Cephalus Collection

Ants (litho)
6013525 Ants (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ants. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Procris's death, accidentally killed by Cephale - Procris killed by an arrow which her husband Cephalus darted
FLO4607673 Procris's death, accidentally killed by Cephale - Procris killed by an arrow which her husband Cephalus darted through the thicket while hunting. Greek myth

Cephalus and Aurora, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cephalus and Aurora, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 69

Cephalus and Procris, 1675. Creator: Ary de Vois
Cephalus and Procris, 1675

Aurora and Cephalus, 1811. Artist: Pierre Narcisse Guerin
Aurora and Cephalus, 1811. Guerin, Pierre Narcisse, Baron (1774-1833). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Cephalus and Procris. Creator: Johann Liss
Cephalus and Procris

Procris impaled by the never erring javelin, Cephalus running towards her and Aurora
2646162 Procris impaled by the never erring javelin, Cephalus running towards her and Aurora and Titone on a chariot pulled by four horses, 1517-18 (fresco) by Peruzzi

Procris impaled by the never erring javelin, Cephalus running towards her and Aurora
2646163 Procris impaled by the never erring javelin, Cephalus running towards her and Aurora and Titone on a chariot pulled by four horses, 1517-18 (fresco) (detail of 2646162) by Peruzzi

The Death of Procris, 1770, retouched 1803. Creator: Benjamin West
The Death of Procris, 1770, retouched 1803

Cephalus and Procris, from The Greek Heroines, 1539. 1539. Creator: Georg Pencz
Cephalus and Procris, from The Greek Heroines, 1539

Grey mullet and fishermen on a river using nets
Grey mullet, Mugil cephalus 124, 126, and fishermen using nets on a river to catch mullet. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish

Peacock blenny, flathead mullet, and black goby
Peacock blenny, Salaria pavo (Blennius pavo) 3, flathead mullet, Mugil cephalus 1, and black goby, Gobius niger 2. Handcolored engraving by Dumenil after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d

Sunfish, Mola mola (Short sun fish, Cephalus brevis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Flathead mullet, Mugil cephalus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington, London, 1802-1808

Cephalus and Procris (engraving)
964426 Cephalus and Procris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cephalus and Procris. From the sculpture by E Dame)

The Chub, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving)
3471579 The Chub, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving) by Albin, Eleazar (fl.1713-59); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Death of Procris, 1770, retouched 1803 (oil on panel)
2970019 The Death of Procris, 1770, retouched 1803 (oil on panel) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 32.4x41.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Procris, daughter of Erechtheus)

Procris and Cephalus, published 1812. Creator: JMW Turner
Procris and Cephalus, published 1812

Cephalus Hiding the Jewels, c. 1520 / 1522. Creator: Bernardino Luini
Cephalus Hiding the Jewels, c. 1520/1522

Cephalus Punished at the Hunt, c. 1520 / 1522. Creator: Bernardino Luini
Cephalus Punished at the Hunt, c. 1520/1522

Procris Prayer to Diana, c. 1520 / 1522. Creator: Bernardino Luini
Procris Prayer to Diana, c. 1520/1522

Procris Pierced by Cephalus Javelin, c. 1520 / 1522. Creator: Bernardino Luini
Procris Pierced by Cephalus Javelin, c. 1520/1522

The Misfortunes of Cephalus, c. 1520 / 1522. Creator: Bernardino Luini
The Misfortunes of Cephalus, c. 1520/1522

The Despair of Cephalus, c. 1520 / 1522. Creator: Bernardino Luini
The Despair of Cephalus, c. 1520/1522

Cephalus and Pan at the Temple of Diana, c. 1520 / 1522. Creator: Bernardino Luini
Cephalus and Pan at the Temple of Diana, c. 1520/1522

Cephalus and the Nymphs, c. 1520 / 1522. Creator: Bernardino Luini
Cephalus and the Nymphs, c. 1520/1522

The Death of Procris; Cephalus mournig the death of Procris on the right surrounded by Cupid and mourning satyrs and nymphs, the goddess of dawn in her chariot in the background, ca. 1540

