Achilles Collection (page 2)

Thetis Bringing the Armor to Achilles, 1804. Creator: Benjamin West
Thetis Bringing the Armor to Achilles, 1804

Achilles Discovered by Ulysses Among the Daughters of Lycomedes. Creator: Baellieur, Cornelis de, the Elder (1607-1671)
Achilles Discovered by Ulysses Among the Daughters of Lycomedes. Private Collection

The Centaur Chiron Teaching Geography to the Young Achilles, 1759. Creator: Gaetano Gherardo Zompini
The Centaur Chiron Teaching Geography to the Young Achilles, 1759. From Varii Capricci, e paesi inventati, e disegnati dal celebre Gio

Thetis and Achilles, 1757. Creator: Johann Heinrich Tischbein
Thetis and Achilles, 1757

Achilles recognized by Ulysses at the Court of Lycomedes, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Achilles recognized by Ulysses at the Court of Lycomedes, late 17th-early 18th century. Achilles Discovered Amongst the Daughters of Lycomedes

Achilles and Chiron (?), 1543. Creator: Georg Pencz
Achilles and Chiron (?), 1543

Achilles wounded in the Heel, 17th century. Creator: Bertholet Flemal
Achilles wounded in the Heel, 17th century

Achilles Receiving in his Tent the Envoys of Agamemnon, 1801. Creator: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Achilles Receiving in his Tent the Envoys of Agamemnon, 1801

Thetis Immersing her Infant Son Achilles in the River Styx to Make him Invulnerable, 1794-1798

King Priam Pleading with Achilles for the Corpse of Hector, 1794-1798. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
King Priam Pleading with Achilles for the Corpse of Hector, 1794-1798

Death of Achilles by Paris Arrow, 1794-1798. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
Death of Achilles by Paris Arrow, 1794-1798

Achilles and the Daughters of Lycomedes, 1794-1798. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
Achilles and the Daughters of Lycomedes, 1794-1798

Meeting of Achilles and Hector, c. 1450 - 1460. Creator: Master of Girart de Roussillon
Meeting of Achilles and Hector, c. 1450 - 1460

Chiron Teaches Magic to Achilles, 1758/1759. Creator: Gaetano Gherardo Zompini
Chiron Teaches Magic to Achilles, 1758/1759

Chiron Teaches Geography to Achilles, 1758/1759. Creator: Gaetano Gherardo Zompini
Chiron Teaches Geography to Achilles, 1758/1759

Chiron Teaches Music to Achilles, 1758/1759. Creator: Gaetano Gherardo Zompini
Chiron Teaches Music to Achilles, 1758/1759

Chiron Teaching Music to Achilles, 1758. Creator: Gaetano Gherardo Zompini
Chiron Teaching Music to Achilles, 1758

Bronze Figure of Minerva, Found in the Barrow of Achilles, published 1829. Creator: W Walton
Bronze Figure of Minerva, Found in the Barrow of Achilles, published 1829

Corfou et l'Achilleion; Une baie de l'ile de Corfou. 1916. Creator: B. Borri
Corfou et l'Achilleion; Une baie de l'ile de Corfou, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"

Corfou et l'Achilleion; La villa Achilleion et la statue d'Achille mourant. 1916. Creator: B. Borri
Corfou et l'Achilleion; La villa Achilleion et la statue d'Achille mourant, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

L'Achilleion, transforme en ambulance, est confie a la garde de nos alpins; le geant... c1916
L'Achilleion, transforme en ambulance, est confie a la garde de nos alpins; le geant teuton eleve par Guillaume II a la memoire d'Achille'. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

The International Exhibition: "The Wounded Achilles", a plaster statue, by Carl Cauer, 1862. The action of Achilles endeavouring to extract the arrow from his heel

"Achille pleure la mort deAchilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus
FIA5365171 " Achille pleure la mort deAchilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus by Gay, Nikolai Nikolajevitch (1831-94); Belorussian National Gallery, Minsk

Shield of Achilles, in the center of the zodiac constellation

Achilles Playing a Lyre before Patroclus, 1675-1680. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Wall painting of the Education of Achilles from Herculaneum Naples Mural Painting First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1880-1900 ca

