Poseidon Collection

Spetses, Greece -The Poseidon Hotel (opened 1914). Date: circa 1920s

Zeus / Jupiter
Zeus (Jupiter) and Hera (Juno) sit with his eagle, visited by Poseidon (Neptune) Hermes (Mercury) and his son (by Alkmene, not Hera, hence her gesture) Herakles

H. M. S. Poseidon
H.M.S. Poseidon, the submarine which sank after colliding with a Chinese merchant ship, the SS Yuta, on 9 June 1931, 21 miles north of Wei-hai-wei, China

Poseidon / Neptune
Neptune and Triton, from an original statue in the Villa Montalto

Poseidon / Vase Painting
Poseidon/Neptune with his chariot and winged horses

Fantasy Animals / Neptune
Hippocampi, beasts who were half horse, half fish, draw Neptunes chariot across the sea

Child sitting on the fountain of Neptune in Piazza della Signoria in Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Boboli Gardens with the Forcone (Pitchfork) Fountain, or the Garden of Neptune, Florence Florence Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Vengeance of Poseidon
When Laomedon doesn t settle his bill for helping to build Troy, Poseidon devastates the city with a flood, and forces Laomedon to sacrifice his daughter to a sea monster

MYTHOLOGY: POSEIDON. Poseidon riding on a dolphin into the harbor of Venice, Italy. Detail of Jacopo Barbaris bird s-eye-view of Venice. Woodcut, 1500

Boeing P-8A Poseidon 168853
United States Navy - Boeing P-8A Poseidon 168853 (MSN 44145/5338). Date: circa 2010

Roman mosaic showing the triumph of Neptune, 1st century
Roman mosaic showing the triumph of Neptune, surrounded by the four seasons, from La Chebba in Tunisia. Now in Bardo Museum in Tunus, 1st century

Sadlers Wells Interior
Rebuilt in 1765, this developed from a variety hall to a legitimate theatre, often of a spectacular nature as depicted here, with Poseidon riding the waves

Untitled (II 58), c. 1890. [Giants Staircase, Doges Palace, Venice]. Creator: Unknown
Untitled (II 58), c. 1890. [Giants Staircase, Doges Palace, Venice]. Photogravure, no. ii 58 from the portfolio " Calli, Canali e Isole della Laguna"

Italy - Messina, Sicily - Statue of Neptune
Italy - Messina, Sicily - Fountain of Poseidon (Neptune). The Fountain faces toward the harbour and was built by Montorsoli in 1557

Iron figure castings by M. Ducel, of Paris, in the International Exhibition, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Iron figure castings by M. Ducel, of Paris, in the International Exhibition, 1862. Though exceedingly large - Diana and the female portrait statue being lifesize without the stand

Triumph of Neptune and Amphitrite, Roman mosaic, early 4th century. The sea god Neptune and his wife Amphitrite, who are shown standing in a chariot drawn by sea horses and surrounded by cupids

Greek Bronze Statue of Poseidon found in sea near Cape Artemisian, c5th century BC. The Artemision Bronze (often called the God from the Sea)

Piazza del Nettuno in Bologna Bologna Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1935. Date of Artwork:1563-1566

The Neptune fountain seen through a gate, Bologna Bologna Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

Neptune, Roman gold of the Sea (Greek Poseidon). White marble sculpture on top of the fountain by Bartolomeo Ammanati
528937 Neptune, Roman gold of the Sea (Greek Poseidon). White marble sculpture on top of the fountain by Bartolomeo Ammanati (1511-1592) in the Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Italy

Fountain of Neptune with snow, bronze, Giambologna, Jean Boulogne said (1529-1608), Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna Bologna Nettuno square Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Fountain of Neptune, bronze, Giambologna, Jean Boulogne called (1529-1608), Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna Bologna Nettuno square Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

City Hall, Bologna. In the foreground is the Fountain of Neptune by Giambologna Bologna Piazza del Nettuno Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Fountain of Neptune, Giambologna, Jean Boulogne said (1529-1608), Piazza del Nettuno, Bologna Bologna Piazza del Nettuno Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The Fountain of Neptune by Giambologna, in Piazza Nettuno, Bologna; Stereoscopic photograph Bologna Piazza Nettuno Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