Cephalus and Procris: Procris turns her head over her right shoulder while seated nude in a thicket, Cephalus draws an arrow with a bow beyond, from a series of four mythological scenes, 1539

Cephalus and Procris, 1764-98. Creator: Vincenzio Vangelisti
Cephalus and Procris, 1764-98

Cephalus and Procris, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Cephalus and Procris, probably 1680s. Creator: Godfried Schalcken
Cephalus and Procris, probably 1680s

The Chub, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving)

The Illusion of Cephalus, 1520-1522. Artist: Bernardino Luini
The Illusion of Cephalus, 1520-1522. The painting is part of the Kress Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. From Masterpieces of Painting, edited by Huntington Cairns and John Walker

Cephalus and Procris. Artist: Franceschini, Marcantonio (1648-1729)
Cephalus and Procris. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Palace Gatchina, St. Petersburg

Cephalus carried off by Aurora in her Chariot (Cartoon for a fresco in the Gallery of the Palazzo Farnese, Rome), c. 1599. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Cephalus and Aurora, c. 1630. Artist: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
Cephalus and Aurora, c.1630. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Landscape with Cephalus and Procris reunited by Diana, 1645. Artist: Lorrain, Claude (1600-1682)
Landscape with Cephalus and Procris reunited by Diana, 1645. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Aurora abducting Cephalus, ca 1636. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Aurora abducting Cephalus, ca 1636. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Cephalus and Procris, c1574-1627. Artist: Giovanni Battista Paggi
Cephalus and Procris, c1574-1627

Greek Terracotta, Eos, goddess of Dawn, carries Kephalos, c450 BC. Made in Melos, found at Kameiros, Isle of Rhodes

Cephalus Procris c. 1530 tempera unprimed canvas
Cephalus and Procris, c. 1530, tempera on unprimed canvas (small painting), 87 x 71.4 cm, unmarked, Schweizerischer Meister, 16. Jh

Cephalus Procris Cephalus et Procris title object
Cephalus and Procris Cephalus et Procris (title on object), In a landscape, Procris tries to save his beloved Cephalus from death after he accidentally pierced her with an arrow while hunting

Cephalus Cupid mourning death Procris
Cephalus and Cupid mourning death of Procris

Cephalus Procris
Cephalus and Procris

Aurora Cephalus Vertumnus Pomona
Aurora and Cephalus, Vertumnus and Pomona

Aurora Cephalus
Aurora and Cephalus

Aurora Cephalus Francois Boucher French 1703
Aurora and Cephalus; Francois Boucher (French, 1703 - 1770); 1769; Oil on canvas; 265 x 86 cm (104 5, 16 x 33 7, 8 in.)

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"Cephalus: A Journey Through Art, Nature, and Myth" Step into the world of Cephalus, where art, nature, and myth intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From ancient frescoes to intricate lithographs, this enigmatic figure has left its mark throughout history. In Bernardino Luini's "The Illusion of Cephalus, " we witness the allure of this mythical character as he captivates our imagination. Meanwhile, Pierre Narcisse Guerin's "Aurora and Cephalus" transports us to a realm where love and beauty collide. But it is not just in art that Cephalus finds its place; nature also pays homage to this name. The Slender Sunfish or Ranzania laevis gracefully swims through the depths while Mugil cephalus, known as Flathead mullet, navigates rivers with ease. Johann Liss captures the tragic tale and Procris in his masterpiece. As Procris falls victim to an unerring javelin, her lover rushes towards her aid. This heart-wrenching scene is echoed in Benjamin West's "The Death of Procris, " retouched years later but still resonating with emotion. Georg Pencz immortalizes their story further in "Cephalus and Procris" from The Greek Heroines series—a testament to their enduring legacy. Yet amidst these tales of love and loss lies a connection between man and nature. Fishermen cast their nets on rivers teeming with life—Grey mullet dancing alongside them while Peacock blenny adds vibrant hues beneath the surface. Cephalus transcends time through various artistic interpretations—an emblematic figure whose presence lingers long after brushstrokes fade away. It reminds us that within myths lie timeless truths waiting for discovery—a journey worth embarking upon.