Cassandra Collection (page 2)

The Delphic Sibyl (Sistine Chapel ceiling in the Vatican), 1508-1512. Artist: Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564)
The Delphic Sibyl (Sistine Chapel ceiling in the Vatican), 1508-1512. Found in the collection of the The Sistine Chapel, Vatican

Cassandra, legendary Trojan prophetess, 16th century. In Greek mythology, Cassandra was the daughter of Priam, king of Troy, and Hecuba

Cassandra, legendary Trojan princess and prophetess, delivering a prophecy. The daughter of Priam and Hecuba, Cassandra was given the gift of seeing into the future by the god Apollo

Greek red-figured volute krater with scene from the sack of Troy, 4th century BC. Artist: Illupersis Painter
Red-figured volute krater with scene from the sack of Troy, showing Cassandra clinging to the altar of Athena, with Ajax the lesser approaching from the right

Homer - Author of the Iliad and the Odyssey. He is the greatest ancient Greek epic poets. When he lived is not exactly known. It is estimated about 770 - 700 BC

Cassandra: legendary Greek prophetess, daughter of Priam, king of Troy, and Hecuba. Rejected Apollos advances, so he made it so that no one believed her prophecies, even though usually true

Shakespeare / Hector(T&c)
Act V, Scene III Cassandra & Andromache plead with Hector not to fight: A: " Consort with me in loud & dear petition, " Date: 1795

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

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Cassandra Twelve Characters Shakespeare March 15
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Cassandra (c. 1863-64). Sandys, Frederick 1829-1904. Date: 1863-64 (circa)

Kassandra, c. 1895 (marble)
XKH152500 Kassandra, c.1895 (marble) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); 62x31x27 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

JANE AUSTEN (1775-1817). English author. Watercolor by her sister Cassandra Austen, 1804

JANE AUSTEN (1775-1817). English novelist. Pencil and watercolor, c1810, by her sister Cassandra Austen

Thessaloniki, Greece - Turkish Quarter - Rue Kassandra with the Golden Fountain. Date: circa 1910s

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

Bronze plaque of Queen Clytemnestra stabbing Cassandra, from sanctuary of Hera, Argos, Greece
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C. Queen Clytemnestra stabbing Cassandra. Bronze plaque from the sanctuary of Hera at Argos, Greece. Detail

Scene from ancient Greek vase with Ajax affronts Cassandra at the foot of Athenas statue
Alexandre de Laborde (1774-1842), Collection de vases grecs de Ms le Comte de Lamberg, Paris, 1813-1824. Ajax affronts Cassandra at the foot of Athenas statue

TROILUS AND CRESSIDA. Cassandra in one of her brain-sick raptures as described by Troilus (Act II, Scene II). Wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert, 1881

The modern Cassandra. Illustration shows William II, German Emperor, pushing a statue of Frederick the Great seated on horseback

Cassandra Warns in Vain
Cassandra warns the Trojans that the Greek horse will do them no good at all, but they do not heed her warnings - they never do !

Delna / Berlioz / 1900
Mlle DELNA French opera singer in the role of Cassandra in Berlioz The Trojans

Emma Hamilton / Cassandra
EMMA, LADY HAMILTON Wife of Lord Hamilton, mistress of Lord Nelson, depicted as Cassandra

Cassandra and the Horse
The seer Cassandra is desperate because she knows that the Trojan Horse will be disastrous for Troy, but the gods have ordained that no one will believe her warnings

CASSANDRA, daughter of Priam & Hecuba, Trojan royals : prophetess, but when Apollo failed to ravish her, he fixed it that no one would believe her correct prophecies

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Cassandra, a name that echoes through the annals of history, carries with it tales of tragedy and prophecy. From the Rape at the Altar of Athena to her predictions about the downfall of Troy, this ancient figure has captivated minds for centuries. In 330 BC, Cassandra's story became entwined with the Trojan War, as she foresaw its catastrophic end. Despite her warnings, her prophecies fell on deaf ears and were dismissed by those around her. The Roman-Pompeian wall painting depicting Ajax the Lesser dragging Cassandra away from the Xoanon serves as a haunting reminder of her fate. Centuries later in 1731, artist Bernard Picart immortalized Cassandra once again in his artwork portraying her prophetic abilities. Her words echoed through time as she foretold Troy's demise amidst intricate mythological tapestries and engravings. But not all associations with it can tinged with sorrow. In more recent times, we see Rebecca Adlington and Cassandra Patten making waves in their respective fields - swimming champions who embody strength and determination. The mention of Calypso alongside Campus Martius reminds us that even within mythology itself, Cassandra was not alone. She shared space with Charites (the Graces), further emphasizing her connection to divine forces. From an attic red-figure cup showcasing scenes from the Trojan War to frescoes adorning Pompeii's House of Menander – these remnants serve as glimpses into a world where Cassandra's presence loomed large. Beyond artistry lies sport; Field Dog Trials at Shrewsbury offer a glimpse into how different cultures have embraced canine companionship throughout history. And while English huntswomen gracefully leaped over fences sidesaddle during their pursuits, one cannot help but wonder if they ever pondered upon Cassandran tragedies or victories themselves.