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Trojan Collection (#7)

"Unveiling the Epic: From the Death of Hector to the Trojan Horse" Step back in time to witness the dramatic events that shaped ancient history

Background imageTrojan Collection: Head of the trojan helper. East Pediments Group of the Temp

Head of the trojan helper. East Pediments Group of the Temp
East Pediments Group of the Temple of Aegina, depicting Heracles against Troy. Detail of the head of a trojan helper. Around 480 BC. Glyptothek Museum. Munich, Germany

Background imageTrojan Collection: Head of an sphinx. East Pediments Group of the Temple of Ae

Head of an sphinx. East Pediments Group of the Temple of Ae
East Pediments Group of the Temple of Aegina, depicting Heracles against Troy. Detail of the head of a sphinx of the roof. Around 480 BC. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Background imageTrojan Collection: Head of an archer. East Pediments Group of the Temple of Ae

Head of an archer. East Pediments Group of the Temple of Ae
East Pediments Group of the Temple of Aegina, depicting Heracles against Troy. Detail of the head of an archer. Around 480 BC. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Background imageTrojan Collection: Shield of a trojan warrior. Temple of Aphaia. Aegina. Greece

Shield of a trojan warrior. Temple of Aphaia. Aegina. Greece
West Pediment. Temple of Aphaia, Aegina. Shield of a trojan warrior. The emblem on the shield is a boar. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Background imageTrojan Collection: Diomedes. Roman sculpture after original of about 430 BC. Gl

Diomedes. Roman sculpture after original of about 430 BC. Gl
Greek art. Diomedes. Roman sculpture after original of about 430 BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageTrojan Collection: Turkey. Archaeological site of Troy. Stratum I. 3000-2600 B

Turkey. Archaeological site of Troy. Stratum I. 3000-2600 B.C. Metal Age. Ruins

Background imageTrojan Collection: Hesione, Trojan princess, in Greek dress

Hesione, Trojan princess, in Greek dress and Iris in a fluttering mantle.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Background imageTrojan Collection: Common green birdwing butterfly, Ornithoptera priamus

Common green birdwing butterfly, Ornithoptera priamus.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Background imageTrojan Collection: WW2 Trojan Vintage Staff Car from H. T. Dilwara

WW2 Trojan Vintage Staff Car from H. T. Dilwara
World War 2 Trojan Vintage Staff Car from H.T. Dilwara, . Writing on the windscreen says NO TROOPS PAST HERE Date: 1938

Background imageTrojan Collection: Helen and Cassandra by Frederick Sandyss

Helen and Cassandra by Frederick Sandyss
Helen and Cassandra by Frederick Sandys from Once a Week 1866 Date: 1925

Background imageTrojan Collection: The Taking of Breda

The Taking of Breda
Maurits van Nassau takes Breda, heavily fortified by the Spanish, by a Trojan- horse trick - his troops hide in a ship laden with turf, which penetrates the defences. Date: 1590

Background imageTrojan Collection: Treacherous Sinon Brought Trojan Camp Shepherds

Treacherous Sinon Brought Trojan Camp Shepherds
Artokoloro

Background imageTrojan Collection: North American T-28C Trojan of the US Navy, 140053, at t?

North American T-28C Trojan of the US Navy, 140053, at t?
North American T-28C Trojan of the US Navy, 140053, at the end of its first flight

Background imageTrojan Collection: North American T-28B Trojan of the US Navy, 137636

North American T-28B Trojan of the US Navy, 137636

Background imageTrojan Collection: The Union Companys New Steamship trojan, for the Cape Mail Line, 1880

The Union Companys New Steamship trojan, for the Cape Mail Line, 1880
The Union Companys New Steamship " trojan, " for the Cape Mail Line, 1880

Background imageTrojan Collection: Deification of Aeneas (oil on canvas)

Deification of Aeneas (oil on canvas)
XIR899033 Deification of Aeneas (oil on canvas) by Lafosse, Charles de (1636-1716); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; (add.info.: Deification d Enee PE6725); French, out of copyright

Background imageTrojan Collection: Venus asks Vulcan weapons for Aeneas (oil on canvas)

Venus asks Vulcan weapons for Aeneas (oil on canvas)
XIR899034 Venus asks Vulcan weapons for Aeneas (oil on canvas) by Lafosse, Charles de (1636-1716); 179x152 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

Background imageTrojan Collection: Aeneas in the underworld, c. 1630 (oil on copper)

Aeneas in the underworld, c. 1630 (oil on copper)
XIR897366 Aeneas in the underworld, c.1630 (oil on copper) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 26.7x35.9 cm; Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, Brussels

Background imageTrojan Collection: Theseus Finding his Fathers Sword, 1634 (oil on canvas)

