Pandora Collection

Saturns rings, Cassini image. The rings consist of particles of nearly pure water ice and meteoric dust and span almost 300, 000 kilometres

Pandora and her Box
Hephaistos created Pandora, on Zeuss orders, to bring ruin to mankind : married to Epimethus, she brought a box which when opened released all the evils

Pandora. Pandora (the all-gifted ) was the first mortal woman according to the Greek poet Hesiod. She was sent by Zeus as a gift to Epithemus

Pandora and Hope
When Pandora first opens her box, she lets loose all the evils that can plague mankind; but when she and Epimethus open it a second time, Hope appears

Scarlet leafwing, Siderone galanthis
Scarlet or red-striped leafwing, Siderone galanthis, and cardinal butterfly, Argynnis pandora. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Saturns peaceful beauty invites Cassini for a closer look in this natural color view, taken during the spacecrafts approach to the planet

Pandora & Epimatheus

Pandora, 1873. Creator: Alexandre Cabanel
Pandora, 1873. Cabanel, a professor of painting at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, specialized in portraits of "High Society." Here

Pandora Opening Her Box, 1557. Creator: Master Z.B.M
Pandora Opening Her Box, 1557

Pandora Opening Her Box, 1557. Creator: Master Z.B.M
Pandora Opening Her Box, 1557

Pandora, 1804-05. Creator: James Barry
Pandora, 1804-05

Pandora, ca. 1914. Creator: Odilon Redon
Pandora, ca. 1914

In Greek mythology, Pandora disobeyed Zeus and opened the box that contained all of the evils of the world

The Birth of Pandora, 1791-1804 (oil on canvas)
2913322 The Birth of Pandora, 1791-1804 (oil on canvas) by Barry, James (1741-1806); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

H. M. Submarine Pandora, naval ships
H.M. Submarine Pandora, naval ships by A. F. D. Bannister

Greek mythology - Pandora nad her box
Vintage engraving of Pandora nad her box after Lawrence Alma-Tadema. In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first human woman created by the gods

The crew of the Pandora shooting seals (engraving)
1036172 The crew of the Pandora shooting seals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The crew of the Pandora shooting seals)

Out flew a beautiful fairy-like creature with rainbow-coloured wings (colour litho)
STC312585 Out flew a beautiful fairy-like creature with rainbow-coloured wings (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Presentation of Pandora by Vulcan (oil on canvas)
CH402368 The Presentation of Pandora by Vulcan (oil on canvas) by Heiss, Johann (1640-1704); 91.4x111.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Pandoras box
3783942 Pandoras box by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: Pandora opens the box and a thunder cloud falls on Epimetheus. Retelling of Greek Myths by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 - 1864)

Pandora (engraving)
1624075 Pandora (engraving) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pandora. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 June 1882)

Arctic Sketches from the Pandora, drawn on the Wood in the Polar Regions (engraving)
1621392 Arctic Sketches from the Pandora, drawn on the Wood in the Polar Regions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arctic Sketches from the Pandora)

Pandora brought to Earth (engraving)
973768 Pandora brought to Earth (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pandora brought to Earth)

Pandora (chromolitho)
975932 Pandora (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pandora. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Pandora opening the Vase (engraving)
973770 Pandora opening the Vase (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pandora opening the Vase)

The Opening of Pandoras Vase, 1834 (oil on mahogany panel)
1065291 The Opening of Pandoras Vase, 1834 (oil on mahogany panel) by Howard, Henry (1769-1847); Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Study for Pandora, 1902 (w / c on paper)
PNH452576 Study for Pandora, 1902 (w/c on paper) by Rheam, Henry Meynell (1859-1920); 75.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

A sudden swarm of winged creatures brushed past her, illustration from
STC411992 A sudden swarm of winged creatures brushed past her, illustration from A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1928 (colour litho) by Rackham

Oh what a good time was that to be alive in, illustration from
STC411991 Oh what a good time was that to be alive in, illustration from A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1928 (colour litho) by Rackham

Pandoras Box, (oil on canvas)
989753 Pandoras Box, (oil on canvas) by Comerre, Leon Francois (1850-1916); 180x83 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pandoras Box. Leon Francois Comerre (1850-1916). Oil on canvas

