Thisbe Collection

Pyramus & Thisbe
Babylonian maiden Thisbe has assignation with Pyramus but flees from lion; he finds her bloody veil, cries Can this be Thisbe ? stabs him- self, she arrives, does same

Thisbe takes the sword already reeking with the blood of Pyramus and plunges it into her own breast
FLO4607810 Thisbe takes the sword already reeking with the blood of Pyramus and plunges it into her own breast. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Thisbe Killing Herself, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Thisbe Killing Herself, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 32

Pyrame et Thisbé, c.1875. Creator: Franois Alfred Delobbe
Pyrame et Thisbe, c.1875. Pyramus and Thisbe

Pyrame et Thisbé, c.1875. Creator: Franois Alfred Delobbe
Pyrame et Thisbe, c.1875. Pyramus and Thisbe

Pyramus and Thisbe, 1513. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Pyramus and Thisbe, 1513

Pyramus and Thisbe, c. 1515/1518. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Pyramus and Thisbe, c. 1515/1518

Tapestry cushion cover depicting Pyramus and Thisbe, made in Hamburg, Germany, c. 1615 (wool)
3576271 Tapestry cushion cover depicting Pyramus and Thisbe, made in Hamburg, Germany, c.1615 (wool) by German School, (17th century); 48.3x48.3 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Thisbe finding Pyramus laying on the ground with a knife in his chest, 1505 Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Thisbe finding Pyramus laying on the ground with a knife in his chest, 1505

Sophie Arnould, French soprano in the opera Pyramus and Thisbe, 1771. She is depicted in the famous costume from Act V, a mantua dress with hoop petticoats or panniers decorated with frills

Illustration, Bottom as Pyramus
Illustration, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Bottom as Pyramus in the play within a play. 19th century

Thisbe (engraving)
2808017 Thisbe (engraving) by Long, Edwin (1829-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thisbe.); © Look and Learn

William Shakespeare in A Midsummer Nights Dream (chromolitho)
735959 William Shakespeare in A Midsummer Nights Dream (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Shakespeare in A Midsummer Nights Dream)

Feather fan (feather & silk)
470205 Feather fan (feather & silk) by Mexican School, (17th century); width: 61 cm; Breamore House, Hampshire, UK; (add.info)

Pyramus and Thisbe (colour litho)
3622638 Pyramus and Thisbe (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pyramus and Thisbe.); © Look and Learn

Pyramus and Thisbe (gravure)
964435 Pyramus and Thisbe (gravure) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pyramus and Thisbe. After the painting by A Delobbe, gravure by Goupil & Co)

Thisbe, 1861-62 (ceramic)
1194900 Thisbe, 1861-62 (ceramic) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 25.5 high cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Thisbe listening at the Wall (engraving)
1586820 Thisbe listening at the Wall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thisbe listening at the Wall)

Pyramus et Thisbe, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Pyramus and Thisbe, 1514. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Pyramus and Thisbe, 1514

Pyramus and Thisbe, ca. 1509-10. Creator: Hans Schaufelein the Elder
Pyramus and Thisbe, ca. 1509-10

Pyramus and Thisbe, ca. 1580. Creator: Anon
Pyramus and Thisbe, ca. 1580

Pyramus and Thisbe, ca 1515-1520. Found in the collection of Staatsgalerie in der Neuen Residenz Bamberg

Pyramus and Thisbe II (From the series Opus II), 1879. Artist: Klinger, Max (1857-1920)
Pyramus and Thisbe II (From the series Opus II), 1879. Found in the collection of Wallraf-Richartz-Museum, Cologne

Landscape during a Thunderstorm with Pyramus and Thisbe. Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
Landscape during a Thunderstorm with Pyramus and Thisbe. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Thisbe takes the Sword already reeking with the blood of Pyramus, plunges it into... 1775.Artist: W Walker
Thisbe takes the Sword already reeking with the blood of Pyramus, plunges it into her own Breast, 1775. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1775

Roman mosaic of Thisbe, 3rd century
Roman mosaic of Thisbe in the Roman Villa of Dionysus in Paphos on Cyprus. Thisbe is a romantic and tragic character from Roman myth, who killed herself after her lover, Pyramus, committed suicide

Pyramus Thisbe 1513 / 14 mixed technique canvas
Pyramus and Thisbe, around 1513/14, mixed technique on canvas (small linen painting), 151.5 x 161 cm, monogrammed on a tree trunk: NM ÔÇó D ÔÇó with lying dagger

Pyramus Thisbe 1802 oil oak 18. 5 x 21 cm unsigned
Pyramus and Thisbe, 1802, oil on oak, 18.5 x 21 cm, unsigned, Maximilian Neustuck, Mainz 1756-1834 Basel

Lutenist Lute Player Lute Player room young man plays
The Lutenist Lute Player, The Lute Player. In a room a young man plays on the lute for a woman sitting and listening at a table. On the table a bowl with fruit, bread, a jug and an open music book

PYRAMUS AND THISBE. Engraving, French, 19th century, after the painting by Francois Alfred Delobbe, 1875

Italy. Pompeii. The House of Loreius Tiburtinus. Aedicula wi
Italy. Pompeii. The House of Loreius Tiburtinus (also called the House of Octavius Quartio). Aedicula with decorative frescoes painted by Lucius with the myth of Narcissus (left)

Pyramus Thisbe ca 1529 Engraving Sheet 2 3 / 16
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Pyramus Thisbe ca 1580 Brush brown black gouache
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Pyramus Thisbe 1553 Engraving Sheet 4 5 / 8 2 15 / 16
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Pyramus Thisbe 1518 Woodcut Sheet 4 3 / 4 3 13 / 16
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Pyramus Thisbe Engraving Sheet 2 1 / 2 1 11 / 16
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PYRAMUS AND THISBE. Woodcut, 1494, from a book of romances

A painting of Pyramus and Thisbe entitled Ask Me No More (1906) by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912)

Sophie Arnould
SOPHIE MADELEINE ARNOULD leading French singer, depicted in the opera of Pyrame et Thisbe

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Thisbe, a timeless tale of tragic love, has captivated hearts and minds throughout history. From the ancient myth of Pyramus and Thisbe to its depiction on a tapestry cushion cover made in Hamburg in 1615, this story continues to inspire. In Marcantonio Raimondi's poignant engraving from 1505, we witness Thisbe's heart-wrenching discovery of her beloved Pyramus lying lifeless with a knife in his chest. The raw emotion captured in this artwork speaks volumes about the depth of their love and the tragedy that befell them. Even beyond visual arts, Thisbe's story found its way into other forms of expression. French soprano Sophie Arnould brought it to life on stage through her mesmerizing performance in an opera adaptation. And who can forget William Shakespeare's comical portrayal of Bottom as Pyramus in A Midsummer Night's Dream? From feather fans delicately crafted with silk depicting scenes from Pyramus and Thisbe to colorful lithographs illustrating their ill-fated romance, artists have continuously sought inspiration from this tale. The mosaic detail found at the House of Dionysos in Paphos, Cyprus showcases Thisbe herself amidst the ruins—a reminder that even after centuries, her presence lingers on. Whether it be through gravures or ceramic sculptures like the one created in 1861-62, each artistic interpretation adds another layer to our understanding and appreciation for this tragic love story. As we immerse ourselves further into the world of Thisbe, we are reminded that true love knows no boundaries—neither time nor place can diminish its power.