Centaure Collection

Pan. Sculpture representing Pan, a centaur playing the flute, god of nature in Greek mythology
BEN5468311 Pan. Sculpture representing Pan, a centaur playing the flute, god of nature in Greek mythology. Directed by Niccolo Pericoli Tribolo II (1500-1550), 1549. Bargello Museum, Florence

Ancient vase in the possession of J.P. Anderdon. Vase in red clay with black design of man in lionskin (Hercules)
FLO4679303 Ancient vase in the possession of J.P. Anderdon. Vase in red clay with black design of man in lionskin (Hercules) fighting centaurs

The Sagittarius (the archer), 1927 (print)
2122111 The Sagittarius (the archer), 1927 (print); (add.info.: Paranormal. Astrology. Sagittarius (the Archer). Astrologic card from: Le Tarot Astrologique (Astrological Tarot), by Georges Muchery

Representation of monsters. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5029277 Representation of monsters. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Greek mythology: Chiron, centaur reputed for his wisdom and knowledge of medicine, music and hunting
FLO4679985 Greek mythology: Chiron, centaur reputed for his wisdom and knowledge of medicine, music and hunting, represented with a baton and a rabbit - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Monster creature with a satyre's face and felin's body. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by
VEN5029261 Monster creature with a satyre's face and felin's body. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds

Ancient Mythology: Pan, Chiron and Flora - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf
FLO4679955 Ancient Mythology: Pan, Chiron and Flora - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf, based on an illustration by Leonard Defrance (1735-1805)

Representation of a monster, half man, half horse. He has palm fingers. It's a kind of centaur
VEN5028477 Representation of a monster, half man, half horse. He has palm fingers. It's a kind of centaur. Plate 57 of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)

Mythical creatures: centaur, chimera, Greek sphinx and Egyptian sphinx, Gryllus and Sirene - Mythical creatures
FLO4576827 Mythical creatures: centaur, chimera, Greek sphinx and Egyptian sphinx, Gryllus and Sirene - Mythical creatures: centaur 1, chimera 2, Greek sphinx 3, Egyptian sphinx 4

Centaur Aiming at the Clouds, 1875 (litho)
1721352 Centaur Aiming at the Clouds, 1875 (litho) by Redon, Odilon (1840-1916); (add.info.: Centaurus aiming clouds with bow, drawing by Odilon Redon, 1875)

Statue of Hercules, Roman hero and god, killing a centaur
5323817 Statue of Hercules, Roman hero and god, killing a centaur by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of Hercules, Roman hero and god, killing a centaur)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Centaure; Centaur (engraving)
7195237 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Centaure; Centaur (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Centaure; Centaur)

A lapith killing a centaur, metope XXVII from the south side of the Parthenon
BAL2625 A lapith killing a centaur, metope XXVII from the south side of the Parthenon, 447-432 BC (marble) by Greek, (5th century BC); height: 172 cm; British Museum, London, UK; Greek

Inferno, Canto 12 : Nessus (Nessos) and the centaurs, illustration from
GIA745721 Inferno, Canto 12 : Nessus (Nessos) and the centaurs, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

A Centaur triumphing over a Lapith, metope XXVIII from the south side of the Parthenon
BAL2624 A Centaur triumphing over a Lapith, metope XXVIII from the south side of the Parthenon, 447-432 BC (marble) by Greek, (5th century BC); width: 133 cm; British Museum, London, UK; Greek

The Education of Achilles, detail of the decorative scheme in the Gallery of Francis I
PWI105682 The Education of Achilles, detail of the decorative scheme in the Gallery of Francis I, 1530-40 (fresco and stucco) (see also 210355) by Rosso Fiorentino

Inferno, Canto 12 : The centaurs attack the souls in boiling blood
GIA745698 Inferno, Canto 12 : The centaurs attack the souls in boiling blood, illustration from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, 1885 (digitally coloured engraving) by Dore

The Education of Achilles, 1776 (pen & ink with grey wash on paper)
CJP108041 The Education of Achilles, 1776 (pen & ink with grey wash on paper) by Cipriani, Giovanni Battista (1727-85); Private Collection; eCharles Plante Fine Arts; Italian, out of copyright

The Education of Achilles (see also 75741)
XIR75745 The Education of Achilles (see also 75741) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); Assemblee Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Education of Achilles (replica of the first sketch made for one of the four pendentives)
XIR75741 The Education of Achilles (replica of the first sketch made for one of the four pendentives in the Coupole de la Poesie in the Chamber of Deputies)

Hercules, Deianeira and the centaur Nessus, 1580
XAM70722 Hercules, Deianeira and the centaur Nessus, 1580 by Spranger, Bartholomaeus (1546-1611); 112x82 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Flemish, out of copyright

Centaur, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XIR242722 Centaur, from the The Vallardi Album (pen & ink on paper) (b/w photo) by Pisanello, Antonio (1395-1455); Louvre, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Sagittarius, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196700 to 196711)
XIR196702 Sagittarius, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196700 to 196711) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); Palais du Luxembourg, Paris

Centaurus, from the ceiling of the Sala dello Zodiaco, 1579 (fresco)
XAL191460 Centaurus, from the ceiling of the Sala dello Zodiaco, 1579 (fresco) by Costa, Lorenzo the Younger (Mantovano) (1537-83); Palazzo Ducale, Mantua, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

The Education of Achilles, c. 1772 (oil on canvas)
XYC129314 The Education of Achilles, c.1772 (oil on canvas) by Barry, James (1741-1806); 103x129 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Paul Mellon Fund; Irish, out of copyright

The Marriage of Thetis and Peleus (oil on panel)
XIR175123 The Marriage of Thetis and Peleus (oil on panel) by Bartolomeo di Giovanni, (fl.1488-c.1500); 42.5x150.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: married Peleus, King of Phthia)

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The captivating world of centaurs comes to life through various artistic depictions. In the lithograph "Centaur Aiming at the Clouds, 1875, " we witness a mythical creature reaching for the unreachable. The statue of Hercules showcases his immense strength as he triumphantly slays a centaur, showcasing their eternal struggle. Le Vocabulaire Illustre engraving provides visual insight into the appearance and characteristics of these half-human, half-horse beings. Metope XXVII from the Parthenon reveals an intense battle between a lapith and a centaur, highlighting their ongoing conflict in Greek mythology. Dante's Inferno further explores this theme in Canto 12, where Nessus and other centaurs attack souls submerged in boiling blood. "The Death of a Centaur" transports us to Herculaneum and possibly depicts Eurytus and Pirithous meeting their demise. Metope XXVIII from the Parthenon shows another instance of victory for centaurs over Lapiths, emphasizing their dominance. In "The Education of Achilles, " both Chiron's nurturing guidance and later conflicts with other centaurs are showcased. This tale unfolds across different artworks – one rendered with pen & ink on paper in 1776 and another painted with oil on canvas in 1746. Lastly, CENTAURE reminds us that beyond artistry lies reality – whether it be myth or symbolism intertwined within our collective imagination or simply referring to something else entirely unrelated to these captivating creatures.