Epic Poem Collection (page 3)

Frontispiece and Title Page for Jure Divino: A Satyr by Daniel Defoe
XJF440686 Frontispiece and Title Page for Jure Divino: A Satyr by Daniel Defoe, published 1706 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: This work is a large)

Ms 493 f. 74v Aeneas and Dido, from the works of Virgil (70-19 BC) 1469 (vellum)
XIR161064 Ms 493 f.74v Aeneas and Dido, from the works of Virgil (70-19 BC) 1469 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Dijon, France; (add.info.: Aeneas)

No. 3451 Zals duck shoot before his meeting with Rudaba
FIT82967 No.3451 Zals duck shoot before his meeting with Rudaba, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020) (gouache on paper) by Persian School

Ms 493 fol. 99v The departure of Aeneas and Didos death
XIR187870 Ms 493 fol.99v The departure of Aeneas and Didos death, from The Aeneid by Virgil with a commentary by Servius, 1469 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale

Rustam slays the White Div of Mazandaran, illustration from the Shahnama
SCP57373 Rustam slays the White Div of Mazandaran, illustration from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020), from the Deccan region, 1590 by Indian School

Scenes from the Aeneid in the Salle des Gardes (photo)
XIR187875 Scenes from the Aeneid in the Salle des Gardes (photo) by Jallier, Noel (fl.1549); Chateau d Oiron, Loire Valley, France; (add.info.: frescoes depicting the scenes of the Eneide; ); French

Aeneas Rescuing Anchises from the Sack of Troy (oil on copper)
5984018 Aeneas Rescuing Anchises from the Sack of Troy (oil on copper) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 25.4 x 34.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto
3781828 Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto, illustrator Gustave Dore (1832-1883). Rogero is under Alcinas spell

Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto
3781824 Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto, illustrator Gustave Dore (1832-1883)

Orlando Furioso illustrated by Gustave Dore
3781738 Orlando Furioso illustrated by Gustave Dore by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Ruggiero Rescuing Angelica, illustration from Orlando Furioso by by Ludovico Ariosto)

Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto
3781689 Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto, illustrator Gustave Dore (1832-1883). Canto Settimo: Stanza 11

Orlando in a Fury Tearing up Trees, 1783. Creator: William Blake
Orlando in a Fury Tearing up Trees, 1783

The Challenge Of Rodomont To Rogero, 1827. Creator: Henry Perronet Briggs
The Challenge Of Rodomont To Rogero, 1827

Tile from a Frieze, Iran, second half 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Tile from a Frieze, Iran, second half 13th century. A scene from the Shahnama possibly depicting Bahram Gur returning to India with his bride

Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, 13th-14th century. Creator: Unknown
Star-Shaped Tile, Iran, 13th-14th century. Waq-waq design of plant whose tendrils develop into heads of animals with text from the Shahnama in which Rustam, one of the tales great heroes

Finding of Don Juan by Haidee, c1870. Creator: Ford Madox Brown
Finding of Don Juan by Haidee, c1870

Angelica and Medoro; the couple embracing, Medoro carving their names in the bark of a tree; Cupid holding a torch in the background, ca. 1570. After Teodoro Ghisi

Ruggiero Rescuing Angelica, 1565. Creator: Cornelis Cort
Ruggiero Rescuing Angelica, 1565

Vignette for the first chant of Roland Furieux, 18th century. Segue Rinaldo il suo destrier Baiardo Ed Angelica incontra che fuggia

Canto 13, Stanza 38, from Orlando Furioso, 1772-74. 1772-74. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Canto 13, Stanza 38, from Orlando Furioso, 1772-74. [A chi l petto, a chi l ventre, a chi la testa, / A chi rompe le gambe, a chi le braccia]

Canto 22, Stanza 86, from Orlando Furioso, 1772. 1772. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Canto 22, Stanza 86, from Orlando Furioso, 1772. [Lo scudo non pur lor gli occhi abbarbaglia, / Ma fa che ogn altro senso attonito erra]

Canto 42, Stanza 64, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. 1774. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Canto 42, Stanza 64, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. [Gli disse quel che dianzi dir non volle: / Sappi, Rinaldo, il nomee mio e lo Sdegno, / Venuto sol per sciorti il giogo indegno]

Canto 39, Stanza 57, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. 1774. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Canto 39, Stanza 57, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. [Che nel tirar, che fece il fiato in suso / Tutto il voto, maraviglioso caso]

Canto 31, Stanza 70, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. 1774. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Canto 31, Stanza 70, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. [Si che una sorte uguale ambi li getta / Nell acqua, e gran rimbombo al ciel ne riede]

