Underworld Collection

Last Judgement, Novgorod Icon (tempera on wood)
3469089 Last Judgement, Novgorod Icon (tempera on wood) by Russian School (15th century); 162x115 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Elysium, 1906. Artist: Leon Bakst
Elysium, 1906. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Religion / Egypt / Nephthys
A funerary deity, she mourns the Pharaoh when he dies, and escorts him into the Underworld

Charon / Styx / Dante / Virgil
Charon ferries Dante and Virgil across the Styx, the river which separates this world of ours from the infernal regions

Dante / Virgil Cross Styx
Charon, the ferryman of the Styx, carries Dante and Virgil to the Underworld

Judgement Day / Osiris
Judgement of the dead before Osiris in the Underworld

Homeric cosmogony. Map of the Earth based on the myths and knowledge of the Ancient Greeks at the time of Homer (1st or 2nd millennium BC)

Book of the Dead
Detail from the Book of the Dead of Cesmedhed khonsu, Amons (Amun) musician. Properly called the " Spells of Coming (or Going)

Weighing of the Heart
Ani, recently dead, is judged in the Underworld where his heart is weighed

Goddess of Underworld
Hel, daughter of Loki & goddess of the underworld

Dantes Inferno, suicides and the Harpies
Dantes Inferno. Canto XIII, line 11: Here [suicide tree] the brute Harpies make their nest (at right: Dante and Virgil). Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

The Isle of the Dead, 1886 (oil on panel)
JHG176726 The Isle of the Dead, 1886 (oil on panel) by Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901); 80x154 cm; Museum der Bildenden Kunste, Leipzig, Germany; Swiss, out of copyright

Religion / Egypt / Sobek
The crocodile-headed god who symbolises the might of the pharaohs : the strength and swiftness of the crocodile are appropriate to the ruler of the country

Dante and Virgil with three-headed monster, 1951. Creator: Shirley Markham
Dante and Virgil with three-headed monster, 1951. Design for illustration to Dantes " Divine Comedy". Shirley Markham (1931-1999)

Cerberus & Herakles
The last Labour of Herakles is to descend to the Underworld and capture the three-headed dog Cerberus; he does this, but returns the dog to Hades who needs him as a watchdog

Rat hole walk
Sofie Steenhoudt

Rat hole walk
Sofie Steenhoudt

Rat hole walk
Sofie Steenhoudt

Rat hole walk
Sofie Steenhoudt

Rat hole walk
Sofie Steenhoudt

Rat hole walk
Sofie Steenhoudt

Orpheus and Euridice (w / c on paper)
WAG451503 Orpheus and Euridice (w/c on paper) by Sparkes, Catharine Adelaide (1842-91); 84x74 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Red-Figure Horn-Shaped Rhyton depicting a crocodile attacking a Nubian, Greek, c
FIT111277 Red-Figure Horn-Shaped Rhyton depicting a crocodile attacking a Nubian, Greek, c.350 BC (clay) by Sotades (fl. 350 BC) (workshop after); height: 22.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

The Underworld, c1613-c1644. Artist: Francois de Nome
The Underworld, c1613-c1644. On the left Pluto and Persephone, King and Queen of the Underworld, view their kingdom

Ancient Egypt, Wall painting, , Osiris, Lord of the Underworld, Tomb of Sennedjem, Thebes, Deir el Medina
3476216 Ancient Egypt, Wall painting, , Osiris, Lord of the Underworld, Tomb of Sennedjem, Thebes, Deir el Medina, 19th dynasty (photo); (add.info.: Ancient Egypt, Wall painting, , Osiris)

Ancient Egypt, Wall painting, Lion headed God of the underworld, Tomb of Sennedjem, Thebes, Deir el Medina
3476231 Ancient Egypt, Wall painting, Lion headed God of the underworld, Tomb of Sennedjem, Thebes, Deir el Medina, 19th dynasty (photo); (add.info.: Ancient Egypt, Wall painting)

Ancient Egypt, Wall painting/carvng, Journey through the underworld boat drawn along by men, Tomb of Rameses I, Thebes
3476336 Ancient Egypt, Wall painting/carvng, Journey through the underworld boat drawn along by men, Tomb of Rameses I, Thebes, 19th dynasty, Valley of the Kings (photo); (add.info.: Ancient Egypt)

Ancient Egypt, Wall painting, Cow headed God of the underworld, Tomb of Sennedjem, Thebes, Deir el Medina
3476230 Ancient Egypt, Wall painting, Cow headed God of the underworld, Tomb of Sennedjem, Thebes, Deir el Medina, 19th dynasty (photo); (add.info.: Ancient Egypt, Wall painting)

