Pyrrhus Collection

Pyrrhus fighting the Romans at Beneventum
Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, fighting the Romans, led by the consul Manius Curius Dentatus, at the Battle of Beneventum, near Benevento in southern Italy

Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War
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Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War
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Statue of Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, in armour, helmet and cloak. In the Palazzo Massimi, National Roman Museum
FLO4997362 Statue of Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, in armour, helmet and cloak. In the Palazzo Massimi, National Roman Museum. Copperplate engraving by Gio

Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War, 15th century (tapestry)
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Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War
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War elephant. From "De re militari" by Vegetius, 1592. Creator: Anonymous. War elephant
War elephant. From "De re militari" by Vegetius, 1592. Private Collection

Le jeune Pyrrhus sauvé (The saving of the young Pyrrhos), 1634. Creator: Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665)
Le jeune Pyrrhus sauve (The saving of the young Pyrrhos), 1634. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Pyrrhus and Andromache before Hector's Tomb, 1807-1811. Creator: Johan Ludvig Gebhard Lund
Pyrrhus and Andromache before Hector's Tomb, 1807-1811. Andromache grieves for her husband as the city of Thebe Hypoplakia is burned by the Greeks

Statue of Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, in armour, helmet and cloak. In the Palazzo Massimi, National Roman Museum. Copperplate engraving by Gio

Appius Claudius Persuading the Senate to Reject Pyrrhus Offer of Peace (engraving)
6010788 Appius Claudius Persuading the Senate to Reject Pyrrhus Offer of Peace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Militiades, Themistocles and Pyrrhus I
Busts and gems of Athenian politicians Miltiades the Younger 1, 2, Themistocles 3, 4, and King Pyrrhus I 5. Milziade, Temistocle, &c

Ancient Greek method of riding a horse bareback. A young man returns with a chlamys on his lance to a woman offering drinks to both man and horse (top) and a rider holding lance and bridle

Javan lutung, Trachypithecus auratus (Semnopithecus pyrrhus). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Thomas Horsfield from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838

Pyrrhus, king of Epirus (engraving)
2781158 Pyrrhus, king of Epirus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pyrrhus, king of Epirus. Illustration for Chatterbox (1894).); © Look and Learn

The Triumph of the Commander Manius Curius Dentatus, 1725-30
BOO73035 The Triumph of the Commander Manius Curius Dentatus, 1725-30 by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 550x322 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Pyrrhus (engraving)
655608 Pyrrhus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pyrrhus. Illustration from The Illustrated History of the World (Ward Lock, c 1880)

Infant Pyrrhus before Glaucias (pen & brown ink & wash, heightened with white on paper)
880415 Infant Pyrrhus before Glaucias (pen & brown ink & wash, heightened with white on paper) by Sabatelli, Luigi (1772-1850); 41.9x53.7 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Pyrrhus, Greek general and statesman (engraving)
2788681 Pyrrhus, Greek general and statesman (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pyrrhus (c319-272 BC), Greek general and statesman

Repulse of Pyrrhus from Sparta (engraving)
653901 Repulse of Pyrrhus from Sparta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Repulse of Pyrrhus from Sparta)

Pyrrhus arrives in Italy with his troupe
LLM456496 Pyrrhus arrives in Italy with his troupe by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pyrrhus arrives in Italy with his troupe)

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

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: King Pyrrhus, 1562. 1562. Creator: Jacob Bos
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: King Pyrrhus, 1562

DENTATUS V PYRRHUS 274BC
Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, invading Italy, is defeated by Dentatus at Beneventum Date: 274 BC

Repulse of Pyrrhus from Sparta, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Repulse of Pyrrhus from Sparta, 1890. Pyrrhus, in retreat at the Siege of Sparta, 272 BC from Spartans defending their city under command of Areus I

The Sacrifice of Polyxena, 1734. Artist: Pittoni, Giovan Battista (1687-1767)
The Sacrifice of Polyxena, 1734. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, c1930. Creator: Unknown
Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, c1930. Colossal marble statue of the god Mars, often misidentified as King Pyrrhus, from the Forum Transitorium in Rome

The Sacrifice of Polyxena. Artist: Pittoni, Giovan Battista (1687-1767)
The Sacrifice of Polyxena. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Hecuba and Polyxena, after 1814. Artist: Blondel, Merry-Joseph (1781-1853)
Hecuba and Polyxena, after 1814. Found in the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

The Repentance of Neoptolemus, 1880. Artist: Lachmann
The Repentance of Neoptolemus, 1880. Son of the warrior Achilles and the princess Deidamia in Greek mythology. From Stories from the Greek Tragedies by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A

The armour of Pyrrhus was richer and more beautiful than that of his soldiers, c1912 (1912). While Pyrrhus was training an army in Tarentum

