Herse Collection

Harrowing on the South Downs near Willmington, Sussex, (w / c on paper)
BOU203100 Harrowing on the South Downs near Willmington, Sussex, (w/c on paper) by Swanwick, Joseph Harold (1866-1929); 50.8x76.2 cm; Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English

Mercury, Herse and Aglaura, 1767. Creator: Louis Jean Francois Lagrenee
Mercury, Herse and Aglaura, 1767

Mercury Entering Herse's Room After Changing Agraulos to Stone, from Ovid, Metamorphoses, ... 1590. Creator: Anon
Mercury Entering Herse's Room After Changing Agraulos to Stone, from Ovid, Metamorphoses, Book II, 1590

Cecrops Daughters Uncover Erichthonius (recto); A Battle Scene (verso), 1577/78 (recto); n.d. (verso)

Mercury Enamored of Herse, Daughter of Cecrops, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Mercury Enamored of Herse, Daughter of Cecrops, published 1590. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, pl. 4

Mercury Enamored of Herse, Daughter of Cecrops, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Mercury Enamored of Herse, Daughter of Cecrops, published 1590. Book: Metamorphoses by Ovid, pl. 4

Herse Preparing to Receive Mercury, 1665-1693. Creator: Jan Verkolje
Herse Preparing to Receive Mercury, 1665-1693. Earlier ascribed to Nicolaas Verkolje (1673-1746)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Herse (de forteresse); Portcullis; Fallgatter (engraving)
7196340 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Herse (de forteresse); Portcullis; Fallgatter (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Herse; Harrow; Egge (engraving)
7196339 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Herse; Harrow; Egge (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herse; Harrow; Egge)

The Harrowing Team
BON50915 The Harrowing Team by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Will you Help the Women of France? World War One poster (litho)
DHS212229 Will you Help the Women of France? World War One poster (litho) by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); Dallas Historical Society, Texas, USA; eDallas Historical Society; American, out of copyright

La Bastille, 1650 (colour litho)
962788 La Bastille, 1650 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Bastille, 1650)

Leather, Parchment, and Glue (engraving)
5221735 Leather, Parchment, and Glue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leather, Parchment, and Glue)

Fol. 10v Month of October: Sowing, from Breviarium Grimani, c. 1515 (vellum)
XIR173253 Fol.10v Month of October: Sowing, from Breviarium Grimani, c.1515 (vellum) by Flemish School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

The daughters of Aglaura (Mercury and Herse), ca. 1646. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
The daughters of Aglaura (Mercury and Herse), ca. 1646

Mercury and Herse. n. d. Creator: Francois Jourd heuil
Mercury and Herse.n.d. After Laurent de La Hyre

The Finding of the Child Erichthonius, c. 1615. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Finding of the Child Erichthonius, c. 1615. Found in the Collection of Liechtenstein Museum

Mercury, Herse and Aglaurus, 1767. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

The Daughters of Cecrops Finding the Child Erichthonius. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Mercury meets Herse. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Louis-Jean-FranAzois LagrenA e Mercury Herse
Louis-Jean-Francois Lagrenee, Mercury, Herse and Aglaura, Herse and Aglauros, painting, 1767, oil on canvas, Height, 55 cm (21.6 inches), Width, 70 cm (27.5 inches), Inscriptions, Signed

Herse Agraulos open basket child Erichthonius Biblical
Herse and Agraulos open the basket with the child Erichthonius Biblical, mythological and allegorical performances (series title), Two daughters of king Kekrops, Herse and Agraulos

Mercury walking Herse
Mercury walking with Herse

Mercury falls love Herse
Mercury falls in love with Herse

Bridal Chamber Herse
Bridal Chamber of Herse

Extensive Estuary Landscape Story Mercury Herse
An Extensive Estuary Landscape with the Story of Mercury and Herse; Tobias Verhaecht (Flemish, 1561 - 1631); about 1610; Pen and brown ink and brush and brown and blue wash; 24.3 x 35.3 cm (9 9)

Felix Vialart
FELIX VIALART de Herse French churchman, bishop of Chalons Date: 1614? - 1680

daughters Aglaura Mercury Herse 1625-77 Etching
Artokoloro

Plate 18 Mercury Falling love Herse Mercurius Herses amore accenditur
Artokoloro

daughters Aglaura Mercury Herse ca 1646 Etching
Artokoloro

Ploughing in Spring, 1820s (oil on canvas)
BAL40905 Ploughing in Spring, 1820s (oil on canvas) by Venetsianov, Aleksei Gavrilovich (1780-1847); 51.2x65.5 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Village farmers doing work in April (fresco)
XOT361864 Village farmers doing work in April (fresco) by Venceslao, Maestro (fl.1390-1400) (attr. to); Castello del Buonconsilio, Torre dell Aquila

Mercury is in love with Herse, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1590

The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, 1540 (oil on panel)
BAL142775 The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, 1540 (oil on panel) by Gassel (Helmont), Lucas van (c.1490-c.1570); 85.4x104.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Picture No. 10896240
Convolvulus Hawk-moth - Chrysalis head with its proboscis reeled in (Herse convolvuli) Date:

Picture No. 10896222
Convolvulus Hawk-moth - Chrysalis in the soil (Herse convolvuli) Date:

Herse and Mermes
Hermes/Mercury falls madly in love with Herse, daughter of Cecrops, and bribes her sister Aglaura to help him achieve his amorous ends

Aglaura into Rock
Aglaura, daughter of Cecrops, is inspired by Athena, who hates her, with jealousy of her sister Herse, beloved by Hermes, who consequently turns her into a rock

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Herse: From Harrowing to Fortresses" Step into the world of Herse, where history and art intertwine to reveal captivating tales. Journey through time as we explore different facets of this intriguing concept. Harrowing on the South Downs near Willmington, Sussex, takes us back to a picturesque landscape where laborious work was carried out with meticulous care. The image painted on paper captures the essence of this arduous task. Le Vocabulaire Illustre introduces us to the fortified Herse or Portcullis, an imposing gate that guarded castles and fortresses. Fallgatter engraving showcases its intricate mechanism, highlighting its significance in defense systems. Delving deeper into Le Vocabulaire Illustre's engravings, we encounter another interpretation - a harrow or egge. These tools were essential for tilling and preparing soil for planting crops, symbolizing growth and productivity. "The Harrowing Team" reminds us of collective efforts required in challenging endeavors. Together, they overcome obstacles and achieve remarkable results. During World War One, "Will you Help the Women of France?" poster urges support for women who played crucial roles during wartime hardships. Their resilience mirrors that herself – strong-willed and determined. Traveling further back in time brings us to La Bastille in 1650 – a color litho capturing a significant historical moment when this fortress stood tall against adversity. Through engravings like "Leather, Parchment, and Glue, " we glimpse into ancient craftsmanship techniques used by scribes preserving knowledge on durable materials such as vellum. Artistic masterpieces depict mythological stories involving Mercury and Herse; Wenceslaus Hollar's "The daughters of Aglaura (Mercury and Herse)" transports us to ancient times while Francois Jourd heuil's "Mercury and Herse" portrays a captivating encounter.