Ismene Collection

Nymph Ismene, 1878. Artist: Landelle, Charles (1821-1908)
Nymph Ismene, 1878. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Rectangular plaque, Antigone and Ismene (colour litho)
mythology, female, women, greek, ancient greece, grecian, embracing, woman, classical, mythological, imploring, antigone, myth, embrace, amphora, vase, plaque, urn, ismene, 3036818

Pervuvian daffodil, Ismene pedunculata (Greenish-flowered ismene, Ismene virescens). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by G

Peruvian daffodil, Ismene pedunculata (Mr McLeans amancaes, Ismene macleana). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Walter Fitch from William Jackson Hookers Botanical

Antigone and Ismene (engraving)
2808165 Antigone and Ismene (engraving) by Teschendorff, Emil (1833-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antigone and Ismene.); © Look and Learn

Ismene andreana (colour litho)
960308 Ismene andreana (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ismene andreana. Published in The Garden)

The Death of Oedipus, engraved by William Ward (1766-1826) published in London
CH416875 The Death of Oedipus, engraved by William Ward (1766-1826) published in London, 1785 (mezzotint) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli)

Seven Chiefs against Thebes (engraving)
973746 Seven Chiefs against Thebes (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seven Chiefs against Thebes)

A Greek Play in Edinburgh (litho)
1039051 A Greek Play in Edinburgh (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Greek Play in Edinburgh)

Drawings Prints, Drawing, Oedipus, before, Temple, Furies, between, Daughters, Antigone
Drawings and Prints, Drawing, Oedipus before the Temple of the Furies between his Daughters Antigone and Ismene, Artist, Anton Raphael Mengs, German, Usti nad Labem (Aussig) 1728-1779 Rome, Mengs

Eteocles and Polynices, Pieter Franciscus Martenasie, 1774

Etrusco-Corinthian amphora depicting Tydeus killing Ismene and Periclymenus fleeing, from Cerveteri, Rome Province
Etruscan civilization. Etrusco-Corinthian pottery. Amphora depicting Tydeus killing Ismene and Periclymenus fleeing. From Cerveteri, Rome province

ANTIGONE with her sister, Ismene (left): line engraving, 19th century

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"Ismene: A Journey Through Mythology and Art" Step into the world of Ismene, a captivating figure from Greek mythology. This rectangular plaque showcases Antigone and Ismene in a stunning color litho, capturing their sisterly bond and strength. Intrigue continues with the Peruvian daffodil, Ismene pedunculata, its delicate petals mirroring Ismene's grace. Another Peruvian daffodil variation is depicted in an enchanting color litho titled "Ismene andreana, " showcasing nature's beauty. The engravings bring forth powerful scenes from Greek tragedies. "The Death of Oedipus" transports us to London, engraved by William Ward. We witness the Seven Chiefs against Thebes in another gripping engraving. A litho titled "A Greek Play in Edinburgh" takes us on a journey to Scotland where ancient tales come alive on stage. Nymph Ismene captivates our imagination through Charles Landelle's artistic portrayal. Drawings and prints depict Oedipus before the temple, facing off against Furies while his daughters Antigone and Ismene stand between them. These intricate artworks showcase the complexity of their familial relationships. Pieter Franciscus Martenasie's painting "Eteocles and Polynices" delves into their tragic conflict, highlighting how it impacted Ismene as well. An Etrusco-Corinthian amphora reveals Tydeus killing Ismene while Periclymenus flees - a chilling scene frozen in time. Through these various art forms spanning centuries, we explore different facets of Ismene's character - her loyalty as a sister, her resilience amidst tragedy, and her place within mythological narratives that continue to inspire artists today.