Meleager Collection

Meleagre presents to the virgin huntress Atalanta the head of the Calydonian Boar. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4607684 Meleagre presents to the virgin huntress Atalanta the head of the Calydonian Boar. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Meleager, 17th century (engraving)
3480573 Meleager, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Meleager. Engraving from 'Tableaux du temple des muses' (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

Death of Meleagros, c1727. Creator: Francois Boucher
Death of Meleagros, c1727

Gustav III, 1746-92, King of Sweden as Meleager, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
Gustav III, 1746-92, King of Sweden as Meleager, c18th century

Meleager and Atalanta, c.1675-c.1699. Creator: Anon
Meleager and Atalanta, c.1675-c.1699

Meleagro et Tideo Argonotes condotti da Cupido. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Meleagro et Tideo Argonotes condotti da Cupido

Meleagro and Atalanta: mural in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Marble sarcophagus with high relief depicting the hunting of Meleagrus, preserved in the Cathedral of Mazara del Vallo. Mazara del Vallo Cathedral Sarcophagus Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Roman sarcophagus representing the Meleagrus hunting the wild boar Calidonio. Work preserved in the Abbey of the Trinity, Corpo di Cava, in the environs of Cava De Tirreni

High relief of a sarcophagus depicting a scene from the "Myth of Meleagro". Sculpture, Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums

Meleager, now preserved in the Borghese Gallery, Rome Rome Borghese Gallery Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca.. Date of Artwork:II sec

Stories of Meleager (Calydonian boar hunt), a marble sarcophagus, Doria Pamphili Gallery, Rome Rome The Doria Pamphili Gallery Sarcophagus Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Sarcophagus found in Patras, with Meleager hunting the wild boar, in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens Greece Athens, National Archaeological Museum Relief Roman Art, Europe

Meleagris (detail), Roman copy of an original by Scopas: work preserved at the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Meleagris, Roman copy of an original by Scopas: work preserved at the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Meleager and Atalanta by Jacob Jordaens
Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678). Flemish baroque painter. Meleager and Atalanta. 1620-1650. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Meleager, inspired by a Greek original from the 4th century BC attributed to Skopas
3362135 Meleager, inspired by a Greek original from the 4th century BC attributed to Skopas by Roman, (2nd century); 210 cm; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Meleager and Atalante, 1617-18 (oil on canvas)
471345 Meleager and Atalante, 1617-18 (oil on canvas) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); 154.4x121.5 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Atalanta and Meleager, ca. 1640-70. Creator: Joannes Meyssens
Atalanta and Meleager, ca. 1640-70

Atalanta and Meleager, ca. 1670-90. Creator: Johann Gottfried Bartsch
Atalanta and Meleager, ca. 1670-90

Meleager and Atalanta, c. 1770 (pen & ink with wash on paper)
746670 Meleager and Atalanta, c.1770 (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Wilson, Richard (1713/14-82); Bolton Museum and Art Gallery, Lancashire, UK; © Bolton Museum and Art Gallery

Verso: the Return of Meleager, from a Roman sarcophagus, Rome, Palazzo Barberini, c
6334113 Verso: the Return of Meleager, from a Roman sarcophagus, Rome, Palazzo Barberini, c.1512-17 (pen & brown ink with brown wash) by Master of the Oxford Album (fl.1512-17)

Folio 61, recto: the Return of Meleager from a Roman sarcophagus, Rome, Palazzo Barberini, c
6334114 Folio 61, recto: the Return of Meleager from a Roman sarcophagus, Rome, Palazzo Barberini, c.1512-17 (pen & brown ink with brown wash) by Master of the Oxford Album (fl.1512-17)

Statue of Meleager, 1st-2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Meleager, 1st-2nd century

The Offering of the Boars Head, from The Story of Meleager and Atalanta, Brussels, 1673/86. Woven at the workshop of Jan II Leyniers, after a design by Charles Le Brun

How Atalanta and Meleager slew the wild boar of Caledon (colour litho)
5223710 How Atalanta and Meleager slew the wild boar of Caledon (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Curious wall painting from the oecus of Casa del Meleagro
Curious wall painting in muted colours from the oecus (salon) of the Casa del Meleagro or the House of Meleager, Reg. VI, Ins. IX, No. 2

