Oceanus Collection

Roman Art. Marphurius or Marforio. Marble. Capitoline Museum
Roman Art. Marphurius or Marforio. One of the talking statues of Rome. 1st century A.D. Marble sculpture depicting a reclining bearded river god or Oceanus. Capitoline Museums. Rome. Italy

Oceanus, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Oceanus, 1586. From Sea and River Gods, pl. 1

Juno Complaining to Oceanus and Thetis, published 1590. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Juno Complaining to Oceanus and Thetis, published 1590. From Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 2, plate 10

Column (left) from Casa di Caccia Antica or House of the Ancient Hunt, VII.IV.48, Column (right) from Domus M
FLO4686927 Column (left) from Casa di Caccia Antica or House of the Ancient Hunt, VII.IV.48, Column (right) from Domus M. Asellini or House of Adonis, VI.VII.18, head of Oceanus from Domus M

Wall painting of an arabesque with a mask of Oceanus found in Herculaneum
FLO4687005 Wall painting of an arabesque with a mask of Oceanus found in Herculaneum, and two other ornaments of Oceanus and a lotus flower found in the Temple of Isis

Italy, Lazio, Rome, Trevi Fountian, Oceanus statue

Museum display showing the Statue of Oceanus, translated as the God of Rivers, made from marble in Ephesus (Efes)
5309715 Museum display showing the Statue of Oceanus, translated as the God of Rivers, made from marble in Ephesus (Efes), 2nd Century AD (marble) by Greek school

Marforio, colossal statue of river-god, restored as Oceanus, 2nd century (marble)
2561925 Marforio, colossal statue of river-god, restored as Oceanus, 2nd century (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Inv. No)

Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus
6340157 Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus by Freschi, Roberto (19th century); (add.info.: Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus)

Scamander, 1615 (engraving)
3480552 Scamander, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Scamander (river god in Greek mythology) 1615

Marble sarcophagus with flying erotes holding a clipeus portrait, c. 190-200 AD (marble)
3526102 Marble sarcophagus with flying erotes holding a clipeus portrait, c.190-200 AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); 45.1x179.1x53.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Theodosius I on horseback with sceptre. Theodosius the Great with sceptre, plumed helmet and caparisoned horse. From a column in Istanbul built after his victory over Magnus Maximus. Porta Aurea

The Stream Oceanus (pen & brown ink with wash on paper)
829839 The Stream Oceanus (pen & brown ink with wash on paper) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); 29x43.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: A design for a metal dish)

Wall paintings of arabesques and head of Oceanus
Wall painting of an arabesque with a mask of Oceanus found in Herculaneum, and two other ornaments of Oceanus and a lotus flower found in the Temple of Isis. All now in the Museum of Naples

Columns and cornices from Pompeii
Column (left) from Casa di Caccia Antica or House of the Ancient Hunt, VII.IV.48, Column (right) from Domus M. Asellini or House of Adonis, VI.VII.18, head of Oceanus from Domus M

Oceanus on his winged steed (colour litho)
3634350 Oceanus on his winged steed (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oceanus on his winged steed)

Oceanus, Frankenthal Porcelain Factory, Germany, c. 1765 (porcelain)
491327 Oceanus, Frankenthal Porcelain Factory, Germany, c.1765 (porcelain) by Linck, Konrad (1732-1793); h:28.30 w:20.65 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: In Greek mythology)

Dodone, 1615 (engraving)
3480536 Dodone, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Dodone. Plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs)

Oceanus, ca. 1589-90. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Oceanus, ca. 1589-90

Trevi Fountain, Oceanus statue, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Italy, Lazio, Rome, Piazza di Trevi, Baroque Trevi Fountain or Fontana di Trevi showing statue of the Greek God Oceanus with his chariot being pulled by sea horses

Greek goddess Oceanus surrounded by Tritons and Nereids
Oceanus surrounded by Tritons and Nereids who are sea nymphs ( female spirits of sea waters ) Oceanus also known as Ogenus or Ogen was a divine figure in classical antiquity

The Great Dish from the Mildenhall treasure, Roman Britain, 4th century. The face in the centre represents Oceanus, with dolphins in his hair and a beard formed of seaweed

Trevi Fountain At Nighttime; Rome, Italy

Tourists At Trevi Fountain At Nighttime; Rome, Italy

Trevi Fountain Illuminated At Nighttime; Rome, Italy

False-Color Lunar Image
This false-color photograph is a composite of 15 images of the Moon taken through three color filters by the Galileo spacecrafts solid-state imaging system during the spacecrafts passage through

Pergamon Altar. Detail
Pergamon Altar. Built by order of Eumenes II Soter. 164-156 BC by artists of the school of Pergamon. Marble and limestone. Gigantomachy. West frieze

Oceanus ca 1589-90 Chiaroscuro woodcut three blocks
Artokoloro

Sea God Oceanus, Philips Galle, 1586

Mosaic depicting Oceanus and Tethys, from ancient Daphne, Turkey
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Mosaic depicting Oceanus and Tethys. From ancient Daphne, Turkey

Marble statue of Oceanus, from Gymnasium of Vedius, Ephesus, Turkey
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Marble statue of Oceanus. From the Gymnasium of Vedius, Ephesus, Turkey

Gem of Augustus engraved by Dioscurides, Tiberius steps down from the chariot
Roman civilization, 1st century b.C. Goldsmithery. Gem of Augustus engraved by Dioscurides - Tiberius steps down from the chariot

Mosaic depicting the god Oceanus, from Henchir Thyna, ancient Thaenae, Tunisia, detail, 3rd century a. d
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Mosaic depicting the god Oceanus. From Henchir Thyna, ancient Thaenae, Tunisia. Detail

Roman cosmological mosaic
Detail from a Roman cosmological mosaic, Augusta Emerita (Merida), Spain. The mosaic is in the so-called Mithraic House which dates from the 1st or early 2nd century AD

Fountain of Oceanus in the Courtyard of the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida, United States of America, North America

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Oceanus, the majestic deity of rivers and oceans, has been immortalized in various forms throughout history. In Roman art, often depicted as a powerful figure, symbolizing the vastness and strength of water bodies. One such representation can be found at the Capitoline Museum, where a marble statue from Ephesus stands proudly on display. Crafted during the 2nd century AD, this magnificent sculpture showcases the intricate details that were characteristic of ancient Roman craftsmanship. The God of Rivers captivates viewers with his commanding presence and serene expression. Standing tall amidst other principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus, Oceanus exudes an aura of authority and wisdom. Another notable depiction can be seen at Rome's Trevi Fountain. Originally known as Marforio, this colossal statue was restored to represent Oceanus in all his glory during the 2nd century. Carved from exquisite marble by Pietro Bracci in the 18th century, this masterpiece adds grandeur to one of Italy's most iconic landmarks. Oceanus' influence extends beyond sculptures; he has also inspired artists across different mediums. An enchanting pen and ink drawing titled "The Stream Oceanus" captures his essence through delicate lines and washes on paper. This artwork transports us into a realm where we can almost hear the soothing sound of flowing waters. In addition to visual representations, references to they can found in various artifacts discovered over time. A marble sarcophagus adorned with flying erotes holding a clipeus portrait serves as a testament to how deeply ingrained this deity was within ancient society's beliefs about life after death. Even wall paintings from Pompeii showcase arabesques intertwined with depictions of Oceanus' head—an artistic homage paying tribute to his role as both creator and destroyer. As we admire these remarkable pieces that have survived centuries past their creation date, we cannot help but marvel at how they continue to evoke a sense of awe and reverence.