Argonaut Collection

Great argonaut, cuttlefish and flying squid
Great argonaut, Argonauta argo 1, cuttlefish, Sepia tuberculata 2 and European flying squid, Todarodes sagittatus 3. Polpo dell argonauta, Seppia tubercolata, Calamajo sagittato

Argonauta hians, brown paper nautilus
A pair of brown paper nautilus (Argonauta hians). This delicate-shelled cephalopod is distributed in warm seas globally

VOYAGE OF THE ARGONAUTS. Voyage of the Argonauts according to Greek mythology

Greater argonaut octopus or paper nautilus, Argonaut argo, female in its shell and without its shell
FLO4719290 Greater argonaut octopus or paper nautilus, Argonaut argo, female in its shell and without its shell. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural

The submarine salvage vessel 'Argonaut', 1850
3359195 The submarine salvage vessel 'Argonaut', 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of the submarine salvage vessel 'Argonaut' designed by Simon Lake of Baltimore)

Great argonaut, Argonauta argo 1, rough penshell, Pinna rudis 2, and European flat oyster, Ostrea edulis 3
FLO4574642 Great argonaut, Argonauta argo 1, rough penshell, Pinna rudis 2, and European flat oyster, Ostrea edulis 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur

Hiclo e Naucleo Argon condotti nel carro di Nettuno. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Hiclo e Naucleo Argon condotti nel carro di Nettuno

Evrito Echione e Etalide Argonote. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Evrito Echione e Etalide Argonote

Idinone ea Mopso Argonoti guidati da Apollo. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Idinone ea Mopso Argonoti guidati da Apollo

Asterione Argonote condoti da Giove Fulmina. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Asterione Argonote condoti da Giove Fulmina

Reale dell'Armata di Argonuti con da Minerves. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Reale dell'Armata di Argonuti con da Minerves

Polifemo e Palemonio Argonauti condotti da Cerere. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Polifemo e Palemonio Argonauti condotti da Cerere

Peleo et Talamone Argonauti condotti da Tetide. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Peleo et Talamone Argonauti condotti da Tetide

Meleagro et Tideo Argonotes condotti da Cupido. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Meleagro et Tideo Argonotes condotti da Cupido

The so-called Ficoroni Cista, in the Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia, Rome, found at Praeneste in 1738 and bearing, on the handle

The so-called Ficoroni cist, at the Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia, Rome, found in Preneste in 1738, with an inscription located on the plaque of the neck by the author and the old (female) owner

Paper nautilus (Argonauta hians) in open water at night. Anilao, Batangas marine protected area, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Steam Yacht Argonaut, Victorian period

Canadair C-4 Argonaut G-ALHS (msn 164), of the Republic of Biafra government, at Castle Donington in October 1969. First operated by British Overseas Airways Corporation as Astra

Canadair C. 4 Argonaut G-ALHK BOAC London Airport Queen flew
Canadair C.4 Argonaut G-ALHK, shown in white tail livery, on which HM Queen Elizabeth arrived back from East Africa after the death of her father King George VI in January 1952 Date: 1962

Plate 12: Triumphal arch, elevation of the back facade, surmounted with the arms of Ferdin... 1636
Plate 12: Triumphal arch, elevation of the back facade, surmounted with the arms of Ferdinand and decorated with five mythical or heroic scenes; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis

Plate 14: Ferdinand on a voyage with the Argonauts; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissim... 1636
Plate 14: Ferdinand on a voyage with the Argonauts; from Guillielmus Becanuss Serenissimi Principis Ferdinandi, Hispaniarum Infantis... 1636

Medeia killed her young brother, and cast him into the sea (litho)
STC445085 Medeia killed her young brother, and cast him into the sea (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hercules Fighting Aboard The Argonauts Ship, ca. 1542-45. Creator: Leon Davent
Hercules Fighting Aboard The Argonauts Ship, ca. 1542-45

He went down in his golden chariot, and his daughters by his side (litho)
STC445082 He went down in his golden chariot, and his daughters by his side (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aietes, King of Colchis)

Jason and the Argonauts, c. 1925 (colour litho)
STC308566 Jason and the Argonauts, c.1925 (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Down came two fearful monsters, the like of whom man never saw (colour litho)
STC445084 Down came two fearful monsters, the like of whom man never saw (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

As he played they danced to his measure, in and out, and round and round (litho)
STC445080 As he played they danced to his measure, in and out, and round and round (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: The centaur Chiron, mentor of Jason)

