King Priam Collection

Plaque showing King Priam of Troy begging Achilles for the body of his son Hector
FLO4688952 Plaque showing King Priam of Troy begging Achilles for the body of his son Hector. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

The Reception of Helen at Troy, c1468. Creator: Dario di Giovanni
The Reception of Helen at Troy, c1468

King Priam Pleading with Achilles for the Corpse of Hector, 1794-1798. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
King Priam Pleading with Achilles for the Corpse of Hector, 1794-1798

Achilles and Priam, in conversation outside of Troy, ca. 1644-66. Creator: Lucas Vorsterman II
Achilles and Priam, in conversation outside of Troy, ca. 1644-66

Statue of Paris, son of King Priam and Queen Hecubaof Troy, or a victorious athlete
5323822 Statue of Paris, son of King Priam and Queen Hecubaof Troy, or a victorious athlete by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of Paris)

The Sacrifice of Polyxena, 1776. Creator: Giovanni David
The Sacrifice of Polyxena, 1776. King Priams daughter Polyxena is sacrificed for her betrayal of Achilles after her brothers shot a poisoned arrow in his heel

Death of King Priam (engraving)
970925 Death of King Priam (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of King Priam)

The Sack of Troy-Pyrrhus Killing Priam, before 1654. Creator: Pierre Lombart
The Sack of Troy-Pyrrhus Killing Priam, before 1654

Priam and his Family Mourning the Death of Hector, n. d
Priam and his Family Mourning the Death of Hector, n.d

Priam and Achilles, 17th century. Artist: Padovanino
Priam and Achilles, 17th century. Priam, King of Troy, pleading with Achilles for the return of the body of his son, Hector, who Achilles killed in combat

Troy Town, 1498-1515, (1843). Artist: Henry Shaw
Troy Town, 1498-1515, (1843). Scene showing the rebuilding of the city by its legendary king, Priam, after it had been sacked by Hercules

Trojan War: King Priam of Troy mourning over the body of his son Hector, 16th century. The Trojan War was a legendary war fought between the Greeks and Trojans in the 12th or 13th century BC

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

Sinon king Priam
Sinon brought before king Priam

Sacrifice Polyxena 1776 Etching plate 8 3 / 4 x 11 15 / 16
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"King Priam: The Tragic Figure of Troy's Fall" In the captivating artwork "Achilles and Priam, in conversation outside of Troy, " we witness a poignant exchange between two legendary figures. King Priam, the ruler of Troy, seeks Achilles' mercy to retrieve his son Hector's body. This scene captures the desperation and vulnerability of a once-mighty king. The statue of Paris, another son and Queen Hecuba, stands as a reminder of the Trojan prince whose actions ignited the devastating Trojan War. Whether seen as an emblematic figure or victorious athlete, it symbolizes both glory and tragedy within this royal lineage. Giovanni David's painting "The Sacrifice of Polyxena" depicts one more heart-wrenching moment for King Priam. As he mourns his daughter's sacrifice at Achilles' tomb during the fall of Troy, we witness his profound grief and helplessness in protecting those he loves. In Pierre Lombart's engraving "The Sack of Troy-Pyrrhus Killing Priam, " we are confronted with the brutal reality that even kings cannot escape their fate. It portrays Pyrrhus mercilessly slaying King Priam amidst chaos and destruction—a haunting depiction that encapsulates the tragic end to an era. "Priam and his Family Mourning the Death of Hector" showcases yet another sorrowful chapter in this family's story. With faces etched with anguish, they grieve over Hector’s lifeless body—an image that evokes empathy for their immense loss. "The Funeral of Hector" immortalizes one final farewell to Troy’s greatest warrior. Unknown artist beautifully captures not only grieving but also honors Hector’s heroism through solemn rituals—a testament to how deeply rooted honor is within King Priam’s dynasty. Padovanino brings us back to where it all began—the encounter between Achilles and King Priam—in their painting "Priam and Achilles.