Creusa Collection

Aeneas Flees from Troy
The fall of Troy - Aeneas flees the city, carrying his father Anchises and accompanied by his son Ascanius and his wife Creusa who unfortunately dies

Mythological scene (Aeneas flees Troy?), 1550-1600. Creator: Aniello Redita
Mythological scene (Aeneas flees Troy?), 1550-1600

Miss Elizabeth Younge in the character of Creusa in William Whiteheads Creusa, Queen of Athens
6337951 Miss Elizabeth Younge in the character of Creusa in William Whiteheads Creusa, Queen of Athens by Thornthwaite, J

Adonis Morpho and Pavonia anaxandra butterflies
Adonis Morpho butterfly, Morpho adonis 1, and Pavonia anaxandra 2, 3 (Dasyophthalma creusa?). Handcolored engraving by Choubard after an illustration by Delarue from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire

The Death of Creusa (engraving)
3635273 The Death of Creusa (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Creusa)

Aeneas and the shade of Creusa (colour litho)
3634494 Aeneas and the shade of Creusa (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aeneas and the shade of Creusa)

The Flight of Aeneas, with the fall of Troy beyond (oil on copper)
847263 The Flight of Aeneas, with the fall of Troy beyond (oil on copper) by Barocci or Baroccio, Federico Fiori (c.1535-1612) (after); 40.7x48.3 cm; Private Collection; Haldane Fine Art; Italian

Medea: Or the Marriage of Jason and Creusa, 1648 (etching & drypoint)
1069905 Medea: Or the Marriage of Jason and Creusa, 1648 (etching & drypoint) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 23.8x17.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Medea: or The Marriage of Jason and Creusa, 1648. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Medea: or The Marriage of Jason and Creusa, 1648

The wedding of Jason and Creusa, at left Medea takes her children, 1530-60

The Children of Medea and Jason Give Creusa the Fatal Present (Par ses deux fils à
The Children of Medea and Jason Give Creusa the Fatal Present (Par ses deux fils a l epouse nouvelle envoye en don la couronne mortelle...), 1563

Aeneas fleeing Troy, with a group of six figures leaving the city at left, Aeneas carrying his father Anchises on his back, followed by his wife Creusa and his son Ascanius, two servants at far left

Stories from Virgil - Aeneas and the shade of Creusa
Aeneas and the Shade of Creusa, a scene from " Stories From Virgil" by the Reverend Alfred J. Church, M.A. with illustrations from the designs of BartolomeoPinelli(1781 - 1835)

Marriage Jason Creusa
Marriage of Jason and Creusa

wedding Jason Creusa left Medea takes children
Artokoloro

Medea Marriage Jason Creusa 1648 Etching touches
Artokoloro

Aeneas carrying Anchises, 1729 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR737043 Aeneas carrying Anchises, 1729 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Loo, Carle van (1705-65); 110x105 cm; Louvre, Paris

Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606 - 1669), Medea, or the Marriage of Jason and Creusa, 1648, etching, with touches of drypoint, on European (white) paper

Creusa Receiving the Burning Jewelry from Medea; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Bell krater by Dolon Painter, with scene from Euripides play Medea: Medea gives mantle to Creusa, from Lucania, Italy
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Bell krater by the Dolon Painter. Scene from Euripides play Medea: Medea gives the mantle to Creusa. From Lucania, Italy

Elizabeth Pope - 1
ELIZABETH POPE (when miss Younge ) actress as Creusa in Whiteheads play of that name, based on the Ion of Euripides. It was highly praised by Horace Walpole

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"Creusa: Tragic Queen and Fateful Destiny" In the epic tale of Aeneas Flees from Troy, Creusa emerges as a pivotal character whose fate intertwines with that of her husband. The death of Creusa, depicted in haunting engravings and lithographs, showcases the heart-wrenching tragedy that befalls this noble queen. Miss Elizabeth Younge's portrayal in William Whiteheads' play "Creusa, Queen of Athens" brings to life the anguish and strength of this iconic figure. Her performance captures the essence of a woman torn between love for her family and loyalty to her people. Aeneas Flight from Troy, immortalized on canvas by various artists throughout history, showcases Creusa's desperate flight alongside her husband amidst the chaos and destruction. Their struggle symbolizes hope against all odds. Just as butterflies undergo metamorphosis, so does Creusa face transformation in different artistic interpretations. Adonis Morpho and Pavonia anaxandra butterflies mirror her journey - fragile yet resilient. The Death engraving serves as a poignant reminder of sacrifice made for love. As she bids farewell to Aeneas while clutching their child, it is evident that destiny has other plans for this ill-fated couple. In Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn's etching Medea: Or the Marriage of Jason and Creusa, we witness another facet of Creusa's story. This depiction explores her role in Jason's treacherous union with Medea – a narrative filled with betrayal and consequences. The wedding scene where Jason marries both Medea and Creusa highlights the complexity surrounding these characters' intertwined lives. In The Children of Medea and Jason Give Creusa the Fatal Present artwork, we see how their offspring unknowingly become instruments in sealing their mother's tragic fate. Through these diverse representations across centuries-old artworks, one thing remains constant – the enduring legacy of Creusa.