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Aeolus Collection

"Aeolus: The Ancient Roman God of the Winds" Aeolus, a prominent figure in Roman mythology, was known as the god of the winds

Background imageAeolus Collection: Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers

Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers
3480612 Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers; (add.info.: Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers ('halcyons')

Background imageAeolus Collection: Aeolus sitting. Creator: Tibaldi, Pellegrino

Aeolus sitting. Creator: Tibaldi, Pellegrino
Aeolus sitting. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Background imageAeolus Collection: Juno Commanding Aeolus to Release the Winds, n.d. Creator: Unknown

Juno Commanding Aeolus to Release the Winds, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Juno Commanding Aeolus to Release the Winds, n.d

Background imageAeolus Collection: B. A. Swallow II G-AFGE

B. A. Swallow II G-AFGE
B.A. Swallow II G-AFGE Aeolus (msn 470), at Plymouth-Roborough. Date: circa 1966

Background imageAeolus Collection: Cavern of Aeolus; a cave with wind gods blowing on either side of Aeolus who sits enthrone... 1668

Cavern of Aeolus; a cave with wind gods blowing on either side of Aeolus who sits enthrone... 1668
Cavern of Aeolus; a cave with wind gods blowing on either side of Aeolus who sits enthroned at center; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

Background imageAeolus Collection: Aeolus giving Ulysses the bag with all the winds, detail from the Room of Polyphemus

Aeolus giving Ulysses the bag with all the winds, detail from the Room of Polyphemus, 1550-1551 (fresco)
2655115 Aeolus giving Ulysses the bag with all the winds, detail from the Room of Polyphemus, 1550-1551 (fresco) by Tibaldi, Pellegrino (1527-96); Palazzo Poggi, Bologna

Background imageAeolus Collection: Palazzina (Small Building): view of the entrance hall. On the wall, 'The Sacrifice of Iphigenia'

Palazzina (Small Building): view of the entrance hall. On the wall, "The Sacrifice of Iphigenia"
5962721 Palazzina (Small Building): view of the entrance hall. On the wall, "The Sacrifice of Iphigenia", and on the ceiling "Diana and Aeolus", 1756-57 (fresco) by Tiepolo

Background imageAeolus Collection: Aeolus giving Ulysses the bag with all the winds, detail from the Room of Polyphemus

Aeolus giving Ulysses the bag with all the winds, detail from the Room of Polyphemus, 1550-1551 (fresco)
2655114 Aeolus giving Ulysses the bag with all the winds, detail from the Room of Polyphemus, 1550-1551 (fresco) by Tibaldi, Pellegrino (1527-96); Palazzo Poggi, Bologna

Background imageAeolus Collection: Aeolus and the Winds, 1600 / 1700. Creator: Unknown

Aeolus and the Winds, 1600 / 1700. Creator: Unknown
Aeolus and the Winds, 1600/1700

Background imageAeolus Collection: Aeolus, ancient Roman god of the winds (engraving)

Aeolus, ancient Roman god of the winds (engraving)
5207792 Aeolus, ancient Roman god of the winds (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aeolus, ancient Roman god of the winds)

Background imageAeolus Collection: Aeolus (engraving)

Aeolus (engraving)
6022596 Aeolus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aeolus. Illustration for The Pantheon)

Background imageAeolus Collection: The Aeolus built by Burlington s

The Aeolus built by Burlington s
The Aeolus, Americas First Stainless Steel Streamline steam locomotive built by Burlington in West Burlington, Iowa. Date: 1937

Background imageAeolus Collection: Juno and Aeolus

Juno and Aeolus
LLM460856 Juno and Aeolus by Pinelli, Bartolomeo (1781-1835); Private Collection; (add.info.: Juno and Aeolus. Illustration for Stories from Virgil by Alfred J Church (Seeley)

Background imageAeolus Collection: Treaty of San Stefano, signing for peace treaty between Turkey and Russia

