Midas Collection

Tamarin and squirrel monkey
5855184 Tamarin and squirrel monkey; (add.info.: Tamarin monkey, Saguinus midas, and squirrel monkey, Saimiri sciureus. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's)

Red-handed tamarin, Saguinus midas. (Great eared monkey, Simia midas) Illustration copied from George Edwards'
FLO4640604 Red-handed tamarin, Saguinus midas. (Great eared monkey, Simia midas) Illustration copied from George Edwards' figure of the little black monkey

The Judgement of Midas. The Musical Contest between Apollo and Marsyas, 1507-1509

The Judgment of Midas, 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Judgment of Midas, 1590

Midas with the pitcher - Greek mythology
King Midas of the Golden Touch is known in Greek mythology for being able to transform everything he touched into gold, following his encounter with a mysterious stranger

The stranger appearing to Midas - Greek mythology
King Midas of the Golden Touch is known in Greek mythology for being able to transform everything he touched into gold, following his encounter with a mysterious stranger

In mythology, King Midas was known for his foolishness and greed, once wishing for everything he touched to turn to gold

Apollo and Marsyas and the Judgment of Midas, 1581. Creator: Melchior Meier
Apollo and Marsyas and the Judgment of Midas, 1581

Midass ear shell, Ellobium aurismidae (Midas auricula, Auricula midae). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Red-handed tamarin, Saguinus midas. Tamarin or great-eared monkey. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J. Pass after an illustration by George Edwards from Ebenezer Siblys Universal System of

Red-handed or golden-handed tamarin, Saguinus midas. Simia midas. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Joseph Kellner after an illustration by George Edwards from Johann Christian Daniel Schrebers

Pygmy marmoset, Cebuella pygmaea (Leonine tamarin, Midas leonina). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library

Golden lion tamarin, Leontopithecus rosalia. Endangered
Golden lion tamarin, Leontopithecus rosalia (Silky tamarin, Midas rosalia). Endangered. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Midas daughter turned to gold
3783934 Midas daughter turned to gold by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: Midas daughter, Marygold turned to gold. Retelling of Greek Myths by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 - 1864)

Midas with the pitcher
3783936 Midas with the pitcher by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: Midas with the pitcher in the river after the curse of the Golden Touch had been removed)

Midas perceived the figure of a stranger standing in the room (litho)
6027572 Midas perceived the figure of a stranger standing in the room (litho) by Richardson, Frederick (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Little Marygold was a golden statue, illustration from
STC411989 Little Marygold was a golden statue, illustration from A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1928 (colour litho) by Rackham

A Scene from Midas, from the picture in the Royal Collection (engraving)
5198931 A Scene from Midas, from the picture in the Royal Collection (engraving) by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Scene from Midas)

The Stranger appearing to Midas
3783933 The Stranger appearing to Midas by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: Midas and the Stranger that grants him the wish to turn things to gold: the Golden Touch)

Silenus before Midas (engraving)
3635299 Silenus before Midas (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silenus before Midas)

A Scene from "Midas"(engraving)
3630832 A Scene from " Midas" (engraving) by Maclise, Daniel (1806-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Scene from " Midas")

Every flower changed to Gold, illustration from A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys
STC411985 Every flower changed to Gold, illustration from A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1928 (colour litho) by Rackham

Species of tortoises (litho)
6013430 Species of tortoises (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Species of tortoises)

Midas Mittens
Woolen mitten under a glass dome with a golden hand, Midas legend, safety concept. Dina Belenko

Cherry picking
Golden cherries on an open palm, picking the best concept with copy space. Gathering berries flat lay with red background. Dina Belenko

The Judgment of Midas, c. 1640. Creator: Jan van den Hoecke
The Judgment of Midas, c. 1640

Apollo and Marsyas and the Judgment of Midas: at right Midas with the ears of an ass resting his hand against a tree stump, at center Apollo holds a flaying knife

The Calumny of Apelles, End 1590s. Creator: Vos, Maerten, de (1532-1603)
The Calumny of Apelles, End 1590s. Private Collection

1978 Midas. Creator: Unknown
1978 Midas

The Judgment Of Midas, First third of 18th cen Creator: Bianchi, Pietro (1694-1740)
The Judgment Of Midas, First third of 18th cen.. Private Collection

Midas daughter turned to gold - Greek mythology
King Midas of the Golden Touch is known in Greek mythology for being able to transform everything he touched into gold, following his encounter with a mysterious stranger

