Medea Collection

Ancient Mesopotamia
Map of the ancient Tigris and Euphrates region. Printed color 19th-century illustration

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

Medea and Jason stealing the Golden Fleece
Depiction of Medea and Jason from Greek mythology. Medea drugs a serpent while Jason prepares to kill it and steal the Golden Fleece. Venus and a winged youth stand at their side

Persian Empire about 500 BC
Map of the Persian Empire under Darius I, with principal satrapies, about 500 BC. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Medea in her Chariot
The sorceress Medea flies through the Greek airspace in her serpent-powered chariot

Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (earthenware)
1761950 Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c.400 BC (earthenware) by Policoro Painter (5th-4th Century BC); 50.5x49.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; Italian, out of copyright

History of Jason and Medea, c1565. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
History of Jason and Medea, c1565

Medea Destroying Jason's Family and Home, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Medea Destroying Jason's Family and Home, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 67

Jason Promises His Hand to Medea, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Jason Promises His Hand to Medea, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 61

Jason and Medea, n.d. Creator: Master I.B
Jason and Medea, n.d

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

Medea Returning the Penates to Jason. Creator: Georg Pencz
Medea Returning the Penates to Jason

Scene (the last) from the opera of "Medea", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene (the last) from the opera of "Medea", 1850. London production of Simon Mayr's "Medea in Corinto", the title role sung by Teresa Parodi:..vengeance accomplished

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

Medea plans the death of her children: wall painting located at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting First Imperial Period

The flight of Medea, fluted vase from Ruvo, National Archaeological Museum, Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Vase. Date of Photograph:1879-1910ca.. Date of Artwork:IV sec. a.C

Statue of Medea found at Arles; the work, preserved in the Gravestone Museum of Arles, was displayed at the Augustan Exhibition of Roman Culture held at the Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome

Attic cup with Medea and Egeo, Greek Art of Fifth Century b.C. Etruscan Gregorian Museum, Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums

Jason and Pelias, from the House of Jason, or of the Fatal Loves, Pompeii, 1st century AD (fresco)
IND106388 Jason and Pelias, from the House of Jason, or of the Fatal Loves, Pompeii, 1st century AD (fresco) by Roman (1st century AD); height:190 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Ballet Tragique, 1781. Tragic ballet of Jason and Medea. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily

Euripides Medea (Fragment)
Minute fragment from Euripides Medea, v.1057-1062, parchment. From a codex, main body text in brown in a rounded unical hand

Medee (Medea) - example illustration of a ballet character
Medee (Medea) - the illustration derives from the manuscript Ballets de Noverre by Jean-Georges Noverre, creation date 1766

Fragment of sarcophagus with the myth of Jason and Medea, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection (marble)
3042671 Fragment of sarcophagus with the myth of Jason and Medea, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection (marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Medee thinking of killing her children Marble sculpture by Tommaso Solari (1820-1897) 1863. Dim
LRI4692971 Medee thinking of killing her children Marble sculpture by Tommaso Solari (1820-1897) 1863. Dim. 60x80x38 cm From the collection of Prince Odone di savoia. Genes, Art Gallery Moderna, inv

Medeia killed her young brother, and cast him into the sea (litho)
STC445085 Medeia killed her young brother, and cast him into the sea (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ara Pacis Mundi
Andrea Comari

Depiction of Medea and Jason from Greek mythology
6340096 Depiction of Medea and Jason from Greek mythology by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Depiction of Medea and Jason from Greek mythology)

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)

Jason building his ship the Argo with help from Minerva on a terracotta bas-relief in the villa of Cardinal Alessandro
6340090 Jason building his ship the Argo with help from Minerva on a terracotta bas-relief in the villa of Cardinal Alessandro Albani 1, figure of an owl from a Greek vase 2

Medea (litho)
3651991 Medea (litho) by Edwards, George Wharton (1859-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medea. Illustration for Tanglewood Tales for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne (Chatto and Windus)

Jason tore the fleece from off the tree trunk, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis
IL193708 Jason tore the fleece from off the tree trunk, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales

