Tauris Collection

Iphigenia in Tauris
Rescued by Artemis from sacrifice at Aulis, she becomes a priestess on Tauris, but her experience has given her a distaste for human sacrifice and she is unhappy

Iphigenia Not Sacrificed
Agamemnon is about to sacrifice his daughter so the Greek fleet can get under way to Troy, but Diana substitutes a deer at the last minute, and spirits her off to Tauris

Opening page of the score of Iphigenie en Tauride by Gluck (print)
473619 Opening page of the score of Iphigenie en Tauride by Gluck (print) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris

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

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

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

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

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

Engraving titled Goethe in Weimar by German painter Wilhelm von Kaulbach (1805-1874) depicting a performance of Iphigenia in Tauris featuring Goethe as Orestes, Karl August as Pylades

Iphigenia. Daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra and sister of Electra and Orestes, is also known by the name of Iphianassa. Iphigenia in Tauris. Engraving by A. Closs. Colored

Revolutionary Group - Young Turk Revolution
Young Turk Revolution. Men/chiefs/army from Taurus (Eastern Turkey) pictured the during revolution with their leader Schoud ja-i-Nizam

Roman sarcophagus. About 140 AD. Orestes and Iphigenia among
Roman sarcophagus. About 140 AD. Mythological scene. Orestes and Iphigenia among the Taurians. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

POTYOMKIN, Grigory Aleksandrovic (Cizevo, 1739- Nikolajev, 1
POTYOMKIN, Grigory Aleksandrovic (Cizevo, 1739 Nikolajev, 1791). Russian soldier and politician. Engraving. Colored

POTYOMKIN, Grigory Aleksandrovic (1739- 1791). Russian sold
POTYOMKIN, Grigory Aleksandrovic (1739 - 1791). Russian soldier and politician. Engraving

POTYOMKIN, Grigory Aleksandrovic (1739 - 1791). Russian soldier and politician
Potyomkin, Grigory Aleksandrovic (1739 - 1791). Russian soldier and politician. Engraving

Pylades & Orestes escaping from Tauris with Iphigenia Euripi
Pylades & Orestes escaping from Tauris with Iphigenia (Euripides Iphigenia in Tauris ). Fuseli, John Henry (Johann Heinrich Fssli) 1741 - 1825

Iphigenia, daughter of Agamemnon, king of Mycenae. Sacrifice of Iphigenia by her father at Aulis to secure favourable winds for the fleet to sail against Troy

Crimea - The Russian Consulate
Crimea (Tauris) - The Russian Consulate Date: circa 1910s

Tabriz, Iran - Fruit Seller
A Beautiful early photographic picture postcard showing a Fruit Seller. Rather bizarrely there is a partial view of a chap on a ladder emerging into the top-right hand corner of the shot - what he is

The Russian Armys Support of the Revolution
The photograph shows a regiment with the red flag outside the Tauris Palace, ready to assist the Duma

Iran Tabriz
The principal entry to the town of Tabriz (formerly Tauris), renowned for its carpets

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Tauris, a land of ancient tales and tragic destinies. In the realm of Iphigenia in Tauris, the haunting echoes of sacrifice are silenced, as she emerges not as a victim but as a survivor. The opening page of Gluck's score for Iphigenie en Tauride captures the essence of this transformative narrative. Pylades and Orestes stand united in an engraving, bound by their mission to retrieve the statue of Artemis from Tauris and bring it to Athens. Apollo himself has commanded this journey, setting in motion a series of events that will forever alter their fates. In Stuck's portrayal from 1890, Iphigenia stands resolute amidst the turmoil surrounding her. Her head study by Feuerbach reveals both vulnerability and strength within her gaze. Vasnetsov's interpretation transports us to another time with his depiction from 1889-1890. Feuerbach's "On the Seashore" presents a modern take on Iphigenia, capturing her contemplative state as she faces an uncertain future. His earlier work from 1862 showcases her ethereal beauty against a backdrop filled with symbolism. Amidst these artistic interpretations lies a Roman sarcophagus dating back to around 140 AD. On its surface, we witness Orestes and Iphigenia among others - forever immortalized in stone. Tauris holds more than just tragedy; it is also home to stories of resilience and redemption. As we delve into these depictions created by talented artists throughout history like Potyomkin or Feuerbach, we are reminded that even amidst darkness there can be hope.