Iliad Collection (#2)

"Florence. Bartolini's Studio". Sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini's Studio in Florence
3560748 "Florence. Bartolini's Studio". Sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini's Studio in Florence. The photograph shows the sculpture "Pirro

Homer (8th century BC) Greek epic poet credited with authorship of the Iliad and the Odyssey
534241 Homer (8th century BC) Greek epic poet credited with authorship of the Iliad and the Odyssey. 2nd century BC (bust sculpture of roman copy of lost Greek original); Universal History Archive/UIG

View of the valut of the Room of Ulysses, Palazzo della Prefettura, Bergamo, Italy (photo)
2654973 View of the valut of the Room of Ulysses, Palazzo della Prefettura, Bergamo, Italy (photo); (add.info.: Bergamo, Palazzo della Prefettura: the vault of the Hall of Ulysses)

The death of Priam by the hand of Pyrrhus, , 14th century (fresco)
8683312 The death of Priam by the hand of Pyrrhus, , 14th century (fresco) by Bindoccio, Cristoforo di & Piero, Meo di (14th century)

Sarcophagius with the myth of Protesilaus
7287215 Sarcophagius with the myth of Protesilaus; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Sarcophagius with the myth of Protesilaus. 160 - 170 AD)

Aeneas Rescuing Anchises from Burning Troy, 1605-20 (oil on panel)
5860619 Aeneas Rescuing Anchises from Burning Troy, 1605-20 (oil on panel) by Steenwijck, Hendrick van, the younger (c.1580-1649); 22.6--31.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The Trojan horse during the siege of the city of Trojan, from "Historia destructionis Troiae" by Guido delle
AIS5346111 The Trojan horse during the siege of the city of Trojan, from "Historia destructionis Troiae" by Guido delle Colone (c. 1210- c)

Literature. Theatre. Andromaque, costume. Engraving by P. Chery for the tragedy: Andromaque, by Jean Racine
3434364 Literature. Theatre. Andromaque, costume. Engraving by P. Chery for the tragedy: Andromaque, by Jean Racine, in: Recherches sur les costumes et theatres de toutes les nations

Achilles disguised as a schoolgirl discovered by Ulysses (colour litho)
8626444 Achilles disguised as a schoolgirl discovered by Ulysses (colour litho) by MacEwen, Walter (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Achilles, scene from Homer's Iliad (litho)
8664127 Achilles, scene from Homer's Iliad (litho) by Chesterman, Hugh (1884-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles, scene from Homer's Iliad)

Diomedes protected by Athena (engraving)
8634985 Diomedes protected by Athena (engraving) by Loeffler, Ludwig (1819-1876) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Diomedes protected by Athena. Illustration from Hellas)

Pope's "Iliad, " Book II 110 (engraving)
8622189 Pope's "Iliad, " Book II 110 (engraving) by Barclay, Edgar (1842-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope's "Iliad, " Book II 110)

Pope's "Iliad, " Book IV 160 (engraving)
8622185 Pope's "Iliad, " Book IV 160 (engraving) by Barclay, Edgar (1842-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope's "Iliad, " Book IV 160)

Sarcophagus with the myth of Protesilaus
7287214 Sarcophagus with the myth of Protesilaus; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Sarcophagus with the myth of Protesilaus. 160 - 170 AD)

Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles Death, c.1470 (tapestry)
CUL4896336 Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles Death, c.1470 (tapestry); (add.info.: AGAMEMNON. Legendary king of Argos and Mycenae. Left scene. The Trojans charging against the besiegers)

Red-figure Apulian Bell-crater the rehearsal for the Judgement of Paris: Hermes with Aphrodite, Athena and Hera
AMO278895 Red-figure Apulian Bell-crater the rehearsal for the Judgement of Paris: Hermes with Aphrodite, Athena and Hera, c.375-350 BC (ceramic); 37 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Paris and Helen (engraving)
8631187 Paris and Helen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris and Helen. Illustration from The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News)

Telemachus, Menelaus and Helen of Troy (engraving)
8634989 Telemachus, Menelaus and Helen of Troy (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telemachus, Menelaus and Helen of Troy. Illustration from Hellas)

Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving)
8634986 Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroes of the Trojan War. Illustration from Hellas)

The Trojan Horse (litho)
8664130 The Trojan Horse (litho) by Chesterman, Hugh (1884-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trojan Horse. Scene from Homer's Iliad)

Diomedes and Athena attacking Ares during the Trojan war, 1887 (engraving)
7125132 Diomedes and Athena attacking Ares during the Trojan war, 1887 (engraving); (add.info.: Diomedes and Athena attacking Ares during the Trojan war. Diomedes or Diomede, hero of Greek mythology)

The launch of the paddle steamers Windsor and Ajax, 1850
3330493 The launch of the paddle steamers Windsor and Ajax, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the launch of the paddle steamers Windsor and Ajax)

Black figure amphora. Ajax and Achilles playing dice
3262176 Black figure amphora. Ajax and Achilles playing dice.; Museo nazionale etrusco di Villa Giulia - Villa Poniatowski, Rome, Italy; © Mike Andrews. All rights reserved 2024

Highland Settlers arriving at Pictou, Nova Scotia, from the "Hector, " 1773 (colour litho)
8645595 Highland Settlers arriving at Pictou, Nova Scotia, from the "Hector, " 1773 (colour litho) by English School

Greek hero, Achilles attacking Hector of Troy (litho)
8676238 Greek hero, Achilles attacking Hector of Troy (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greek hero, Achilles, who was invulnerable, except in his heel)

Sarcophagius with the myth of Protesilaus
7287233 Sarcophagius with the myth of Protesilaus; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Sarcophagius with the myth of Protesilaus. 160 - 170 AD)

