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Hesperides Collection

"Hesperides: A Mythical Garden of Enchanting Beauty and Forbidden Fruit" Step into the enchanting world of Hesperides

Background imageHesperides Collection: Idem Aurantium Limonis Effigle, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)

Idem Aurantium Limonis Effigle, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)
881021 Idem Aurantium Limonis Effigle, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving) by Ferrari, Giovanni Battista (fl.1646); 30.2x19.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageHesperides Collection: Limon barbadorus

Limon barbadorus. Engraving / Etching, from Giovanni Battista Ferrari, Hesperides: sive, De malorum aureorum cultura et usu libri quator. Page 259. Date: 1646

Background imageHesperides Collection: Perseus / Hesperides / Ford

Perseus / Hesperides / Ford
Perseus in the garden of the Hesperides

Background imageHesperides Collection: Hercules honoured by the Hesperides

Hercules honoured by the Hesperides.. Engraving by Johann Friedrich Greuter, from Giovanni Battista Ferrari, Hesperides: sive, De malorum aureorum cultura et usu libri quator. Frontispiece. Date: 1646

Background imageHesperides Collection: Maps / Americas 1540

Maps / Americas 1540
Map showing the discoveries by explorers during the first half-century after Columbus : note the confusion of India, Japan (Zipangri) and China (Cathay), & the Hesperides

Background imageHesperides Collection: Aurantium Flore Duplici, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)

Aurantium Flore Duplici, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)
881017 Aurantium Flore Duplici, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving) by Ferrari, Giovanni Battista (fl.1646); 29.9x19.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageHesperides Collection: Aurantium Crispo Folio, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)

Aurantium Crispo Folio, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)
881018 Aurantium Crispo Folio, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving) by Ferrari, Giovanni Battista (fl.1646); 30.5x20.3 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageHesperides Collection: Aurantium Virgatum, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)

Aurantium Virgatum, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)
881020 Aurantium Virgatum, from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving) by Ferrari, Giovanni Battista (fl.1646); 27.6x19.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageHesperides Collection: The Goddess of Discord Choosing the Apple of Contention in the Garden of the Hesperides

The Goddess of Discord Choosing the Apple of Contention in the Garden of the Hesperides exhibited 1806: Joseph Mallord Willliam Turner (1775-1851) English artist. Oil on canvas

Background imageHesperides Collection: Vase with reliefs of Achilles (L), vase with Hercules in the garden of the Hesperides (C)

Vase with reliefs of Achilles (L), vase with Hercules in the garden of the Hesperides (C)
FLO4689205 Vase with reliefs of Achilles (L), vase with Hercules in the garden of the Hesperides (C), and vase with reliefs designed by Lady Templeton (R). Chromolithograph by W

Background imageHesperides Collection: Hercules Slaying the Serpent Ladon in the Garden of the Hesperides, n.d. Creator: Andrea Lilio

Hercules Slaying the Serpent Ladon in the Garden of the Hesperides, n.d. Creator: Andrea Lilio
Hercules Slaying the Serpent Ladon in the Garden of the Hesperides, n.d

Background imageHesperides Collection: The Garden of the Hesperides (Apulian Krater), ca 360 BC. Creator: Lycurgus Painter (active c)

The Garden of the Hesperides (Apulian Krater), ca 360 BC. Creator: Lycurgus Painter (active c)
The Garden of the Hesperides (Apulian Krater), ca 360 BC. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Jatta, Ruvo di Puglia

Background imageHesperides Collection: The Goddess of Discord in the Garden of the Hesperides, January 31, 1857. Creator: Henry Duff Linton

The Goddess of Discord in the Garden of the Hesperides, January 31, 1857. Creator: Henry Duff Linton
The Goddess of Discord in the Garden of the Hesperides, from " lllustrated London News", January 31, 1857

Background imageHesperides Collection: Heracles on his 11th labor, taking golden apples from the Garden of the Hesperides guarded by

Heracles on his 11th labor, taking golden apples from the Garden of the Hesperides guarded by the serpent Ladon
6340171 Heracles on his 11th labor, taking golden apples from the Garden of the Hesperides guarded by the serpent Ladon by Sasso

Background imageHesperides Collection: The Dream of Paris, 1536. Creator: Monogrammist PG

The Dream of Paris, 1536. Creator: Monogrammist PG
The Dream of Paris, 1536

Background imageHesperides Collection: Adams Apple, plate 313 from Hesperides sive de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et Usu

Adams Apple, plate 313 from Hesperides sive de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et Usu
833345 Adams Apple, plate 313 from Hesperides sive de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et Usu Libri Quatuor by Giovanni Battista Ferrari, 1646 (engraving) by Bloemaert

Background imageHesperides Collection: New Emigrant-Ship, Hesperides, for the South Australian Line (engraving)

New Emigrant-Ship, Hesperides, for the South Australian Line (engraving)
1621189 New Emigrant-Ship, Hesperides, for the South Australian Line (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Emigrant-Ship, Hesperides)

