Mount Olympus Collection

STRAIT OF JUAN de FUCA. The strait forming part of the boundary between the United States and Canada. Mount Olympus in the state of Washington is in the background. Wood engraving, English, 1872

The Council of Gods, 1625. Creator: Lanfranco, Giovanni (1582-1647)
The Council of Gods, 1625. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome.

Apollo Exposing Mars and Venus to the Ridicule of the Olympians, from Ovid's Metamorphoses... Creator: Unknown
Apollo Exposing Mars and Venus to the Ridicule of the Olympians, from Ovid's Metamorphoses, Aubusson, c. 1650. Detail from a larger artwork

Titans Storming Mount Olympus, c.1770-72. Creator: Henry Fuseli
Titans Storming Mount Olympus, c.1770-72

The Gods of Olympus. Private Collection

The Fall of the Titans, c. 1544. Private Collection

Olympus: The Fall of the Giants. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

The slopes of Mt. Olympus, Greece

Heavenly Scene with the Gods of Olympus Surrounding a Chess Board, 1723-1741. Creator: John Carwitham
Heavenly Scene with the Gods of Olympus Surrounding a Chess Board, Poseidon and Pan Below, 1723-1741

Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus
6340157 Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus by Freschi, Roberto (19th century); (add.info.: Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus)

View of the front 1 and rear 2 pronaos or vestibule of the Temple of Zeus or Jupiter, Mount Olympus
6340175 View of the front 1 and rear 2 pronaos or vestibule of the Temple of Zeus or Jupiter, Mount Olympus, 1826 (hand coloured engraving) by Freschi

Strait dei Dardanelli, birds eye view: on the left the European coast, on the right the Asian coast
6203315 Strait dei Dardanelli, birds eye view: on the left the European coast, on the right the Asian coast, highlighted the forts to defend the territory, 1853 (colour litho) by Italian School

Apollo Exposing Mars and Venus to the Ridicule of the Olympians, from Ovids Metamorphoses, Aubusson, c. 1650

Prometheus Being Chained by Vulcan, 1623 (oil on canvas)
3709955 Prometheus Being Chained by Vulcan, 1623 (oil on canvas) by Baburen, Theodore van, called Dirk (1570/90-1623/4); 201x182 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Capture and Release of Colonel Synge (engraving)
1045342 The Capture and Release of Colonel Synge (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Capture and Release of Colonel Synge)

Jannina and the Greek Frontier (engraving)
1106772 Jannina and the Greek Frontier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jannina and the Greek Frontier)

The Graeco-Turkish War, General View of the Battle of Mati (litho)
1597614 The Graeco-Turkish War, General View of the Battle of Mati (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Graeco-Turkish War)

Elevation and plan of the Temple of Zeus or Jupiter at Mount Olympus
6340173 Elevation and plan of the Temple of Zeus or Jupiter at Mount Olympus by Quatremere de Quincy, Antoine-Chrysostome (1755-1849); (add.info)

Mount Olympus (engraving)
2811090 Mount Olympus (engraving) by Purser, William (c.1790-1852); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Olympus. Illustration from a volume of Byron-related prints published by John Murray, 1830s)

Mount Olympus (engraving)
3092543 Mount Olympus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Olympus. Illustration for A Pictorial History of the Worlds Great Nations by Charlotte M)

A Picturesque Map of the Seat of War, in the Danubian Provinces, Turkey, Asia Minor, Southern Russia
1607993 A Picturesque Map of the Seat of War, in the Danubian Provinces, Turkey, Asia Minor, Southern Russia, and the Crimea (engraving) by English School

Strait of Fuca, with Mount Olympus, North America (engraving)
1613795 Strait of Fuca, with Mount Olympus, North America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strait of Fuca, with Mount Olympus, North America)

The French Naval Demonstration at Mitylene, Scenes in the Island (b / w photo)
1628602 The French Naval Demonstration at Mitylene, Scenes in the Island (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Chain of Mount Olympus, Cyprus (engraving)
1621828 The Chain of Mount Olympus, Cyprus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chain of Mount Olympus, Cyprus)

A Pictorial Tour in Mediterranean, by John H Allen (engraving)
1594249 A Pictorial Tour in Mediterranean, by John H Allen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pictorial Tour in Mediterranean, by John H Allen)

Fireplace bearing the initials F. II. M. M. V signifying Federigo Gonzaga II
BEN78524 Fireplace bearing the initials F.II.M.M.V signifying Federigo Gonzaga II Marchese of Mantua, with a decorative frieze above incorporating various impresse from the Gonzaga coat of arms

Temple with Cypress Tree, from Promethee Enchaine by Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print)
3474118 Temple with Cypress Tree, from Promethee EnchaAneby Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941); The Stapleton Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

The British Mediterranean Fleet rounding Cape Kara, Gulf of Salonica, 5 November (engraving)
1100442 The British Mediterranean Fleet rounding Cape Kara, Gulf of Salonica, 5 November (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Assemblage of the Gods on Mount Olympus (engraving)
655556 Assemblage of the Gods on Mount Olympus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assemblage of the Gods on Mount Olympus)