Treaty of San Stefano, signing for peace treaty between Turkey and Russia, cartoon showing Bismarck, Minister President of Prussia at the time trying to control the winds " confound the easterly

Background imageAeolus Collection: Chinese Temple and Temple of Eolus, Kew Gardens, plate 16 from Kew Gardens

Chinese Temple and Temple of Eolus, Kew Gardens, plate 16 from Kew Gardens
XYC173908 Chinese Temple and Temple of Eolus, Kew Gardens, plate 16 from Kew Gardens: A Series of Twenty-Four Drawings on Stone

Background imageAeolus Collection: Then The Queen of the Air Fluttered into The Room, Sirocco in Waiting

Then The Queen of the Air Fluttered into The Room, Sirocco in Waiting
STC135030 Then The Queen of the Air Fluttered into The Room, Sirocco in Waiting, and The Sultan Simoom (litho) (b/w photo) by Crane

Background imageAeolus Collection: Juno and Aeolus (colour litho)

Juno and Aeolus (colour litho)
3634492 Juno and Aeolus (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Juno and Aeolus)

Background imageAeolus Collection: The Chinese Question, Views of Chefoo Bay and the Harbour at Port Arthur (litho)

The Chinese Question, Views of Chefoo Bay and the Harbour at Port Arthur (litho)
1615406 The Chinese Question, Views of Chefoo Bay and the Harbour at Port Arthur (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question)

Background imageAeolus Collection: The War in Eastern Asia, Landing of Japanese Troops at Shan Tung Promontory (engraving)

The War in Eastern Asia, Landing of Japanese Troops at Shan Tung Promontory (engraving)
1628318 The War in Eastern Asia, Landing of Japanese Troops at Shan Tung Promontory (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Eastern Asia)

Background imageAeolus Collection: Alcyone and Ceux Transformed into Birds, 1730 (engraving)

Alcyone and Ceux Transformed into Birds, 1730 (engraving)
STC404059 Alcyone and Ceux Transformed into Birds, 1730 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageAeolus Collection: The Naval Manoeuvres, 'X'Fleet at St Mary s, Scilly (engraving)

The Naval Manoeuvres, "X"Fleet at St Mary s, Scilly (engraving)
1629005 The Naval Manoeuvres, " X" Fleet at St Mary s, Scilly (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

Background imageAeolus Collection: Neptune calming the Tempest Aeolus raised against the Fleet of Aeneas, 1531-76

Neptune calming the Tempest Aeolus raised against the Fleet of Aeneas, 1531-76

Background imageAeolus Collection: Plate 8: Ulysses receiving the winds in a leather bag from Aeolus, 1756

Plate 8: Ulysses receiving the winds in a leather bag from Aeolus, 1756

Background imageAeolus Collection: Juno Ordering Aeolus to Unleash the Winds, 1775. Creator: Louis Jean Jacques Durameau

Juno Ordering Aeolus to Unleash the Winds, 1775. Creator: Louis Jean Jacques Durameau
Juno Ordering Aeolus to Unleash the Winds, 1775

Background imageAeolus Collection: Stories from Virgil - Juno and Aeolus

Stories from Virgil - Juno and Aeolus
Juno and Aeolus in a scene from " Stories From Virgil" by the Reverend Alfred J. Church, M.A. with illustrations from the designs of BartolomeoPinelli(1781 - 1835)

Background imageAeolus Collection: Greek red-figure astragalos with dancing figures, 5th century BC

Greek red-figure astragalos with dancing figures, 5th century BC
This is a Greek red-figure astragalos (vessel in the form of a knucklebone) which was made in Athens. On the left is Aeolus at the mouth of his cave, dancing the dance of the clouds, 5th century BC

Background imageAeolus Collection: Pass card part Gulf Mexico west coast Florida Pass card