Background imageHesperides Collection: Leto, Neptune, a Grace and a Fury

Leto, Neptune, a Grace and a Fury
Leto with her children Apollo and Artemis 6, one of the Graces 7, Neptune 8, and one of the Furies 9. Morfeo, Nettuno e delle Furie. From a vase in Aubin Louis Millins Peintures de Vases Antiques

Background imageHesperides Collection: Arethusa Pursued by Alpheus and Turned into a Fountain, 1731 (engraving)

Arethusa Pursued by Alpheus and Turned into a Fountain, 1731 (engraving)
STC134135 Arethusa Pursued by Alpheus and Turned into a Fountain, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageHesperides Collection: Perseus and the Sea Nymphs, c. 1876 (gouache)

Perseus and the Sea Nymphs, c. 1876 (gouache)
SOU80765 Perseus and the Sea Nymphs, c.1876 (gouache) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 152.8x126. cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire

Background imageHesperides Collection: Vases with reliefs

Vases with reliefs
Vase with reliefs of Achilles (L), vase with Hercules in the garden of the Hesperides (C), and vase with reliefs designed by Lady Templeton (R). Chromolithograph by W

Background imageHesperides Collection: 'The Goddess of Discord in the Garden of the Hesperides, 'in the Marlborough House Gallery

"The Goddess of Discord in the Garden of the Hesperides, "in the Marlborough House Gallery (engraving)
1587307 " The Goddess of Discord in the Garden of the Hesperides, " in the Marlborough House Gallery (engraving) by Turner

Background imageHesperides Collection: Attic red-figured bell-krater, c. 410-400 BC (ceramic)

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)

Background imageHesperides Collection: Hercules and the Nymphs

Hercules and the Nymphs
3783944 Hercules and the Nymphs by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: Hercules asking the Nymphs about the garden of the Hesperides, seeking the golden apples)

Background imageHesperides Collection: Frontispiece and Title Page from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)

Frontispiece and Title Page from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving)
881019 Frontispiece and Title Page from Hesperides, 1646 (coloured engraving) by Ferrari, Giovanni Battista (fl.1646); 30.5x22.2 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageHesperides Collection: Robert Herrick (engraving)

Robert Herrick (engraving)
811044 Robert Herrick (engraving) by Clint, George (1770-1854) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Herrick. Engaving by Edward Smith after original artwork by George Clint)

Background imageHesperides Collection: Oranges, plate 405 from Hesperides sive de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et Usu Libri

Oranges, plate 405 from Hesperides sive de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et Usu Libri
833348 Oranges, plate 405 from Hesperides sive de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et Usu Libri Quatuor by Giovanni Battista Ferrari, 1646 (hand-coloured engraving) (pair to 833347) by Bloemaert

Background imageHesperides Collection: Curled leaf orange, plate 389 from Hesperides sive de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et

Curled leaf orange, plate 389 from Hesperides sive de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et
833347 Curled leaf orange, plate 389 from Hesperides sive de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et Usu Libri Quatuor by Giovanni Battista Ferrari, 1646 (hand-coloured engraving) (pair to 833348) by Bloemaert

Background imageHesperides Collection: Perseus in the Garden of the Hesperides (engraving)

Perseus in the Garden of the Hesperides (engraving)
3106332 Perseus in the Garden of the Hesperides (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perseus in the Garden of the Hesperides)

Background imageHesperides Collection: Horned Orange, plate 409 from Hesperides sive de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et Usu

Horned Orange, plate 409 from Hesperides sive de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et Usu
833346 Horned Orange, plate 409 from Hesperides sive de Malorum Aureorum Cultura et Usu Libri Quatuor by Giovanni Battista Ferrari, 1646 (engraving) by Bloemaert

Background imageHesperides Collection: The Constellations (Plate II) Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia, Tarandus, Cepheus, Draco

The Constellations (Plate II) Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia, Tarandus, Cepheus, Draco
956757 The Constellations (Plate II) Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia, Tarandus, Cepheus, Draco, Custos Messium, from A Celestial Atlas by Alexander Jamieson, pub

Background imageHesperides Collection: The Libyan Sibyl, 16th century. Creator: Master with the Name of Jesus

The Libyan Sibyl, 16th century. Creator: Master with the Name of Jesus
The Libyan Sibyl, 16th century. [Persian Sybil, Libyan Sibyl, Delphic Sybil, Cumaean Sybil, Erytheian Sybil, Samian Sybil]

Background imageHesperides Collection: Hercules in the Garden of the Hesperides, 1638. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)

Hercules in the Garden of the Hesperides, 1638. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Hercules in the Garden of the Hesperides, 1638. Found in the Collection of Galleria Sabauda, Torino

Background imageHesperides Collection: The Constellations (Plate II) Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia, Tarandus, Cepheus, Draco

The Constellations (Plate II) Ursa Minor, Cassiopeia, Tarandus, Cepheus, Draco, Custos Messium, from A Celestial Atlas by Alexander Jamieson, pub. London 1822 (hand coloured engraving)

Background imageHesperides Collection: Hercules stealing the apples from the Hesperides (From The Labours of Hercules)

