Bellona Collection

Column erected at St. Foye, Near Quebec, in memory of the French and English...in 1760, (1864). Creator: Unknown
Column erected at St. Foye, Near Quebec, in memory of the French and English who fell there in 1760, (1864). Engraving from a photograph by M. Livernois

Bellona, 1574. Creator: Philip Galle
Bellona, 1574. From Personifications of Industrial and Professional Life, pl. 6

Bellona Seated on her Trophies, ca. 1540-45. Creator: Leon Davent
Bellona Seated on her Trophies, ca. 1540-45

Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus
6340157 Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus by Freschi, Roberto (19th century); (add.info.: Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus)

Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, formerly Barbara Villiers
6340195 Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, formerly Barbara Villiers, notorious mistress to King Charles II, 1640-1709 by Wright

Bust of Bellona, 1883 (drypoint)
1067976 Bust of Bellona, 1883 (drypoint) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 12.9x7.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Buste de Bellone)

Theodosius I on horseback with sceptre. Theodosius the Great with sceptre, plumed helmet and caparisoned horse. From a column in Istanbul built after his victory over Magnus Maximus. Porta Aurea

Frontispiece, fromaLe Diverse Et Artificiose Machine Del Capitano Agostino Ramelli, pub
4071286 Frontispiece, fromALe Diverse Et Artificiose Machine Del Capitano Agostino Ramelli, pub. 1588 (Engraving)A by French School

The Emperor of Russias Visit to France, the Czars Yachts, escorted by English War-Ships
1606194 The Emperor of Russias Visit to France, the Czars Yachts, escorted by English War-Ships, meeting the French Fleet in Mid-Channel (litho) by Jane, Fred T

Bust of Bellona, ca. 1531-76. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Bust of Bellona, ca. 1531-76

Frontispiece to the life of Alexander the Great, at left is Bellona and at right a female personification of abundance, the Coat of Arms of the Duke of Croy, 1608

Bellona, 1633. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Bellona, 1633

Frontispiece, from Le Diverse Et Artificiose Machine Del Capitano Agostino Ramelli, pub. 1588 (Engraving). Agostino Ramelli (c1531 - 1600)

Cameo with Mars and Bellona, ca 1784. Artist: Brown, Charles (1749-1795)
Cameo with Mars and Bellona, ca 1784. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Cameo with Mars and Bellona, c1784. Artist: Charles Brown
Cameo with Mars and Bellona, c1784. Brown, Charles (1749-1795). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Tronende Bellona Title page Le Mercure hollandois
Tronende Bellona Title page for: Le Mercure hollandois, dl VI, 1679, Tronende Bellona looks around at a tent where a wedding is being concluded

Frontispiece life Alexander Great left Bellona
Artokoloro

Standing Female Figure Armor Drawing Sword Minerva
Artokoloro

Bellona 1633 Oil canvas 50 x 38 3 / 8 127 97. 5 cm
Artokoloro

La on Davent after Francesco Primaticcio (French (?), active 1540-1556), Bellona
La© on Davent after Francesco Primaticcio (French (?), active 1540-1556), Bellona Seated on Her Trophies, etching

Allegorical portrait of Leopold Willem, governor of the Southern Netherlands. Frans van den Wijngaerde, 1636 - 1679

Bellona armed with sword and spear, above her an eagle flies with a crown in its clutches, Jan Luyken, Jurriaen van Poolsum, 1689

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"Bellona: The Fierce Goddess of War and Victory" In the captivating artwork "Bellona Seated on her Trophies, " created by Leon Davent around 1540-45, we witness the commanding presence of Bellona, the Roman goddess of war. With a stern expression and poised demeanor, she sits atop her conquered trophies, symbolizing her dominance over battles. As one of the principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus, Bellona's role in warfare was paramount. She inspired courage in soldiers and guided them to victory with her strategic prowess. Her influence extended beyond mythology as seen in Barbara Palmer's portrayal as Bellona herself. Known for being King Charles II's notorious mistress during the 17th century, Palmer embodied both power and allure just like this formidable deity. The busts from different eras further emphasize her enduring legacy. In Giulio Bonasone's sculpture from ca. 1531-76, we see an intricate representation capturing every detail of this fierce goddess. Similarly, Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn's painting from 1633 showcases his masterful technique in bringing out Bellona's intensity through light and shadow. It also found herself immortalized in various literary works such as Agostino Ramelli's book on inventive machines where she graces its frontispiece alongside other mythical figures like Alexander the Great himself. Even historical events were influenced by Bellona’s mythos; depicted lithographically is "The Emperor of Russia’s Visit to France. " Here we witness Czar Nicholas I’s yachts escorted by English war-ships meeting the French fleet amidst mid-channel waters – a scene reminiscent of ancient naval battles under Bellona’s watchful eye. Cameo artist Charles Brown captured Mars (the god of war) alongside our fierce goddess in a stunning piece dating back to approximately 1784. This cameo serves as a testament to how deeply ingrained Bellona's image was in art and culture.