Hektor Collection

The Iliad: Andromache and Astyanax meet Hektor prepared for war (engraving)
6026365 The Iliad: Andromache and Astyanax meet Hektor prepared for war (engraving) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (1857-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hectors armour (colour litho)
957833 Hectors armour (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hectors armour. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Ajax, urged on by Athena, attacks Hector to whose aid Artemis rushes
BAL85700 Ajax, urged on by Athena, attacks Hector to whose aid Artemis rushes, detail from the outside of an Attic red-figure cup (The Douris Cup), made by Kalliades

The Family of Priam after the Departure of Hector, from
CHT220355 The Family of Priam after the Departure of Hector, from Le Costume Ancien ou Moderne by Jules Ferrario, engraved by A

The Iliad: Achilles and the dying Hektor (engraving)
6026359 The Iliad: Achilles and the dying Hektor (engraving) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (1857-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles and the dying Hektor)

Hector and Diomedes (colour litho)
957827 Hector and Diomedes (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector and Diomedes. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

HOMER: THE ILIAD. Hectors body dragged behind the chariot of Achilles. Line engraving, 1805. after the drawing by John Flaxman

Artists concept of the trojan asteroid Hektor
The asteroid Hektor may have been formed when two asteroids collided. The result was a bi-lobed body resembling a peanut. This view looks across the valley separating the lobes

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

HOMER: THE ILIAD. The meeting of Hector and Andromache. Line engraving, 1805, by James Parker after the drawing by John Flaxman

Artists impression of the asteroid Hektor, the largest of the Trojan asteroids. Hektor is highly elongated, & when viewed from Earth its brightness varies by a factor of three

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"Hektor: The Heroic Warrior of Troy" In the epic tale of "The Iliad, " Hektor emerges as a symbol of courage, honor, and tragedy. From his encounters with Andromache and Astyanax before heading to battle, to his final moments on the battlefield against Achilles, Hektor's story captivates our hearts. As we gaze upon the engraving depicting Andromache bidding farewell to her beloved husband prepared for war, we witness the strength that lies within their bond. Hektor dons his armor in a vibrant litho illustration, showcasing his readiness for the impending conflict. The funeral scene captures the somber aftermath of Hektor's demise. We mourn alongside Priam's family as they bid farewell to their fallen hero. Yet even in death, Hektor's legacy lives on through artistry and storytelling. Ajax's relentless attack on Hektor under Athena's guidance reveals both the ferocity of battle and Artemis rushing to aid him emphasizes divine intervention amidst mortal struggles. These scenes remind us that even heroes face overwhelming odds. Artists have also imagined different aspects beyond "The Iliad. " A conceptual representation envisions him as an asteroid named after this legendary figure – a testament to how deeply ingrained he is in human culture across time. Homer paints a vivid picture when he describes Paris wearing a peasant hat while being scolded by an armored Hektor ready for combat. This moment highlights not only familial tensions but also societal expectations placed upon warriors like him. Shakespeare immortalizes their tragic encounter in "Troilus and Cressida" where Achilles slays Hector during Act V. Wood engravings from 19th-century England bring this dramatic scene alive once more – reminding us that great stories transcend generations. Finally, Flaxman’s line engravings depict two crucial moments - Hector’s body being dragged behind Achilles' chariot and the funeral rites that honor his memory.