The farewell of Hector at Andromaque, 19th century (engraving)
NWI4930310 The farewell of Hector at Andromaque, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Greek mythology: the Trojan War, the farewell of Hector a Andromaque when he left to fight Achilles)

Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles Death, c.1470 (tapestry)
CUL4895965 Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles Death, c.1470 (tapestry); 482x942 cm; (add.info.: AGAMEMNON. Legendary king of Argos and Mycenae)

Aeneas carrying his father as he flees the destruction of Troy
3480499 Aeneas carrying his father as he flees the destruction of Troy; (add.info.: Aeneas carrying his father as he flees the destruction of Troy)

Achilles, hero of Homer's Iliad bandaging the wound of his friend Patroclus
537570 Achilles, hero of Homer's Iliad bandaging the wound of his friend Patroclus. 13th-12th BC (drawing based on an antique vase); Universal History Archive/UIG

Priam pleading with Achilles for the body of Hector (engraving)
8634984 Priam pleading with Achilles for the body of Hector (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Priam, King of Troy)

Ship of Menelaus (engraving)
8634983 Ship of Menelaus (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ship of Menelaus, King of Sparta. Illustration from Hellas)

Odysseus departing Troy (engraving)
8664112 Odysseus departing Troy (engraving) by Preller, Friedrich the Elder (1804-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odysseus departing Troy)

The Stockton Race Cup, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Stockton Race Cup, 1864. Horse racing trophy. The Stockton cup, won by Bandarilla on Thursday, Sept. 1, was manufactured by Messrs. E. and E. Emanuel, of Portsmouth designed and modelled by Mr

Thetis hands the shield to Achilles. Creator: Passeri, Giuseppe (1654-1714)
Thetis hands the shield to Achilles. Private Collection

Hecuba and Priam, First half of the 17th century. Creator: Padovanino (1588-1649)
Hecuba and Priam, First half of the 17th century. Found in the Collection of the Galerie Canesso

Four Seasons, Winter: Juno beseeches to destroy Aeneas Fleet, 1856-1863. Creator: Delacroix, Eugène (1798-1863)
Four Seasons, Winter: Juno beseeches to destroy Aeneas Fleet, 1856-1863. Found in the Collection of the Museu de Arte de S£o Paulo

The Trojans repulsing the Greeks. After Giulio Romano, 1538. Creator: Scultori (called Mantovano)
The Trojans repulsing the Greeks. After Giulio Romano, 1538. Private Collection

Greek red figure vase with Achille and Penthisilea in battle, 1909 (drawing)
3780766 Greek red figure vase with Achille and Penthisilea in battle, 1909 (drawing); (add.info.: Greek red figure vase showing Achilles slaying the Amazon Penthisilea in battle)

Achilles Playing the Lyre before Patrocles, between c.1675 and c.1680. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Achilles Playing the Lyre before Patroclus, between c.1675 and c.1680. Achilles Playing the Lyre at the Arrival of the Envoys of Agamemnon

Dido at the stake summoning the gods. Creator: Kauffmann, Angelika (1741-1807)
Dido at the stake summoning the gods. Private Collection

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

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

Ulysses and the Sirens, Mid of the 19th cen.. Creator: Menn, Barthélemy (1815-1893)
Ulysses and the Sirens, Mid of the 19th century. Private Collection

Ulysse et les Sirènes (Ulysses and the Sirens). Creator: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Ulysse et les Sirenes (Ulysses and the Sirens). Found in the collection of the Musee Gustave Moreau

Dido receiving Aeneas and Cupid disguised as Ascanius, 1710. Creator: Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747)
Dido receiving Aeneas and Cupid disguised as Ascanius, 1710. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Aeneas and Dido, 1739-1740. Creator: Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747)
Aeneas and Dido, 1739-1740. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Le jeune Pyrrhus sauvé (The saving of the young Pyrrhos), 1634. Creator: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
Le jeune Pyrrhus sauve (The saving of the young Pyrrhos), 1634. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

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"The Iliad: A Timeless Epic Unveiled through Art" Step into the enchanting world of the ancient Greek epic, "The Iliad, " as depicted by talented artists throughout history. Circe Invidiosa, a mesmerizing painting by John William Waterhouse in 1892, captures the essence of this mythical tale with its ethereal beauty and captivating colors. Achilles Shields, meticulously crafted and adorned with intricate details, symbolize the strength and valor of the legendary hero. These shields become a powerful visual representation of Achilles' indomitable spirit on his quest for glory. The Laocoon Sculpture 2 stands as a testament to the agony endured during this epic saga. The contorted bodies depict both physical and emotional pain, reflecting the tragic consequences faced by those entangled in the Trojan War. In Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus, an exquisite pen and ink drawing from 1760-63, we witness Achilles' profound grief over losing his dearest companion. This poignant artwork evokes empathy for their unbreakable bond amidst chaos and bloodshed. Achilles & Penthesilea portrays a momentous encounter between two fierce warriors - one Greek and one Amazonian queen. Their clash embodies not only raw power but also explores themes of love amidst conflict within "The Iliad. " Geffroy's rendition of Achilles in Iliad showcases this iconic character's inner turmoil as he grapples with honor versus personal vendetta. Through Geffroy's brushstrokes, we glimpse into Achilles' complex psyche that drives him towards both greatness and tragedy. Homer's profile immortalized by Chapman reminds us that it is through his poetic genius that "The Iliad" was born. His words have resonated across centuries, capturing hearts worldwide with tales of heroes who shaped history itself. Art Greek Hellenistic presents The Statue of Lacoon, a masterpiece that embodies the agony and despair of the Trojan priest.