Pandora fish and picarel
Pandora fish, Pagellus erythrinus (Sparus erythrinus), and picarel, Spicara smaris (Sparus smaris). Handcolored engraving by Teillard after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys

Pandora fish, Pagellus erythrinus (Rose sparus, Sparus erythrinus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Cardinal butterfly, Argynnis pandora, dorsal and ventral views. Handcoloured steel engraving by the Pauquet brothers after an illustration by Alexis Nicolas Noel from Hippolyte Lucas Natural History

Pandora and her box by Sogata
A stylised idea of Pandora opening her box, and in this case finding many jewels. 1930

Pandora brought to Epimetheus (engraving)
973769 Pandora brought to Epimetheus (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pandora brought to Epimetheus)

Pandora shewn to the Gods (engraving)
973767 Pandora shewn to the Gods (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pandora shewn to the Gods)

The Pandora nipped in the Ice (Melville Bay, 24 July), relieving the Pressure by Blasting (engraving)
1602616 The Pandora nipped in the Ice (Melville Bay, 24 July), relieving the Pressure by Blasting (engraving) by English School

The Cruise of the Pandora, Captain Allen Young (engraving)
1602615 The Cruise of the Pandora, Captain Allen Young (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cruise of the Pandora, Captain Allen Young)

The Cruise of the Pandora, Captain Allen Young (engraving)
1602613 The Cruise of the Pandora, Captain Allen Young (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cruise of the Pandora, Captain Allen Young)

Pandoras box
3783940 Pandoras box by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: Pandora standing next to Epimetheus wonders at the box. Retelling of Greek Myths by Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 - 1864)

The Paradise of children
3783939 The Paradise of children by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); (add.info.: The Paradise of children. Illustrations by Walter Crane 1845 -1915)

Arctic Sketches from the Pandora (engraving)
1621403 Arctic Sketches from the Pandora (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arctic Sketches from the Pandora)

Arctic Sketches from the Pandora, catching a Young Bear (engraving)
1621402 Arctic Sketches from the Pandora, catching a Young Bear (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arctic Sketches from the Pandora, catching a Young Bear)

Arctic Sketches from the Pandora, drawn on the Wood in the Polar Regions (engraving)
1621391 Arctic Sketches from the Pandora, drawn on the Wood in the Polar Regions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arctic Sketches from the Pandora)

Pandora Crowned by the Seasons, 1824 (oil on canvas)
LMG112911 Pandora Crowned by the Seasons, 1824 (oil on canvas) by Etty, William (1787-1849); 87.6x111.8 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

Hermes presenting Pandora to King Epimetheus, 1611 (oil on canvas)
3959959 Hermes presenting Pandora to King Epimetheus, 1611 (oil on canvas) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 181 x 256.8 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; Dutch, out of copyright

Madam Vestris (engraving)
610771 Madam Vestris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madam Vestris.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

There was no danger, no trouble of any kind, illustration from
STC411990 There was no danger, no trouble of any kind, illustration from A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1928 (colour litho) by Rackham

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"Pandora, the enigmatic figure from Greek mythology, is often associated with her infamous box. Just like Saturn's majestic rings captured by the Cassini spacecraft, Pandora captivates our imagination with her mysterious allure. In ancient tales, she was created by the gods as a punishment for mankind and given a box filled with all the troubles of the world. But amidst chaos, there is always hope – symbolized by Pandora herself. Saturn's moon may bear her name, but it is Pandora who steals the spotlight in mythological narratives. Often depicted alongside Epimetheus, their story serves as a cautionary tale about curiosity and its consequences. The Birth painting portrays this pivotal moment when she first entered existence. Artists throughout history have been inspired by Pandora's complex character. Odilon Redon beautifully captures her essence in his 1914 artwork - an embodiment of mystery and intrigue that transcends time. Beyond mythology and artistry lies another aspect of "Pandora" - H. M Submarine Pandora and naval ships bearing this name evoke strength and resilience akin to their mythical namesake. While some may associate seals with playful creatures or even mermaids' companionship, an engraving depicts the crew of HMS Pandora shooting seals – showcasing yet another facet of interpretation surrounding this multifaceted name. Whether we ponder on Greek mythology or marvel at celestial wonders like Saturn's rings or admire artistic interpretations through centuries-old paintings or contemporary works; "Pandora" continues to be a captivating concept that sparks our imagination.