Agamemnon Collection (#4)

On the Seashore (Modern Iphigenia), 1875. Artist: Feuerbach, Anselm (1829-1880)
On the Seashore (Modern Iphigenia), 1875. Found in the collection of the Museum Kunstpalast, Dusseldorf

Iphigenia, 1862. Artist: Feuerbach, Anselm (1829-1880)
Iphigenia, 1862. Found in the collection of the Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1680. Artist: La Fosse, Charles, de (1636-1716)
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1680. Found in the collection of the Musee National du Chateau de Versailles et du Trianon

Gold death mask of Agamemmon, 17th century BC
Gold death mask of Agamemmon from Myceneae, discovered by Schliemann. In the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, 17th century BC

Iphigenia, daughter of Agamemnon, king of Mycenae, c1900. In Ancient Greek legend Iphigenia was to be sacrificed by her father at Aulis to secure favourable winds for the fleet to sail against Troy

Ruins of the prehistoric Greek city of Mycenae
Site of the prehistoric Greek city of Mycenae. Mycenae was the home of Agamemnon and capital of the Achaean Greeks from c1450-c1100 BC

Funerary mask of Agamemnon, legendary king of Mycenae, c1600-c1500 BC. According to Greek mythology, Agamemnon was king of Mycenae and the leader of the Greek expedition to Troy

Greek relief, Agamemnon seated left with Talthybis and Epeios, c5th century BC. Fragment of a relief, maybe the armrest from the throne of a cult statue

The Agamemnon in a storm
Illustration showing the Agamemnon caught in a storm, in the first attempt to lay a transatlantic telegraph cable for the Atlantic Telegraph Company

Agamemnon Treasure
Mycenaen Art. Greece. Atreus Treasure or Agamemnon Treasure. Architectural mycenae masterpiece (end XIV c. BC). View of the door surmounted by two architraves and a discharge triangle. Mycenae

With the British navy off the Dardanelles, WW1
With the British navy off the Dardanelles during the First World War. Top: HMS Agamemnon and the arrival of a big transport. Middle: a British battleship under fire from enemy shrapnel

Sacrifice Iphigenia ca 1640-42 Etching drypoint
Artokoloro

Plate 10 Agamemnon Menelaus seated boat accompanied
Artokoloro

TELEGRAPHY CARTOON, 1858. The HMS Agamemnon sailed toward Valentia Island while the USS Niagara sailed toward Newfoundland. American cartoon, 1858, on the joining of the Atlantic telegraph cable

The anger of Achilles for the loss of Briseis, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764
XJF486473 The anger of Achilles for the loss of Briseis, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving) by Hamilton, Gavin (1723-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Briseis)

H. M. s. Agamemnon Receiving the Atlantic Cable on Board from Messrs
H.M.s. Agamemnon Receiving the Atlantic Cable on Board from Messrs. Glasse and Elliots Works, East Greenwich, 1857

The laying of the cable: John and Jonathan joining hands, 1858. A crude but engaging picture, celebrating the goodwill between Great Britain

ELECTRA AND ORESTES. Electra (left, in two poses) and her brother, Orestes, at the tomb of their father, Agamemnon: line drawing, late 19th century, after an ancient Greek vase painting

MYCENAE: TREASURY, 1877. Interior of the Treasury of Atreus, a tholos tomb in Mycenae, Greece, constructed c1250 B.C. and excavated by Dr. Heinrich Schliemann. English engraving, 1877

MYCENAE: TREASURY, 1877. Rock-cut chamber in the Treasury of Atreus, a tholos tomb in Mycenae, Greece, constructed c1250 B.C. and excavated by Dr. Heinrich Schliemann. English engraving, 1877

MYCENAE: TREASURY. Entrance to the Treasury of Atreus, a tholos tomb in Mycenae, Greece, constructed c1250 B.C. Engraving, English, 1877

Thessaloniki, Greece - Remains of German Zeppelin LZ85
Thessaloniki, Greece - A large crowd examines the remains of the German Zeppelin LZ85, brought down over Thessaloniki, Greece (Salonica)

Remains of the German Zeppelin LZ85 - Salonica - WWI
A display of the remains of the German Zeppelin LZ85, brought down over Thessaloniki, Greece (Salonica) brought down by anti-aircraft guns of the British battleship Agamemnon on 5th May 1916

Marseilles S. S. Agamemnon at Marseilles It will be the home of host King Paul and Queen Frederika of Greece and their 80 Royal guests on a tour of the Greek Islands The guests will include member of

Members of all the Royal families in Europe, excluding the British Royal family, are at present cruising in the Mediterranean, aboard the Greek liner Agememnon

