King Midas Collection

Midas of Phrygia arranging an Alliance with Urartu (litho)
8660847 Midas of Phrygia arranging an Alliance with Urartu (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Midas of Phrygia arranging an Alliance with Urartu)

The Midas Monument, Gordion, Turkey, seen here in the 19th century. A Phrygian rock-cut tomb dedicated to Midas
6428108 The Midas Monument, Gordion, Turkey, seen here in the 19th century. A Phrygian rock-cut tomb dedicated to Midas, 700 BC, from "Monuments de Tous les Peuples" by Ernest Breton

Little joy did he have of his possessions (colour litho)
8647706 Little joy did he have of his possessions (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little joy did he have of his possessions)

Greek Architecture, Roman-Doric and Roman-Ionic Orders, Plans of Temples, Rock Tombs in Asia Minor, etc (engraving)
8644778 Greek Architecture, Roman-Doric and Roman-Ionic Orders, Plans of Temples, Rock Tombs in Asia Minor, etc (engraving) by European School

Midas Washing at the Source of the Pactolus, ca. 1627. Creator: Nicolas Poussin
Midas Washing at the Source of the Pactolus, ca. 1627

Midas with the pitcher - Greek mythology
King Midas of the Golden Touch is known in Greek mythology for being able to transform everything he touched into gold, following his encounter with a mysterious stranger

The stranger appearing to Midas - Greek mythology
King Midas of the Golden Touch is known in Greek mythology for being able to transform everything he touched into gold, following his encounter with a mysterious stranger

Plate 101: Silenus before King Midas, from Ovids Metamorphoses, 1641. Creator: Johann Wilhelm Baur
Plate 101: Silenus before King Midas, from Ovids Metamorphoses, 1641

King Midas is remembered in Greek mythology for his ability to turn everything he touched
3480428 King Midas is remembered in Greek mythology for his ability to turn everything he touched into gold, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier

Frontispiece to In Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus (engraving)
698811 Frontispiece to In Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus (engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

King Midas sprinkled all the remainder of the water over the rosebushes (colour litho)
6027569 King Midas sprinkled all the remainder of the water over the rosebushes (colour litho) by Richardson, Frederick (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two satyrs bringing Silenus King Midas standing at the left, 1531-76

Two satyrs leading Silenus to King Midas, who stands at left with two male attendants, a mule trails behind the satyrs, ca. 1550-80

The Judgment Of Midas, First third of 18th cen Creator: Bianchi, Pietro (1694-1740)
The Judgment Of Midas, First third of 18th cen.. Private Collection

Midas daughter turned to gold - Greek mythology
King Midas of the Golden Touch is known in Greek mythology for being able to transform everything he touched into gold, following his encounter with a mysterious stranger

Midas and Bacchus, ca 1624. Found in the Collection of Alte Pinakothek, Munich

The Judgement of Midas, 1505-1508. Artist: Cima da Conegliano, Giovanni Battista (ca. 1459-1517)
The Judgement of Midas, 1505-1508. Found in the collection of Galleria Nazionale, Parma

The Judgment Of Midas, First Half of 16th cen.. Private Collection

The Judgement of Midas (Fresco from Villa Aldobrandini), 1617-1618. Artist: Domenichino (1581-1641)
The Judgement of Midas (Fresco from Villa Aldobrandini), 1617-1618. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Apollo King Midas donkey ears box 43 drawings
Apollo and King Midas with donkey ears (in box with 43 drawings), contest between Apollo and Pan with the mountain god Tmolus as judge, i.e

Silenus King Midas mid 16th century Giulio Bonasone
Silenus and King Midas, mid 16th century. Giulio Bonasone (Italian, c. 1510-aft 1576), after Perino del Vaga (Italian, 1500/01-1547)

Two satyrs leading Silenus King Midas stands
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King Midas with donkey ears, Daniel Veelwaard (I), Jacob Smies, Francois Bohn, 1802 - 1809

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"King Midas: The Golden Touch and the Price of Greed" In Greek mythology, King Midas was renowned for his extraordinary ability to turn everything he touched into gold. This captivating power is beautifully depicted in Nicolas Poussin's painting "Midas Washing at the Source of the Pactolus. " As Midas dips his hands into the river, its waters transform into shimmering gold, symbolizing both his gift and curse. One of the most famous tales involving King Midas is when he encountered Silenus before him, as illustrated by Johann Wilhelm Baur in "Plate 101: Silenus before King Midas. " Silenus, a companion of Dionysus, had been captured by peasants but was kindly released by Midas. In return for this act of mercy, Dionysus granted him a wish. Foolishly desiring that everything he touches turns to gold forever changed his life. The consequences of this fateful decision are further explored in "The Competition of Apollo and Marsyas and the Judgment of Midas, " an artwork from 1562. Here we witness Apollo defeating Marsyas in a musical contest judged by none other than King Midas himself. However, when he foolishly declares Marsyas as the victor against Apollo's divine talent, it incurs Apollo's wrath who punishes him with donkey ears. Desiderius Erasmus' engraving titled "Frontispiece to In Praise of Folly" also features King Midas prominently. It serves as a reminder that even great kings can be deceived or make unwise decisions due to their human flaws. Another notable event surrounding King Midas is portrayed vividly in Pietro Bianchi's work called "The Judgment Of Midas. " This scene captures his momentous choice between two competing gods – Pan and Apollo – ultimately leading to disastrous consequences. Not all stories about King Midas revolve around greed or punishment.