Ancient Egypt, Wall painting, Tomb of Sennufer, Tomb of the Nobles, Thebes, 18th dynasty Anubis with Osiris
3476183 Ancient Egypt, Wall painting, Tomb of Sennufer, Tomb of the Nobles, Thebes, 18th dynasty Anubis with Osiris, Gods of the underworld (photo); (add.info.: Ancient Egypt, Wall painting)

Ancient Egypt, Painting, Osiris, Tomb of Horemheb, Thebes, God of afterlife, the underworld and the dead
3476348 Ancient Egypt, Painting, Osiris, Tomb of Horemheb, Thebes, God of afterlife, the underworld and the dead, Green-skinned with a pharaoh's beard

The Mutilation of Uranus by Saturn (fresco)
1072843 The Mutilation of Uranus by Saturn (fresco) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Hercules and Cerberus: Hercules grasps the collar of Cerberus, two demons appear at left, from the series The Labors of Hercules, 1608

Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1630s. Creator: Jan Brueghel the younger
Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1630s

Les Brigands romains (The Roman Bandits), 1831. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Greek Vase Painting, Persephone and Hades Banqueting in the Underwold, c430 BC. Artist: Codrus Painter
Greek Vase Painting, Persephone and Hades Banqueting in the Underwold, c430 BC. Attic red-figured Kylix by the Codrus Painter. Held at British Museum

Hades and Persephone Banqueting: Altic Red-figure Kylix, c430 BC. Artist: Codrus Painter
Hades and Persephone Banqueting, Altic Red-figure Kylix, c430 BC. by the Codros painter

Persephone In Soho
A side profile portrait sketch of a Roman figure with curly hair, titled Persephone In Soho, who was the goddess queen of the underworld, the wife of Hades, from Greek mythology. Date: circa 1920

4th Century Bc Acheron Aeneid Allegoric Allegorical
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Statuette of Osiris. Granite. Third Intermediate Period. Eg
Statuette of Osiris wearing crown and royal scepters in their hands. Granite. C. 700 B.C. 25th Dynasty. Third Intermediate Period. Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

18th Century Alterlife Ancient Art Atef Crook
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Bacchus, Neptune and Pluto, Roman gods.. Handcolored copperplate engraving engraved by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf after illustrations by Leonard Defraine from Mythology in Prints

Cape Reinga lighthouse, North Island, New Zealand
View of the lighthouse at Cape Reinga, at the far northern end of the North Island, New Zealand. The lighthouse was built in 1941

PRESENTATION TO OSIRIS
Ani, recently dead, is taken to the Underworld where he is presented to Osiris

RHADAMANTHYS
The son of Europa and Zeus, after his death he and his brothers found posthumous employment as JUDGES OF THE UNDERWORLD : they are shown Date:

AENEAS AND ANCHISES
Aeneas visits his dead father Anchises in the Underworld, and is shown a vision of the glorious heroes of Rome who will be his descendants

DIS PATER the Roman God of the dead and the underworld, later adopted by the Celta, was associated with the Egyptian god Serapis and credited with oracular powers

Soul Underworld Religion Egypt Book Dead Descent
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Bifrost or The Rainbow Bridge leading to the Afterlife
Bifrost - a burning rainbow bridge that reaches between Midgard (the world) and Asgard (the realm of the gods) in Norse mythology. 1916

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"Journey into the Underworld: Exploring Mythology, Religion, and Art" Step into a realm shrouded in mystery and intrigue as we embark on a captivating journey through the underworld. From ancient civilizations to renowned literary works, this caption delves deep into the enigmatic realms of the afterlife. In Novgorod Icon's Last Judgement, painted with delicate tempera on wood, we witness souls being weighed against their deeds. This depiction echoes beliefs found in Egyptian mythology where Nephthys played a crucial role in guiding souls to Elysium. Leon Bakst's masterpiece "Elysium" transports us to an ethereal paradise where blissful souls reside. Inspired by Homeric cosmogony and Dante's Inferno, it captures the essence of heavenly serenity amidst vibrant hues. Charon ferries spirits across Styx in Dante's epic poem guided by Virgil. As they navigate through treacherous waters towards Judgement Day presided over by Osiris, one cannot help but ponder upon life's moral complexities. The Book of the Dead unravels ancient Egyptian rituals surrounding death and rebirth. The Weighing of the Heart ceremony determines one's fate while offering glimpses into their eternal destiny. Dante and Virgil cross Styx accompanied by Shirley Markham’s three-headed monster guarding Hell’s entrance. In Dantes Inferno, suicides face torment from Harpies - symbolic representations of their self-inflicted suffering. Unveiling secrets held within these artistic masterpieces allows us to explore various interpretations of the underworld across cultures and eras. It reminds us that even beyond mortal existence lies a vast tapestry woven with tales of divine justice and damnation. As we delve deeper into this captivating subject matter, let our imaginations soar alongside these mythical figures who have traversed between worlds – be it guided by religious beliefs or immortalized within timeless works of art.