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"Neptune: From D-Day to the Solar System, Unveiling the Mysteries of the Deep" In 1944, amidst the chaos of World War II

Background imageNeptune Collection: Landscape with a woman showing a castle to a child and Venus prays Neptune to protect Aeneas ships

Landscape with a woman showing a castle to a child and Venus prays Neptune to protect Aeneas ships from Aeneid
2384655 Landscape with a woman showing a castle to a child and Venus prays Neptune to protect Aeneas ships from Aeneid, Canto V (fresco) by Abate, Nicolo dell (c.1509-71); Galleria e Museo Estense

Background imageNeptune Collection: The Gem of Augustus, or Gemma Augustea (handcoloured copperplate engraving)

The Gem of Augustus, or Gemma Augustea (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986530 The Gem of Augustus, or Gemma Augustea (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: The Gem of Augustus, or Gemma Augustea)

Background imageNeptune Collection: Neptune, or the Water, detail of the Hall of Olympus, 1560-1561 (fresco)

Neptune, or the Water, detail of the Hall of Olympus, 1560-1561 (fresco)
2632658 Neptune, or the Water, detail of the Hall of Olympus, 1560-1561 (fresco) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Villa Barbaro, Maser, Veneto, Italy; (add.info.: Maser, Villa Barbaro)

Background imageNeptune Collection: Venus prays Neptune to protect Aeneas ships from Aeneid Canto V, detail of 2384655(fresco)

Venus prays Neptune to protect Aeneas ships from Aeneid Canto V, detail of 2384655(fresco)
2384660 Venus prays Neptune to protect Aeneas ships from Aeneid Canto V, detail of 2384655(fresco) by Abate, Nicolo dell (c.1509-71); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: Modena)

Background imageNeptune Collection: The Feast of Neptune; La Fete de Neptune (oil on canvas)

The Feast of Neptune; La Fete de Neptune (oil on canvas)
827400 The Feast of Neptune; La Fete de Neptune (oil on canvas) by Forti, Ettore (fl.c.1870-1910); 92.4x142.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Feast of Neptune; La Fete de Neptune)

Background imageNeptune Collection: The Olympus, vault of the Hall of Olympus, 1560-1561 (fresco)

The Olympus, vault of the Hall of Olympus, 1560-1561 (fresco)
2632646 The Olympus, vault of the Hall of Olympus, 1560-1561 (fresco) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Villa Barbaro, Maser, Veneto, Italy; (add.info.: Maser, Villa Barbaro)

Background imageNeptune Collection: The River Nile, 1569. Creator: Etienne Delaune

The River Nile, 1569. Creator: Etienne Delaune
The River Nile, 1569

Background imageNeptune Collection: Geometry, n. d. Creator: Etienne Delaune

Geometry, n. d. Creator: Etienne Delaune
Geometry, n.d

Background imageNeptune Collection: Neptune as a River God, plate two from The Judgment of Paris, 1575 / 1618

Neptune as a River God, plate two from The Judgment of Paris, 1575 / 1618
Neptune as a River God, plate two from The Judgment of Paris, 1575/1618

Background imageNeptune Collection: Neptune and Amphitrite Flanked by Jupiter and Juno: Design for Painted Hall or Garden

Neptune and Amphitrite Flanked by Jupiter and Juno: Design for Painted Hall or Garden Bench, n.d

Background imageNeptune Collection: Plates, France, c. 1892. Creator: Jules-Paul Brateau

Plates, France, c. 1892. Creator: Jules-Paul Brateau
Plates, France, c. 1892

Background imageNeptune Collection: Salt Cellar, Belgium, 1625 / 75. Creator: Unknown

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

Background imageNeptune Collection: Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting Poseidon, 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown

Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting Poseidon, 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting Poseidon, 3rd century BCE

Background imageNeptune Collection: Stater (Coin) Depicting the God Poseidon, 480-400 BCE. Creator: Unknown

Stater (Coin) Depicting the God Poseidon, 480-400 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Stater (Coin) Depicting the God Poseidon, 480-400 BCE

Background imageNeptune Collection: Bonbonniere: Head of Neptune, South Staffordshire, 1760 / 80

Bonbonniere: Head of Neptune, South Staffordshire, 1760 / 80
Bonbonniere: Head of Neptune, South Staffordshire, 1760/80

Background imageNeptune Collection: The Battle between the Gods and the Giants, c. 1608. Creator: Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael

