Hippocampi Collection

Vase decorated with mythical figures of nereids and hippocampi from the British Museum
FLO4679500 Vase decorated with mythical figures of nereids and hippocampi from the British Museum. Copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, etc

The Feast of the Seagods, 1561. Creator: Frans Floris
The Feast of the Seagods, 1561

Hippocamp, 3rd century BC. Creator: Unknown
Hippocamp, 3rd century BC

Mythical Hippocamp Figurine, Greco-Roman Period (332 BCE-395 CE). Creator: Unknown
Mythical Hippocamp Figurine, Greco-Roman Period (332 BCE-395 CE)

Shipwreck of the Greek Fleet on the Voyage Home from Troy, late 16th-early 17th century

Design for a wall decoration with Neptune and entourage, 1751. Creator: Ruik Keyert
Design for a wall decoration with Neptune and entourage, 1751

Sea: design for a wall painting in Rotterdam, c.1908-c.1917. Creator: Huib Luns
Sea: design for a wall painting in Rotterdam, c.1908-c.1917. Poseidon, cherubs, seahorses, steamship and buoy

Studies of animals and semi-styles, c.1765-c.1780. Creator: Anon
Studies of animals and semi-styles, c.1765-c.1780. The studies were followed by motifs from a print series by Stefano della Bella from around 1640-1650: Friezes

Neptune Stabbing a Sea Horse, c.1550-c.1560. Creator: Maerten van Heemskerck
Neptune Stabbing a Sea Horse, c.1550-c.1560

A Wine Decanter with Two Fighting Sea Horses, 1650/1670. Creator: Master of the Medici Banquet Decanters
A Wine Decanter with Two Fighting Sea Horses, 1650/1670

The Triumph of Neptune and Thetis, 1614. Creator: Jacob Matham
The Triumph of Neptune and Thetis, 1614

Deucalion and Pyrrha Land on Parnassus, 1665. Creator: Georg Andreas Wolfgang
Deucalion and Pyrrha Land on Parnassus, 1665

Neptune with Two Horses on the Sea. Creator: Cornelis Schut I
Neptune with Two Horses on the Sea

The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1742: The Contest of Neptune and Minerva, 1742. Creator: M Sorello
The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1742: The Contest of Neptune and Minerva, 1742

The Triumph of Neptune, c. 1490/1510. Creator: Peregrino da Cesena
The Triumph of Neptune, c. 1490/1510

Prize Plate - Goodwood Races - the Chesterfield Cup, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Prize Plate - Goodwood Races - the Chesterfield Cup, 1850. A Vase, of classic character; the handles composed of sea-horses; the ornaments, closely following the antique examples

No. 1. - Nautilus, Mounted in Silver-Gilt, the Property of Her Majesty, 1850. Creator: Unknown
No. 1. - Nautilus, Mounted in Silver-Gilt, the Property of Her Majesty, 1850. Item from an Exhibition of Ancient and Medieval Art in London

Mural painting in the Tomb of the Baron (Tomba del Barone) at Tarquinia, Italy, (1928). Etruscan burial chamber, 2nd Half of 6th Century B.C....Left corner...Mounted youths and sacrificial scene

The Trojans repulsing the Greeks, 1538. Creator: Giovanni Battista Scultori
The Trojans repulsing the Greeks, 1538

Omnia Vincit Amor, or The Power of Love in the Three Elements, 1809. Creator: Benjamin West
Omnia Vincit Amor, or The Power of Love in the Three Elements, 1809

Italian Renaissance sgraffitos, wood-mosaic, marble-mosaic and bas-reliefs, (1898). Fig 1: Sgraffito on a house at Rome, Via Giulia Nr. 82. Fig 2: Sgraffito on a house at Rome, Via dei Coronari Nr

Salt Cellar, Belgium, 1625 / 75. Creator: Unknown
Salt Cellar, Belgium, 1625/75

Tureen, England, 1823 / 24. Creator: John Bridge
Tureen, England, 1823/24

Water, represented by a naiad seated at the base of a tree... 1640-60. Naiad resting her arm on a supine urn from which water flows

The Realm of Neptune, from Drawing Book, 1650-56. Creator: Frederick Bloemaert
The Realm of Neptune, from Drawing Book, 1650-56

Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite, 1706-07 (black chalk, heightened with white chalk
2972552 Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite, 1706-07 (black chalk, heightened with white chalk, on grey-brown paper) by Boullongne

Plate with Neptune in his chariot, c. 1730 - 1750 (tin-glazed earthenware, maiolica)
1217346 Plate with Neptune in his chariot, c. 1730 - 1750 (tin-glazed earthenware, maiolica) by Campani, Ferdinando Maria (fl.c.1745) (attr)

Triumph of Neptune, pavement from the House of Wadi Blibane
XIR73980 Triumph of Neptune, pavement from the House of Wadi Blibane, Sousse (ancient Hadrumetum) (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Musee Archeologique, Sousse, Tunisia; out of copyright

Vase decorated with mythical figures of nereids and hippocampi from the British Museum. Copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, etc. London, 1814

Sea Horses (Hippocampi) and Young (engraving)
2791398 Sea Horses (Hippocampi) and Young (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea Horses (Hippocampi) and Young

Design for an octagonal mosaic floor, 1779 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
746825 Design for an octagonal mosaic floor, 1779 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Triumph, 1881 (etching)
5864230 Triumph, 1881 (etching) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); 31.8x48.6 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: from the series Ein Handschuh (A Glove) 4 5/16 x 9 7/16 in

Title Page, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
Title Page, 1634. [Der Zee-Vaert Lof Handelende - In Praise of Seafaring - by Elias Herckmans]

Alexander the Great and Neptune, 1634. Creator: Willem Basse
Alexander the Great and Neptune, 1634

Triumph, 1878 / 1880. Creator: Max Klinger
Triumph, 1878/1880

Quarta Scena di Mare, 1637. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Quarta Scena di Mare, 1637

Subscription Receipt, 1720s. Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Subscription Receipt, 1720s. [Sea-god in chariot pulled by hippicamps]

Plate 5: Neptune standing in a niche holding a trident, with a hippocampus (sea-horse) behind him, from a series of gods and goddesses, 1526

Fantasy Animals - Neptune
Hippocampi, beasts who were half horse, half fish, draw Neptunes chariot across the sea. Date: circa 1860

Widow Ducker & Her Nymphs, from Poetical Sketches of Scarborough, 1813
Widow Ducker & Her Nymphs, from " Poetical Sketches of Scarborough", 1813

The Return of Neptune, ca. 1754. Creator: John Singleton Copley
The Return of Neptune, ca. 1754

Healthy brain, MRI scan C018 / 0431
Healthy brain. Coloured 3D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the healthy brain (excluding the brainstem) of a 37 year old. The cavities are the ventricles

Healthy brain, MRI scan C018 / 0430
Healthy brain. Coloured 3D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the healthy brain (excluding the brainstem) of a 37 year old. The cavities are the ventricles

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"Hippocampi: Mythical Creatures of Power, Love, and Artistic Inspiration" Throughout history, the majestic they have captivated the imagination of artists and storytellers alike. From ancient times to the Renaissance and beyond, these mythical creatures have left their mark on various forms of art. In Giovanni Battista Scultori's masterpiece "The Trojans repulsing the Greeks, " we witness a fierce battle where hippocampi emerge from the depths of the sea to aid their Trojan allies. These magnificent beings symbolize strength and resilience in times of adversity. Fast forward to Benjamin West's painting "Omnia Vincit Amor, or The Power of Love in Three Elements, " where hippocampi take center stage as embodiments of love. With their intertwined bodies gracefully gliding through water, they remind us that love conquers all obstacles. Italian Renaissance sgraffitos, wood-mosaic, marble-mosaic, and bas-reliefs showcase intricate depictions of hippocampi. These artistic marvels transport us back in time while highlighting the enduring fascination with these mythical creatures. In Tarquinia's Tomb of the Baron mural painting from 1928, it can portrayed alongside other mythological figures. Their presence adds an air of mystery and enchantment to this ancient burial site. Moving into more functional art pieces like Salt Cellar from Belgium in 1625/75 by an unknown creator or John Bridge's Tureen from England in 1823/24; we see how artisans incorporated hippocampus motifs into everyday objects. This fusion between practicality and mythology demonstrates humanity's desire for beauty even in mundane items. Water is often associated with naiads seated at tree bases as depicted in a piece dating back to 1640-60. Here we find a connection between nature spirits and these aquatic beings – both guardians over life-giving waters.