Depiction of the hunt of the Calydonian boar by Meleager and Atalanta. Men with spears and a hunting dog stand over the dead boar

Relief on sarcophagus (marble)
1216439 Relief on sarcophagus (marble) by Roman; 85x191x1.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Napoli Front of a Roman sarcophagus, Meleager hunting the boar of Calydon)

Meleagris (detail), Roman copy of an original by Scopas
3563830 Meleagris (detail), Roman copy of an original by Scopas by Roman; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Meleagris (detail)

Statue of Meleager and his chlamys, Roman copy in marble of the Greek original by Scopas
3433291 Statue of Meleager and his chlamys, Roman copy in marble of the Greek original by Scopas, Roman Civilization, 1st century by Gallo-Roman, (1st century AD); Musei e Gallerie Pontificie

Meleagre (engraving)
2793360 Meleagre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meleagre. Illustration for La Mythologie by Rene Menard (Delagrave, 1878)

Queen Althea watches the burning log while Meleager is dying outside (litho)
5223733 Queen Althea watches the burning log while Meleager is dying outside (litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

Meleager and Atalanta, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Meleager and Atalanta, 1643. Creator: Francois Chauveau
Meleager and Atalanta, 1643. After Laurent de La Hyre

Plate 13: Argonauts Meleager and Tydeus led by Cupid (Meleagro et Tideo Argonotes condotti da Cupido), from the series The magnificent pageant on the river Arno in Florence for the marriage of

Atalanta and Meleager, 1618-84. Creator: Cornelis Bloemaert
Atalanta and Meleager, 1618-84

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Statue of Meleager, 1555. 1555. Creator: Anon
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Statue of Meleager, 1555

MYTH / OENEUS
Legendary King of Calydon, father of Meleager

Atalanta and Meleager, ca. 1616. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Atalanta and Meleager, ca. 1616

Meleager and Atalanta, 1617-1618. Creator: Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678)
Meleager and Atalanta, 1617-1618. Found in the Collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Death of Meleager, 1727. Creator: Boucher, Francois (1703-1770)
Death of Meleager, 1727. Found in the Collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes

The Calydonian Boar Hunt, c. 1612. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Calydonian Boar Hunt, c. 1612. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Death Meleager
Death of Meleager

The Wild Boar Hunt, ca 1616. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Marseilles

Meleager and Atalanta. Artist: Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678)
Meleager and Atalanta. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Meleager presents to Atalanta the head of the Callydonian Boar, 1774. Artist: W Walker
Meleager presents to Atalanta the head of the Callydonian Boar, 1774. A plate from The Copper-Plate Magazine or A Monthly Treasure, London, 1774

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Meleager, a prominent figure in Greek mythology, has been immortalized through various artistic interpretations over the centuries. One such depiction is captured in "Meleager and Atalanta" by Jacob Jordaens, where their story unfolds with passion and intensity. Inspired by an ancient Greek original attributed to Skopas from the 4th century BC, this painting showcases Meleager's heroic nature alongside Atalanta's beauty and strength. Other artists have also delved into this mythological tale. In "Atalanta and Meleager, " created by Joannes Meyssens around 1640-70, we witness their undeniable connection portrayed on canvas. Johann Gottfried Bartsch further explores their relationship in his rendition of "Atalanta and Meleager" dating back to ca. 1670-90. The story takes a tragic turn as seen in works like "Death of Meleager. " This somber portrayal reminds us that even heroes are not exempt from fate's cruel hand. However, hope lingers with depictions such as "the Return of Meleager, " found on a Roman sarcophagus at Palazzo Barberini in Rome. A statue dating back to the 1st-2nd century stands as a testament to Meleager's enduring legacy despite his untimely demise. Its unknown creator skillfully captures his essence for all eternity. "The Offering of the Boars Head" from "The Story and Atalanta" series adds depth to their narrative while showcasing Brussels' artistic prowess. Lastly, we encounter an intriguing lithograph titled "Meleager the Hunter: how Atalanta and Meleager slew the wild boar of Caledon. " This colorful piece brings vitality to their legendary hunt while highlighting their bravery against formidable foes.