Trojan War Collection (#18)

Greece, Delphi, Siphnian Treasury, Relief from gable depicting Aeneas fighting beneath walls of Troy
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Relief from the gable of the Siphnian Treasury at Delphi. Detail depicting Aeneas fighting beneath the walls of Troy

Homer, Ancient Greek poet C015 / 5777
Homer, Ancient Greek poet, thought to have been the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey. He is thought to have been active during the 8th century BC, but little is known for certain about his life

Achilles and Ajax playing checkers. Attic amphora, possibly by Exekias, c540 B. C
ACHILLES & AJAX, c540 B.C. Achilles and Ajax playing checkers. Attic amphora, possibly by Exekias, c540 B.C

HOMER: THE ILIAD. The chariot of Nestor and Tydides (also known as Diomedes) thwarted in battle by Zeus lightning bolts. Steel engraving, English, c1830, after Richard Westall

SACRIFICE OF IPHIGENIA. Line engraving, late 19th century, after a Pompeiian wall painting

AJAX: TROJAN WAR. Ajax defends the Greek ships against the Trojans: line engraving, 1793, after John Flaxman for Homers " Iliad."

HOMER: THE ILIAD. Ajax defending the Greek ships against the Trojans. Line engraving, 1793, by Thomas Piroli after John Flaxman

THE TROJAN HORSE. 19th century wood engraving based on a scene from Homers Iliad

THE TROJAN HORSE, 19th CENT. Homer: The Iliad. Line engraving, late 19th century

Heinrich Schliemann, German archaeologist
Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890), German archaeologist and discoverer of the ruins of the legendary city of Troy. After finishing his formal education at 14

Achilles and Ajax
Amphora dating from 540-530 BC, signed by the potter and painter Exekias, it shows Achilles and Ajax playing a game using dice during a lull in the Trojan War

BOUCHER: JUDGEMENT OF PARIS. Oil on canvas by Francois Boucher, 1754

GUSTAVE MOREAU: HELENE. Helene a la porte Scee. Oil on canvas
GUSTAVE MOREAU: HELENE. " Helene a la porte Scee." Oil on canvas

JUDGMENT OF PARIS. Oil on wood by Jean Antoine Watteau, c1720

RENOIR: JUDGMENT OF PARIS. Oil on canvas by Renoir, c1914

GANC2A-00186
Site of ancient Troy, as Heinrich Schliemann found it in the 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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"The Trojan War: A Tale of Heroes, Love, and Tragedy" Step into the world of ancient Greece as we delve into the captivating story of the Trojan War. With hints from renowned artworks such as "Circe Invidiosa" by John William Waterhouse and "Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus" by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, we are transported to a time filled with epic battles and mythical beings. The war that lasted for ten long years was sparked by Helen of Troy's abduction, depicted in Jacques-Louis David's masterpiece "Helen of Troy, wife of Menelaus, taken from Greece. " The conflict between Greeks and Trojans became legendary as heroes like Achilles fought valiantly on both sides. Achilles' wrath is immortalized in various works such as "Death of Hector by Achilles during the Trojan War, " where his vengeance reaches its peak. However, even this mighty warrior couldn't escape tragedy. We witness his anguish in "Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus, " a poignant portrayal capturing his grief over losing his closest companion. But amidst all the chaos and bloodshed, love still found its way into this tale. The tender farewell between Telemachus and Eucharis depicted in David's painting reminds us that even amid war there can be moments of tenderness and affection. Gods also played their part in shaping this grand narrative. Minerva stands tall in her marble form, symbolizing divine intervention throughout the war. Meanwhile, Alexander the Great pays homage to one fallen hero before embarking on his own conquests at Achilles' tomb - an act captured beautifully by Hubert Robert. As we explore these artistic masterpieces hinting at different aspects of the Trojan War saga - battles raging on land or sea - we are reminded that history has left us with tales that continue to captivate our imagination centuries later.