The Graeco-Turkish War, Views of Velestino and Volo (litho)
1597461 The Graeco-Turkish War, Views of Velestino and Volo (litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Graeco-Turkish War)

The Russians leaving San Stefano, Last Look at Constantinople (engraving)
1060091 The Russians leaving San Stefano, Last Look at Constantinople (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russians leaving San Stefano)

Illustration from Promethee Enchaine by Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print)
3474119 Illustration from Promethee EnchaAneby Aeschylus, pub. 1941 (pochoir print) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941); The Stapleton Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

Prometheus devoured by the eagle (engraving)
3480601 Prometheus devoured by the eagle (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Prometheus devoured by the eagle. Engraved illustration from The Temple of the Muses, 1733)

Plain of Olympia, plate 6 from Part 1 of Views in Greece, engraved by J
STC88741 Plain of Olympia, plate 6 from Part 1 of Views in Greece, engraved by J. Bailey, 1820 (aquatint) by Dodwell, Edward (1767-1832) (after)

The Greco-Turkish War (litho)
1597441 The Greco-Turkish War (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greco-Turkish War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 May 1897)

Title page: Cupid, from Game of Mythology (Jeu de la Mythologie), 1644

Plate 6: The Giants Attempting to Storm Olympus (Gigantomachia), from Ovids Metamorphoses, 1606

Concourse of the Gods on Mount Olympus, 1565. Creator: Cornelis Cort
Concourse of the Gods on Mount Olympus, 1565

Apotheosis of the Arts, ca. 1619. Creator: Jan Muller
Apotheosis of the Arts, ca. 1619

The News Brought to Olympus, dated 1516. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
The News Brought to Olympus, dated 1516

Mount Olympus from Larissa, Thessaly, Greece, 1850-85. Creator: Edward Lear
Mount Olympus from Larissa, Thessaly, Greece, 1850-85

The Council of Gods. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Council of Gods. Found in the Collection of Prague Castle

Prometheus carrying fire, 1637 (oil on canvas)
3247806 Prometheus carrying fire, 1637 (oil on canvas) by Cossiers, Jan (1600-71); 182x113 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info)

The Olympus. Ceiling tondo in the Sala dell Iliade in the Palazzo Pitti, 1819-1825. Found in the collection of Palazzo Pitti, Florence

The Fall of the Giants (Sala dei Giganti), 1536. Artist: Romano, Giulio (1499-1546)
The Fall of the Giants (Sala dei Giganti), 1536. Found in the collection of Palazzo del Te, Mantua

The Fall of the Giants (Sala dei Giganti). Artist: Romano, Giulio (1499-1546)
The Fall of the Giants (Sala dei Giganti). Found in the collection of Palazzo del Te, Mantua

The Triumph of Venus (The Olympus), Between 1762 and 1765. Artist: Tiepolo, Giandomenico (1727-1804)
The Triumph of Venus (The Olympus), Between 1762 and 1765. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

The Fall of the Titans, ca 1590. Artist: Haarlem, Cornelis Cornelisz. van (1562-1638)
The Fall of the Titans, ca 1590. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

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"Mount Olympus: A Heavenly Scene of Gods and Giants" In this captivating wood engraving from 1872, we are transported to the majestic Mount Olympus in Washington state. As the Strait of Juan de Fuca gracefully flows, forming a boundary between two nations, the towering peak stands proudly in the background. The mention of "The Gods of Olympus" immediately brings to mind ancient Greek mythology, where these powerful beings resided on this sacred mountain. Their epic tales have been immortalized through various artistic expressions like John Carwitham's masterpiece "Heavenly Scene with the Gods of Olympus Surrounding a Chess Board. " This enchanting artwork transports us into a world where gods engage in strategic battles. As we delve deeper into history, we encounter depictions such as "Principal Greek gods on Mount Olympus, " reminding us that these divine figures were revered by countless civilizations throughout time. Moving across continents and centuries, an intriguing hand-colored engraving from 1826 showcases the Temple of Zeus or Jupiter at Mount Olympus. Its pronaos or vestibule invites us to explore its grandeur while highlighting its significance as a place for worship and reverence. Meanwhile, another remarkable lithograph titled "Strait dei Dardanelli" takes us far away from Washington state but still holds our attention with its bird's eye view capturing both European and Asian coasts. The forts strategically placed along this strait remind us how territories were defended during times past. Returning to mythological narratives depicted through artistry, we encounter scenes like "Apollo Exposing Mars and Venus to Ridicule, " showcasing moments when even gods faced humiliation among their peers on Mount Olympus. Similarly, Vulcan chaining Prometheus serves as a reminder that even those who dared challenge divine authority faced dire consequences. Beyond mythology lies historical events captured within engravings such as "The Capture and Release of Colonel Synge" or "Jannina and the Greek Frontier.