Sarcophagus from Atella, with the myth of the refinding of Achilles at Sciro with the daughters of Licomedes. National Archaeological Museum of Naples

Detail of the ambush of Achilles in Troilus, Tomb of Bulls, Necropolis, Tarquinia. Tarquinia Necropolis, Tomb of Bulls Mural Painting Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe

Stucco panel depicting Priam in front of Achilles, located in the sepulchral room of the Tomb of the Pancratii. Tombs of Via Latina, Rome Rome Tombs of Via Latina, Tomb of the Pancratii Low Relief

Attic stamnos with Achilles and Troilus preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Gregorian Etruscan Museum Vase Classical, Greek Art

Red-figured Attic amphora with Achilles, preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums, Gregorian Etruscan Museum Amphora Classical, Greek Art

Achilles and Ajax playing dice. Scene of a black figured Attic amphora by Exekias, preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums

Ambush of Achilles at Troy on the Tomb of the Bulls, Necropolis, Tarquinia. Tarquinia Mural Painting Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1941 ca

Ambush of Achilles at Troy, and erotic scenes on the Tomb of the Bulls, Necropolis of Tarquinia. Tarquinia Mural Painting Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Marble base with a dedication by Tiberius Claudius Faventinus, the so-called "Casali Altar, " with a relief depicting Hector and Achilles and people in a procession; in the Vatican Museums

Sarcophagus with Achilles and Penthesilea: work preserved in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City. State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Sarcophagus Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Etruscan urn preserved in the National Etruscan Museum of Chiusi with a portrait of the laying dead person and a representation of the Killing of Troilus

Three Greek vases from the V century BC, works preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris. France Paris, Louvre Museum Vase Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1908

Achilles killing Troilo, cup from Eufronio originating from Tharros in Sardegna and held in the National Archaeological Museum of Umbria

Etruscan funerary urn with Troilus killed by Achilles in the National Archeological Museum in Umbria, Perugia Perugia National Gallery of Umbria Urn Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe

King Priam before Achilles, House of the Trojan Sacellum in Pompeii Pompeii House of the Trojan Sacellum Mural Painting First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Corinthian hydria with Achilles on his deathbed with mourning Nereids; the work is preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Amphora, Vase Archaic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe

Front of the Sarcophagus of Achilles, Roman work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Sarcophagus Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Statue of Achilles and Troilus, in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Statue Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Crater with red figures depicting the battle between Achilles and Memnon. The crater is preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris

Achilles and Chirone: mural displayed at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Sarcophagus with Achilles sacrificing the young trojans on the tomb of Patroclus in the Archeological Section of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Orvieto Orvieto Museo dell'Opera del Duomo

Sarcophagus with Alexander Severus and Mammea and scenes from the life of Achilles, marble, ancient art of the third century, Palazzo Nuovo, Capitoline Museums, Rome Rome Capitoline Museums

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"Achilles: A Legendary Hero of the Trojan War and Beyond" In the annals of history, few names resonate with as much power and glory as Achilles. Known for his unparalleled strength, courage, and unwavering loyalty, he was a hero whose tales have captivated generations. From the Heroes of the Trojan War to HMS Achilles, a British light cruiser that fought valiantly in World War II, this name has left an indelible mark on various realms. Just like the Greek vase painting by Sosias depicting Achilles alongside his beloved companion Patroclus, their bond symbolizes friendship's enduring strength. But it doesn't end there; even locomotives bear his name. The Achilles Class Locomotive No. 3047 "Lorna Doone" and its counterpart No. 3050 "Royal Sovereign" embody power and speed reminiscent of their heroic namesake. The Shield holds its own significance - crafted skillfully for battle against Hector during the epic clash between Troy and Greece. Its intricate design reflects not only protection but also artistic brilliance. Achilles' legacy extends beyond warfare too; it intertwines with stories like Medea and Jason stealing the Golden Fleece or Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee train in 1897 – both instances where greatness sought inspiration from this legendary figure. Even Alexander the Great paid homage before his tomb centuries later – a testament to how deeply rooted Achilles' legend became in our collective consciousness. As we envision him leaving to avenge Patroclus' death through oil on canvas or witness French line engravings capturing his essence from another era altogether, one thing remains clear: Achilles continues to inspire us all with his valorous spirit that transcends time itself.