North Wind Collection

Boreas, sculpture by Elia Candido, 1572 (bronze)
BEN82514 Boreas, sculpture by Elia Candido, 1572 (bronze); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Boreas abducting Oreithyia, 1822
PWI83543 Boreas abducting Oreithyia, 1822 by Lancrenon, Joseph Ferdinand (1794-1874); Musee Girodet, Montargis, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from
3481833 Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from The Medallion Months, c.1525 (wool & silk) by Orley

Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from
3481830 Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from The Medallion Months, c.1525 (wool & silk) by Orley

Round the Yule Log, Norwegian Folk and Fairy Tales (engraving)
1060513 Round the Yule Log, Norwegian Folk and Fairy Tales (engraving) by Norwegian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Round the Yule Log, Norwegian Folk and Fairy Tales)

Boeotian black-figure skyphos, decorated with a scene of Odysseus being blown across
AMQ419829 Boeotian black-figure skyphos, decorated with a scene of Odysseus being blown across the sea by Boreas, from the workshop of the Mystae Painter, Thebes, Boeotia

Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from
3481832 Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from The Medallion Months, c.1525 (wool & silk) by Orley

Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from
3481829 Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from The Medallion Months, c.1525 (wool & silk) by Orley

Study for Boreas (red chalk on tinted paper)
Ma120457 Study for Boreas (red chalk on tinted paper) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 50.8x41.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, 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

The North Wind Doth Blow (colour litho)
979657 The North Wind Doth Blow (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: The North Wind Doth Blow)

Boreas, 1903 (oil on canvas)
CH288940 Boreas, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); 94x68.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A Voyage to the North Wind (chromolitho)
668343 A Voyage to the North Wind (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Voyage to the North Wind.); © Look and Learn

Allegory of Philosophy, 1502 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT223919 Allegory of Philosophy, 1502 (engraving) (b/w photo) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from
3481831 Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from The Medallion Months, c.1525 (wool & silk) by Orley

Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from
3481828 Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from The Medallion Months, c.1525 (wool & silk) by Orley

Boeotian black-figure skyphos, decorated with a scene of Odysseus being blown across
AMQ100559 Boeotian black-figure skyphos, decorated with a scene of Odysseus being blown across the sea by Boreas, from the workshop of the Mystae Painter, Thebes, Boeotia

Boreas (chromolitho)
975897 Boreas (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boreas. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

North Wind, Iona (The Bather) (oil on panel)
938562 North Wind, Iona (The Bather) (oil on panel) by Cadell, Francis Campbell Boileau (1883-1937); 36.8x45 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from
3481827 Brussels allegorical tapestry depicting the month of December from The Medallion Months, c.1525 (wool & silk) by Orley

Phineus is Delivered from the Harpies by Calais and Zethes, 1731 (engraving)
STC404050 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

Northern Europe, from an Atlas of the World in 33 maps, Venice, 1st September 1553
XOT330951 Northern Europe, from an Atlas of the World in 33 maps, Venice, 1st September 1553 (ink on vellum) (see also 330952) by Agnese, Battista (1514-64); 29x49 cm; Museo Correr, Venice

Boreas abducts Oreithyia, Philippe Lambert Joseph Spruyt, 1747 - 1801

Sea Scouts sailing offshore on the Norwind (or Nordwind, or Northwind). 1960

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"The Mighty North Wind: A Tale of Power and Beauty" In the realm of mythology, Boreas, the formidable god of the North Wind, reigns supreme. His strength is depicted vividly in "Boreas abducting Oreithyia, " a captivating artwork from 1822 that portrays his forceful nature. As he sweeps across the land with an unyielding gust, he carries away Oreithyia, leaving us in awe of his power. The month of December finds its allegorical representation in Brussels tapestries. One such masterpiece showcases Boreas himself amidst swirling snowflakes and icy winds. The chilling embrace of winter is beautifully captured as Boreas commands the season with unwavering authority. But it is not only through art that we encounter this mighty deity; literature too has immortalized him. In Norwegian Folk and Fairy Tales, we find ourselves enchanted by "Round the Yule Log. " Here, tales are spun around crackling fires as families gather to seek solace from Boreas' biting cold outside their doors. Ancient Greek pottery tells stories too – on a Boeotian black-figure skyphos, Odysseus struggles against Boreas' relentless might as he is blown across treacherous seas. This depiction reminds us that even heroes must face adversity when confronted by this fierce wind god. As we delve deeper into history's artistic treasures, another Brussels tapestry emerges – one depicting Phineus being rescued from harpies by Calais and Zethes in 1731. It serves as a reminder that while Boreas may be fearsome and unpredictable at times, there are those who can harness his power for good. "Boreas" itself becomes an inspiration for artists throughout time; an oil painting from 1903 captures his essence perfectly - wild hair flowing like gusts of wind while his piercing gaze reflects both strength and mystery.