Ovids Collection

Bacchus and Erigone (pen & ink with wash on paper)
1219184 Bacchus and Erigone (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 17.7x14.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French, out of copyright

Woodpecker Tapestry
A tapestry designed by William Morris, inspired by a story from Roman poet Ovid's Metamorphoses, in which a sorceress transforms King Picus into a woodpecker, having refused to become here lover

Meleager and Atalanta, c. 1770 (pen & ink with wash on paper)
746670 Meleager and Atalanta, c.1770 (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82); Bolton Museum and Art Gallery, Lancashire, UK; © Bolton Museum and Art Gallery

Four female nudes round a basin (pen & ink on paper)
449299 Four female nudes round a basin (pen & ink on paper) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 11.4x21.6 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Pygmalion and the Image - The Soul Attains, 1878 (oil on canvas)
746707 Pygmalion and the Image - The Soul Attains, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 99.4x76.6 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Apollo and Daphne, c. 1635 (pen & ink on paper)
449303 Apollo and Daphne, c.1635 (pen & ink on paper) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 19.8x17.1 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Illustration of Ancient Roman Poet Ovids Art of Love
Illustration to Ovids Art of Love. Date: 19th century

Harmony before Matrimony, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraver, [London], 1805, a young woman and a fashionably dressed young man singing a duet

Apollo and Daphne (oil on canvas)
XIR429090 Apollo and Daphne (oil on canvas) by Appiani, Andrea the Elder (1754-1817); Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Apollon et Daphne; ); Italian, out of copyright

Mercury is pointing to the cow Io and looks at Argus, which sits on a stone block, scene from Ovids Metamorphoses, Met. I, 679-688, print maker: Moyses van Wtenbrouck (mentioned on object)

Iphis changed by Isis young man, Cornelis van Dalen (II), Nicolaes Pietersz. Berchem, F. Poppens, 1648 - 1664

Phaethon asks his father if he could ride in his wagon, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1590

Art of Love / Ars Amoris
ARS AMORIS (Art of Love) Illustration of Ovids work

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"Exploring the Mythical World: Ovid's Captivating Art Collection" Step into a world of enchantment and mythology with Ovid's captivating art collection. From the intricate Woodpecker Tapestry to the delicate pen and ink drawings like Bacchus and Erigone, each piece tells a story that transcends time. Meleager and Atalanta, rendered in exquisite detail with pen and ink wash on paper, depicts a moment frozen in mythological history. The intensity of their gazes captures the essence of their legendary love affair. In Four female nudes round a basin, we witness an intimate scene brought to life through skillful pen strokes on paper. The artist's attention to detail creates an atmosphere of sensuality that is both alluring and mysterious. Pygmalion and the Image - The Soul Attains transports us into a realm where art becomes reality. This oil on canvas masterpiece portrays Pygmalion as he witnesses his creation come alive before his very eyes—an ode to the power of imagination. Apollo and Daphne, captured in delicate pen strokes on paper, immortalizes their tragic tale of unrequited love. Their intertwined forms convey raw emotion as Daphne transforms into a laurel tree while Apollo reaches out desperately towards her fading figure. Landscape during a Thunderstorm with Pyramus and Thisbe takes us on an atmospheric journey where nature mirrors human emotions. Through bold brushstrokes on canvas, this painting evokes feelings of passion amidst tumultuous surroundings. Illustration of Ancient Roman Poet Ovid's Art of Love offers insight into the poet's own creative process. Delicate lines bring forth scenes from his famous work—a testament to Ovid's ability to capture desire within words. Harmony before Matrimony by Gillray presents a satirical take on marriage customs during its era. Engraved meticulously onto paper, it humorously highlights societal expectations surrounding matrimony, reminding us of the timeless nature of human relationships.