Calyx Collection

Ara Pacis Augustae. Scrolling acanthus relief
Roman Art. Italy. Ara Pacis Augustae. Dated 13 BC. Scrolling acanthus relief. Museum of the Ara Pacis. Rome. Italy

Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (earthenware)
1761950 Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c.400 BC (earthenware) by Policoro Painter (5th-4th Century BC); 50.5x49.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; Italian, out of copyright

Flower of the chickweed
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of the flower of common chickweed, Stellaria media, a self- pollinating plant found on uncultivated ground in Europe

Gorse flower bud, SEM
Gorse (Ulex europaeus) flower bud, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). One of the petals (yellow) is seen enclosed in the flower casing (calyx)

Pomegranate, Punica granatum. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Main's Popular Botany, Orr and Smith
FLO4671558 Pomegranate, Punica granatum. Handcoloured woodblock engravings from James Main's Popular Botany, Orr and Smith, London, 1835

Jew's Cherry
Jackie Matthews

moluccella laevis, bells of ireland
1346 Bells of Ireland Moluccella laevis

Plate 20 Pentacrinus Crinoidea from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
5615738 Plate 20 Pentacrinus Crinoidea from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) by Haeckel

Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (earthenware)
1761949 Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c.400 BC (earthenware) by Policoro Painter (5th-4th Century BC); 50.5x49.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; Italian, out of copyright

Herakles and Greek heroes, detail from an Attic red-figure calyx-krater, c
PWI92576 Herakles and Greek heroes, detail from an Attic red-figure calyx-krater, c.490 BC (pottery) (see also 92577 and 19106) by Niobid Painter (c.475-450 BC); Louvre, Paris

Attic red-figure calyx-crater decorated with scenes of Theseuss adventures
AMQ112155 Attic red-figure calyx-crater decorated with scenes of Theseuss adventures, by the Dinos Painter, c.425 (ceramic) by Greek, (5th century BC); height: 39.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum

A Musical Contest, detail from an Attic red-figure calyx-krater, from Cervetri, Italy, c
PWI92570 A Musical Contest, detail from an Attic red-figure calyx-krater, from Cervetri, Italy, c.510 BC (pottery) (reverse of 92569) by Euphronios, (fl.c.520-500 BC); Louvre, Paris

Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (earthenware)
1761947 Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c.400 BC (earthenware) by Policoro Painter (5th-4th Century BC); 50.5x49.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; Italian, out of copyright

Attic red-figure calyx-krater depicting Ulysses recognizing Achilles disguised as
XIR163663 Attic red-figure calyx-krater depicting Ulysses recognizing Achilles disguised as the female Pyrrha, c.500 BC (ceramic) (b/w photo) by Greek; Louvre, Paris

Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (earthenware)
1761948 Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c.400 BC (earthenware) by Policoro Painter (5th-4th Century BC); 50.5x49.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; Italian, out of copyright

Detail of a Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (ceramic)
1203345 Detail of a Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c.400 BC (ceramic) by Policoro Painter (5th-4th Century BC); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund 1991.1; Italian, out of copyright

Attic red-figure calyx-krater depicting Herakles Wrestling with Antaeus, from Cervetri
PWI92569 Attic red-figure calyx-krater depicting Herakles Wrestling with Antaeus, from Cervetri, Italy, c.510 BC (pottery) (see also 92570) by Euphronios, (fl.c.520-500 BC); height: 46 cm; Louvre

Polypetalous Plants, Regular (colour litho)
6004532 Polypetalous Plants, Regular (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polypetalous Plants, Regular)

Three cups (silver-gilt & parcel-gilt silver)
3434813 Three cups (silver-gilt & parcel-gilt silver) by Hungarian School (17th century); tallest height: 31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Left)

Attic red-figure calyx-krater depicting Herakles wrestling with Antaeus, from Cervetri, c
XIR192493 Attic red-figure calyx-krater depicting Herakles wrestling with Antaeus, from Cervetri, c.510 BC (ceramic) (see also 92569) by Euphronios, (fl.c.520-500 BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Greek

Polypetalous Plants, Irregular (colour litho)
6004530 Polypetalous Plants, Irregular (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polypetalous Plants, Irregular)

Detail of a Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (ceramic)
1203344 Detail of a Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c.400 BC (ceramic) by Policoro Painter (5th-4th Century BC); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund 1991.1; Italian, out of copyright

Single flower parts (coloured engraving)
997510 Single flower parts (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (ceramic)
1203340 Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c.400 BC (ceramic) by Policoro Painter (5th-4th Century BC); 50.5x49.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund 1991.1; Italian, out of copyright

Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c. 400 BC (ceramic)
1203339 Lucanian Calyx-Krater, c.400 BC (ceramic) by Policoro Painter (5th-4th Century BC); 50.5x49.9 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund 1991.1; Italian, out of copyright

Fuchsia
circa 1880: A fuchsia, Mrs Rundell, with orange calyx and red petals. (Photo by Edward Gooch/Edward Gooch/Getty Images)

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Flower buds on an Aquilegia plant

Chalice engraved t Welvaren van St. Iansgild
Chalice, engraved with t Welvaren van St. Iansgild (pirate and wineglass guild), wine glass drinking glass drinking utensils tableware holder lead glass glass

Virgin Child Calyx Flower Master Sir John Fastolf
The Virgin and Child in the Calyx of a Flower; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); or England; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Calyx Chalice 900s-1000s Byzantium Middle Byzantine
Calyx (Chalice), 900s-1000s. Byzantium, Middle Byzantine (843-1261). Blood jasper (heliotrope) with gilt-copper mounts; overall: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)

Close Up Of A Strawberry

Bauera rubioides - Anonymous copper engraving based on a drawing by Franz Bauer. Annals of Botany 1: t. 10, London, 1805. Date: 1805

Saint Raymond Nonnatus (1204A?i?1240). Saint from Catalonia in Spain. Colored engraving. 19th century

Marble pillar decorated with floral and zoomorphic motives
Early Christian Art. Greece. Marble pillar decorated with floral and zoomorphic motives representing birds drinking from a glass. Dated between VII and VIII centuries

Picotee carnation and double laced Pink carnation.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from James Maddocks The Florists Directory, London, John Harding, 1810

Calyx of the tulip Tulipa and carnation Dianthus caryophyllus.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures on Botany

Calyx examples: primrose, snowdrop, hazel, hemlock, grass, mushroom, and moss.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by Sydenham Edwards for William Curtiss Lectures

Orobus littoralis, 1. Vexillum, wing, and a keel petal, 2. Calyx, 3. Stamens, 4. Pistil, 5. Inner face of the style, 6. Legume, 7. Same with one valve removed

Attic Red-Figure Calyx Krater Fragments (2); Attributed to Euphronios, Greek (Attic), active 520 - 480 B.C.; Athens, Greece, Europe; about 510 B.C.; Terracotta; Various, see extensions

Bowl with Leaf Calyx Medallion; Unknown; Eastern Hellenistic Empire; 2nd - 1st century B.C.; Silver with gilding; Object: H: 4.9 x Diam.: 19.8 to 20.1 cm, 0.2607 kg (1 15/16 x 7 13/16 to 7 15/16 in)

Tulip Magnolia -Magnolia x soulangeana-, hybrid, flowering, Amabilis cultivar

Cup of Gold Vine or Golden Chalice Vine -Solandra maxima-, flowering

Bromeliads -Bromeliad- on a tree in the mountain cloud forest near Kuelap, Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Peru, South America

Lily flower

Gentian -Gentiana clusii-, calyx with ovary and pollen

Poppy, Poppies -Papaver-

Rose -Rosa-

Passion Flower -Passiflora-

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The calyx, a term derived from the Latin word for cup or chalice, holds within it a world of beauty and significance. From ancient artifacts to intricate natural formations, the calyx has captivated human imagination throughout history. In the Ara Pacis Augustae, an altar dedicated to peace in ancient Rome, we find scrolling acanthus relief adorning its calyx-like structure. This delicate design showcases the mastery of craftsmen who sought to honor this symbol of tranquility. Traveling back even further in time, we encounter the Lucanian Calyx-Krater from 400 BC. Made out of earthenware, this vessel depicts scenes that transport us into ancient Greek mythology and daily life. Its intricate details tell stories of gods and mortals alike. But not all calyces are man-made; nature too boasts its own wonders. The flower of the chickweed reveals a delicate yet vibrant blossom nestled within its protective green sepals. Similarly, the gorse flower bud captured under a scanning electron microscope unveils intricate textures that hint at hidden marvels waiting to unfold. Ernst Haeckel's illustrations in Kunstformen der Natur showcase another facet of calyces - those found in marine organisms like Pentacrinus Crinoidea. These captivating creatures display stunning symmetry and elegance as their arms extend gracefully from their central body. Returning once more to Greek mythology, we encounter an Attic red-figure calyx-krater depicting the tragic death of Niobids - children slain by Apollo and Artemis due to their mother's hubris. This artwork serves as a reminder that even within tragedy lies artistic expression capable of evoking deep emotions. Through these various examples such as Lucanian Calyx-Kraters with their detailed depictions or microscopic views revealing hidden intricacies, we come face-to-face with both artistry and science intersecting around this enchanting form - the humble but awe-inspiring calyx.