The Battle between the Gods and the Giants, c. 1608. Creator: Joachim Anthonisz Wtewael
The Battle between the Gods and the Giants, c. 1608

Background imageNeptune Collection: Water, represented by a naiad seated at the base of a tree... 1640-60

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

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

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

Background imageNeptune Collection: Captain Newcome is shaved roughly before being dunked in a tub of bilge water on the Equator

Captain Newcome is shaved roughly before being dunked in a tub of bilge water on the Equator
6337354 Captain Newcome is shaved roughly before being dunked in a tub of bilge water on the Equator by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (c.1797-1850) (after); (add.info)

Background imageNeptune Collection: Naval rite of passage: Crossing the Line. Johnny is dunked in a bath of bilge water when he first

Naval rite of passage: Crossing the Line. Johnny is dunked in a bath of bilge water when he first crosses the equator
FLO4989324 Naval rite of passage: Crossing the Line. Johnny is dunked in a bath of bilge water when he first crosses the equator. Sailors are dressed as sea gods Neptune, Amphitrite and Triton

Background imageNeptune Collection: The Groves of Versailles. View of the pool of Neptune and walkway with the Judgement of

The Groves of Versailles. View of the pool of Neptune and walkway with the Judgement of
XIR288981 The Groves of Versailles. View of the pool of Neptune and walkway with the Judgement of Paris, 1688-93 (oil on canvas) by Cotelle

Background imageNeptune Collection: Embossed and polychrome decorated panels, late 17th century (leather)

Embossed and polychrome decorated panels, late 17th century (leather)
499185 Embossed and polychrome decorated panels, late 17th century (leather) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNeptune Collection: Allegorical tapestry depicting Neptune from the Doria Grotesques series

Allegorical tapestry depicting Neptune from the Doria Grotesques series
615950 Allegorical tapestry depicting Neptune from the Doria Grotesques series, with a central figural roundel above Poseidon, Brussels, c.1545-50 (textile) by Vaga, Perino del (1501-1547) (attr)

Background imageNeptune Collection: Dexter supporter of Baron Hawke (engraving)

Dexter supporter of Baron Hawke (engraving)
5219038 Dexter supporter of Baron Hawke (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dexter supporter of Baron Hawke)

Background imageNeptune Collection: Neptune (engraving)

Neptune (engraving)
3960957 Neptune (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: Neptune. After a 16th century engraving. Neptune was the Roman god of the sea, and also of horses.); out of copyright

Background imageNeptune Collection: Outer Planets (chromolitho)

Outer Planets (chromolitho)
3651655 Outer Planets (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outer Planets. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Romance of)

Background imageNeptune Collection: Neptune stilling the waves (colour litho)

Neptune stilling the waves (colour litho)
3634491 Neptune stilling the waves (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neptune stilling the waves)

Background imageNeptune Collection: Neptune, from an intaglio (engraving)

Neptune, from an intaglio (engraving)
5200843 Neptune, from an intaglio (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neptune, from an intaglio)

Background imageNeptune Collection: Frontispiece from Britannia, by William Camden, pub. 1607 (hand coloured engraving)

Frontispiece from Britannia, by William Camden, pub. 1607 (hand coloured engraving)
5902912 Frontispiece from Britannia, by William Camden, pub. 1607 (hand coloured engraving) by Hole, William (fl. 1607-24); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageNeptune Collection: Opening of the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, Sketches in the Procession (engraving)

Opening of the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, Sketches in the Procession (engraving)
1621808 Opening of the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, Sketches in the Procession (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Winter Gardens, Blackpool)

Background imageNeptune Collection: Illustration to Percy Fitzgeralds Tale, 'Cissy, The Little Peacemaker'(engraving)

Illustration to Percy Fitzgeralds Tale, "Cissy, The Little Peacemaker"(engraving)
1621723 Illustration to Percy Fitzgeralds Tale, " Cissy, The Little Peacemaker" (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNeptune Collection: Conchology (coloured engraving)

Conchology (coloured engraving)
976023 Conchology (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conchology.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNeptune Collection: Poseidon (engraving)

Poseidon (engraving)
812878 Poseidon (engraving) by Cleyn, Francis (1582-1658); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poseidon. Print made by Wencelaus Hollar)

Background imageNeptune Collection: The Neptune, Church Lane, off Temple Street (pencil & w / c on paper)