Jason tore the fleece from off the tree trunk, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis
IL193708 Jason tore the fleece from off the tree trunk, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales

Hera has sent us a pilot; let us follow the cunning bird, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis
IL193713 Hera has sent us a pilot; let us follow the cunning bird, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales

You have slain our evil king; be now our king and rule us well (litho)
STC445088 You have slain our evil king; be now our king and rule us well (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thessalus, son of Jason)

She whispered her spells (litho)
STC445086 She whispered her spells (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sorceress Medeia, first wife of the legendary hero Jason; ); The Stapleton Collection

I am a stranger here, and know of no oracle; but what of my one sandal? (litho)
STC445081 I am a stranger here, and know of no oracle; but what of my one sandal? (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jason tore the fleece from off the tree-trunk (colour litho)
STC445087 Jason tore the fleece from off the tree-trunk (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis)

Hera has sent us a pilot; let us follow the cunning bird (colour litho)
STC445072 Hera has sent us a pilot; let us follow the cunning bird (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis)

The Paper Nautilus (Argonauta) and the Octopus, 1881 (litho)
473214 The Paper Nautilus (Argonauta) and the Octopus, 1881 (litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The so-called paper nautilus)

Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic)
423790 Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

World War II British Navy cruiser HMS Argonaut
World War II vintage photograph - British Navy cruiser HMS Argonaut

Greater argonaut and winged argonaut octopus
Greater argonaut octopus, Argonauta argo 1, and winged argonaut, Argonauta hians 2. Polpo navigatore degli Antichi, Polpo di Cranch

Blue field madder, Sherardia arvensis, Sherarde des champs. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic)
423789 Vase of the Argonauts (ceramic) by Etruscan, (4th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info)

Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1731 (engraving)
STC134110 Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Greater argonaut octopus, Argonaut argo
Greater argonaut octopus or paper nautilus, Argonaut argo, female in its shell and without its shell. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History

Nautilus, Nautilus pompilius, and greater
Cross-section through chambered nautilus shell, Nautilus pompilius (Nautilus crassus) 1, small nautilus, Nautilus pompilius suluensis 2, greater argonaut with narrow keel

Greater argonaut octopus, Argonauta argo. Lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

The Honest Tars and Marines of The Argonaut, pub
2636955 The Honest Tars and Marines of The Argonaut, pub. 1798 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jason and Medea, 1907 (oil on canvas)
Ma198087 Jason and Medea, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 131.4x105.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Circe seated, the bewitched Argonauts transmogrified (black chalk with brown wash & white
CTS366797 Circe seated, the bewitched Argonauts transmogrified (black chalk with brown wash & white body colour on paper) by Zuccaro, Taddeo (1529-66); 42.2x28.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

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The argonaut, scientifically known as Argonauta hians or the brown paper nautilus, is a fascinating creature that has captivated humans for centuries. Its name is derived from the famous Voyage of the Argonauts in Greek mythology, where Jason and his crew embarked on a perilous journey to find the Golden Fleece. During the Victorian period, the Steam Yacht Argonaut was a symbol of luxury and adventure. It transported wealthy individuals on extravagant voyages across oceans, allowing them to experience new cultures and explore uncharted territories. In aviation history, the Canadair C-4 Argonaut G-ALHS played a significant role. This aircraft operated by BOAC at London Airport carried esteemed passengers like Queen Elizabeth herself. It represented elegance and sophistication in air travel during its time. Nature also presents us with an intriguing connection to this mythical creature. The great argonaut shares similarities with cuttlefish and flying squid, showcasing their remarkable ability to adapt and survive in various marine environments. The female argonauta argo or octopus deserves special mention as it possesses an extraordinary talent - creating delicate shells using secreted mucus threads. These shells resemble miniature boats that protect them while they navigate through open waters. One can witness the beauty of these creatures firsthand in places like Anilao, Batangas marine protected area where paper nautiluses gracefully swim under moonlit skies. Their presence adds enchantment to our world's underwater wonders. Artists throughout history have been inspired by tales of mythological journeys involving argonauts. Johannes Meursius, Willem van der Beke, Jacobus van Schoor are just some creators who depicted scenes such as Ferdinand embarking on adventures alongside these legendary heroes. However captivating these stories may be, we must not forget darker aspects associated with Medeia from Greek mythology who killed her young brother before casting him into the sea – reminding us that even within myths, there can be tales of tragedy.