Euripedes Collection

J'ai vu trancher les jours de ma famille... 1852. Creator: Honore Daumier
J'ai vu trancher les jours de ma famille... 1852. J'ai vu trancher les jours de ma famille entiere. Et j'ai vu mon epoux trainer sur la poussiere!'.(Andromaque)

Orestes and Pylades Disputing at the Altar, 1614. Creator: Pieter Lastman
Orestes and Pylades Disputing at the Altar, 1614. Other Title(s): Orestes and Pylades Disputing at the Altar (Euripides, Iphigenia in Tauris)

Joanna Cornelia Ziesenis-Wattier and Geertruida Jacoba Grevelink-Hilverdink... 1800-1813. Creator: Louis Moritz
Joanna Cornelia Ziesenis-Wattier and Geertruida Jacoba Grevelink-Hilverdink in "Iphigenia" by Jean Racine, 1800-1813

Ballet Tragique, 1781. Tragic ballet of Jason and Medea. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily

The First Greek Play performed in Victoria, the "Alcestis"at Melbourne (b / w photo)
1063628 The First Greek Play performed in Victoria, the " Alcestis" at Melbourne (b/w photo) by English photographer

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1789. Creator: Gaetano Gandolfi
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1789

Euripides, (c480-406 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Euripides, (c480-406 BC), 1830. Euripides (c480-406 BC) tragedian of classical Athens. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J

Dramatic unities: Euripides, Greek playwright, 5th century BC (1956). Euripides (c485-406 BC) is regarded as one of the greatest Greek playrights. Statue from the Vatican, Rome

Euripedes, Ancient Greek tragedian
Euripedes (c480-406) Greek tragedian. Portrait bust

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

Euripides, 480 Ac-406 Ac. Ancient Greek Dramatist And Tragic Poet. Engraved By J. W. Cook
Euripides, 480 Ac-406 Ac. Ancient Greek Dramatist And Tragic Poet. Engraved By J.W.Cook

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

Euripedes (c480-406 BC) Ancient Greek tragedian holding mask of tragedy. Full length statue

Euripedes (c480-406) Greek tragedian. Portrait bust

Euripides
Bust of Euripides (died 460 BC), the last of Athens great tragic poets. Of the ninety plays he wrote, eighteen are extant. Vatican museum. C.330 B

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Euripedes, the renowned Ancient Greek tragedian, continues to captivate audiences with his timeless works. From Ballet Tragique in 1781 to The Sacrifice of Iphigenia in 1789, his plays have left an indelible mark on the world of theatre. In fact, he was responsible for the first Greek play performed in Victoria - "Alcestis" at Melbourne. Despite living during the 5th century BC, Euripides' influence transcends time and remains relevant even today. An intriguing black and white photograph from 1830 showcases a depiction of Euripides by an unknown artist. This image captures the essence of a playwright whose dramatic unities revolutionized Greek theatre. His contributions to literature are further highlighted in another engraving from the 16th century titled Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Portraits of the Ancient Philosophers. One cannot discuss Euripides without mentioning his tragic masterpiece "Iphigenia. " This play revolves around Agamemnon's daughter and her sacrificial fate, and is through this narrative that Euripides explores profound themes such as duty, sacrifice, and morality. A full-length statue immortalizes Euripides holding a mask of tragedy - symbolizing his mastery over this genre. His ability to evoke emotions through storytelling has solidified him as one of history's greatest dramatists. As we delve into ancient Greece's rich cultural heritage, it becomes evident that Euripedes' legacy endures through centuries.