Descent of Erill-la-Vall, polychromed sculpture, in the image there are five of the seven characters that make up the Sculpture: Nicodemus, Midas, Gestes, Joseph of Arimathea and Christ, 12th century

Midas and Bacchus, ca 1624. Found in the Collection of Alte Pinakothek, Munich

The Judgement of Midas, 1505-1508. Artist: Cima da Conegliano, Giovanni Battista (ca. 1459-1517)
The Judgement of Midas, 1505-1508. Found in the collection of Galleria Nazionale, Parma

The Calumny of Apelles. Found in the Collection of Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

The Judgment Of Midas, First Half of 16th cen.. Private Collection

Midas, Transmuting all into Gold Paper, 1797. Artist: Gillray, James (1757-1815)
Midas, Transmuting all into Gold Paper, 1797. From a private collection

Midas Feast in Honour of Bacchus and Silenus. c. 16th century. Artist: Lucas van Valckenborch
Midas Feast in Honour of Bacchus and Silenus. Valckenborch, Gillis, van (1570-1622). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Midas, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Midas, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs, by Blaise de Vigenere, Paris, 1615. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

The Judgement of Midas (Fresco from Villa Aldobrandini), 1617-1618. Artist: Domenichino (1581-1641)
The Judgement of Midas (Fresco from Villa Aldobrandini), 1617-1618. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Midas Monument, Gordion, Turkey, seen here in the 19th century. A Phrygian rock-cut tomb dedicated to Midas, 700 BC. From Monuments de Tous les Peuples, published 1843

Desire Midas oil canvas 98 x 135 cm unmarked
The Desire of the Midas, oil on canvas, 98 x 135 cm, unmarked, Nicolas Chaperon, Chateaudun/Eure-et-Loire 1612-1652/53 Lyon

Apollo King Midas donkey ears box 43 drawings
Apollo and King Midas with donkey ears (in box with 43 drawings), contest between Apollo and Pan with the mountain god Tmolus as judge, i.e

Judgment Midas Hermann Weyer German 1596 1621
The Judgment of Midas; Hermann Weyer (German, 1596 - after 1621); 1616; Pen and black ink, black, ochre, reddish and gray washes, with white gouache heightening; 22.1 x 27 cm (8 11, 16 x 10 5, 8 in.)

Midas King Phrygia Nicolas Mignard Mignard d Avignon
Midas, King of Phrygia; Nicolas Mignard (Mignard d Avignon) (French, 1606 - 1668); about 1655; Black chalk with traces of white chalk, squared in black chalk; 42.4 × 26 cm (16 11, 16 × 10 1, 4 in.)

Liber Studiorum Plate 6 Judgment Midas 1838 John Sell Cotman
Liber Studiorum: Plate 6, The Judgment of Midas, 1838. John Sell Cotman (British, 1782-1842). Softground etching, from a bound volume containing 48 plates; sheet

King Midas / Daughter / Gold
King Midas turns his daughter to gold

Alice Anne Cornwell aka Princess Midas, American businesswoman

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In Greek mythology, Midas was known for his infamous touch that turned everything he laid hands on into gold. This mythical tale has been depicted in various forms of art throughout history, such as the painting "Apollo and Marsyas and the Judgment of Midas" by Melchior Meier. But Midas' story doesn't end there; it extends to different realms of nature as well. Take, for instance, the unique ear shell named after him - Ellobium aurismidae. Its intricate patterns resemble the golden touch that once defined Midas. The animal kingdom also pays tribute to this legendary figure with species like the red-handed tamarin (Saguinus midas). These vibrant primates share a resemblance with their golden-handed counterpart, the pygmy marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea), showcasing nature's own interpretation of Midas' touch. However, not all associations with they can positive. The endangered golden lion tamarin (Leontopithecus rosalia) reminds us of the consequences that can arise from greed and unchecked desires. One cannot forget about King Midas' daughter who tragically transformed into a lifeless statue made entirely of gold due to her father's fateful wish. This cautionary tale serves as a reminder that sometimes our desires can lead us down treacherous paths. From ancient myths to artistic interpretations and even within nature itself, the legacy of King Midas continues to captivate our imagination. Whether it be through paintings or creatures bearing his name, we are reminded of both the allure and dangers associated with possessing such an extraordinary power – one that turns everything into shimmering gold but ultimately leaves its beholder empty-handed in matters more precious than material wealth.