Canto 14, Stanza 45, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. 1774. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Canto 14, Stanza 45, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. [Scudi spezza, elmi schiaccia, e un colpo spesso / Spegne i cavalli a i cavalieri appresso]

Angelica and Medoro; they stand next to a stream as Medoro carves their names into a tree, a putto is seated at left with a torch and another putto walks towards them with a goat, 1590-98

Canto 26, Stanza 39, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. 1774. Creator: Nicolas de Launay
Canto 26, Stanza 39, from Orlando Furioso, 1774. [Sappiate che costor che qui scritto hanno nel marmo i nomi, al mondo mai non furo]

Page of Calligraphy from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1562-83

Rustam Slays Esfandiyar, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1666-67

Rustam Battles Sava, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 15th century

Rustam Discoursing with Isfandiyar, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), dated A.H. 741/A.D. 1341

Rustams First Course: Rakhsh Kills a Lion, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1430-40

Rustam Captures Rakhsh, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), mid-15th century

Rustam Saved by his Horse Rakhsh from an Attacking Lion, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, late 15th century

Rustam Captures the Horse Rakhsh, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, late 15th century

Rustam Slays the White Div, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1560-80

Rustam Overpowers the King of Hamavaran, Folio from a Shahnama... late 15th century
Rustam Overpowers the King of Hamavaran, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), late 15th century

Rustam Shoots His Half-brother Shaghad through a Plane Tree, Folio from... A.H. 887 / A.D
Rustam Shoots His Half-brother Shaghad through a Plane Tree, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, dated A.H. 887/A.D. 1482

Rustam Wrestles with Puladvand, Folio from a Shahnama, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Rustam Wrestles with Puladvand, Folio from a Shahnama, 15th century

Rustam Kills Isfandiyar with a Double Pointed Arrow, Folio from a Shahnama, 15th century

Rustam Slays Isfandiyar, Folio 466r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)... ca. 1525-30
Rustam Slays Isfandiyar, Folio 466r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30

Rustam Avenges His Own Impending Death, Folio 472r from the Shahnama... ca. 1525-30
Rustam Avenges His Own Impending Death, Folio 472r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30

Rustam and Isfandiyar Begin Their Combat, Folio 461v from the Shahnama... ca. 1530-35
Rustam and Isfandiyar Begin Their Combat, Folio 461v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1530-35

Surkha Captured by Faramarz is Condemned by Rustam, Folio 204v... ca. 1525-30
Surkha Captured by Faramarz is Condemned by Rustam, Folio 204v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30

The Combat of Rustam and Ashkabus, Folio 268v from the Shahnama (Book of... ca. 1525-30
The Combat of Rustam and Ashkabus, Folio 268v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30

Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus, Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)... ca
Rustam Pained Before Kai Kavus, Folio 146r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30

Kai Kavus and Rustam Embrace, Folio 123r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings)... ca
Kai Kavus and Rustam Embrace, Folio 123r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525-30

Rustams Fourth Course, He Cleaves a Witch, Folio 120v from the Shahnama... ca. 1525
Rustams Fourth Course, He Cleaves a Witch, Folio 120v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525

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"Journey through Legends: Exploring the Epic Poems of Ancient Times" Step into a world of heroes and mythical creatures as you delve into the pages of an ancient Beowulf manuscript. Witness the valorous Death of Hector at the hands of Achilles during the Trojan War, where honor clashed with destiny. Venture further into the depths of Dante's Inferno, where tormented souls meet their fates. Encounter haunting scenes like suicides plagued by Harpies, painting a vivid picture in your mind. Travel to Australia's Victoria and visit Corryong's Man from Snowy River Museum for a glimpse into another epic tale. Marvel at intricate details that bring this legendary story to life before your eyes. Immerse yourself in Persian history through Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi's Shahnama (Book of Kings). Observe the Torture of Haftvads guards or Rustam slaying demons, masterfully depicted on gouache and inked vellum pages. Witness grand battles between Persians and Turanians unfold before you, capturing moments frozen in time on pen & inked vellum illustrations. Alexander himself comforts Darius as Zal climbs to Rudaba - tales that have stood the test of centuries. Marvel at Safavid dynasty's Double Title Page or Ilkhanid dynasty's depiction of Rustam slaying jackals within copies of Firdausi’s Shahnama. These artworks transport you back to eras filled with bravery, love, and triumphs against all odds. These epic poems hold timeless stories that continue to captivate hearts across generations. Let your imagination soar as these ancient words come alive through artistry and storytelling prowess.