She whispered her spells (litho)
STC445086 She whispered her spells (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sorceress Medeia, first wife of the legendary hero Jason; ); The Stapleton Collection

Medea putting the dragon guarding the Golden Fleece to sleep (chromolitho)
3100648 Medea putting the dragon guarding the Golden Fleece to sleep (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

Medea and Pelias (engraving)
3635270 Medea and Pelias (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medea and Pelias. Illustration for Illustrations of School Classics arranged)

Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (earthenware)
1761949 Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c.400 BC (earthenware) by Policoro Painter (5th-4th Century BC); 50.5x49.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; Italian, out of copyright

Robson as Medea (engraving)
2772347 Robson as Medea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robson as Medea. Illustration for the Illustrated Times)

Depictions of Jason, Minerva and Medea
Jason building his ship the Argo with help from Minerva on a terracotta bas-relief in the villa of Cardinal Alessandro Albani 1, figure of an owl from a Greek vase 2

How the Serpent that guarded the Gold Fleece was slain, from
STC323723 How the Serpent that guarded the Gold Fleece was slain, from Tales of the Greek Seas by Andrew Lang, 1926 (ink on paper) by Ford

Madame Pasta as Medea (engraving)
584382 Madame Pasta as Medea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Pasta as Medea); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Strigocossus crassa, Basiothia medea
Strigocossus crassa moth 1, small verdant hawk, Basiothia medea 2, and Horama plumipes moth 3. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Medea (engraving)
2808107 Medea (engraving) by Sichel, Nathaniel (1843-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medea.); © Look and Learn

Medea (gravure)
964438 Medea (gravure) by Sichel, Nathaniel (1843-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medea, a figure from Greek mythology who was the daughter of King Aeetes of Colchis)

Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (earthenware)
1761947 Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c.400 BC (earthenware) by Policoro Painter (5th-4th Century BC); 50.5x49.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; Italian, out of copyright

Opening of the New Townhall at Bradford, Sketches in the Streets (engraving)
1620934 Opening of the New Townhall at Bradford, Sketches in the Streets (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Medea gives Jason the magic potion, c. 19th century (chromolitho)
968397 Medea gives Jason the magic potion, c. 19th century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opening of Her Majestys Theatre (engraving)
1612026 Opening of Her Majestys Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of Her Majestys Theatre)

Scene from "Medea in Corinth, "at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving)
1588798 Scene from " Medea in Corinth, " at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from " Medea in Corinth)

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"Medea: A Tale of Ancient Mesopotamia and the Golden Fleece" In the ancient land of Mesopotamia, a captivating tale unfolds - that and her quest for the coveted Golden Fleece. This mythological story takes us back to a time when empires rose and fell, where power and desire intertwined. Medea, a formidable sorceress from Persia in 500 BC, joined forces with Jason to steal the mythical Golden Fleece. Together they embarked on an epic journey across treacherous lands, facing unimaginable challenges along the way. As Medea rode triumphantly in her chariot through foreign territories, she became an emblem of strength and determination. The Lucanian Calyx-Krater from c. 400 BC immortalizes this iconic moment in earthenware artistry. Euripides' play "Medea" captures fragments of this tragic tale, showcasing Medea's inner turmoil as she grapples with love's betrayal. Her character is further brought to life through ballet illustrations like "Medee, " exemplifying her grace amidst chaos. Jason's pivotal role in slaying the Colchian Dragon cannot be overlooked; it was his bravery that allowed them access to the prized fleece. This act would later haunt him as he faced consequences for betraying Medea's trust. The Ballet Tragique of 1781 pays homage to this timeless story by infusing dance with tragedy - a testament to its enduring impact on Greek culture. The exquisite Greek costumes worn by performers transport us back into antiquity itself. A fragment of sarcophagus from Boncompagni Ludovisi collection depicts scenes from Jason and Medea's mythic journey etched intricately onto marble stone. It serves as a reminder that their tale has transcended time, leaving an indelible mark on history. "Medea" remains an enigmatic figure, a symbol of both vengeance and vulnerability.