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War Of Troy Collection

"War of Troy: A Captivating Tale of Love, Loss, and Destruction" Step into the world of ancient Greece with these stunning artworks that depict the legendary War of Troy

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: The Judgment of Paris (colour litho)

The Judgment of Paris (colour litho)
8626204 The Judgment of Paris (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Judgment of Paris)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: Thetis bringing the helmet and armour of Achilles (engraving)

Thetis bringing the helmet and armour of Achilles (engraving)
8634992 Thetis bringing the helmet and armour of Achilles (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: Excavation of the walls of Troy (b/w photo)

Excavation of the walls of Troy (b/w photo)
8663783 Excavation of the walls of Troy (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excavation of the walls of the ancient city of Troy)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: Aeneas Rescuing Anchises from Burning Troy, 1605-20 (oil on panel)

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

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: The Trojan horse during the siege of the city of Trojan, from 'Historia destructionis Troiae' by

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)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: Literature. Theatre. Andromaque, costume. Engraving by P. Chery for the tragedy: Andromaque

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

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: Diomedes protected by Athena (engraving)

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)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles Death, c.1470 (tapestry)

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)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: Telemachus, Menelaus and Helen of Troy (engraving)

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)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving)

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)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: Diomedes and Athena attacking Ares during the Trojan war, 1887 (engraving)

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)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: The launch of the paddle steamers Windsor and Ajax, 1850

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)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: The farewell of Hector at Andromaque, 19th century (engraving)

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)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: Achilles, hero of Homer's Iliad bandaging the wound of his friend Patroclus

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

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: Priam pleading with Achilles for the body of Hector (engraving)

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)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: Ship of Menelaus (engraving)

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)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: Captive Andromache, c. 1888 (oil on canvas) (see 226710 & 250633)

Captive Andromache, c. 1888 (oil on canvas) (see 226710 & 250633)
MAN62955 Captive Andromache, c.1888 (oil on canvas) (see 226710 & 250633) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 197x407 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: widow of Hector)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: The Death of Dido, 1650-66 (oil on canvas)

The Death of Dido, 1650-66 (oil on canvas)
7210228 The Death of Dido, 1650-66 (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666) (after); 107x145 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: Design for an engraved gem in an ornamental setting, 1722 (pen and brown ink)

Design for an engraved gem in an ornamental setting, 1722 (pen and brown ink and grey wash on laid paper)
7394055 Design for an engraved gem in an ornamental setting, 1722 (pen and brown ink and grey wash on laid paper) by Odam, Girolamo (1681-1718); 51.7x36.9 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c. 1470 (tapestry)

The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c. 1470 (tapestry)
CUL4897252 The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c.1470 (tapestry) by Master of Coetivy, (Henri de Vulcop) (fl.1450-75); 467x690 cm; (add.info.: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470. Central detail)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c. 1470 (tapestry)

The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c. 1470 (tapestry)
CUL4897599 The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c.1470 (tapestry) by Master of Coetivy, (Henri de Vulcop) (fl.1450-75); 467x690 cm; (add.info.: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470. Detail of Hector)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c. 1470 (tapestry)

The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c. 1470 (tapestry)
CUL4897201 The Trojan War: Achilles Tent, c.1470 (tapestry) by Master of Coetivy, (Henri de Vulcop) (fl.1450-75); (add.info.: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470. Left detail)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: The Trojan War: The Destruction of Troy, c. 1470 (tapestry)

The Trojan War: The Destruction of Troy, c. 1470 (tapestry)
CUL4896934 The Trojan War: The Destruction of Troy, c.1470 (tapestry) by Master of Coetivy, (Henri de Vulcop) (fl.1450-75); 477x942 cm; (add.info.: The Trojan War: The Destruction of Troy. ca. 1470)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: The Trojan horse, 1926 (Illustration)

The Trojan horse, 1926 (Illustration)
7304407 The Trojan horse, 1926 (Illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek mythology)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: Paris the Trojan Hero, (sculpture)

Paris the Trojan Hero, (sculpture)
7308600 Paris the Trojan Hero, (sculpture) by Greek, (4th century BC) (after); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Paris, a Trojan Hero)

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: The Judgment of Paris, second half 17th century (oil on canvas)

The Judgment of Paris, second half 17th century (oil on canvas)
7292593 The Judgment of Paris, second half 17th century (oil on canvas) by Giordano, Luca (1634-1705); Museo Civico Palazzo Chiericati, Vicenza, Italy; (add.info.: by Luca Giordano); Ghigo Roli

Background imageWar Of Troy Collection: The Sacrifice of Polyxena, c. 1733-34 (oil on canvas)

The Sacrifice of Polyxena, c. 1733-34 (oil on canvas)
7298063 The Sacrifice of Polyxena, c.1733-34 (oil on canvas) by Pittoni, Giovanni Battista (1687-1767); 126.7 -- 95.6 cm; J




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"War of Troy: A Captivating Tale of Love, Loss, and Destruction" Step into the world of ancient Greece with these stunning artworks that depict the legendary War of Troy. In "Captive Andromache, " we witness the anguish and despair of a Trojan princess as she mourns her fallen city and lost loved ones. The artist's skillful use of oil on canvas brings forth the raw emotions that Andromache experiences. "The Death of Dido" transports us to Carthage, where Queen Dido meets her tragic end after being abandoned by Aeneas. This powerful portrayal in oil on canvas captures the heart-wrenching moment when love turns to despair. In "Design for an engraved gem in an ornamental setting, " we glimpse at intricate details etched onto paper, showcasing scenes from this epic war. The pen and brown ink create a sense of depth and richness, drawing us closer to this ancient tale. The tapestry titled "The Trojan War: Achilles Tent" invites us into the tented sanctuary where Achilles contemplates his fate amidst conflict. The vibrant colors woven into fabric bring life to this pivotal scene. Within Harley 4431 lies a vellum treasure - a detailed depiction from Christine de Pizan's "The Book of the Queen. " Here, Hector and Andromache share a tender moment before tragedy strikes their beloved city. "The Rape of Helen" tapestries transport us back to one fateful night that sparked this devastating war. These intricately woven masterpieces capture both beauty and turmoil as Helen becomes entangled in destiny's web. Finally, in multiple renditions titled "The Destruction of Troy, " tapestries vividly portray the downfall and devastation inflicted upon this once-mighty city. Each thread tells its own story as flames consume buildings while warriors clash amid chaos. These captivating artworks offer glimpses into one of history's most enduring tales - filled with love, betrayal, heroism, and tragedy.