Orestes Collection

Orestes & Eumenides
Orestes is pursued by the Eumenides

Strauss / Elektra / Bischoff
Johannes Bischoff as Orestes

Red-figure pottery, Krater portraying Eumenides of Aeschyluss tragedy, Apollo defends Oreste from Fury
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Krater portraying Eumenides of Aeschyluss tragedy. Apollo defends Oreste from the Fury

Orestes and Pylades Disputing at the Altar, 1614. Creator: Pieter Lastman
Orestes and Pylades Disputing at the Altar, 1614. Other Title(s): Orestes and Pylades Disputing at the Altar (Euripides, Iphigenia in Tauris)

Hermione Rejecting Orestes, c. 1799. Creator: Girodet de Roucy-Trioson
Hermione Rejecting Orestes, c. 1799

"The story of Orestes, " at the Prince's Hall Piccadilly 1886. Creator: Unknown
"The story of Orestes, " at the Prince's Hall Piccadilly - The Ghost of Clytemnestra awakening the Furies, Act III 1886. From "The Graphic

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1650-1660. Creator: Tassel, Jean (1608-1667)
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1650-1660. Found in the Collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1650-1660. Creator: Tassel, Jean (1608-1667)
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1650-1660. Found in the Collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

Orestes and Pylades: wall painting exhibited at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting First Imperial Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art

Urn with red figures representing Orestes agitated by the Furies, National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Urn, Vase. Date of Photograph:1879-1910 ca

Head detail of Orestes from the sculptural group of Orestes and Electra, preserved in the National Museum of Rome, Palazzo Altemps, Rome Rome National Museum of Rome Statue First Imperial Period

Christian sarcophagus with the myth of Orestes, Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City Rome Lateran Museum Low Relief

Etruscan cinerary urn with the representation, on the front, of the killing of Clitennestra by Orestes. The urn, formerly in Bargagli Museum in Sarteano

Alabaster cinerary urn perhaps representing Orestes and Pylade in Tauris. The urn, formerly in Museum Bargagli in Sarteano

Mosaic with Orestes and Iphigenia (mosaic)
2562024 Mosaic with Orestes and Iphigenia (mosaic) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: 2nd or 3rd century AD); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Statue of Orestes, naked, son of Agamemnon in Greek mythology
5323801 Statue of Orestes, naked, son of Agamemnon in Greek mythology by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of Orestes, naked, son of Agamemnon in Greek mythology)

Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Electra in Thomas Francklins Orestes or Electra at Drury Lane Theatre, 1774
6337713 Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Electra in Thomas Francklins Orestes or Electra at Drury Lane Theatre, 1774 by Thornthwaite, J

Statue of Orestes, naked, son of Agamemnon in Greek mythology
5323802 Statue of Orestes, naked, son of Agamemnon in Greek mythology by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of Orestes, naked, son of Agamemnon in Greek mythology)

Orestes taking refuge from the Furies (engraving)
3635272 Orestes taking refuge from the Furies (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orestes taking refuge from the Furies)

Electra in mourning for Orestes, from one of my fictile vases (engraving)
5200806 Electra in mourning for Orestes, from one of my fictile vases (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electra in mourning for Orestes)

Orestes and Elektra (engraving)
662797 Orestes and Elektra (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orestes and Elektra. Illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy (Boston, 1890)

The Expiation of Orestes, 1813 (pencil & w / c heightened with bodycolour on board)
3667199 The Expiation of Orestes, 1813 (pencil & w/c heightened with bodycolour on board) by Buck, Adam (1759-1833); 23.2x24.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Pylades and Orestes (engraving)
976055 Pylades and Orestes (engraving) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pylades and Orestes. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Pylades and Orestes (engraving)
666197 Pylades and Orestes (engraving) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pylades and Orestes. Engraving from The National Gallery (Jones, c 1850)

Orestes and Electra (marble)
703298 Orestes and Electra (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Orestes and Electra)

Orestes pursued by the furies (gravure)
964427 Orestes pursued by the furies (gravure) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orestes pursued by the furies. After the painting by Lematte, gravure by Goupil & Co)

Orestes consulting the oracle of Apollo at Delphi (marble)
LRI662321 Orestes consulting the oracle of Apollo at Delphi (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); 91.5x75.5 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; out of copyright

Orestes is ordered by Apollo to go to Tauris and bring the statue of Artemis to Athens (colour litho)
6000265 Orestes is ordered by Apollo to go to Tauris and bring the statue of Artemis to Athens (colour litho) by Scheiner

Prize Sculpture by Mr Adams, "Orestes and Pylades carrying away the Statue of Diana from Taurica Chersonesus
1619278 Prize Sculpture by Mr Adams, " Orestes and Pylades carrying away the Statue of Diana from Taurica Chersonesus (engraving) by English School

