Ceyx Collection

Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers
3480612 Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers; (add.info.: Mythological scene with Ceyx and Alcyone transformed into kingfishers ('halcyons')

Alcyone, 17th century (engraving)
3480570 Alcyone, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Alcyone. Engraving from 'Tableaux du temple des muses' (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-1518 (fresco)
2646081 Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-1518 (fresco) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome, Villa Farnesina)

Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081)
2646083 Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome)

Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081)
2646082 Scene of flood withe the myth of Alcyone and Ceyx, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646081) by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536) (and workshop); Villa Farnesina, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Rome)

Azure kingfisher, Ceyx azureus (Tridigitated kingfisher, Alcedo tribrachys). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Dish with the Departure of Ceyx, c. 1500 (tin-glazed earthenware)
1268651 Dish with the Departure of Ceyx, c.1500 (tin-glazed earthenware) by English School, (16th century); diam: 29.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English

Oriental dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx erithacus) catching and eating a fish at Tongbiguan Nature Reserve, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, April

Alcyone and Ceyx transformed into birds, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Alcyone and Ceyx transformed into birds, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Alcyone and Ceyx transformed into birds, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Alcyone and Ceyx transformed into birds, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

The Departure of Ceyx, c. 1502-1507. Artist: Carpaccio, Vittore (1460-1526)
The Departure of Ceyx, c. 1502-1507. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Plate 107 Wreck Ceyx Ship Ceyx Clarium oraculum petens
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Plate 110 Morpheus Ceyx Appearing Alcyone Morpheus Ceycis corpus Halcyoni representat
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Ceyx erithaca, Oriental dwarf kingfisher
Plate 36, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, from the Loten Collection of coloured drawings of Birds, Mammals, Insects & Plants, (1754-57)

AEOLUS. Aeolus, ruler of the winds in Greek mythology, transforming Alcyone and Ceyx into halcyons. Copper engraving, 1731, by Bernard Picart

Alcyone and Ceyx
Ceyx, king of Trachis, drowns at sea but returns and wakes Somnus sleeping in his cave surrounded by dreams : Ceyx and his mourning wife Alcyone are changed into kingfishers

Halcyone / Ceyx / Kingfisher
She sees her husband Ceyx drowned; transported by grief, she changes into a kingfisher which some say hatches its eggs on calm seas in halcyon days

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"Captivating Ceyx: A Mythical Tale of Love and Transformation" Step into the enchanting world of Ceyx, where ancient frescoes bring to life the mythological story of Alcyone and Ceyx. In this breathtaking scene of a flood, we witness the tragic fate that befalls the ill-fated couple. The 1517-18 fresco captures their struggle against nature's wrath, as they are swept away by turbulent waters. Zooming in on the detail, our eyes are drawn to an exquisite depiction azureus, also known as the Azure kingfisher. Its vibrant plumage mirrors the intensity of emotions felt throughout this captivating narrative. Moving beyond paintings, a tin-glazed earthenware dish from around 1500 showcases "The Departure of Ceyx. " This delicate piece transports us to a moment frozen in time, capturing his departure with intricate craftsmanship. Nature itself becomes part of this mythical tale as we observe an Oriental dwarf kingfisher (Ceyx erithacus) at Tongbiguan Nature Reserve. Witness its swift movements as it catches and devours a fish—a reminder that life continues amidst tragedy. Artistic interpretations abound through centuries; Michel de Marolles' 1655 artwork portrays Alcyone and Ceyx transformed into birds—an allegory for eternal love transcending mortal boundaries. Bernard Picart's 1733 rendition further immortalizes their avian metamorphosis—testament to enduring legends. Vittore Carpaccio's masterpiece from c. 1502-1507 titled "The Departure of Ceyx" offers another glimpse into this timeless tale. Through his brushstrokes, he captures both hope and despair intertwined within their journey. Delving deeper into mythology surrounding these characters is Plate 107—the wrecked ship named after our protagonist—Ceyx Clarium oraculum petens—a haunting reminder of their ill-fated voyage.