Cheiron 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

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

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

Achilles and the Centaur Cheiron, 1794-1798. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
Achilles and the Centaur Cheiron, 1794-1798

The education of Achilles, 1650-55. Creator: Giovanni Cesare Testa
The education of Achilles, 1650-55

The Education of Achilles by Chiron, c. 1798 (engraving)
3666772 The Education of Achilles by Chiron, c.1798 (engraving) by Regnault, Jean-Baptiste (1754-1829); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cheiron put the lyre into his hands and brought him to play
3482328 The Cheiron put the lyre into his hands and brought him to play, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; English

Jason and the Argonauts: "Then Cheiron put the lyre into his hands and taught him to play"(litho)
5989618 Jason and the Argonauts: " Then Cheiron put the lyre into his hands and taught him to play" (litho) by Soper

Cheiron (colour litho)
3100007 Cheiron (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheiron. Illustration for The Heroes by Charles Kingsley (Macmillan, 1876).); © Look and Learn

Then she went up the cliff and prayed for them, from The Heroes published by George Allen
3482331 Then she went up the cliff and prayed for them, from The Heroes published by George Allen and Unwin 1929 (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Apollo and Cheiron (colour litho)
2812718 Apollo and Cheiron (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apollo and Cheiron)

Achilles and Cheiron (graphite, chalk & brown wash with white heightening on paper)
423912 Achilles and Cheiron (graphite, chalk & brown wash with white heightening on paper) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 11.6x12.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The Centaur Cheiron teaching Achilles, Roman wall-painting from Herculaneum, c1st century. In Greek mythology, Chiron was held to be the wisest and justest of all the centaurs

Comedy scene, Apollo cures Cheiron Krater, 380 BC
Comedy scene, Apollo cures Cheiron, Krater, 380 BC. Bell Krater, Attributed to The McDaniel Painter, Ancient Greece, 380 BC. Held at The British Museum

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Cheiron was a centaur in Greek mythology, known for his wisdom and knowledge of medicine. He was a skilled healer and mentor to many heroes, including Achilles and Hercules. Cheiron lived in a cave on Mount Pelion, where he taught the art of healing to aspiring healers. Despite being half man and half horse, Cheiron was highly respected by both gods and mortals for his kindness and compassion. He was known for his ability to heal any wound or illness with his vast knowledge of herbs and remedies. In addition to his healing abilities, Cheiron was also a renowned teacher who imparted valuable lessons on ethics, philosophy, and warfare to his students. Many famous figures sought out Cheiron’s guidance in times of need, seeking not only physical healing but also spiritual enlightenment. Throughout Greek mythology, Cheiron is remembered as a wise counselor and mentor who played a crucial role in shaping the destinies of many legendary heroes. His legacy lives on as a symbol of wisdom, compassion, and selflessness in the face of adversity.