Three BEA Vickers Vanguards at Heathrow, G-APEF, Victory; G-APEM, Agamemnon and G-APEP, Superb

Iphigenia, daughter of Agamemnon, king of Mycenae. Sacrifice of Iphigenia by her father at Aulis to secure favourable winds for the fleet to sail against Troy

Site of prehistoric Greek city of Mycenea. Home of Agamemnon and capital of Achaean Greeks c1450-c1100 BC

Ruins of prehistoric Greek city of Mycenea. Home of Agamemnon and capital of Achaean Greeks c1450-c1100 BC

The Laying Of The Cable: John And Jonathan Joining Hands, 1858. A Crude But Engaging Picture, Celebrating The Goodwill Between Great Britain And The United States Generated By The Successful

H. M. s. Agamemnon Receiving the Atlantic Cable on Board from Messrs. Glasse and Elliots Works
H.M.s. Agamemnon Receiving the Atlantic Cable on Board from Messrs. Glasse and Elliots Works, East Greenwich, 1857

Heroes of Trojan War, from left: Agamemnon, Nestor, Ulysses, Diomedes, Pericles, Menelaus, from Giulio Ferrario
Greek civilization. The heroes of the Trojan War. From left: Agamemnon, Nestor, Ulysses, Diomedes, Pericles, Menelaus. From Giulio Ferrario, Ancient and Modern Custom of all Peoples, Milan 1827

The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470. Left detail. Interview between Hector and Achilles in the camp of the Greeks with Agamemnon and Menelaus

The Trojan War: Achilles Death. ca. 1470. Left scene. The Trojans charging against the besiegers. Detail of struggle of heroes, including Agamemnon and Ajax Telamon

Mycenaen Art. Greece. Atreus Treasure or Agamemnon Treasure. Architectural mycenae masterpiece (end XIV c. BC). View of the door surmounted by two architraves and a discharge triangle. Mycenae

ATLANTIC CABLE, 1857. The coiling of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable on board H. M. S. Agamemnon
ATLANTIC CABLE, 1857. The coiling of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable on board H.M.S. Agamemnon. Wood engraving, English, 1857

TELEGRAPHY CARTOON, 1858. The HMS Agamemnon sailed toward Valentia Island while the USS Niagara sailed toward Newfoundland

ATLANTIC CABLE, 1858. The H. M. S. Agamemnon laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable in 1858. A whale crosses the line
ATLANTIC CABLE, 1858. The H.M.S. Agamemnon laying the Atlantic Telegraph Cable in 1858. A whale crosses the line. Lithograph, English, 1866

H. M.s Agamemnon
Launch of H.M.S Agamemnon, the first steam ship to attempt to lay the Trans-atlantic telegraph cable

Agamemnon Laying Cable
The first, unsuccessful cable is laid by HMS Agamemnon : an inquisitive whale crosses the line

Achilles & Agamemnon
The dispute between ACHILLES and AGAMEMNON is refereed by Athena

Racine / Orestes
ORESTES, the son of Agamemnon, king of Thebes, as presented by Jean Racine in his play Andromaque

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"Agamemnon: A Legendary Figure in Mythology, Art, and History" Agamemnon, a name that echoes through the annals of time. From the epic tales of Medea and Jason's daring theft of the Golden Fleece to the intricate engravings by Tiepolo depicting Eurybates' presence, it has left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. In Greek mythology, Agamemnon was known as a powerful king and leader during the Trojan War. His role in orchestrating the Transport Fleet's embarkation of troops at Varna showcases his strategic prowess and determination to bring victory to Greece. Yet it is perhaps his infamous decision regarding Iphigenia that haunts us still. The relief we feel when learning she was not sacrificed speaks volumes about Agamemnon's complex character - torn between duty and morality. Beyond mythological accounts, it also finds himself entwined with historical events. The coiling of the Atlantic cable aboard HMS Agamemnon before its 1858 expedition symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of connection across vast distances. Mycenaean art immortalizes him too; a golden funerary mask bearing his likeness stands as a testament to his status as both hero and ruler. This mask serves as a reminder that even in death, Agamemnon continues to captivate our imagination. His legacy extends beyond ancient times; published works from 1880 recounting heroes from the Trojan War ensure that his story lives on for generations to come. Even photographs like those featuring SS Kaiser Wilhelm II or Allied warships at Dardanelles during WW1 evoke thoughts of this legendary figure. And let us not forget how artists have depicted pivotal moments involving Agamemnon throughout history - frescoes showcasing Eurybates leading Briseis towards him demonstrate their roles within an ever-unfolding narrative.