Nessus Collection

Hercules and Nessus by Giambologna, Loggia della Signoria, Florence (Firenze), Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Hercules Destroying the Centaur Nessus, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Hercules Destroying the Centaur Nessus, c.1550-c.1560

Nessus and Dejanira in Four Poses, and the Dying Nessus, 1830s. Creator: Hippolyte Lalaisse
Nessus and Dejanira in Four Poses, and the Dying Nessus, 1830s

Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix à l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule tuant le... c1849 - 1852
Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix a l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Hercule tuant le... c1849 - 1852. Hercules killing Nessus the centaur

Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hôtel de Ville de Paris : Hercule tuant le... c.1852-1854
Esquisse pour le salon de la Paix de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Hercule tuant le centaure Nessus, between 1852 and 1854

DEATH OF HERAKLES
Herakles dies in agony, poisoned by the shirt of Nessus which he has ill- advisedly put on

The Flight of the Centaur Nessus with Dejanina, n. d. Creator: Francoise Verdier
The Flight of the Centaur Nessus with Dejanina, n.d

Cassone panel: Hercules saving Deianeira from Nessus (tempera on wood
1113943 Cassone panel: Hercules saving Deianeira from Nessus (tempera on wood) (see also 1113941-5) by Guidi, Giovanni Di Ser Giovanni, Lo Sheggia (1406-86) (attr)

Nessus sphinx, Amphion floridensis 1, and Amplypterus panopus 2 moths. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1849

Exotic moths including yam and Levant hawkmoths
Yam hawk moth, Theretra nessus 1, Trichura druryi, female 2, Horama plumipes 3, and Levant hawk-moth, Theretra alecto 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Hercules (chromolitho)
961318 Hercules (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules - Death of Hercules)

Deianira and Nessus (colour litho)
957878 Deianira and Nessus (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deianira and Nessus. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Hercules Killing Nessus, 1550. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Hercules Killing Nessus, 1550

Hercules Killing Nessus, from The Labors of Hercules, 1542. Creator: Sebald Beham
Hercules Killing Nessus, from The Labors of Hercules, 1542

Deianeira receiving the poisoned tunic from Nessus, and the wounded centaur falling to the ground at left, 1778

Nessus and Dejanira
The centaur Nessus abducts Herakless wife Dejanira

Dejanire and the Centaur Nessus work by Guido Reni

Nessus and Dejanira, ca 1705. Artist: Boullogne, Louis de, the Younger (1654-1733)
Nessus and Dejanira, ca 1705. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Heracles, Deianira and Nessus, ca 1580-1582. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
Heracles, Deianira and Nessus, ca 1580-1582. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Hercules, Deianira and the Centaur Nessus, c. 1580. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
Hercules, Deianira and the Centaur Nessus, c. 1580. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Dish showing the Sacrifice of Isaac, 16th century. Artist: Nessus Painter
Italian dish showing the Sacrifice of Isaac, now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, 16th century

Nessus Deianira landscape centaur Nessus kidnaps
Nessus and Deianira, In a landscape, the centaur Nessus kidnaps the nymph Deianeira. On the left a river god, on the right a wind god, in the background two women at an altar, Hercules shoots Nessus

Landscape Deianira Deianeira Nessus
Landscape with Deianira [or, Deianeira] and Nessus

Labors Hercules Nessus 1542 Hans Sebald Beham
The Labors of Hercules: Hercules and Nessus, 1542. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Nessus Deianeira England 1630-1640 Francesco Fanelli
Nessus and Deianeira, made in England, probably 1630-1640. Francesco Fanelli (Italian, 1661). Bronze; overall: 24.3 x 18.9 cm (9 9/16 x 7 7/16 in.)

Greek art. Greece. Terracotta neck amphora. 7th century BC. Proto-Attic Period. It represents Herakles grabbing the hair of the centaur Nessus. Behind Herakles, a four-horse chariot and a driver

Lichas Bringing Garment Nessus Hercules Labors
Artokoloro

Hercules Nessus Centaur Deianeira part cycle depicting
Artokoloro

Sagittarius, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196700 to 196711)
XIR196702 Sagittarius, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196700 to 196711) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); Palais du Luxembourg, Paris

Hercules Poisoned by the Shirt of Nessus; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 42 x 29.6 cm (16 9/16 x 11 5/8 in.)

Protoattic Amphora, depicting Heracles and the centaur Nessus, by the Nettos Painter, black-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Protoattic Amphora by the Nettos Painter, depicting Heracles and the centaur Nessus

Mosaic representing Hercules and Nessus, From Villa of Hermes
Roman civilization, 3rd-4th century A.D, Hungary. Mosaico representing Hercules and Nessus. From the Villa of Hermes at Budapest

Hercules, Dejanira and Nessus
Hercules, Nessus and Deianeira by Bartholomaeus Spranger (1546-1611). Flemish art. Oil

Herakles and Lichas
When Lichas unwittingly brings him the poisoned shirt of Nessus, Herakles is so angry that he throws him into the sea, but sea-god Tethys changes him into a rock

Nessus and Dejanira
The centaur Nessus abducts Herakless wife Dejanira

Gossip about Fairies 2
Fairy origins : The centaur Nessus seeks to abduct the bride of Herakles

Death of Herakles
The death of Herakles after absorbing the toxic blood of Nessus which was on his tunic, put there by his wife, Deianira, who thought it would help her regain his favour

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"Nessus: A Mythological Tale of Betrayal, Heroism, and Tragic Love" In the realm of Greek mythology, the name "Nessus" evokes a myriad of emotions - from treachery to heroism, from love to tragedy. This captivating figure has been immortalized in various artistic masterpieces throughout history. One such depiction is seen in Giambologna's sculpture "Hercules and Nessus, " which captures the intense struggle between these two legendary characters. The artist skillfully portrays Hercules overpowering Nessus, symbolizing the triumph of strength over deceit. Another renowned artwork that explores this mythological narrative is "The Flight of the Centaur Nessus with Dejanina" by Francoise Verdier. Here, we witness the centaur carrying away Dejanira against her will, showcasing his malicious intent and highlighting his role as an antagonist in this tale. The theme continues in Cassone panel paintings like "Hercules saving Deianeira from Nessus. " These intricate tempera works on wood depict Hercules rescuing his beloved Deianeira from the clutches of Nessus. It showcases their unbreakable bond amidst adversity and serves as a testament to Hercules' unwavering devotion. Moving onto canvas artistry, we encounter powerful pieces such as "The Rape of Dejanira. " Painted with oil strokes that evoke raw emotion, it depicts the tragic aftermath when Dejanira falls victim to Nessus' vile intentions. The painting serves as a reminder that even heroes can succumb to unforeseen circumstances. Beyond visual arts lies another aspect associated with Nessus - nature itself. The intriguing creature known as "Nessus sphinx" or Amphion floridensis 1 captivates our imagination with its exotic allure. Similarly enchanting are moths like yam and Levant hawkmoths; their vibrant colors echo both beauty and danger reminiscent of this mythical character.