View of Neptune's Square in Bologna, with the fountain by Giambologna and Palazzo Comunale, the County Hall. Bologna Neptune's Square Fountain Mannerism

Neptune Fountain in Via Medina, Naples Naples Via Medina Monumental Fountain Late Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View of Piazza Maggiore in Bologna. In the foreground the Neptune Fountain. San Petronio and Palazzo dei Notai in the background Bologna Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Neptune with four seahorses, charcoal drawing on white paper by Leonardo da Vinci and preserved at the Royal Library of Windsor

The Fountain of Neptune, called il Biancone, in Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Satyr, detail of the Neptune fountain in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Envy. Drawing by Andrea Mantegna, in the Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe, at the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Florence Uffizi Gallery, Gabinetto dei Disegni e delle Stampe Drawing Renaissance

Fountain of Neptune, now of the Calderari, work by Giacomo della Porta, in Piazza Navona, Rome Rome Piazza Navona Monumental Fountain Late Renaissance, Renaissance

Neptune fountain in Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Photographer at work in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Pedestrian crossing in Piazza della Signoria in Florence Florence Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:12/1961

Neptune, detail of the statue in the Neptune fountain during an ice-storm, Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Children playing in front of the Neptune fountain in Piazza della Signoria in Florence Florence Piazza della Signoria Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

The statue of Neptune, called Biancone, in Piazza della Signoria, in Florence Florence piazza della Signoria Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Nereide, detail of the fountain of Neptune, Giambologna, Jean de Boulogne (1529 - 1608), Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence piazza della Signoria Fountain Mannerism

Horses, detail of the fountain of Neptune, Piazza della Signoria, Florence Florence piazza della Signoria Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

One of the tritons of the Neptune fountain in Piazza della Signoria with snow and ice Florence Signoria square Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

View of the Boboli Gardens with the bath of Neptune in Florence Florence Boboli Gardens Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Fountain of Neptune, Boboli Gardens, Florence Florence Boboli Gardens Fountain Mannerism, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

View with people of the Piazza Giovanni Bovio with Neptune's Fountain and Corso Umberto I in Naples. Naples Piazza Giovanni Bovio Monumental Fountain Late Renaissance, Renaissance

The Garden of the Doria Pamphilj Palace with, in the middle, Neptune's Fountain by the brothers Taddeo and Giuseppe Carlone

View of the Garden of the Doria Pamphilj Palace and the port of Genoa. In the middle of the garden Naptune's fountain can be seen

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"Poseidon: The Mighty God of the Sea and Beyond" In the enchanting island of Spetses, Greece, stands proudly The Poseidon Hotel, a testament to the enduring legacy of this mythical figure. Poseidon, also known as Neptune in Roman mythology, was one of the most powerful gods in ancient Greek culture. As the brother of Zeus (Jupiter), he ruled over the vast oceans and commanded respect from both mortals and immortals alike. The influence can be seen throughout history and art. From ancient vase paintings depicting his majestic trident to intricate Roman mosaics showcasing his triumphs, his presence is undeniable. Even an untitled 19th-century painting captures him riding on a dolphin into Venice's harbor—an awe-inspiring sight that echoes through time. Mythology tells tales of Poseidon's vengeance when crossed or disrespected—a force not to be taken lightly. His wrath could shake even the mightiest structures like Sadlers Wells Interior or leave statues trembling in fear—such as the imposing Statue of Neptune in Messina, Sicily. But beyond his formidable power lies a fascination with fantasy animals associated with Neptune—a testament to humanity's desire for wonderment and escapism. These creatures embody our dreams and aspirations while reminding us that there is more to life than meets the eye. As we delve into these captivating stories surrounding Poseidon, we are reminded that he symbolizes much more than just a god ruling over seas; he represents our eternal connection with nature's forces—the ebb and flow that shape our world. So let us immerse ourselves in this rich tapestry woven by mythologies past—where waves crash against rocky shores under Poseidon's watchful gaze—and embrace both his mightiness and benevolence as we navigate life's unpredictable waters together.