Harpy Collection

Dantes Inferno, suicides and the Harpies
Dantes Inferno. Canto XIII, line 11: Here [suicide tree] the brute Harpies make their nest (at right: Dante and Virgil). Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

Ariel, in the guise of a Harpy, about to clap his wings and make the magic banquet Prospero has shown to Alonso
538140 Ariel, in the guise of a Harpy, about to clap his wings and make the magic banquet Prospero has shown to Alonso and his party disappear; (add.info.: Ariel, in the guise of a Harpy)

Map of the southern (Austrian) Netherlands, 1719. Creator: Joachim Ottens
Map of the southern (Austrian) Netherlands, 1719. Novissima et accuratissima decem Austriacarum in Belgio provinciarum tabula, ut sunt ducatus Brabantiae, Luxembergensis, Limburgensis, et Geldriae

Harpies Attacking Aeneas and His Companions, n.d. Creator: Domenico Gargiulo
Harpies Attacking Aeneas and His Companions, n.d

Harpy, 1894. Creator: Edvard Munch
Harpy, 1894

In ancient Greek mythology, the Titan Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans, earning punishment from Zeus

The picture shows a bronze tripod from the Temple of Isis in Pompeii, in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples Naples Museo Archeologico Nazionale Tripod Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

A chair carved in marble, in the Certosa (Carthusian monastery) of Calci, near Pisa Calci Certosa Bishop's Throne Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

A chest belonging to the Alessandri Family. Piece of furniture found in the Vincigliata Castle, near Fiesole Fiesole Vincigliata, castle Chest Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Marble pulpit by Antonio Maria Aprile and Giovanni Angelo Molinari, at the Cathedral in Savona. Savona Cathedral Pulpit High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Bronze Tripod, work taken from the Temple of Isis in Pompeii preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Tripod Imperial Period, Roman Art

Bronze bas-relief with Allegory of Philosophy. Detail of the monument to Pope Sisto IV. Vatican Grottoes, Vatica City. he monument is a work by Antonio del Pollaiolo

Attic lebete (cauldron) with a wild boar hunt, in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Gregorian Etruscan Museum Vase Archaic, Greek Art, Greece

Antefix with the figure of a Harpy, Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia, Rome Rome Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia Antefix Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Candelabrum preserved in the Gallery of Statues, Vatican Museums, Vatican City. State of the Vatican City Musei Vaticani, Gallery of the statues Candelabrum Hadrianic Period, Imperial Period

Stone fireplace decorated with vegetal motifs and animals, work preserved in the Borgia Apartments, Vatican Museums State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Borgia Apartments Fireplace Renaissance

Detail of the base of the marble pulpit, by Mino da Fiesole, Antonio Rossellino and Pasquino di Matteo, in the Cathedral of Prato Prato Cathedral Foundation Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Bronze candelabrum made by an anonymous artist from the Venetian School; church of Santo Stefano, Venice Venice Church of Santo Stefano Candelabrum Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Roman candelabrum base, displayed in the Archaeological Museum of the Marciana Library in Venice, Veneto Venice Marciana Library, Archaeological Museum Low Relief, Basrelief Roman Art, Europe

Antependium covered in silk and gold. Work located in the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Pistoia. Pistoia Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

Fireplace created by Simone Mosca, from a design by Jacopo Sansovino, Hall of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Borgia Apartments, Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums

Polished chest with mythological figures. Furniture piece belonging to the Contini Bonacossi Collection, in the Palazzina della Maridiana, Boboli Gardens, Florence Florence Boboli Gardens

Gilded plaster chest with battle scenes. Furniture piece belonging to the Contini Bonacossi Collection, in the Palazzina della Maridiana, Boboli Gardens, Florence Florence Boboli Gardens

Greek bronze vase with harpy in the National Archeological Museum of Umbria in Perugia Perugia Archeological Museum Vase Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1938

Two knockers and a door handle. French made works preserved in the Cluny Museum, Paris France Paris, Cluny Museum Sculpture Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Bronze candelabrum by Annibale Fontana: detail of the arm. Work in the left transept of the Church of the Certosa in Pavia Pavia Certosa, Shurch, left transept Candelabrum Mannerism

Candlestick, called "de Piranesi" on display at the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Candelabrum Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908

Empire style scent bowl, in the Royal Apartments of the Palazzo Pitti, Florence Florence Palazzo Pitti, Royal Apartments Tripod Arts and handicrafts of XIX century, Nineteenth century, 19th century

