Argos Collection

Odysseus & Argos / Brown
Odysseus is recognised by his dog, Argos

Odysseus returns to his wife Penelope
Odysseus returns to his wife, Penelope, and his dog, Argos

Danae Cast Adrift (1903)
Danae, daughter of Acrisius king of Argos, is impregnated by Zeus : perceiving her son Perseus as a threat, papa casts them adrift in a boat, but of course they survive Date: 1903

Zaha Hadid in Graz
Renate Reichert

Mycenaenan tomb. Argos. Greece
Mycenaean tomb of chimney type. Old Helladic Period. Archaeological Museum of Argos. Greece

DANAE (VAN DYCK)
Warned that his daughter's son would be the death of him, Acrisius king of Argos locks her in a tower : but Zeus, disguised as a shower of gold, fathers Perseus on her

Melampus and the Centaur, 1919 (oil on canvas)
1199786 Melampus and the Centaur, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Philpot, Glyn Warren (1884-1937); 121.9x204.3 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Mercury rescues the disguised Io after beheading Argus, c. 1690 / 95
Mercury rescues the disguised Io after beheading Argus, c. 1690/95

Dr Schliemanns Discoveries at Mycenae (engraving)
1059707 Dr Schliemanns Discoveries at Mycenae (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Schliemanns Discoveries at Mycenae)

View of Argos and the Frank Castle of Larissa (engraving)
1092745 View of Argos and the Frank Castle of Larissa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Argos and the Frank Castle of Larissa)

Examples of the Doric orders of Greek architecture, from The National Encyclopaedia
2603437 Examples of the Doric orders of Greek architecture, from The National Encyclopaedia, published c.1890 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; out of copyright

Jove in love with Io or Giove e Io, Book I, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses
STC415815 Jove in love with Io or Giove e Io, Book I, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

The Danae (engraving)
3480587 The Danae (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: The Danae. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Danae, 1572 (oil on slate)
BEN82540 Danae, 1572 (oil on slate) by Traballesi, Bartolomeo di Mariano (c.1540-85); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Antiquities in the Peloponnesus (engraving)
1059586 Antiquities in the Peloponnesus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antiquities in the Peloponnesus)

Identical freestanding sculptures of nude male youths (in Greek, kouroi) c
3035526 Identical freestanding sculptures of nude male youths (in Greek, kouroi) c.580 BC (marble) by Greek School, (6th century BC); Archaeological Museum, Delphi, Greece; Greek, out of copyright

Danae, 1895 (drawing)
5669734 Danae, 1895 (drawing) by Boutet, Henri (1851-1919); (add.info.: For a collection of poems by Hippolyte Devilliers)

Our Special Artist in Greece (engraving)
1106287 Our Special Artist in Greece (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Special Artist in Greece)

Mercury and Argus, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Mercury and Argus, ca. 1630-1648. Creator: Simone Cantarini
Mercury and Argus, ca. 1630-1648

Amphiaraus, 1540-50. Creator: Domenico del Barbiere
Amphiaraus, 1540-50

Mercury, Argus and Io, 1492-1494. Creator: Pinturicchio, Bernardino (1454-1513)
Mercury, Argus and Io, 1492-1494. Found in the Collection of Appartamenti Borgia, Vatican

Argos, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Argos, 1890. Argos in Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. In 494 BC, Argos suffered crushing defeat from rival, Sparta

Io and Argus, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Creator: Roman-Pompeian wall painting
Io and Argus, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Found in the Collection of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

David, bronze work done in 1430 by Donatello

Mercury and Argus, 1716. Found in the Collection of Accademia di San Luca

Mercury and Argus, 1636-1638. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Mercury and Argus, 1636-1638. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Mercury and Argus. Found in the Collection of Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum, Braunschweig

The Larisa, or ancient Citadel (950 ft. high) W. from Market Place, Argos, Greece, 1903. From The Underwood Travel Library, [Underwood & Underwood, London, New York, 1903]

Detail of Simon on Mosaic Pavement, 5th century. Villa at Argos, Greece

Morning market in Argos, 6th century BC
Morning market in Argos with the Acropolis beyond. The Kastro on top is built on 6th century BC foundations

Geometric period Greek pot, 8th century BC
Geometric period Greek pot, found at Argos. In the Argos museum in Greece, 8th century BC

Detail from a Greek geometric period vase, 9th century BC
Detail from geometric period vase, showing a man and horse. Found at Argos, Greece, and now in the Argos Museum, 9th century BC

Roman fresco, Io and Argos, from House of Meleager, Pompeii, displayed at National Archaeological Museum, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Salvator Rosa Mercur Argos Mercury painting 18th century
After Salvator Rosa, Mercur and Argos, Mercury and Argos, painting, 18th century, oil on canvas, Height, 72.5 cm (28.5 inches), Width, 48 cm (18.8 inches)

Mercury Argos Joseph Brett British 1816-1848
Mercury and Argos. Joseph Brett (British, 1816-1848). Pen and brown and blue ink with ink washes;

Mercury and Argos, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Roman Mosaic floor. Argos. Greece
Roman mosaic floor from a house (5th century) depicting winter season. Archaeological Museum of Argos. Greece

Stamnos with killing of Argos, by Painter of Argos, 480-460 B. C
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Stamnos with the killing of Argos, by the Painter of Argos, 480-460 b.C

A few hundred metres offshore, the picturesque Bourtzi Castle is one of Nafplios most recognisable landmarks. Originally the port of Ancient Mycenae and Argos

Diomedes. Roman sculpture after original of about 430 BC. Gl
Greek art. Diomedes. Roman sculpture after original of about 430 BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Medieval History. 15th century. Building the defense walls at Argos and Athens. Miniature at Bouquechardiere Chronicle. Chantilly Castle. France

Amphiaraus in a chariot race. 4th century BC. Greece
Amphiaraus in a chariot race. Greek hero and king of Argos. Relief from Oropo, Attica. 4th century BC. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Krater. Greece
Krater with geometric decoration. Detail. Late Geometric Period. Argos Archaeological Museum. Greece

Tripod vase. Greece
Tripod vase. Early Geometric Period (900-850 B.C.). Argos Archaeological Museum. Greece

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"Argos: A Tapestry of Mythology and History" In the ancient city of Argos, where tales of heroes and gods intertwine, lies a rich tapestry that spans centuries. One thread in this narrative is the loyal hound, Argos, who patiently awaited his master's return. Odysseus, renowned for his cunning and bravery, embarked on a perilous journey home to his wife Penelope. As he arrived in Ithaca after years of wandering, it was faithful Argos who recognized him despite his disguise. Their reunion spoke volumes about the bond between man and beast. The city itself holds its own stories within its walls. From Danae Cast Adrift in 1903 to Melampus taming a centaur on canvas, artists have captured moments that echo through time. The Mycenaean tombs stand as silent witnesses to an ancient civilization's glory. Within these walls also lie remnants of Roman influence - mosaic floors depicting Mercury rescuing Io from the beheaded Argus tell tales of divine intervention and transformation. Dr Schliemann's discoveries at Mycenae further unravel the mysteries buried beneath our feet. As we gaze upon engravings showcasing views and Larissa Castle or study Doric architecture from The National Encyclopaedia, we are transported back to an era when gods mingled with mortals. One such tale immortalized by Ovid's Metamorphoses tells us how Jove fell in love with Io - their story forever etched into history alongside all those who called Argos home. So let us delve into this captivating world where myth meets reality; where Odysseus returns to Penelope amidst brown landscapes; where art breathes life into ancient legends; where every stone whispers secrets waiting to be discovered. Welcome to Argos – a place steeped in history and mythology like no other.