The Neptune, Church Lane, off Temple Street (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831660 The Neptune, Church Lane, off Temple Street (pencil & w/c on paper) by Delamotte, George Orleans (fl.1809-21); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageNeptune Collection: The Solar System (engraving)

The Solar System (engraving)
2802023 The Solar System (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Solar System. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb)

Background imageNeptune Collection: Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite, 1706-07 (black chalk, heightened with white chalk

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

Background imageNeptune Collection: Iron figure castings by M. Ducel of Paris, in the International Exhibition in London

Iron figure castings by M. Ducel of Paris, in the International Exhibition in London, 1862. Date: 1862

Background imageNeptune Collection: The Anniversary of Trafalgar, the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805 (litho)

The Anniversary of Trafalgar, the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805 (litho)
1605897 The Anniversary of Trafalgar, the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anniversary of Trafalgar)

Background imageNeptune Collection: The Storm on the Thames, Tuesday, 18 January (engraving)

The Storm on the Thames, Tuesday, 18 January (engraving)
1590213 The Storm on the Thames, Tuesday, 18 January (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Storm on the Thames, Tuesday, 18 January)

Background imageNeptune Collection: Johnny in the West Indies pursued by a black squadron

Johnny in the West Indies pursued by a black squadron
English Navy officer fleeing from an angry Massa planter and Quashee enslaved men barndishing cudgels in Jamaica. Captain Newcome waves his bicorn at a rowboat in the bay

Background imageNeptune Collection: Neptune grass, Posidonia oceanica

Neptune grass, Posidonia oceanica
Neptune grass or Mediterranean tapeweed, Posidonia oceanica. Caulinia oceanica, Zostera oceanica, Cauline de l ocean. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Background imageNeptune Collection: Erythroxylum laurifolium

Erythroxylum laurifolium, tropical plant. Erythroxylon a feulles de laurier. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Background imageNeptune Collection: Plate with Neptune in his chariot, c. 1730 - 1750 (tin-glazed earthenware, maiolica)

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)

Background imageNeptune Collection: Ruins of the Gate of Athena Archegetis, Roman Agora, Athens

Ruins of the Gate of Athena Archegetis, Roman Agora, Athens
Ruins of the Gate of Athena Archegetis, at the Roman Agora or Roman Forum, Athens, Greece. Porta del Mercato di Atene. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Bennardoni from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes

Background imageNeptune Collection: Leto, Neptune, a Grace and a Fury

Leto, Neptune, a Grace and a Fury
Leto with her children Apollo and Artemis 6, one of the Graces 7, Neptune 8, and one of the Furies 9. Morfeo, Nettuno e delle Furie. From a vase in Aubin Louis Millins Peintures de Vases Antiques



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"Neptune: From D-Day to the Solar System, Unveiling the Mysteries of the Deep" In 1944, amidst the chaos of World War II, Neptune played a crucial role as a codename for one of history's most significant military operations. The D-Day map from that fateful year reveals how British and Canadian troops courageously landed on Juno Beach, marking a turning point in the war. As we delve into space exploration, Voyager 2 captured an awe-inspiring image within our vast solar system. The wonders of our solar system have long captivated artists and scientists alike. Through intricate artwork depicting celestial bodies like Neptune and its planetary counterparts, we gain insight into their grandeur and complexity. Just as soldiers stormed Omaha Beach during D-Day's landing in France, supplies pour ashore onto Neptune's mysterious surface. When contemplating the vastness of our universe, it is fascinating to compare sizes among planets within our solar system. Each planet holds its unique allure; however, none can rival Jupiter or Saturn in sheer magnitude. Yet even they pale in comparison to mighty Neptune with its deep blue hues reminiscent of Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus' captivating oil painting from 1829. As we continue exploring beyond Earth's boundaries into the depths of space, we encounter more mysteries surrounding our solar system's enigmatic planets. Among them stands Poseidon himself – known as Neptune in Roman mythology – ruler over oceans and seas. With his trident held high against cosmic tides, he symbolizes both power and mystery. From historical battles fought on Earth to interstellar journeys through space-time dimensions—Neptune remains an emblematic figure bridging these realms together. Its significance stretches far beyond being just another celestial body floating amidst countless others; it represents humanity's unyielding spirit for discovery. So let us marvel at this distant world named after ancient gods while pondering upon its connection to our own history.