Oreste, Electre (coloured engraving)
2797905 Oreste, Electre (coloured engraving) by Geffroy, Edmond A.F. (1804-95) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oreste, Electre)

"Hypatia, "at the Haymarket Theatre, Issachars Temptation of Orestes (engraving)
1603896 " Hypatia, " at the Haymarket Theatre, Issachars Temptation of Orestes (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Hypatia)

Orestes (engraving)
973752 Orestes (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orestes. Illustration for Flaxmans Classical Outlines by John C L Sparkes (Seeley)

Royal Academy Prize (Historical Painting), "Orestes pursued by the Furies"(engraving)
1097549 Royal Academy Prize (Historical Painting), " Orestes pursued by the Furies" (engraving) by Rolt, Charles (fl.1845-63); Private Collection; (add.info)

Orestes Released from the Furies, probably 1520s, before 1540. Creator: Valerio Belli
Orestes Released from the Furies, probably 1520s, before 1540

RACINE / ORESTES
ANDROMAQUE Orestes, the son of Agamemnon Date: first performed 1667

Iphigenia in Tauris, c. 1890. Creator: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von (1863-1928)
Iphigenia in Tauris, c. 1890. Private Collection

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1749-1750. Creator: Doyen, Gabriel Francois (1726-1806)
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1749-1750. Found in the Collection of Collection Motais de Narbonne

Orestes and the Erinyes, 1905. Found in the Collection of Galleria nazionale d arte moderna Rome

Iphigenia (Head study). Artist: Feuerbach, Anselm (1829-1880)
Iphigenia (Head study). Found in the collection of Museum Oskar Reinhart, Winterthur

Iphigenia in Tauris, 1889-1890. Artist: Vasnetsov, Appolinari Mikhaylovich (1856-1933)
Iphigenia in Tauris, 1889-1890. Found in the collection of the V. Vasnetsov Memorial Museum, Moscow

The Furies Departing, 1880. Artist: Flaxman
The Furies Departing, 1880. Furies Departing from Athena, Apollo and Oreste. From Stories from the Greek Tragedies by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A. [Seeley, Jackson, & Halliday, London, 1880]

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 18th century. Artist: Fontebasso, Francesco (1709-1769)
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 18th century. From a private collection

On the Seashore (Modern Iphigenia), 1875. Artist: Feuerbach, Anselm (1829-1880)
On the Seashore (Modern Iphigenia), 1875. Found in the collection of the Museum Kunstpalast, Dusseldorf

Iphigenia, 1862. Artist: Feuerbach, Anselm (1829-1880)
Iphigenia, 1862. Found in the collection of the Hessisches Landesmuseum Darmstadt

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1680. Artist: La Fosse, Charles, de (1636-1716)
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1680. Found in the collection of the Musee National du Chateau de Versailles et du Trianon

Orestes at Delphi with Iphigenia, Attic Red Figure Krater, c5th century BC
Orestes at Delphi with Iphigenia, Attic Red Figure Krater, c6th century BC

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"Orestes: A Tale of Tragedy and Redemption" In the ancient Greek mythological realm, Orestes stands as a central figure in many tales. One such story is his encounter with the Eumenides, also known as the Furies. This dramatic confrontation has been depicted in various art forms throughout history. One notable portrayal can be found on a red-figure pottery krater that showcases the Eumenides from Aeschylus's tragedy. Here, Apollo valiantly defends Orestes against these vengeful spirits, highlighting the eternal struggle between justice and revenge. Another artistic representation comes in the form of a mosaic featuring Orestes alongside his sister Iphigenia. This intricate artwork captures their bond amidst turmoil, reminding us of their shared tragic fate within Greek mythology. Moving forward through time, we find an engraving titled "Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition. " In this piece, we glimpse a portion dedicated to Orestes' story displayed at an exhibition. It serves as a testament to how deeply ingrained this myth was in society's collective consciousness. A statue depicting Orestes naked further emphasizes his vulnerability and humanity despite being Agamemnon's son. The sculptural group showcasing him alongside Electra adds another layer to their complex relationship as siblings bound by bloodshed and grief. The theatrical world also embraced Orestes' tale with Mrs Mary Ann Yates embodying Electra's character at Drury Lane Theatre in 1774. Through her performance in Thomas Francklin's play "Orestes or Electra, " she brought forth emotions that resonated with audiences for centuries. Engravings capturing pivotal moments like "Orestes taking refuge from the Furies" and "Electra mourning for Orestes" continue to immortalize these characters' struggles on paper. They serve as visual reminders of their enduring impact on literature and art alike. Orestes remains an enduring symbol of tragedy and redemption.