Acheron Collection

4th Century Bc Acheron Aeneid Allegoric Allegorical
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Detail of The Souls of Acheron, 1898 (oil on canvas)
5942262 Detail of The Souls of Acheron, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Hiremy-Hirschl, Adolph (1860-1933); Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria; Hungarian, out of copyright

The Souls of Acheron, 1898 (oil on canvas)
5942263 The Souls of Acheron, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Hiremy-Hirschl, Adolph (1860-1933); Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna, Austria; Hungarian, out of copyright

Act of Justice, 1794. Creator: Anonymous
Act of Justice, 1794. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Napoleon Crossing the Styx and joins the Heroes of the Grande Armee, who died for France
Napoleon Crossing the Styx and joins the Heroes of the Grande Arme e, who died for France. Private Collection

The Souls of Acheron (Detail), 1898. Artist: Hiremy-Hirschl, Adolf (1860-1933)
The Souls of Acheron (Detail), 1898. Found in the collection of Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna

The Souls of Acheron, 1898. Artist: Hiremy-Hirschl, Adolf (1860-1933)
The Souls of Acheron, 1898. Found in the collection of Osterreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna

WW1 - HMS Badger rams U-19 German Navy U-Boat, 1914
WW1 - HMS Badger was an Acheron-class destroyer of the Royal Navy. She was the eighth Royal Navy ship that served during the First World War

H. M. S. Lurcher
The Lurcher was a Royal Navy ship, a modified Acheron class destroyer (I class), which took part in the Battle of Heligoland Blight in 1914

Drawings Prints, Print, Pit, Acheron, Birth, Plagues, England, Subject, Artist, Publisher
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Pit of Acheron or The Birth of the Plagues of England, Subject, Artist, Publisher, Subject, After, John Quick, William Paulet Carey, Thomas Rowlandson

Charon, the Ferryman of Hell, from The Divine Comedy (Inferno) by Dante Alighieri
XJF393884 Charon, the Ferryman of Hell, from The Divine Comedy (Inferno) by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930) c.1868 (engraving) by Dore

The Beast Acheron; Simon Marmion, Flemish, active 1450 - 1489; Ghent, Belgium, Europe; 1475; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment

HMS Beaver, British destroyer at sea, WW1
HMS Beaver, British Acheron-class destroyer, launched 1911, served during the First World War, decommissioned 1921. Date: 20th century

River Acheron, thought to be the river Styx, the River of the Dead in Greek legend, Epirus, Greece, Europe

Ascalaphius into Owl
A son of Acheron, he reveals to Zeus that Persephone has eaten pomegranate seeds (thus condemning her to stay with Hades) so she turns him into an owl with Phlegethon water

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"Acheron: A Journey Through Time and Myth" In the 4th century BC, Acheron was a river in Greek mythology that represented the boundary between the mortal world and the underworld. It played a significant role in Virgil's epic poem, The Aeneid, serving as an allegoric passage to the afterlife. Fast forward to World War I, where history witnessed a remarkable event. HMS Badger bravely rammed U-19, a German Navy U-Boat in 1914. This act of valor on the high seas became synonymous with courage and determination. The Souls is an intriguing painting from 1898 that captures both mystery and beauty. Created by Adolf Hiremy-Hirschl, this oil on canvas masterpiece depicts souls traversing through this mythical realm. Its intricate details transport us into another dimension. Act of Justice is an anonymous artwork from 1794 that resonates with themes associated with Acheron. It symbolizes fairness prevailing over darkness and chaos—a timeless message echoing throughout centuries. Napoleon Crossing the Styx portrays France's iconic leader joining fallen heroes who sacrificed their lives for their country during his time as Emperor. This powerful image immortalizes bravery amidst adversity. H. M. S Lurcher emerges as another connection to our narrative—an embodiment of strength navigating treacherous waters like Charon ferrying souls across Hell's rivers in Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. Gustave Dore's engraving depicting Charon himself adds depth to our understanding of this mythological figure—his presence evoking fear but also guiding lost souls towards their final destination. Through drawings, prints, and engravings alike, artists have captured various aspects of Acheron—the birthplace of plagues or England itself becoming its subject matter—each contributing to its rich tapestry within art history. A journey through time reveals how Acheron has transcended boundaries, inspiring artists and captivating audiences.