Argonaut Collection (#3)

Mosaic depicting Hylas and the Nymphs, dated between the late 2nd century B.C. and early Imperial Period. Tor Bella Monaca. Palazzo Massimo. National Roman Museum. Rome

Argonauta argo (males), octopus
A glass model of two octopuses, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Knobby argonaut, Argonauta nodosa.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Jason escapes with Medea and the Golden Fleece
Illustration of a Jason escapes with Medea and the Golden Fleece

Jason with the Golden Fleece (Thorvaldsen)
Illustration of a Jason with the Golden Fleece (Thorvaldsen)

CALIFORNIA: MINING, c1922. A miner looking at the last message left by 47 entombed miners on the side of a 4, 350 foot drift in the Argonaut gold mine, Jackson, California. Photograph, c1922

An F / A-18C Hornet launches from the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis
Pacific Ocean, January 22, 2007 - An F/A-18C Hornet launches from the flight deck of USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74). Stennis is conducting carrier qualifications with embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine

Detail of the Argo (oil on panel) (detail of 176186)
XIR444232 Detail of the Argo (oil on panel) (detail of 176186) by Costa, Lorenzo (1459/60-1535); Museo Civico, Padua, Italy; (add.info)

Map of the Voyage of the Argonauts, from the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, 1603
XOT366562 Map of the Voyage of the Argonauts, from the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, 1603 (coloured engraving) by Ortelius, Abraham (1527-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Orpheus, c. 1515 (oil on panel transferred to canvas)
XOS1766035 Orpheus, c.1515 (oil on panel transferred to canvas) by Venetian School, (16th century); 39.5x81 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Jason, engraved by Charles Turner (1773-1857) (engraving)
XYC148725 Jason, engraved by Charles Turner (1773-1857) (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Death of Meleager, c. 1727 (oil on canvas)
XOS1448839 Death of Meleager, c.1727 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 51.1x66.7 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; French, out of copyright

Argonaut swimming

Shell of Argonaut

Argonaut moving on its head

Hunting A Wild Boar
Illustration shows a young man, with a spear held high, prepares to stab a wild boar. Depending on which version of the story is consulted, the young man, flanked by fellow hunters and dogs

Italy, Lazio, Preneste, Detail of the Ficoroni cista (copper casket used to hold jewels), with a lid representing Dionysos and two satyrs 4th Century B.C

Etruscan bronze jewel casket with lid, detail depicting Argonaut boxing, from Palestrina (ancient Praeneste)
Etruscan civilization, 4th century b.C. Cista Ficoroni, cylindrical bronze jewel casket with lid found at Palestrina (ancient Praeneste, Rome province) by Francesco de Ficoroni, antiquary, in 1738

Ficoroni Cista, Detail of Argoss ship
Etruscan civilization, 4th century b.C. Ficoroni Cista. Detail of Argoss ship

Relief from sarcophagus depicting Jason with Bull before divinity, from Rome
Roman civilization. Relief from a sarcophagus depicting Jason with the Bull before a divinity. From Rome

Argonaut octopus eggcase shell C019 / 1291
Argonaut octopus eggcase shell. Egg case from a female greater argonaut (Argonauta argo) found in the Indo-Pacific. Argonauts are a group of pelagic octopuses

Argonaut octopus eggcase shell C019 / 1290
Argonaut octopus eggcase shell. Egg case from a female greater argonaut (Argonauta argo) found in the Indo-Pacific. Argonauts are a group of pelagic octopuses

Brown paper nautilus shells C016 / 6048
Pair of brown paper nautilus (Argonauta hians) shells. This delicate-shelled cephalopod is distributed in warm seas globally

Paper Nautilus - in shallows to spawn AU-404
PPC-20012 Paper NAUTILUS / ARGONAUT - spawning in shallows Argonauta nodosa D. Parer & E. Parer-Cook contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

BUILDING THE ARGO. Argus (right) building the Argo, while Athena helps Tiphys erect the sail. Wood engraving, 19th century, after a Roman relief, c50 A.D

PHINEUS AND BOREADS. Phineus, King of Thrace, rescued from the Harpies by the Boreads, Calais and Zetes, in the course of their journey with Jason and the Argonauts

PHRYXUS AND RAM. Phryxus sacrificing the winged ram with the golden fleece. Wood engraving, 19th century

GREEK MYTHOLOGY: JASON. The building of the Argo : line engraving
GREEK MYTHOLOGY: JASON. The building of the " Argo" : line engraving

The Argo, 17th Century artwork
The Argo. 17th Century woodcut of Jason and the Argonauts in the Argo ship from Greek mythology. Published in De militia navali veterum by Johannes Scheffer (1654)

JASON WITH GOLDEN FLEECE. Oil on wood, c1637, by Peter Paul Rubens

London Airport 1950S
B.O.A.C. Speedbird Aeroplanes of the Argonaut class being serviced on the runway of London (now London Heathrow) Airport

Paper Nautilus - found swimming in 21 meters down a drop off Qatar. Arabian Gulf
VT-8332 Paper NAUTILUS / ARGONAUT - swimming in 21 meters down a drop off Qatar. Arabian Gulf uncommon. Fam: Argonatua Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

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The argonaut, scientifically known as Argonauta hians or the brown paper nautilus, is a fascinating creature that has captivated humans for centuries. Its name is derived from the famous Voyage of the Argonauts in Greek mythology, where Jason and his crew embarked on a perilous journey to find the Golden Fleece. During the Victorian period, the Steam Yacht Argonaut was a symbol of luxury and adventure. It transported wealthy individuals on extravagant voyages across oceans, allowing them to experience new cultures and explore uncharted territories. In aviation history, the Canadair C-4 Argonaut G-ALHS played a significant role. This aircraft operated by BOAC at London Airport carried esteemed passengers like Queen Elizabeth herself. It represented elegance and sophistication in air travel during its time. Nature also presents us with an intriguing connection to this mythical creature. The great argonaut shares similarities with cuttlefish and flying squid, showcasing their remarkable ability to adapt and survive in various marine environments. The female argonauta argo or octopus deserves special mention as it possesses an extraordinary talent - creating delicate shells using secreted mucus threads. These shells resemble miniature boats that protect them while they navigate through open waters. One can witness the beauty of these creatures firsthand in places like Anilao, Batangas marine protected area where paper nautiluses gracefully swim under moonlit skies. Their presence adds enchantment to our world's underwater wonders. Artists throughout history have been inspired by tales of mythological journeys involving argonauts. Johannes Meursius, Willem van der Beke, Jacobus van Schoor are just some creators who depicted scenes such as Ferdinand embarking on adventures alongside these legendary heroes. However captivating these stories may be, we must not forget darker aspects associated with Medeia from Greek mythology who killed her young brother before casting him into the sea – reminding us that even within myths, there can be tales of tragedy.