Colchis Collection

Jason & Golden Fleece
Jason and the Argonauts reach Colchis and find the Golden Fleece - but have to deal with its defenders before they can obtain it

Medea and the Fleece
Medea, daughter of Aeetes king of Colchis who possesses the Golden Fleece, uses magic to send the guardian dragons to sleep, enabling her lover Jason to steal the Fleece

THE ARGO
The Argo sails up the Bosphorus to the Black Sea, heading for Colchis where the Golden Fleece is kept

Portrait of a Married Couple as Medea and Jason (Leonhard Winnincx and Helena van Heuvel?), 1664. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Jason killing the Colchian Dragon, ca 1766-1770. Found in the collection of Anhaltische Gemaldegalerie Dessau

Antique map of Ancient Armenia, Colchis Iberia, Albania, Atlas of Ancient Geography
Vintage illustration of Antique map of Ancient Armenia, Colchis Iberia, Albania, Atlas of Ancient Geography. By Samuel Butler

He went down in his golden chariot, and his daughters by his side (litho)
STC445082 He went down in his golden chariot, and his daughters by his side (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aietes, King of Colchis)

"Down came two fearful monsters, the like of whom man never saw"(colour litho)
3101793 " Down came two fearful monsters, the like of whom man never saw" (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Hera has sent us a pilot;Let us follow the cunning bird"(colour litho)
3101791 " Hera has sent us a pilot; Let us follow the cunning bird" (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

Down came two fearful monsters, the like of whom man never saw (colour litho)
STC445084 Down came two fearful monsters, the like of whom man never saw (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

The water nymphs came to look at him, and loved him. From How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis (colour litho)
3105707 The water nymphs came to look at him, and loved him. From How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis (colour litho) by Davie

"Jason tore the fleece from off the tree trunk"(colour litho)
3101796 " Jason tore the fleece from off the tree trunk" (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jason tore the fleece from off the tree-trunk (colour litho)
STC445087 Jason tore the fleece from off the tree-trunk (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis)

Hera has sent us a pilot; let us follow the cunning bird (colour litho)
STC445072 Hera has sent us a pilot; let us follow the cunning bird (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis)

Jason escaping from Colchis with Medea and the Golden Fleece on the Argo (engraving)
3647002 Jason escaping from Colchis with Medea and the Golden Fleece on the Argo (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

In Greek mythology, Argo was the ship on which Jason and the Argonauts sailed from Iolcos
3480594 In Greek mythology, Argo was the ship on which Jason and the Argonauts sailed from Iolcos to Colchis to retrieve the Golden Fleece, 1754 by Picart

The Golden Fleece (chromolitho)
976398 The Golden Fleece (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Fleece.); © Look and Learn

The Golden Fleece Won by Jason (engraving)
STC101857 The Golden Fleece Won by Jason (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Jason and Medea (Relief of a sarcophagus). Creator: Art of Ancient Rome, Classical sculpture
Jason and Medea (Relief of a sarcophagus). Found in the Collection of Palazzo Altemps, Roma

Medea kills her son, ca 1470. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Medea rejuvenates Aeson. Private Collection

The Argonauts leaving Colchis. Artist: De Roberti, Ercole (c. 1450-1496)
The Argonauts leaving Colchis. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Argonauts leaving Colchis, c. 1480. Artist: De Roberti, Ercole (c. 1450-1496)
The Argonauts leaving Colchis, c. 1480. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

The Argo (oil on panel)
XAL176186 The Argo (oil on panel) by Costa, Lorenzo (1459/60-1535); Museo Civico, Padua, Italy; (add.info.: voyage to capture the Golden Fleece; ); Italian, out of copyright

Stealing the Fleece
Medea, daughter of Aeetes, king of Colchis, who possesses the Golden Fleece, falls in love with Jason and helps him steal it

Argonauts & Harpies
The Argonauts, on their way to Colchis where they plan to steal the Golden Fleece, are attacked by a swarm of harpies, who are nastier than they look

Jason, Medea, Fleece
Jason with Medea and his fellow Argonauts reach Colchis and steal the Golden Fleece

Building the Argo
Argus builds the Argo in which Jason and the Argonauts will sail to Colchis to steal the Golden Fleece

Jason & Medea
Medea, daughter of Aeetes, king of Colchis, who possesses the Golden Fleece, falls in love with Jason and agrees to help him steal it despite the beasts which guard it

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"Colchis: A Mythical Land of Adventure and Treachery" In the ancient land of Colchis, legends were born and heroes emerged. It was here that the epic tale of Jason and the Golden Fleece unfolded, captivating generations with its daring quests and mythical creatures. The journey began when Jason set sail on The Argo, a magnificent ship crafted by skilled hands. Guided by Medea's knowledge, they sought to retrieve the coveted Golden Fleece from this fabled land. Braving countless perils, Jason faced his greatest challenge - slaying the fearsome Colchian Dragon. With unwavering determination, he vanquished this monstrous beast in a battle for glory and honor. As we explore an antique map depicting Ancient Armenia, Colchis Iberia, Albania from an Atlas of Ancient Geography, we can envision the vastness of this mystical realm where adventure awaited at every turn. Down came two fearful monsters unlike any seen before as Hera's cunning bird guided them towards their destiny. These formidable foes tested their mettle but could not deter our valiant heroes from their noble quest. Amidst all danger lurked beauty as well; water nymphs emerged to witness Jason's heroic deeds and fell under his spell. Their enchantment mirrored the allure that surrounded Colchis itself – a place where magic intertwined with reality. Finally reaching their destination, Jason tore the sacred fleece from its resting place upon a tree trunk. This act marked both triumph over adversity and betrayal against those who guarded it fiercely. Colchis will forever be etched in history as a realm teeming with mythological wonders – a testament to human courage and ambition. Its tales continue to inspire us today as we delve into these ancient chronicles filled with heroism and treachery alike.