Theia Collection

Hercules and Cercopes (colour litho)
957824 Hercules and Cercopes (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and Cercopes. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Pergamon Altar. Theia, giant fallen and Selene
Pergamon Altar. Built by order of Eumenes II Soter. 164-156 BC by artists of the school of Pergamon. Marble and limestone. Gigantomachy: south frieze

Material ejected by the Theia collision with primordial Earth
After Theia collided with the primordial Earth, the material ejected by the collision slowly began to reform into a body orbiting the Earth

Artwork of the early Earth-Moon system
Artwork of the young Earth-Moon system. The Earth had recently formed when it was struck by a protoplanet " called Theia " roughly three times the size of Mars

Formation of the Moon, artwork C016 / 5353
Formation of the Moon. Artwork of the Moon forming in the skies of a proto-Earth following the collision that led to its formation

Formation of the Moon, artwork C016 / 5352
Formation of the Moon. Artwork of a Mars-sized protoplanet (Theia) looming over a proto-Earth with which it is about to collide. This illustrates the giant impact theory of the formation of the Moon

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Witness the awe-inspiring moment of cosmic creation in this captivating artwork: Theia, a rogue planet collides with the primordial Earth. In this ancient tale retold through the lens of science, Hercules and the Cercopes (as depicted in this color lithograph) represent the celestial bodies that danced around the young Sun. The Pergamon Altar, an ancient relic, hints at the mythological origins of this cataclysmic event. Theia's collision with Earth resulted in the ejection of vast amounts of material, as depicted in artwork C016/5353 and C016/5352. This material coalesced to form the Moon, as we know it today. This scene portrays the early stages of our solar system's formation, an intricate cosmic ballet that shaped the very fabric of our world. Ancient Earth bore witness to this impact, a pivotal moment in its history, forever altering its path and the lives of its inhabitants. As we gaze upon these artistic renderings, we are reminded of the wondrous mysteries that lie at the heart of our universe. The Theia impact, a testament to the raw power and beauty of the cosmos, continues to captivate our imaginations and fuel our quest for knowledge.