the Calydonian hunt)

Oenus King of Calydon makes a sacrifice to the gods (engraving)
3480565 Oenus King of Calydon makes a sacrifice to the gods (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Oenus King of Calydon makes a sacrifice to the gods)

ATALANTA
Atalanta was the outstanding female bowperson of her generation, and was the first to wound the fearsome boar of Calydon

MYTH / OENEUS
Legendary King of Calydon, father of Meleager

The High Priest Coresus Sacrificing Himself to Save Callirhoe. Artist: Fragonard, Jean Honore (1732-1806)
The High Priest Coresus Sacrificing Himself to Save Callirhoe. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Oeneus, King of Calydon is Punished for his Impiety, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Oeneus, King of Calydon, Having Neglected Diana in a Sacrifice is Punished for his Impiety, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Meleager Atalanta presenting hide head Calydonian boar
Meleager and Atalanta presenting hide and head of Calydonian boar to priests of Calydon

Hercules defeating river god Acheolus form bull
Artokoloro

Elevsis, Greece - Marble Sarcophagus
Eleusis (Elefsina, Elevsis), West Attica, Greece. Marble sarcophagus with a relief about the hunt of the Calydonian boar. Roald Dahl was stationed at the Elevsis aerodrome

Atalanta in Calydon by Aubrey Beardsley
Illustration by Aubrey Beardsley to Atalanta in Calydon by Algernon Charles Swinburne. Date: 1890s

Oeneus, King of Calydon
Oeneus, priest/king of Calydon, neglects to give Artemis/Diana the worship due to her, whereupon she sends a mighty boar to ravage his country

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"Unleashing the Legends: The Epic Tales of Calydon" Step into the mythical realm of Calydon, a land steeped in ancient legends and heroic feats. From the captivating artwork of Jacob Jordaens' "Meleager and Atalanta" to the thrilling depiction of Meleager and Atalanta slaying the wild boar in Caledon, these vibrant lithographs transport us to a time when gods and mortals intertwined. Witness Zeus himself battling against Typhon during the legendary Calydonian hunt, where brave warriors embarked on a perilous quest to conquer nature's fiercest creatures. Oenus, King of Calydon, offers sacrifices to appease divine forces in an enchanting engraving that captures both devotion and grandeur. The enigmatic figure of Atalanta emerges from these tales as she defies societal norms with her unmatched hunting prowess. Her story intertwines with that of Oeneus, King of Calydon, whose impious actions lead him down a path paved with consequences. Jean Honore Fragonard's poignant painting depicts High Priest Coresus sacrificing himself for love – a testament to sacrifice's power even amidst tragedy. Marvel at Meleager presenting the hide and head of the fearsome Calydonian boar while Hercules triumphs over Acheolus in his bull form – both embodying strength beyond measure. Finally, gaze upon an exquisite marble sarcophagus from Elevsis, Greece – an artifact that encapsulates not only beauty but also echoes whispers from centuries past. In this collection lies more than just art; it is an invitation to immerse oneself in timeless stories etched onto canvas or carved into stone. Let your imagination soar as you delve into these captivating depictions that bring forth courage, sacrifice, love, and triumph - all within the mystical world known as Calydon.