Thesee Collection

Ariadne watching Theseus's boat depart from the island of Naxos. Mural from a triclinium in a shop/dwelling at
FLO4686919 Ariadne watching Theseus's boat depart from the island of Naxos. Mural from a triclinium in a shop/dwelling at Regio IX.II.5, Pompeii

Wall painting showing Theseus and Ariadne from a tablinum in the Casa di Caccia Antica or House of the Ancient Hunt
FLO4686883 Wall painting showing Theseus and Ariadne from a tablinum in the Casa di Caccia Antica or House of the Ancient Hunt, Reg. VI, Ins. 4, No. 48

Attic red-figure calyx-krater depicting (above) the Deeds of Theseus and (below) the satyrs Sikinnis
AMQ209268 Attic red-figure calyx-krater depicting (above) the Deeds of Theseus and (below) the satyrs Sikinnis, Komos and Simos light torches from coals Prometheus carries in a fennel stalk

Statue antique conservee au temple de Thesee, a Athenes (engraving)
3645081 Statue antique conservee au temple de Thesee, a Athenes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue antique conservee au temple de Thesee, a Athenes)

Ariadne Asleep on the Island of Naxos, 1831 (oil on canvas)
NYH185444 Ariadne Asleep on the Island of Naxos, 1831 (oil on canvas) by Vanderlyn, John (1775-1852); 177.8x222 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Meissen cup, cover and saucer, painted by Angelica Kauffmann (1741-1807) (porcelain)
BAL1329 Meissen cup, cover and saucer, painted by Angelica Kauffmann (1741-1807) (porcelain) by German School; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; out of copyright

Ariadne in Naxos, 1925-26 (tempera on handwoven linen)
BIR189262 Ariadne in Naxos, 1925-26 (tempera on handwoven linen) by Southall, Joseph Edward (1861-1944); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Theseus and Aegeus (litho)
STC416100 Theseus and Aegeus (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theseus, founder-king of Athens and his father, Aegeus; ); The Stapleton Collection; English

Red-figure neck-amphora depicting Theseus About to Kill Procrustes, 480-470 BC (clay)
FIT111275 Red-figure neck-amphora depicting Theseus About to Kill Procrustes, 480-470 BC (clay) by Pig Painter (fl.480-470 BC); height: 34 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Phaedra, 27 BC-14 AD (fresco) (b / w photo)
ALI242792 Phaedra, 27 BC-14 AD (fresco) (b/w photo) by Roman; Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana, Vatican City; (add.info.: daughter of Minos)

Medee. Costume design for the opera Thesee by Jean-Baptiste Lully, 1770-1778. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Theseus with Ariadne and Phaedra, the daughters of King Minos, 1702
XAM67274 Theseus with Ariadne and Phaedra, the daughters of King Minos, 1702 by Gennari, Benedetto the Younger (1633-1715); 12x102 cm; Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; Italian

The Legend of Theseus with a detail of the Cretan Labyrinth (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF197476 The Legend of Theseus with a detail of the Cretan Labyrinth (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Vineyards above the village of Thesee, Loir-et-Cher, France, Europe

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"Unraveling the Myth of Theseus: A Journey through Art and History" Step into the ancient world as we explore the captivating tale of Theseus, a legendary hero whose deeds have been immortalized in various forms of art. From an Attic red-figure calyx-krater depicting his heroic acts to a Meissen cup delicately painted by Angelica Kauffmann, each piece tells a unique part of this timeless story. In one scene, we witness satyrs Sikinnis, Komos, and Simos igniting torches from coals carried by Prometheus himself. The flickering flames symbolize the courage and determination that guided Theseus on his perilous adventures. Meanwhile, an antique statue preserved at the temple dedicated to Thesee in Athens stands as a testament to his revered status in Greek mythology. Ariadne takes center stage in several artworks inspired by her connection with Theseus. In "Ariadne Asleep on the Island of Naxos, " we see her peaceful slumber captured beautifully on canvas, while "Ariadne in Naxos" portrays her ethereal presence through tempera on handwoven linen. Her intricate relationship with Theseus is further explored alongside Phaedra in another masterpiece titled "Theseus with Ariadne and Phaedra. " The legend continues with depictions of pivotal moments such as Theseus about to vanquish Procrustes and Phaedra's tragic fate portrayed in fresco form. Even Jean-Baptiste Lully's opera costume design for "Thesee" transports us back to 18th-century France where this mythical narrative captivated audiences. Finally, our journey concludes with an engraving showcasing the Cretan Labyrinth – a visual representation of one of Theseus' most famous challenges. This labyrinthine maze serves as a reminder that even heroes face formidable obstacles along their path.