Alcyone Collection

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')

Alcyone, 17th century (engraving)
3480570 Alcyone, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Alcyone. Engraving from 'Tableaux du temple des muses' (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

Alcyone Waiting in Vain for her Husband - episode from Ovid: Metamorphoses, 1810

Alcyone's Farewell to her Husband, from Ovid's Metamorphoses, Song XI, 1813. Creator: CW Eckersberg
Alcyone's Farewell to her Husband. From Ovid's Metamorphoses, Song XI;Alcyone by the Sea. Episode from Ovid: Metamorphoses, 1813

Iris visiting the House of Sleep, asking Hypnos to send Orpheus at Alcyon, 1517-18 (fresco)
2646161 Iris visiting the House of Sleep, asking Hypnos to send Orpheus at Alcyon, 1517-18 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome)

Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-1518 (fresco)
2646081 Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-1518 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081)
2646083 Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome)

Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081)
2646082 Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome)

PD. 187-1991 The Rising of the Pleiades (pen, ink and w / c on paper)
FIT111417 PD.187-1991 The Rising of the Pleiades (pen, ink and w/c on paper) by Howard, Henry (1769-1847); 16.9x22.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The Departure of Ceyx, c. 1502-1507. Artist: Carpaccio, Vittore (1460-1526)
The Departure of Ceyx, c. 1502-1507. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

EDITORIAL Alcyone. Halcyon. Robe et Manteau du soir, de Worth. Evening dress and coat by Worth. Art-deco fashion illustration by French artist George Barbier, 1882-1932

Plate 110 Morpheus Ceyx Appearing Alcyone Morpheus Ceycis corpus Halcyoni representat
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The Seven Sisters, also known as the Pleiades, seem to float on a bed of feathers in a new infrared image from the Spitzer Space Telescope

The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters
The Pleiades star cluster, or Seven Sisters, aka Messier 45, in Taurus. The brightest part of the reflection nebula around the Pleiades at bottom is the Merope Nebula, IC 349

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

Alcyone and Ceyx
Ceyx, king of Trachis, drowns at sea but returns and wakes Somnus sleeping in his cave surrounded by dreams : Ceyx and his mourning wife Alcyone are changed into kingfishers

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In the enchanting House of Sleep, Iris beseeches Hypnos to send Orpheus on a journey to Alcyone. The frescoes depict a scene of flood and tragedy, showcasing the myth and Ceyx. With intricate detail, the artwork captures the heart-wrenching departure of Ceyx, painted by Carpaccio in 1502-1507. Amidst these captivating tales, we encounter an editorial featuring Alcyone's influence on fashion. Worth's evening dress and coat exude elegance and sophistication, beautifully illustrated by George Barbier for Gazette du Bon Ton. The Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters or Alcyone herself, shine brightly in another piece. Their celestial presence adds a touch of mystique to this collection. Aeolus takes center stage in Bernard Picart's copper engraving from 1731. As ruler of winds in Greek mythology, he transforms Alcyone and Ceyx into halcyons - birds associated with tranquility during their nesting period. Through artistry and storytelling alike, the legend lives on. From Iris' plea to Hypnos to fashion illustrations capturing her allure and even ancient engravings depicting her transformation into a bird; each portrayal unveils different facets of this mythical figure's tale.