French Episcopal chair preserved at the Louvre Museum, Paris. France Paris, Louvre Museum Chair - Seat Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Confessional of the Church of Sant'Ambrogio in Genoa Genoa Church of Sant'Ambrogio Confessional Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Front right detail of the gilded silver casket belonging to the Farnese family, made by Manno di Bastiano Sbarri and displayed in the National Museum of Capodimonte in Naples Naples National Museum

Bas-relief of an allegorical figure, tile by Giovanni Minello, on a column in the Chapel of St. Anthony's Tomb, Basilica of Sant'Antonio, Padua Padua Basilica of Sant Antonio, Chapel of St

Baptismal basin or fountain; work kept in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale in Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Basin Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Base of the pulpit in the Cathedral of Prato Prato Cathedral Foundation Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Funerary monument to Oddo Altoviti, by Benedetto da Rovezzano, in the Church of the Santissimi Apostoli, Florence, Tuscany Florence Church of the Santissimi Apostoli Funerary Monument Late

Detail of the wood choir stalls, by Francesco and Marco del Tasso, in the Badia Fiorentina, Florence Florence Badia Fiorentina Stall Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Harpy, griffin, satyr, giant, seahorse and Nereid
Mythical creatures: harpy, griffin, satyr, giant or Titan, seahorse and Nereid or Triton. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr from Friedrich Johann

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Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja). captive. Gabaro Huaorani Indian Community. Yasuni National Park. Amazon Rain Forest, Ecuador, South America, Many of the Huaorani communities have Harpy Eagles as pets

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Harpy Eagle(Harpia harpyja). captive. Gabaro Huaorani Indian Community. Yasuni National Park. Amazon Rain Forest, Ecuador, South America, Many of the Huaorani communities have Harpy Eagles as pets

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Walking around the Belize Zoo, Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja). Date: 03/02/2010

The Feast vanished away, The Tempest Act III, Scene 3, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles
STC308579 The Feast vanished away, The Tempest Act III, Scene 3, illustration from Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, 1905 (colour litho) by Price

Down came two fearful monsters, the like of whom man never saw (colour litho)
STC445084 Down came two fearful monsters, the like of whom man never saw (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; (add.info)

Down came two fearful monsters, the like of whom man never saw, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis
IL193710 Down came two fearful monsters, the like of whom man never saw, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales

The Last Judgement (oil on panel)
RAF46924 The Last Judgement (oil on panel) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Sword and shield of Perseus, 19th Century (engraving)
5207532 Sword and shield of Perseus, 19th Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sword and shield of Perseus, 19th Century)

Krater, from the Trebeniste Necropolis, Lake Ohrid, Macedonia (bronze) (detail of 243734)
XIR392265 Krater, from the Trebeniste Necropolis, Lake Ohrid, Macedonia (bronze) (detail of 243734) by Greek, (6th century BC); Narodni Muzej, Belgrade, Serbia; Greek, out of copyright

Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1731 (engraving)
STC134110 Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

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In the depths of Dante's Inferno, where despair and torment reign supreme, a sinister creature known as the harpy lurks. With its origins rooted in Greek mythology, this winged beast embodies both beauty and terror. Legend has it that the harpies were once beautiful maidens who were transformed into monstrous creatures as punishment for their misdeeds. They became agents of divine vengeance, haunting those who had committed heinous acts. In Dantes Inferno, these dreaded beings are encountered in the seventh circle of Hell - a desolate wasteland reserved for suicides. The harpies relentlessly torment the souls here by tearing at their flesh with razor-sharp talons, mirroring the eternal suffering they endure. The image of a harpy is one that strikes fear into even the bravest hearts. Its grotesque form combines features from various mythical creatures: part bird with sharp claws resembling those of a griffin; part human with twisted limbs reminiscent of a satyr; and part monster like an ancient giant. But not all tales depict them solely as bringers of doom. In Greek mythology they can also associated with sea creatures such as seahorses and Nereids - nymphs who personify aspects of water bodies like rivers or oceans. Artistic depictions throughout history have captured both their terrifying nature and intriguing allure. From illustrations in Charles Lamb's "Tales from Shakespeare" to dramatic scenes portrayed on oil paintings like "The Last Judgement, " artists have sought to convey the essence of these fearsome beings. One notable story involving harpies tells how Phineus was plagued by them until Calais and Zethes came to his rescue. This tale showcases bravery triumphing over evil forces as they deliver him from his tormentors' clutches.