Epimetheus Collection

Saturns peaceful beauty invites Cassini for a closer look in this natural color view, taken during the spacecrafts approach to the planet

Pandora wonders at the box - Greek mythology
Pandora was the first human female created by the Greek gods. She was intensely curious about the contents of a box (or storage jar, depending on the translation) and when she opened it, greed, envy

Pandoras box
3783942 Pandoras box by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: Pandora opens the box and a thunder cloud falls on Epimetheus. Retelling of Greek Myths by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 - 1864)

Pandora brought to Earth (engraving)
973768 Pandora brought to Earth (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pandora brought to Earth)

A sudden swarm of winged creatures brushed past her, illustration from
STC411992 A sudden swarm of winged creatures brushed past her, illustration from A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1928 (colour litho) by Rackham

Oh what a good time was that to be alive in, illustration from
STC411991 Oh what a good time was that to be alive in, illustration from A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1928 (colour litho) by Rackham

Attic red-figure volute-crater, decorated with a scene Pandora rising from the ground
AMQ100565 Attic red-figure volute-crater, decorated with a scene Pandora rising from the ground and Hermes holding the germ of falsehood

Pandora brought to Epimetheus (engraving)
973769 Pandora brought to Epimetheus (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pandora brought to Epimetheus)

Pandoras box
3783940 Pandoras box by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: Pandora standing next to Epimetheus wonders at the box. Retelling of Greek Myths by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 - 1864)

Epimetheus Receiving Pandora, 1834 (oil on mahogany panel)
1065289 Epimetheus Receiving Pandora, 1834 (oil on mahogany panel) by Howard, Henry (1769-1847); Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum, London; eSir John Soanes Museum; English

The Opening of Pandoras Box, 1918 (screen print)
2622108 The Opening of Pandoras Box, 1918 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of Pandora opening Pandoras Box; screen print)

Pandora and Epimetheus, scene from A Wonder Book, by Nathaniel Hawthorne (colour litho)
5996259 Pandora and Epimetheus, scene from A Wonder Book, by Nathaniel Hawthorne (colour litho) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pandora and Epimetheus)

Epimetheus opening Pandoras box, 1531-76. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Epimetheus opening Pandoras box, 1531-76

Hermes presenting Pandora to King Epimetheus, 1611. Creator: Goltzius
Hermes presenting Pandora to King Epimetheus, 1611. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Panoramic mosaic of the Saturn system backlit by the Sun
July 19. 2013 - Panoramic mosaic of the Saturn system, backlit by the Sun, taken by Cassini. The moons Prometheus, Pandora, Janus and Epimetheus are also visible in the mosaic

Saturn Equinox
August 12, 2009 - Of the countless equinoxes Saturn has seen since the birth of the solar system, this one, captured here in a mosaic of light and dark, is the first witnessed by Cassini

Pandora and Epimetheus, print maker: Pieter Serwouters, 1601 - 1657

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"Epimetheus: Unveiling the Enigma of Pandora's Box" In the realm of Greek mythology, Epimetheus emerges as a compelling figure intertwined with the enigmatic tale of Pandora. As a Titan and brother to Prometheus, his name translates to "afterthought, " reflecting his impulsive nature. Saturn, ruler of time and father to these Titans, bestowed upon Epimetheus an intriguing destiny. Pandora, created by Zeus as a punishment for mankind's transgressions, captivated Epimetheus from their very first encounter. The allure of her beauty and curiosity was akin to witnessing Saturn's majestic rings encircling the planet. In awe, Pandora marveled at the mysterious box she carried - a vessel that held both blessings and curses. Depicted in ancient engravings and illustrations like whispers from history itself, we witness Pandora descending upon Earth alongside this enamored Titan. A sudden swarm of winged creatures brushed past them in one scene; it was as if they were messengers foretelling what awaited them on this mortal plane. Oh. What an extraordinary era it must have been when these two figures walked among humans. An Attic red-figure volute-crater tells us tales of how Pandora emerged from beneath the ground while another engraving portrays her introduction to Epimetheus himself. These artistic relics transport us back in time where myth intertwines with reality. One captivating painting reveals Epimetheus receiving Pandora on a mahogany panel painted with delicate strokes in 1834 – capturing their fateful union forever frozen in time. Another artwork depicts "The Opening of Pandora's Box" through a mesmerizing screen print crafted in 1918 – reminding us all that curiosity can unleash unforeseen consequences. Nathaniel Hawthorne breathes life into this mythical duo within his literary masterpiece "A Wonder Book. " Through vibrant color lithographs, we glimpse yet another interpretation showcasing their entangled destinies.