Ariane Collection

Ariane, space rocket

Artwork showing the Ariane series of launchers
Ariane launchers. Artwork showing the evolution of the Ariane series of European launchers. At far left is an Ariane 1 (first flight 24 December 1979)

B Birmingham, B79 7
B79 7

Cover of Ver Sacrum, the journal of the Viennese Secession
XAM66128 Cover of Ver Sacrum, the journal of the Viennese Secession, depicting Theseus and the Minotaur, at the time of the first Secession exhibition in Vienna, 1898 (lithograph) by Klimt

Scenes from Popular Plays at the London Theatres (engraving)
1038053 Scenes from Popular Plays at the London Theatres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from Popular Plays at the London Theatres)

The Two at Pervyse with Shot the dog memorial, Ypres
This memorial is in the garden of the Ariane Hotel in Ypres. The Two is the title given to two extrordinary British laidies, Elsie Knocker and Mairie Chisholm

Relief carving of an Empress, c. 500 AD (ivory)
BEN119184 Relief carving of an Empress, c.500 AD (ivory) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Museo Nazionale del Bargello, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; out of copyright

Ariadne Asleep on the Island of Naxos, 1831 (oil on canvas)
NYH185444 Ariadne Asleep on the Island of Naxos, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Vanderlyn, John (1775-1852); 177.8x222 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Meissen cup, cover and saucer, painted by Angelica Kauffmann (1741-1807) (porcelain)
BAL1329 Meissen cup, cover and saucer, painted by Angelica Kauffmann (1741-1807) (porcelain) by German School; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; out of copyright

Ariadne in Naxos, 1877 (oil on canvas)
WDM32547 Ariadne in Naxos, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 60.3x99.7 cm; De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; (add.info)

Black-figure amphora depicting Dionysus and Ariadne Banqueting, Greek, 530-520 BC (clay)
FIT111274 Black-figure amphora depicting Dionysus and Ariadne Banqueting, Greek, 530-520 BC (clay) by Lysippides Painter (fl.530-510 BC) (manner of); height: 30.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Bacchus comforting Ariadne, 1793 (marble)
XKH152521 Bacchus comforting Ariadne, 1793 (marble) by Schadow, Johann Gottfried (1764-1850); 48x62x8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Bacchus and Ariadne, 1742-7
BOO69651 Bacchus and Ariadne, 1742-7 by Natoire, Charles Joseph (1700-77); 90x120 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Bacchus and Ariadne (oil on canvas)
FTB95853 Bacchus and Ariadne (oil on canvas) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); Kunstsammlungen, Pommersfelden, Germany; Italian, out of copyright

Study of Ariadne, for The Parnassus, 1510-11 (pen & ink on paper)
BBC210093 Study of Ariadne, for The Parnassus, 1510-11 (pen & ink on paper) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna

Great banded grayling, hermit and large wall brown butterfly
Great banded grayling, Brintesia circe 1, hermit, Chazara briseis 2, and large wall brown, Lasiommata maera 3. Satyre sylene, Satyre hermite, Satyre ariane

Ariadne in Naxos, 1925-26 (tempera on handwoven linen)
BIR189262 Ariadne in Naxos, 1925-26 (tempera on handwoven linen) by Southall, Joseph Edward (1861-1944); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne, detail from the Farnese Ceiling (fresco)
ALI375370 Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne, detail from the Farnese Ceiling (fresco) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); Palazzo Farnese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The Loves of the Gods; ); Alinari

Attic red-figure volute-crater, detail of scene of actors
BEN119446 Attic red-figure volute-crater, detail of scene of actors and musicians preparing for a performance before Bacchus and Ariadne, Greek, from Ruvo

Bacchus and Ariadne
AGN47138 Bacchus and Ariadne by Amigoni, Jacopo (c. 1675-1752); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Italian, out of copyright

Ariadne and Bacchus
GR16376 Ariadne and Bacchus by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam, Netherlands; eGordon Roberton Photography Archive; Flemish, out of copyright

Bacchus and Ariadne, 1894 (marble)
CLK339978 Bacchus and Ariadne, 1894 (marble) by Dalou, Aime Jules (1838-1902); height: 82 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French, out of copyright

Detail of the Dherveni Krater depicting Dionysius and Ariadne (gilded bronze)
XZL149440 Detail of the Dherveni Krater depicting Dionysius and Ariadne (gilded bronze) by Greek, (4th century BC); National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece; Greek, out of copyright

The Galleria di Carracci (Carracci Hall) detail of the Triumph of Bacchus
BEN107144 The Galleria di Carracci (Carracci Hall) detail of the Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne, 1597-1604 (fresco) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); Palazzo Farnese, Rome

Allegory, The Spring of Life, 1883 (oil on canvas)
CH100806 Allegory, The Spring of Life, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 55.2x42.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri
XIR57189 Initiation rites of the cult of Dionysus, fresco from the Villa Dei Mysteri, 1st century BC (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Villa dei Misteri, Pompeii