Pass card part Gulf Mexico west coast Florida Pass card
Pass card of part of the Gulf of Mexico, with the west coast of Florida Pass card of the Boght of Florida with the Canal between Florida and Cuba

Background imageAeolus Collection: rock Aeolus surrounded water steps leading up

rock Aeolus surrounded water steps leading up
Artokoloro

Background imageAeolus Collection: Winter, from the Four Seasons series: Juno and Aeolus, 1862 (oil on canvas)

Winter, from the Four Seasons series: Juno and Aeolus, 1862 (oil on canvas)
XIR900210 Winter, from the Four Seasons series: Juno and Aeolus, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 198x167.5 cm; Museu de Arte, Sao Paulo

Background imageAeolus Collection: Juno and Aeolus, Cornelis Bos, Marcantonio Raimondi, 1546

Juno and Aeolus, Cornelis Bos, Marcantonio Raimondi, 1546

Background imageAeolus Collection: Sea chart of part of the Gulf of Mexico, with the coast of Florida, Jan Luyken, Claes

Sea chart of part of the Gulf of Mexico, with the coast of Florida, Jan Luyken, Claes Jansz Voogt, Johannes van Keulen (I), 1684 - 1799

Background imageAeolus Collection: Weapons Research Est Aeolus upper atmosphere research

Weapons Research Est Aeolus upper atmosphere research
Weapons Research Establishment Aeolus upper atmosphere research rocket

Background imageAeolus Collection: Marble slab depicting Hercules and Aeolus with quadriga

Marble slab depicting Hercules and Aeolus with quadriga
Greek civilization, 2nd century b.C. - Hercules and Aeolus with quadriga. Marble slab

Background imageAeolus Collection: AEOLUS KEEPING THE WINDS. Aeolus, ruler of the winds, keeping the winds in a cave on the island of

AEOLUS KEEPING THE WINDS. Aeolus, ruler of the winds, keeping the winds in a cave on the island of Aeolia. Color French engraving, 17th century

Background imageAeolus Collection: AEOLUS. Aeolus, ruler of the winds in Greek mythology, transforming Alcyone and Ceyx into halcyons

AEOLUS. Aeolus, ruler of the winds in Greek mythology, transforming Alcyone and Ceyx into halcyons. Copper engraving, 1731, by Bernard Picart

Background imageAeolus Collection: AEOLUS

AEOLUS
Aeolus was appointed ruler of the winds by Zeus. Hr lives on the island of Aeolia, and when he opens his door the winds rush out


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"Aeolus: The Ancient Roman God of the Winds" Aeolus, a prominent figure in Roman mythology, was known as the god of the winds. Depicted in various forms of art throughout history, it has captivated artists and storytellers alike. In Virgil's epic poem "The Aeneid, " written between 29 and 19 BC, Aeolus plays a crucial role. In a stunning miniature from the 15th century, we see Aeolus seated on his throne within the Cavern of Aeolus. On either side of him are wind gods blowing gusts with great force. Another depiction shows Aeolus giving Ulysses a bag containing all the winds. This detail is taken from an exquisite fresco called "Room of Polyphemus" created between 1550-1551. It showcases Aeolus' power over nature and his ability to control even the strongest forces. Moving forward to 1756-57, we find another remarkable fresco titled "Diana and Aeolus. " This piece adorns the ceiling of Palazzina's entrance hall while depicting Diana alongside our wind god himself. It highlights their connection to natural elements and their influence on human affairs. Throughout centuries, countless artists have attempted to capture this deity's essence through their work. An engraving from an unknown creator during the late 1600s or early 1700s portrays Aeolus surrounded by swirling winds—a testament to his divine authority over atmospheric phenomena. Not limited to artistic representations alone, there are also mentions of ships named after this powerful god—such as Burlington's majestic vessel named "The Aeolus. " Beyond mythology and artistry lies historical significance as well. Juno sought assistance from none other than mighty Aeolos in her endeavors—an intriguing alliance depicted in one artwork.