The Elephants of Pyrrhus, c1900. Scene from a battle between Pyrrhus (318-272 BC) and the Romans. The term Pyrrhic victory originates from one of his battles

Pyrrhus of Epirus. Artist: A Lorenzini
Pyrrhus of Epirus. Pyrrhus (318-272 BC), was King of the Molossians (c297 BC), Epirus (306-301, 297-272 BC) and Macedon (288-284, 273-272 BC)

Gold half-stater of Pyrrhus of Epirus, 3rd century BC
Gold half-stater of Pyrrhus of Epirus (391-272 BC), from whom the phrase a Phyrric victory is derived, bearing the head of Artemis facing right, 3rd century BC. Issued from his captial at Ambracia

Gold stater of Pyrrhus of Epirus, 3rd century BC
Gold stater of Pyrrhus of Epirus, from whom the phrase a Phyrric victory is derived, bearing the head of Athena facing right. Issued from his captial at Ambracia, 3rd century BC

Pyrrhus fighting the Romans at Battle of Asculum
Pyrrhus, King of Epirus and Macedon, fighting the Romans at the Battle of Asculum (or Ausculum), in his bid to defend the Greek city of Taranto (Tarentum) in southern Italy

Pyrrhus Gaius Fabricius Luscinus elephant Roman consul Gaius Fabritius Luscinus visits
Pyrrhus shows Gaius Fabricius Luscinus an elephant, The Roman consul Gaius Fabritius Luscinus visits King Pyrrhus for peace negotiations, with whom the Romans were at war

Pyrrhus 318 - 272Bc King Of Epirus And Macedon Greek General Of The Hellenistic Era From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Map of Epirus and Western Greece, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Map of Epirus and Western Greece, 1890. For a brief period (280-275 BC), the Epirote king Pyrrhus made Epirus the most powerful state in the Greek world

Bust of Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, Roman copy after a Greek original, from Villa of the Papyri
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Bust of Pyrrhus, king of Epirus. Roman copy after a Greek original of the early 3rd century b.C

King Pyrrhus in Greek armor and a Greek warrior with chariot, harness and lance.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People

The Saving of the Infant Pyrrhus (oil on canvas)
XIR901300 The Saving of the Infant Pyrrhus (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); Musee Bargoin, Clermont-Ferrand, France; (add.info.: Pyrrus sauve); French, out of copyright

The Wounding of Pyrrhus; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 42 x 29.6 cm (16 9/16 x 11 5/8 in.)

Fran篩s Joseph Talma playing Pyrrhus in the

Coin with portrait of Pyrrhus. Coin. SPAIN. Barcelona. Numismatic Cabinet of Catalonia

ANCIENT GREEK COINS. Line engravings, American, mid-19th century

Racine / Andromaque
ANDROMAQUE Andromache and Pyrrhus in an emotional set-to

Manius Curius Dentatus
MANIUS CURIUS DENTATUS Roman general and consul, in action against the foe - maybe the Samnites, maybe the Sabini, maybe the Senones, or even Pyrrhus and the Lucani

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Pyrrhus, the renowned Greek general and statesman, is immortalized in history through various captivating depictions. In one scene, Pyrrhus valiantly fights against the Romans at Beneventum, displaying his strategic brilliance and fearless demeanor on the battlefield. Another engraving portrays Appius Claudius Persuading the Senate to Reject Pyrrhus' Offer of Peace, highlighting his diplomatic skills that were often overshadowed by his military prowess. Militiades, Themistocles, and Pyrrhus I stand together in a powerful image symbolizing their shared commitment to defending Greece against external threats. The ancient Greek method of riding a horse bareback showcases Pyrrhus' agility and adaptability as a leader who could navigate any terrain with ease. A majestic statue stands tall as a testament to his enduring legacy as King of Epirus. His regal presence captured in stone reflects both his noble lineage and commanding presence on the world stage. Intriguingly, an illustration featuring Javan lutung monkeys (Trachypithecus auratus) suggests an association between these creatures and Pyrrhus himself - perhaps hinting at some deeper symbolism or connection yet to be unraveled. The Triumph of Commander Manius Curius Dentatus further emphasizes Pyrrhus' significance within historical narratives. This grand spectacle celebrates Dentatus' victory over him while also acknowledging the indomitable spirit that defined both leaders during their time. An enchanting pen-and-ink drawing depicts Infant Pyrrhus before Glaucias - an intimate moment frozen in time that reveals glimpses into his early life and upbringing under Glaucias' guidance. Lastly, "The Rape of Polyxena" engraving by Professor Pio Fedi evokes strong emotions surrounding love and tragedy intertwined with Pyrrhic undertones - reminding us that even great conquerors like him were not immune to the complexities of human relationships.