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Background imageAdmetus Collection: Fresco depicting Admetus and Alcestis

Fresco depicting Admetus and Alcestis
DGA508648 Fresco depicting Admetus and Alcestis, from Basilica in Herculaneum, Campania, Roman Civilization, 1st Century by Roman (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Background imageAdmetus Collection: Alcestis and Admetus, 1663-1733. Creator: Gerard Hoet

Alcestis and Admetus, 1663-1733. Creator: Gerard Hoet
Alcestis and Admetus, 1663-1733

Background imageAdmetus Collection: Performance of the 'Alcestis'of Euripides in the New Theatre, Oxford (engraving)

Performance of the "Alcestis"of Euripides in the New Theatre, Oxford (engraving)
1050545 Performance of the " Alcestis" of Euripides in the New Theatre, Oxford (engraving) by Hall

Background imageAdmetus Collection: A Performance of the 'Alcestis'of Euripides by Ladies at Queens College

A Performance of the "Alcestis"of Euripides by Ladies at Queens College
1055233 A Performance of the " Alcestis" of Euripides by Ladies at Queens College, Harley Street (engraving) by English School

Background imageAdmetus Collection: Apollo tending the flocks of Admetus, Apollo seated holding a lyre and flanked by a

Apollo tending the flocks of Admetus, Apollo seated holding a lyre and flanked by a cow and a dog, a serpent winding around a dead tree at right, ca. 1515-27

Background imageAdmetus Collection: Admetus In The Bridal Chamber

Admetus In The Bridal Chamber
Engraving depicting Admetus, king of Pherae in Thessaly, who - in Greek mythology - saves his wife, Alcestis, from a bridal chamber filled with snakes, placed there by the goddess Artemis

Background imageAdmetus Collection: Roman civilization. Admetus and Alcestis, fresco from the Basilica of Ercolano

Roman civilization. Admetus and Alcestis, fresco from the Basilica of Ercolano

Background imageAdmetus Collection: Fresco depicting and A. D. metus and Alcestis consulting oracle

Fresco depicting and A. D. metus and Alcestis consulting oracle
Roman civilization. Fresco depicting and Admetus and Alcestis consulting the oracle. From the House of the Tragic Poet, Pompei, Italy

Background imageAdmetus Collection: Ancient Roman fresco A. D. metus with boar and lion yoked to chariot, 1st Century

Ancient Roman fresco A. D. metus with boar and lion yoked to chariot, 1st Century
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Admetus and a boar and a lion yoked to a chariot, Fourth style painting, 111x277 cm. Detail


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EDITORS COMMENTS

"Admetus: A Tale of Love, Tragedy, and Divine Intervention" In the enchanting Siena plate, we witness Hercules presenting Alcestis before the noble King Admetus. This c. 1745 ceramic masterpiece captures a pivotal moment in their story. Through the captivating engraving titled "Admetus Hears his Doom, " we feel the weight of fate descending upon this doomed couple. Their love is tested as they confront an inevitable separation. Yet hope prevails in the litho artwork "How Admetus won Alcestis for his wife. " It portrays their triumphant union against all odds, reminding us that true love can conquer even death itself. The allure of Euripides' play "Alcestis" comes to life in two engravings showcasing its performances. One depicts a mesmerizing rendition at Oxford's New Theatre, while another showcases ladies from Queens College passionately bringing this timeless tale to Harley Street. Intriguingly haunting is the engraving depicting "The parting of Alcestis and Admetus, " where Etruscan demons lurk nearby as their bond is torn apart. It serves as a reminder that every great love story has its share of darkness. Apollo takes center stage in several artworks related to Admetus' life. In one 16th-century piece from Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae, he tends to flocks while holding a lyre—a symbol of harmony amidst adversity. Moses van Wtenbrouck and Matheus Moysesz collaborate on a stunning painting titled "Apollo tending the flocks of Admetus. " Here, Apollo's divine presence blesses their union with prosperity and serenity within nature's embrace. Finally, we are transported into "Admetus In The Bridal Chamber, " where anticipation fills the air as our protagonist prepares for married bliss. This scene encapsulates both joyous anticipation and the weight of responsibility.

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