Glaucus Collection

Glaucus atlanticus, blue sea slug
Ff. 23 Vol 3. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Blue dragon seaslug (Glaucus atlanticus) with Blue button hydroid colony (Porpita porpita) on which it feeds. Tenerife, Canary Islands. October

Blue sea slug (Glaucus atlanticus) that was washed ashore with a mass, multi-day stranding of thousands of Indo-Pacific Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia utriculus)

Spiny dogfish, blue shark and angel shark
Spiny dogfish, Squalus acanthias 12, blue shark, Prionace glauca 13 and angel shark, Squatina squatina 14. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural

Eastern tiger swallowtail, Florida Date: 31-12-1999

Eastern Tiger swallowtail on swamp milkweed Date: 07-08-2021

Glaucus and Ione seek refuge in the witchs cave (colour litho)
2800062 Glaucus and Ione seek refuge in the witchs cave (colour litho) by Yohn, Frederick Coffay (1875-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glaucus and Ione seek refuge in the witchs cave)

Blue rush, Juncus inflexus (Hard rush, Juncus glaucus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

The Escape of Glaucus and Ione, with the Blind Girl Nydia, from Pompeii
CH402115 The Escape of Glaucus and Ione, with the Blind Girl Nydia, from Pompeii, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Poole, Paul Falconer (1807-79)

Life in the Open Sea, illustration from The Science of Life (colour litho)
IL283084 Life in the Open Sea, illustration from The Science of Life (colour litho) by Brightwell, Leonard Robert (b.1889); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Glaucus transforms from man to sea god (engraving)
3480593 Glaucus transforms from man to sea god (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Glaucus transforms from man to sea god. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats)

Half leading, half carrying Ione, Glaucus followed his guide (colour litho)
2800059 Half leading, half carrying Ione, Glaucus followed his guide (colour litho) by Yohn, Frederick Coffay (1875-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Half leading, half carrying Ione)

Feeling about the room till she found the table that stood by Glaucus, she laid the basket on it (colour litho)
2800067 Feeling about the room till she found the table that stood by Glaucus, she laid the basket on it (colour litho) by Yohn

Diomed giving welcome to Glaucus (engraving)
2786905 Diomed giving welcome to Glaucus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diomed giving welcome to Glaucus. Illustration for Chatterbox (1882)

Glaucus and Scylla. Artist: Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851)
Glaucus and Scylla. Found in the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

Scylla and Glaucus, ca 1580-1582. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
Scylla and Glaucus, ca 1580-1582. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Glaucus turned into a sea god, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Glaucus turned into a sea god, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Glaucus Scylla Laurent de La Hyre French 1606
Glaucus and Scylla; Laurent de La Hyre (French, 1606 - 1656); about 1640-1644; Oil on canvas; 146.4 x 118.4 cm (57 5, 8 x 46 5, 8 in.)

Glaucus Nydia 1867 Lawrence Alma-Tadema British
Glaucus and Nydia, 1867. Lawrence Alma-Tadema (British, 1836-1912). Oil on wood panel; framed: 55.5 x 81 x 4.5 cm (21 7/8 x 31 7/8 x 1 3/4 in.); unframed: 39 x 64.3 cm (15 3/8 x 25 5/16 in.)

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio Glaucus) Butterfly Resting On Flowers; Ontario, Canada

Gossip about Fairies 38
Scylla, a beautiful water nymph, is beloved by Glaucus, but a jealous rival, Circe, will turn her into a monster with six heads, each with three rows of teeth

Blue sea slug, Glaucus atlanticus.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Plate 130 Scylla Glaucus Deus marinus effectus Glaucus Scyllae nuptias ambit
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" nydia, the Blind Flower Girl of Pompeii, Gathering Flowers in the Garden of Glaucus, " by C.F. Fuller, in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1868

Sea God Glaucus, Philips Galle, 1586

Glaucus

Glaucus and Scylla; Laurent de La Hyre, French, 1606 - 1656; about 1640 - 1644; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 146.1 x 118.1 cm (57 1/2 x 46 1/2 in.)

Glaucus the Sea-God
Glaucus - fisherman turned into a sea- god by accident - meets the water-nymph Scylla and instantly falls in love with her, but Circe, jealous, turns her into a monster

Scylla into Monster
A nymph beloved by the sea-god Glaucus, she arouses the jealousy of the witch Circe who turns her into a monster, her limbs changing into the heads of dogs !

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"Glaucus: The Enigmatic Blue Sea Slug" Meet Glaucus atlanticus, commonly known as the blue sea slug or the blue dragon seaslug. This fascinating creature possesses a mesmerizing hue that captivates all who encounter it. With its vibrant blue coloration and intricate patterns, it is truly a sight to behold. One of nature's most remarkable adaptations can be found in this tiny marine gastropod. Despite its delicate appearance, the blue sea slug has developed an immunity to the venomous sting of its prey - the Indo-Pacific Portuguese man-of-war. While thousands of these menacing creatures washed ashore during a mass stranding event, Glaucus atlanticus remained unharmed, preying on them fearlessly. But Glaucus doesn't just rely on Portuguese man-of-war for sustenance; it also feeds on another intriguing organism called the Blue button hydroid colony (Porpita porpita). These feeding habits contribute to their survival and make them an essential part of their ecosystem. Interestingly, it has not only left its mark in marine biology but also made appearances throughout history and art. From ancient tales like Arbaces accusing Glaucus of murder to paintings depicting mythical encounters with Scylla or seeking refuge in witch caves – this enigmatic creature continues to inspire human imagination. In addition to its captivating presence underwater, there are other instances where "Glaucus" finds itself associated with beauty and grace. Eastern tiger swallowtails fluttering around swamp milkweed or perched delicately upon flowers provide a picturesque scene that showcases nature's harmony. As we reflect upon various aspects related to "Glaucus, " let us not forget about Juncus inflexus or blue rush—a plant whose name resonates with our subject matter. Just like this resilient species survives harsh conditions by bending without breaking, so does our beloved sea slug navigate through treacherous waters.