Theseus Finding his Fathers Sword, 1634 (oil on canvas)
XIR89718 Theseus Finding his Fathers Sword, 1634 (oil on canvas) by La Hire or La Hyre, Laurent de (1606-56); 164x131 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen

Background imageTrojan Collection: Aeneas carrying Anchises, 1729 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)

Aeneas carrying Anchises, 1729 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR737043 Aeneas carrying Anchises, 1729 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Loo, Carle van (1705-65); 110x105 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageTrojan Collection: King Priam begging Achilles for the return of Hectors body, 1824

King Priam begging Achilles for the return of Hectors body, 1824
BAL67926 King Priam begging Achilles for the return of Hectors body, 1824 by Ivanov, Aleksandr Andreevich (1806-58); 119x124.7 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageTrojan Collection: Andromache bewailing the death of Hector, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving)

Andromache bewailing the death of Hector, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving)
XJF486469 Andromache bewailing the death of Hector, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving) by Hamilton, Gavin (1723-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTrojan Collection: The anger of Achilles for the loss of Briseis, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764

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)

Background imageTrojan Collection: Achilles laments the death of Patroclus, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving)

Achilles laments the death of Patroclus, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving)
XJF486471 Achilles laments the death of Patroclus, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving) by Hamilton, Gavin (1723-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTrojan Collection: Priam redeems the dead body of Hector, Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving)

Priam redeems the dead body of Hector, Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving)
XJF486470 Priam redeems the dead body of Hector, Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving) by Hamilton, Gavin (1723-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTrojan Collection: The Judgement of Paris (oil on canvas)

The Judgement of Paris (oil on canvas)
XIR417059 The Judgement of Paris (oil on canvas) by Aachen, Johann or Hans von (1552-1616); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai

Background imageTrojan Collection: Aeneas and his Soldiers, 1919 (colour engraving)

Aeneas and his Soldiers, 1919 (colour engraving)
BAL198750 Aeneas and his Soldiers, 1919 (colour engraving) by Narbut, Georgy (1886-1920); 29.4x23.3 cm; Kharkov Art Museum, Kharkov, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageTrojan Collection: The Banquet of Dido and Aeneas, model for a tapestry in the Story of Aeneas series, c

The Banquet of Dido and Aeneas, model for a tapestry in the Story of Aeneas series, c
XKH179016 The Banquet of Dido and Aeneas, model for a tapestry in the Story of Aeneas series, c.1532 (pen & ink & wash on paper) by Vaga

Background imageTrojan Collection: The Departure of Dido and Aeneas for the Hunt, 1772-4 (oil on canvas)

The Departure of Dido and Aeneas for the Hunt, 1772-4 (oil on canvas)
XOS1448807 The Departure of Dido and Aeneas for the Hunt, 1772-4 (oil on canvas) by Restout, Jean Bernard (1732-97); 32x40 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; French, out of copyright

Background imageTrojan Collection: Helen of Troy, c. 1845 (engraving)

Helen of Troy, c. 1845 (engraving)
KW141846 Helen of Troy, c.1845 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Background imageTrojan Collection: A Battle from the Trojan War

A Battle from the Trojan War; First Master of the Bible historiale of Jean de Berry, French, active about 1390 - about 1400, Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1390 - 1400; Tempera colors

Background imageTrojan Collection: HOMER: THE ILIAD. Hector, dressed for battle, scolds Paris who is wearing a peasants hat or kyne

HOMER: THE ILIAD. Hector, dressed for battle, scolds Paris who is wearing a peasants hat or kyne, symbolizing inactivity. Line drawing by John Flaxman, c1792

Background imageTrojan Collection: HOMER: THE ILIAD. Venus, disguised as the ancient maid, Groea, visits Helen as

HOMER: THE ILIAD. Venus, disguised as the ancient maid, Groea, visits Helen as she walks on walls of Troy. On the right Trojan women look down onto the battlefield Line drawing by John Flaxman

Background imageTrojan Collection: HECTOR AND ACHILLES. Hector dead with Achilless chariot

HECTOR AND ACHILLES. Hector dead with Achilless chariot. Oil on canvas, ascribed to Gavin Hamilton (1723-1798)

Background imageTrojan Collection: DAVID: PARIS AND HELEN. Oil on canvas (detail), 1788, by Jacques Louis David (1748-1825)

DAVID: PARIS AND HELEN. Oil on canvas (detail), 1788, by Jacques Louis David (1748-1825)

Background imageTrojan Collection: CM11 7314 Frazer Sloan, Trojan Utility, ADV 3774

