Cupbearer Collection

Ganymede (Titian)
The beautiful youth Ganymede, son of King Tros of Troy, catches Zeus eye and he sends an eagle to abduct him, immortalising him as the cupbearer of the Gods

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)

Nehemiah in Jerusalem
Cupbearer at the court of Artaxerxes, king of Persia, he is sent to Jerusalem to rebuild the walls of the city

Viscountess Bukeley as Hebe, c.1775 (oil on canvas)
NGW342627 Viscountess Bukeley as Hebe, c.1775 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); National Museum Wales; (add.info.: Elizabeth (Warren) (1757-1826) Viscountess Bulkeley as Hebe; Hebe

Death as a cupbearer presents the King with his last drink.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death, based on original drawings by Peter Paul Rubens

Miniatures from the Golden Bull, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986612 Miniatures from the Golden Bull, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info)

Nehemiah, the Kings Cupbearer (colour litho)
5227914 Nehemiah, the Kings Cupbearer (colour litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nehemiah, the Kings Cupbearer)

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

Ms Lat 10525 Fol. 22 Joseph explains the dream of the Pharaoh
BNP159915 Ms Lat 10525 Fol.22 Joseph explains the dream of the Pharaoh and the Pharaoh reinstating his butler, from the Psalter of St

Four putti with symbols of Bacchus: cupbearer (pocillator) with urn and saucer, putto with patera (bowl) and basin (crater), one with deer over its shoulders, and one holding a dice cup

Joseph in prison explaining the dreams of the chief baker and the chief butler
REV326574 Joseph in prison explaining the dreams of the chief baker and the chief butler, illustration from a catechism L Histoire Sainte, published by Charles Delagrave, Paris

Ganymede with the Eagle of Jupiter, 1817 (marble)
NUL93342 Ganymede with the Eagle of Jupiter, 1817 (marble) by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844); Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark; Danish, out of copyright

Sir Thomas Hanmer (1612-78) c. 1638 (oil on canvas)
WES238099 Sir Thomas Hanmer (1612-78) c.1638 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 117.5x85.7 cm; The Trustees of the Weston Park Foundation

NEHEMIAH
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the king of Babylon, asks to be allowed to go to Jerusalem so that he can rebuild the walls there. The king says yes

HEBE
Daughter of Zeus and Hera, Hebe was the Greek goddess of youth; she lived on Mount Olympus, and was cupbearer to the Gods when not caring for her mothers peacocks

Carved wooden cabinet from the 17th century ornameted with a knight and a falconer, cupbearers.. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

THE PLANET JUPITER, 1482. An allegoric representation. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

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

Joseph, dreams of cupbearer and baker, Jan Gerard Waldorp, 1765

Portrait of Anna Pitt, as Hebe, 1792 (oil on canvas)
BAL1547587 Portrait of Anna Pitt, as Hebe, 1792 (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 140x99.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Joseph explains dreams of cupbearer and baker, The dream of Pharaoh, Hans Janssen, 1615 - 1651

THE PLANET JUPITER, 1482. An allegoric representation. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CHILDREN OF PLANET JUPITER. Allegorical representation of the life of the children of the planet Jupiter. Line engraving, 1533, by Gabriele Giolito de Ferrari

Ganymede & Eagle
The beautiful youth Ganymede, son of King Tros of Troy, catches Zeus eye and he sends an eagle to abduct him, immortalising him as the cupbearer of the Gods

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"Cupbearer: A Symbol of Power, Elegance, and Divine Connection" The role of a cupbearer has been depicted in various forms throughout history, capturing the imagination of artists and storytellers alike. From ancient mythology to biblical narratives, this figure holds a significant place in art and literature. In Titian's masterpiece "Ganymede, " we witness the captivating abduction of a young boy by Zeus in the form of an eagle. Ganymede's fate as Jupiter's cupbearer symbolizes his divine connection and eternal youthfulness. Similarly, Hebe, engraved by Domenico Cunego, portrays the Greek goddess serving nectar to gods on Mount Olympus. Her gracefulness embodies elegance and purity associated with this esteemed position. Moving beyond mythology, Nehemiah in Jerusalem takes us back to biblical times when he served as King Artaxerxes' trusted cupbearer. This historical account showcases how this role extended beyond mere service; it involved trustworthiness and loyalty at its core. However, not all depictions are filled with glory. In Death as a Cupbearer presenting the King with his last drink, we confront mortality itself. This chilling portrayal reminds us that even those closest to power cannot escape their ultimate fate. Miniatures from the Golden Bull further emphasize the importance attached to being a cupbearer during medieval times. The handcolored copperplate engravings depict regal figures partaking in ceremonial rituals where these individuals played crucial roles. Nehemiah: The King's Cupbearer adds color to our understanding through a vibrant lithograph showcasing Nehemiah fulfilling his duties while exuding dignity and poise. Hebe painted by Jean-Baptiste Wicar in 1831 captures her youthful beauty on canvas once again; her presence radiates vitality intertwined with divine significance. Meanwhile, The Abduction of Ganymede engraving immortalizes this mythological tale where love transcends boundaries between mortals and gods, forever etching the cupbearer's role in our collective consciousness.