Hercules stealing the apples from the Hesperides (From The Labours of Hercules). Found in the collection of Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum, Braunschweig

Background imageHesperides Collection: The Garden of the Hesperides, ca 1892. Artist: Leighton, Frederic, 1st Baron Leighton (1830-1896)

The Garden of the Hesperides, ca 1892. Artist: Leighton, Frederic, 1st Baron Leighton (1830-1896)
The Garden of the Hesperides, ca 1892. Found in the collection of the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool

Background imageHesperides Collection: The Garden of the Hesperides, c1870, (1917). Artist: Edward Burnes-Jones

The Garden of the Hesperides, c1870, (1917). Artist: Edward Burnes-Jones
The Garden of the Hesperides, c1870, (1917). From Bibbys Annual 1917, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1917]

Background imageHesperides Collection: Heracles in the Garden of the Hesperides, fragment of a relief, early 2nd century

Heracles in the Garden of the Hesperides, fragment of a relief, early 2nd century. Roman, after the Greek original of the late 5th century BC

Background imageHesperides Collection: Hercules and the Golden Apples. The Eleventh Labour of Hercules or Heracles was to steal

Hercules and the Golden Apples. The Eleventh Labour of Hercules or Heracles was to steal the apples from the garden of Hesperides. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Background imageHesperides Collection: Labors Hercules 11th) garden Hesperides

Labors Hercules 11th) garden Hesperides
Labors of Hercules (11th): Hercules in garden of Hesperides

Background imageHesperides Collection: Relief surmounted sphinxes flanked figures Hercules

Relief surmounted sphinxes flanked figures Hercules
Relief surmounted by sphinxes and flanked by figures of Hercules with Cerberus and an apple of the Hesperides, Apotheosis of Hercules, Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690, Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733

Background imageHesperides Collection: Citrus trees in a hothouse

Citrus trees in a hothouse. Engraving by Filippo Gagliardi, from Giovanni Battista Ferrari, Hesperides: sive, De malorum aureorum cultura et usu libri quator. Plate / Page 457. Date: 1646

Background imageHesperides Collection: Hercules, Hesperides, Ladon the dragon, golden apple

Hercules, Hesperides, Ladon the dragon, golden apple. Engraving from Giovanni Battista Ferrari, Hesperides: sive, De malorum aureorum cultura et usu libri quator. Plate 27. Date: 1646

Background imageHesperides Collection: Map America

Map America
Munster has got the general picture reasonably right, including Japan (Zipangri) but the Hesperides surprisingly are in mid- Atlantic and Canada (Francisca) skewed. Date: 1553

Background imageHesperides Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Goddess, Discord, Garden, Hesperides, llustrated London News

Drawings Prints, Print, Goddess, Discord, Garden, Hesperides, llustrated London News
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Goddess of Discord in the Garden of the Hesperides, from the llustrated London News, Draftsman, Artist, Engraver, After drawing by, After, Edmond Morin

Background imageHesperides Collection: Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Hercules apples

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Hercules apples
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Background imageHesperides Collection: Perseus Garden Hesperides 1628 Engraving Prints

Perseus Garden Hesperides 1628 Engraving Prints
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Background imageHesperides Collection: Apples Hesperides part cycle depicting Labors

Apples Hesperides part cycle depicting Labors
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"Hesperides: A Mythical Garden of Enchanting Beauty and Forbidden Fruit" Step into the enchanting world of Hesperides, a mythical garden steeped in ancient legends and captivating allure. Immerse yourself in the vibrant imagery captured by Idem Aurantium Limonis Effigle, a stunning colored engraving from Hesperides dating back to 1646. Amongst the treasures hidden within this mystical realm is Limon barbadorus, an extraordinary citrus fruit that exudes both sweetness and tanginess. Its unique flavor transports you to a place where time stands still and nature's wonders unfold. Perseus, Hesperides, Ford - names intertwined with tales of heroism and adventure. These legendary figures have traversed through the very heart of this ethereal garden, their footsteps echoing amidst its lush foliage. Aurantium Flore Duplici beckons with its delicate petals dancing in harmony with gentle breezes. This exquisite flower embodies grace and elegance as it blooms under the watchful gaze of Hesperides' guardians. In contrast, Aurantium Crispo Folio showcases strength and resilience with its robust leaves standing tall against any adversity encountered within this mythical sanctuary. It symbolizes endurance amidst challenges faced by those who dare to explore these sacred grounds. Aurantium Virgatum enchants all who behold it; its radiant beauty mesmerizing even the most jaded souls. Bathed in golden hues reminiscent of sunsets over distant horizons, it evokes feelings of warmth and serenity that are synonymous with Hesperides itself. The presence of Hercules honored by the Hesperides adds another layer to this timeless narrative. His valiant efforts to obtain golden apples from this very garden demonstrate bravery beyond measure – an eternal testament to mankind's insatiable quest for greatness. Maps depicting Americas from 1540 hint at possible connections between mythological realms like Hesperides and uncharted territories waiting to be discovered.