CM11 7314 Frazer Sloan, Trojan Utility, ADV 3774
Frazer Sloan, Trojan Utility, ADV 3774, VSCC, New Year Driving Tests, Brooklands, January 2016, 31st January, 2016, Brooklands, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, Fun, historic cars

Background imageTrojan Collection: North American T-28 Trojan

North American T-28 Trojan

Background imageTrojan Collection: Iphigenia, daughter of Agamemnon, king of Mycenae. Sacrifice of Iphigenia by her

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

Background imageTrojan Collection: Achilles, hero of Homers epic poem Iliad, bandaging the wound of his firend Patroclus

Achilles, hero of Homers epic poem Iliad, bandaging the wound of his firend Patroclus. Decoration on the base of an antique vase

Background imageTrojan Collection: Trojan Horse: Greek raiding party secreting themselves in the great wooden horse

Trojan Horse: Greek raiding party secreting themselves in the great wooden horse, 13th or 12th century BC. From the Rev. Royal Robbins The World Displayed, New York, 1830

Background imageTrojan Collection: Achilles, hero of Homers Iliad bandaging the wound of his friend Patroclus

Achilles, hero of Homers Iliad bandaging the wound of his friend Patroclus. Drawing based on an antique vase. Trojan Wars 13th-12th century BC

Background imageTrojan Collection: Trojan War: 13th or 12th century BC. The Greeks outside Troy. Wood engraving c1900

Trojan War: 13th or 12th century BC. The Greeks outside Troy. Wood engraving c1900

Background imageTrojan Collection: Trojan War: King Priam of Troy mourning over the body of his son Hector. Legendary

Trojan War: King Priam of Troy mourning over the body of his son Hector. Legendary war between Greeks and Trojans 12th or 13th century BC.16th century manuscript. British Museum

Background imageTrojan Collection: Ulysses Lands on the Isle of Calypso 1737. Oil on canvas. Ulysses, on way home

Ulysses Lands on the Isle of Calypso 1737. Oil on canvas. Ulysses, on way home from Trojan Wars, shipwrecked on Ogygia (Gozoja) and kept there for 7 years by the nymph

Background imageTrojan Collection: Procession of the Wooden Horse into Troy c 1760. Oil on canvas. Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo

Procession of the Wooden Horse into Troy c 1760. Oil on canvas. Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (1727-1804) Venetian painter. Excited citizens dragging the Trojan horse into the city

Background imageTrojan Collection: Cassandra, legendary Greek Trojan princes and prophetess, daughter of Priam and Hecuba

Cassandra, legendary Greek Trojan princes and prophetess, daughter of Priam and Hecuba, delivering a prophecy. Rejected Apollos advances, so he made it so no one believed her usually true prophecies

Background imageTrojan Collection: Trojan two-stroke engine, 1927

Trojan two-stroke engine, 1927

Background imageTrojan Collection: Italy, Apulia, Fragment of a sarcophagus representing a naval battle between Greeks and Trojans

Italy, Apulia, Fragment of a sarcophagus representing a naval battle between Greeks and Trojans, (Detail of soldiers), stone relief 2nd Century B.C




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"Unveiling the Epic: From the Death of Hector to the Trojan Horse" Step back in time to witness the dramatic events that shaped ancient history. The death of Hector by Achilles during the Trojan War, a clash of heroes that echoed through eternity. As empires rose and fell, another pivotal moment arrived with Aeneas' arrival in Italy, marking the dawn of the mighty Roman Empire. Claude Lorrain's masterpiece captures this transformative era, transporting us to c1620-1680. Intriguingly mysterious is the 1962 Trojan Heinkel 200, its creator unknown. An enigma from modern times paying homage to an ancient legend. The tale continues with Medea and Jason's audacious quest for power as they steal the coveted Golden Fleece – a story woven into mythology forever. Busts immortalize seven principal heroes who fought valiantly during Troy's darkest hours; their faces etched with bravery and sacrifice. Archaeological wonders emerge as Schliemann excavates Ancient Troy, unearthing secrets buried beneath layers of time. The site tells stories untold for centuries. Helen of Troy stands at center stage - her beauty captivating hearts across lands - her abduction igniting flames that engulfed nations in war. A Roman relief unveils Zeus abducting Ganymede - a reminder that even gods were not immune to desire or temptation. Battle scenes depict warriors clashing amidst chaos and bloodshed; their valor tested on every front line during those fateful years of conflict. And finally, we come face-to-face with Helenus – his prophetic wisdom guiding lost souls amidst turmoil and destruction. From epic battles to cunning strategies, from love affairs to divine interventions – these glimpses into Trojan history paint a vivid picture of resilience against all odds. And at its core lies one enduring symbol: The Trojan Horse – an ingenious ploy that would change destinies forever.