Elysian Fields Collection

Homeric cosmogony. Map of the Earth based on the myths and knowledge of the Ancient Greeks at the time of Homer (1st or 2nd millennium BC)

Scene of the Elysium, as a tribute to the deceased child Octavia Paolina from the Hypogeum of the Octavian family
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Scene of the Elysium, as a tribute to the deceased child Octavia Paolina. Fresco on plaster, 79x229 cm

The Elysian Fields; set design from La Monarchia Latina Trionfante, 1678. Creator: Mathaus Küsel
The Elysian Fields; set design from La Monarchia Latina Trionfante, 1678

Reaping and ploughing, detail from a depiction of farming activities in the afterlife
BAL85711 Reaping and ploughing, detail from a depiction of farming activities in the afterlife, from the Book of the Dead of the Scribe Any

The Rotondo, built in c. 1719-26 (photo)
JB138889 The Rotondo, built in c.1719-26 (photo) by Vanbrugh, John (1664-1726); Stowe Gardens, Buckinghamshire, UK; eJohn Bethell; British, out of copyright

The Elysian Fields, from Cape Miseno, Italy (engraving)
6021112 The Elysian Fields, from Cape Miseno, Italy (engraving) by Leitch, William Leighton (1803-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elysian Fields, from Cape Miseno, Italy)

Cupid in the Elysian Fields tied to a tree in the centre, surrounded my many figures, 1563

Exeter EX10 8 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Exeter EX10 8

Love Elysian Fields 1563 Giulio Bonasone Italian
Love in the Elysian Fields, 1563. Giulio Bonasone (Italian, c. 1510-aft 1576). Engraving

Stage design by Giacomo Torelli (1608-78) for the opera Venere Gelosa performed
XIR224414 Stage design by Giacomo Torelli (1608-78) for the opera Venere Gelosa performed in 1643 at Teatro novissimo in Venise (engraving) (b/w photo) by Aveline

ALLEGORICAL ENGRAVING, 1792. French engraving, 1792, depicting an allegorical encounter in the Elysian Fields. French revolutionary Comte de Mirabeau hands Jean Jacques Rousseau a copy of his Essay

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The Elysian Fields, a concept rooted in Homeric cosmogony, has been depicted and celebrated throughout history in various forms. From the scene of the Elysium as a tribute to Octavia Paolina, a deceased child from Rome's Hypogeum of the Octavian family, to Mathaus Küsel's set design for La Monarchia Latina Trionfante in 1678, this mythical paradise has captivated artists and audiences alike. In one depiction, we witness reaping and ploughing activities taking place in the afterlife - a testament to the eternal abundance found within these fields. The Rotondo, built between 1719-26, stands as an architectural marvel that embodies the essence of this heavenly realm. An engraving from Cape Miseno transports us visually to Italy's shores where we can almost feel the serenity emanating from these hallowed grounds. Cupid tied to a tree at its center surrounded by numerous figures evokes both intrigue and curiosity about love's role within this idyllic setting. Moving beyond Europe’s borders, Exeter EX10 8 Map takes us on an exploration of how far-reaching this concept is. Even across continents like America with The American Tour of Messrs Brown, Jones and Robinson or Giulio Bonasone's Love Elysian Fields from Italy in 1563 - it becomes evident that fascination with Elysian Fields transcends time and geography. As we delve into modern times under Paris' iconic Eiffel Tower on Champs D'Elysees at nightfall - bustling traffic serves as a reminder that even amidst urban chaos there exists an allure towards finding moments reminiscent of those celestial fields. Whether through frescoes on plaster or engravings etched onto paper; whether inspired by mythology or personal interpretation; whether experienced through art or visited physically – each representation offers glimpses into what lies beyond mortal existence.