Golden Apples Collection

Roman statue of Hercules. This marble statue of Hercules, 3.17 metres high, is a copy made by Glycon in 200-210 AD of a smaller original Greek bronze sculpture of the 4th century BC by Lysippus

Hercules killing the dragon of the Hesperides, 1572 (oil on slate)
BEN82526 Hercules killing the dragon of the Hesperides, 1572 (oil on slate) by Sciorina, Lorenzo dello (c.1535-98); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

Walhalla, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323695 Walhalla, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wotan and Frickas abode, Valhalla; ); The Stapleton Collection; German

Dark Cavern, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323694 Dark Cavern, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alberich turns in to a serpent to prove the powers of the ring to Wotan and Loge;)

Atalanta and Hippomenes, 1572 (oil on slate)
BEN82528 Atalanta and Hippomenes, 1572 (oil on slate) by Marsili, Sebastiano (fl.1572); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Attic red-figured bell-krater, c. 410-400 BC (ceramic)
3619102 Attic red-figured bell-krater, c.410-400 BC (ceramic) by Nikias Painter (fl.c.420-c.400 BC) (attr. to); height: 34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Atalantas race, before 1555 (egg tempera on panel)
5938100 Atalantas race, before 1555 (egg tempera on panel) by Giolfino, Niccolo the Younger (1476-1555); 24.5x28.7 (painted surface); 27x31.7 (panel) cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Hippomenes (marble)
XIR154140 Hippomenes (marble) by Coustou, Guillaume I (1677-1746); Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Freias Garden, 1906 (colour litho)
STC323693 Freias Garden, 1906 (colour litho) by Hendrich, Hermann (1854-1931) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Atalanta and Hippomenes or Atalanta e Ippomene, Book X, illustration from Ovid
STC415871 Atalanta and Hippomenes or Atalanta e Ippomene, Book X, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

Venus Aphrodite presents Hippomenes golden apples
Venus (Aphrodite) presents Hippomenes with golden apples

Drawings Prints, Print, taking, Golden Apples, Perseus, Artist, Cherubino Alberti
Drawings and Prints, Print, The taking of the Golden Apples, from Perseus and the Golden Apples, Perseus and the Golden Apples, Artist, After, Cherubino Alberti (Zaccaria Mattia)

Garden of the Hesperides, 1869-73 (tempera, gouache and oil on card and canvas)
XKH141605 Garden of the Hesperides, 1869-73 (tempera, gouache and oil on card and canvas) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 119x98 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Hercules takes the globe of Atlas and bears him on his shoulder, Atlas before Hercules steal the golden apples of the Hesperides, print maker: Cornelis Cort (mentioned on object)

Golden Apple (Spondias dulcis) close-up of fruit, growing on tree, Fond Doux Plantation, St. Lucia, Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles, December

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"Unveiling the Mythical Allure: The Tale of Golden Apples" Step into a world where legends come alive, as we delve into the captivating story of golden apples. These enchanting fruits have woven their way through history, leaving an indelible mark on art and mythology. Intriguingly, it all begins with a Roman statue of Hercules, standing tall and mighty. His heroic journey unfolds as he confronts the fearsome dragon guarding the Hesperides' golden apples in a mesmerizing oil painting from 1572. The vivid colors on slate bring this epic battle to life. Fast forward to 1906, where Walhalla showcases these mythical treasures in a stunning lithograph. A dark cavern beckons us further into this mystical realm, inviting us to uncover more secrets hidden within its depths. The tale takes an unexpected turn with Atalanta and Hippomenes depicted in another oil painting from 1572. This masterpiece captures their fateful race for love amidst breathtaking landscapes painted with egg tempera on panel. A ceramic Attic red-figured bell-krater dating back to c. 410-400 BC transports us even further back in time. Its intricate design tells the story of Atalanta's race, forever preserved on this ancient artifact. Marvel at Hippomenes immortalized in marble - his form frozen in time as if caught mid-stride towards victory. Freias Garden reveals yet another lithograph from 1906 that immerses us deeper into nature's embrace. Ovid's words come alive through illustrations depicting Venus Aphrodite presenting Hippomenes with those coveted golden apples - an offering that would change fate itself. Cherubino Alberti's detailed prints capture every nuance of this pivotal moment. As we conclude our journey through art and myth intertwined, let these golden apples remind us of their enduring allure throughout centuries past.