Zephyrus Collection

Flore caressée par Zéphyr (Flora Caressed by Zephyr), 1802. Creator: Gérard, François Pascal Simon (1770-1837)
Flore caressee par Zephyr (Flora Caressed by Zephyr), 1802. Found in the collection of the Musee de Grenoble

Zephyra and Flora, 1713-1726 (marble sculpture)
7422986 Zephyra and Flora, 1713-1726 (marble sculpture) by Fremin, Rene (1672-1744); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Zephyr and Flora)

Plate 6: Zephyr carrying Psyche to an enchanted palace, from the Story of Cupid and Psy... 1530-60
Plate 6: Zephyr carrying Psyche to an enchanted palace, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60

Venti, the Winds (engraving)
7164193 Venti, the Winds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venti, the Winds. Illustration for A Classical Dictionary of Biography, Mythology)

Painting of the nymph Chloris or Flora, wife of Zephyrus, holding a vase of flowers and picking a bloom from a bush. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum

Zephyr, 1887 (blue crayon & pencil on paper)
692920 Zephyr, 1887 (blue crayon & pencil on paper) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); 38x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Zephyr, the west wind of springtime, begetter of flowers)

The wind god sent a gust from the south, illustration from The Story of Greece
STC306488 The wind god sent a gust from the south, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

Cupid and Psyche - Palace Green Murals - Zephyrus Bearing Psyche to the Mountain, 1881. A scene from William Morris epic poem, The Earthly Paradise

Psyche sisters Zephyrus
Psyches sisters are brought to her by Zephyrus

Psyche Carried by Zephyr
Psyche is carried to the palace by the wind-god Zephyrus

Illustration, Lycaenidae -- Hesperiidae -- Lycaena Virgaureae, Lycaena Phlaeas, Thecla Rubi, Thecla Pruni, Zephyrus Betulae, Zephyrus Quercus, Spilothyrus Alcaea, Hesperia Alveus, Hesperia Malvae

The noble banquet celebrating the marriage of Cupid and Psyche from the Sala di Amore e Psiche
XAL78419 The noble banquet celebrating the marriage of Cupid and Psyche from the Sala di Amore e Psiche, 1527-31 (fresco) (for details see 78420-23) by Romano

Zephyrus and Flora, print maker: Cornelis van Noorde, 1766

Blackburn RB1B Iris III S1593 Zephyrus
Blackburn RB1B Iris III, S1593, Zephyrus

Four Winds - West
OCCIDENS Zephyrus, the Wind of the West, pursues the goddess Flora, making her drop her flowers onto the Earth below Date: circa 1640

Eros & Psyche - 3
Zephyrus carries Psyches sisters

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"Zephyrus: The Enchanting Wind God and his Mythical Tales" In the realm of ancient mythology, Zephyrus, the gentle and benevolent wind god, weaves captivating stories that have transcended time. One such tale is depicted in Plate 6: "Zephyr Carrying Psyche to an Enchanted Palace, " a masterpiece by the Master of the Die from 1530-60. As portrayed in this enchanting artwork, Zephyrus plays a pivotal role in carrying Psyche on his ethereal wings to a majestic palace. This mesmerizing scene captures the essence of love's triumph over adversity as Cupid and Psyche's story unfolds. Venti, the winds themselves, are also brought to life through intricate engravings. These illustrations showcase their power and influence over nature, reminding us of Zephyrus' divine presence. The Allegory of Spring (Primavera) further immerses us into Zephyrus' world as Flora dances alongside him and Cloris. Their vibrant depiction symbolizes rebirth and renewal during springtime—a testament to Zephyrus' ability to bring forth new beginnings. Even beyond artistry lies evidence of Zephyrus' existence—paintings immortalize nymph Chloris or Flora as his beloved wife. Their union represents harmony between nature's elements under Zephyrus' watchful eye. Intriguingly captured in blue crayon and pencil on paper by an unknown artist in 1887 is another portrayal of this mythical deity named "Zephyr. " This sketch invites us into its creator's imagination—a glimpse into how they envisioned this timeless figure. Moreover, historical accounts reveal that even ancient Greece recognized Zephyrus' might when he sent gusts from the south—an event vividly illustrated within "The Story of Greece. " Flora herself finds solace within her husband's embrace—as seen in oil paintings like "Flora and Zephyr" from the 18th century.