Ambrosia Collection

Hebe, engraved by Domenico Cunego (engraving)
XJF486479 Hebe, engraved by Domenico Cunego (engraving) by Hamilton, Gavin (1723-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hebe, goddess of healing)

Hebe with Jupiter in the Guise of an Eagle, 1820-1826. Creator: Gustav Adolphe Diez
Hebe with Jupiter in the Guise of an Eagle, 1820-1826. The goddess of youth, cupbearer to the gods, raises a vessel of the divine beverage ambrosia for her father

Sketch for the dining room of the Hôtel de Ville in Paris: Ambrosia, c.1891-1892. Creator: Victor Emile Prouve
Sketch for the dining room of the Hotel de Ville in Paris: Ambrosia, between 1892 and 1893. Ceiling design. (Esquisse pour la salle a manger de l'Hotel de Ville de Paris)

Ambrosia Ridden By Robert Thornton 29 January 1999 Date: 29 January 1999

Hebe, 1831 (oil on canvas)
5917404 Hebe, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Slovakian School, (19th century); 61.5x50 cm; Vychodoslovenska Galeria, Kosice, Slovakia; (add.info.: by Michal MankoviAc (1785-1853) Hebe

Long-beaked storks bill and ragwort
Long-beaked storks bill, Erodium botrys, and bitterweed or ragwort, Ambrosia artemisiaefolia. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal

Curtis British Entomology Plate 51
Coleoptera: Platypus cylindrus (Cylindric Ambrosia Beetle) [Plant: Geranium pratense (Meadow Crane?s Bill)] Date: 1824-39

Hebe (chromolitho)
975910 Hebe (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hebe. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Birth and Infancy of Achilles (oil on canvas)
CH463072 The Birth and Infancy of Achilles (oil on canvas) by Testa, Pietro (Il Lucchesino) (1611-50); 99.1x136.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Nymphs Feeding the Child Jupiter, c. 1650. Creator: Anon
Nymphs Feeding the Child Jupiter, c. 1650

Hebe, 1770 (etching)
XJF486480 Hebe, 1770 (etching) by Kauffmann, Angelica (1741-1807); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hebe, goddess of healing)

The Feast of the Gods (oil on canvas)
XIR222240 The Feast of the Gods (oil on canvas) by Kessel, Jan van (1626-79) & Balen, Hendrik van (1575-1632); 45x56 cm; Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France; Flemish

Ambrosia melon with single slice cut away

Advert / Devonshire Choc
Pascalls Ambrosia Devonshire Milk Chocolate Date: circa 1900

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"Discovering the Divine Nectar: Ambrosia Unveiled" In the realm of mythology and art, one name reigns supreme - Hebe. From Domenico Cunego's exquisite engraving of "Hebe" to the captivating oil on canvas masterpiece "Hebe, 1831, " this goddess of youth and cupbearer to the gods has captured hearts throughout history. As we delve into the world of ambrosia, a celestial delicacy fit for immortals, our journey begins with Long-beaked storks bill and ragwort depicted in Curtis British Entomology Plate 51. These intricate illustrations transport us to a time when nature's bounty intertwined with heavenly indulgence. The allure continues as we encounter "Hebe (chromolitho), " an enchanting portrayal that showcases her ethereal beauty. In "The Birth and Infancy of Achilles, " we witness Hebe's pivotal role in nurturing heroes destined for greatness. Personified through oil on canvas masterpieces, Hebe becomes more than just a deity; she embodies grace itself. The nymphs feeding young Jupiter in Anon's creation from c. 1650 exemplify her benevolence towards all beings. Venturing beyond paintings, mosaic wonders at House of Theseus in Kato Pathos Archaeological Park unveil ancient secrets surrounding ambrosia. These mesmerizing fragments whisper tales passed down through generations about its divine essence. From etchings like "Hebe, 1770" to grandiose scenes like "The Feast of Gods, " artists have endeavored to capture ambrosia's mystique throughout centuries, and is a testament to its everlasting appeal that it continues to inspire creativity across various mediums. Ambrosia remains an enigma—a mythical elixir said to grant eternal life or bestow godlike powers upon those fortunate enough to taste it.