Consular diptych of Anastasius (491-518) carved in Constantinople, Theodosian Style
XIR190367 Consular diptych of Anastasius (491-518) carved in Constantinople, Theodosian Style, 517 AD (ivory) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Bacchus and Ariadne (oil on canvas)
FTB165466 Bacchus and Ariadne (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Mural of Bacchus and Ariane with satyrs, Palazzo del Te, Mantua.. Handcolored lithograph from an illustration by Wilhelm Zahn from Ornaments of all classical art epochs after the originals

Ariane, cross section of space rocket

The Triumph of Bacchus (oil on canvas)
XIR91006 The Triumph of Bacchus (oil on canvas) by Natoire, Charles Joseph (1700-77); 160x194 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Allegory, the Spring of Life, 1883 (oil on canvas)
XIR901497 Allegory, the Spring of Life, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France; (add.info.: Allegorie)

Theseus with Ariadne and Phaedra, the daughters of King Minos, 1702
XAM67274 Theseus with Ariadne and Phaedra, the daughters of King Minos, 1702 by Gennari, Benedetto the Younger (1633-1715); 12x102 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Italian

The Gardens of the Villa Medici in Rome, c. 1650-51 (oil on canvas)
XIR36747 The Gardens of the Villa Medici in Rome, c.1650-51 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); 44x38 cm; Prado, Madrid

ARIANE, Mrs. Bernard-Beere ARIANE AT THE OPERA Comique, play in london, UK, britain, united kingdom, u.k. great britain, 1888 engraving

Bacchus and Ariadne, 1520-23 (oil on canvas) (pre-restoration)
XCF273110 Bacchus and Ariadne, 1520-23 (oil on canvas) (pre-restoration) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 176.5x191 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Capricorn, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196700 to 196711)
XIR196703 Capricorn, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196700 to 196711) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); Palais du Luxembourg, Paris

The Legend of Theseus with a detail of the Cretan Labyrinth (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF197476 The Legend of Theseus with a detail of the Cretan Labyrinth (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

France. Paris. Ariane rocket display in biennially Paris Air Show
France, Paris, Ariane rocket display in biennially Paris Air Show

ARIANE, Mrs. Bernard-Beere ARIANE AT THE OPERA Comique, play in london, UK, britain, united kingdom, u.k. great britain, 1888 engraving

Insulating the end of an Ariane rocket fuel tank
Ariane 5 production. An engineer fitting insulation to the end of the main cryogenic tank of an Ariane 5 launcher. A single tank is used which is split into two compartments

Ariane 44L rocket launch, artwork
Ariane 44L rocket launch, computer artwork. North America is seen on the Earth at lower left. The Ariane 4 was a rocket launching system designed by CNES (the French space agency)

Ariane 44L rocket, artwork
Ariane 44L rocket, computer artwork. The Ariane 4 was a rocket launching system designed by CNES (the French space agency) for the European Space Agency (ESA)

Cerise satellite collision, artwork

Ariane rocket engine
A development model of the Vinci rocket engine for Europes Ariane launch vehicle. Photographed at the 2011 Paris Air Show

Ariane 1 first stage
First stage of the Ariane 1 rocket, the first of a series operated by the Arianespace launch consortium as Europes first satellite launch vehicle

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"Ariane: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of Ariane, where space rockets soar through the vastness of the universe. The name Ariane evokes images of power, innovation, and exploration, and is a symbol of human ingenuity reaching for the stars. In an artwork showcasing the Ariane series of launchers, we witness the culmination of scientific progress and ambition. These magnificent machines propel us beyond our earthly boundaries, reminding us that there are no limits to what we can achieve. But Ariane is not just about rockets; it encompasses a rich tapestry of culture and history. From Birmingham's B79 7 postcode to Jules Massenet's opera "Ariane, " this name resonates across different realms. The cover of Ver Sacrum, a journal from Vienna's Secession movement, captures the essence of artistic expression intertwined with Ariane's spirit. It reflects how creativity knows no bounds when inspired by such grandeur. Even in scenes from popular plays at London theaters or amidst war memorials like "The Two at Pervyse with Shot the dog" in Ypres, Ariane leaves its mark on humanity's collective memory. It signifies resilience and remembrance in times both joyous and tragic. Delving further back into history reveals a relief carving depicting an Empress from around 500 AD—an exquisite testament to craftsmanship preserved over centuries. This intricate piece serves as a reminder that even ancient civilizations recognized greatness embodied by individuals like Ariadne herself. Artists throughout time have been captivated by her allure—whether it be Ary Scheffer capturing her slumber on Naxos Island or Angelica Kauffmann adorning Meissen porcelain with her image. Each stroke tells a story—a tale woven within oil on canvas or delicately painted porcelain cups—celebrating her timeless beauty and significance. Finally, let us marvel at a black-figure amphora illustrating Dionysus and Ariadne's banqueting.