Trojan Horse Collection

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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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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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The Trojans repulsing the Greeks. After Giulio Romano, 1538. Creator: Scultori (called Mantovano)
The Trojans repulsing the Greeks. After Giulio Romano, 1538. Private Collection

The Burning of Troy with the Flight of Aeneas and Anchises, early-mid 17th century. Creator: Francois de Nome
The Burning of Troy with the Flight of Aeneas and Anchises, early-mid 17th century. The Trojan Horse (centre) was said to have been used by the Greeks during the Trojan War to enter the city of Troy

Blumauer's Aeneide, 1789. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Blumauer's Aeneide, 1789. From almanac: Konigl. Grosbritannischer Historischer Genealogischer Calender, 1790. Aloys Blumauer's Vergils Aeneis travestirt (1783)

Trojan Incident, New York, 1938. Creator: Unknown
Trojan Incident, New York, 1938. The Federal Theatre Project, created by the U.S. Works Progress Administration in 1935, was designed to conserve and develop the skills of theater workers

Il Greco in Troia: Plate 4. Creator: Arnold van Westerhout
Il Greco in Troia: Plate 4. The Greeks in Troy

Il Greco in Troia: Plate 2. Creator: Arnold van Westerhout
Il Greco in Troia: Plate 2. The Greeks in Troy

Trojan Horse, 1874. Private Collection

Modern wooden sculpture of Trojan horse, Troy, Canakkale Province, Turkey

Dragging the wooden horse into Troy (colour litho)
6009762 Dragging the wooden horse into Troy (colour litho) by Prout, Victor William (1862-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dragging the wooden horse into Troy)

The Trojans Bring the Wooden Horse into Their City, 1535-55. Creator: Jean Mignon
The Trojans Bring the Wooden Horse into Their City, 1535-55

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796062 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Avelot, Henri (1873-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 24 May 1902.); © Look and Learn

Cassandra mourns the destruction of Troy, 1550-55 (pen on paper)
5916304 Cassandra mourns the destruction of Troy, 1550-55 (pen on paper) by Swart Van Groningen, Jan (c.1495-c.1560); 36x28.3 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Cassandra)

The Wonderful Horse of Troy (engraving)
727744 The Wonderful Horse of Troy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wonderful Horse of Troy)

The Trojan Horse (chromolitho)
1094132 The Trojan Horse (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trojan Horse)

Sethlans, Vulcan, and the Trojan Horse (engraving)
668272 Sethlans, Vulcan, and the Trojan Horse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sethlans, Vulcan, and the Trojan Horse)

The Trojan Horse (colour litho)
6000271 The Trojan Horse (colour litho) by Scheiner, Artus (1863-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trojan Horse. Illustration from Pohadky Staroveke (Ancient Myths)

The Wooden Horse of Troy (engraving)
971234 The Wooden Horse of Troy (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wooden Horse of Troy)

Trojan Horse (colour litho)
957871 Trojan Horse (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trojan Horse. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

The wooden horse is brought inside the walls of Troy (chromolitho)
2782773 The wooden horse is brought inside the walls of Troy (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The wooden horse is brought inside the walls of Troy)

Sarcophagus lid with relief of the Trojan War - Sack of Troy
1216506 Sarcophagus lid with relief of the Trojan War - Sack of Troy, Trojan Horse and Achilles and the body of Hector, c.200 AD (marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); 30x212 cm; Ashmolean Museum

The Trojans hauling the wooden horse into Troy, 1545. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
The Trojans hauling the wooden horse into Troy, 1545

The Trojans pulling the wooden horse into the city, 1545. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
The Trojans pulling the wooden horse into the city, 1545

Laocoon, c. 1610 / 1614. Creator: El Greco
Laocoon, c. 1610/1614

The Siege of Troy, ca 1760. Creator: Tiepolo, Giandomenico (1727-1804)
The Siege of Troy, ca 1760. Found in the Collection of Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo, Helsinki

The humours and diversions of Southwark Fair, London, 1733
The humours and diversions of Southwark Fair, 1733. Scene near St Georges Church in Borough High Street, London; plays being performed, a rope-flyer, rope-dancer, booths and other entertainments

Trojan Horse, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Trojan Horse, 1882. Private Collection

The Siege of Troy, 17th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Siege of Troy, 17th century. Found in the collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Blois

The Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy, ca 1760. Artist: Tiepolo, Giandomenico (1727-1804)
The Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy, ca 1760. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Building of the Trojan Horse, ca 1760. Artist: Tiepolo, Giandomenico (1727-1804)
The Building of the Trojan Horse, ca 1760. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Trojans Deceived, 1830. The raiding party secreting themselves in the great wooden horse. The story of the legendary wars between the Greek confederation and Troy

The Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy, c1760. Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy, c1760. From the National Gallery, London

The Trojan horse. An incident in the Trojan War written about by both Homer and Virgil. Pretending to have retired their besieging army, the Greeks left a huge wooden horse filled with warriors

The Trojan horse. King Priam, on the right, watches the horse, left by the Greeks, as it is dragged into Troy through the city walls which have been breached to allow it to pass

Sinon Priam King Priam sits under trees scepter
Sinon brought before Priam, King Priam sits under a few trees, his scepter in the right hand. Two generals next to him. On the right, Sinon is taken to the king by four shepherds

animal likeness, australia, blue sky, cart, cloud, color image, computer graphic
Trojan horse on cart

Homer - Author of the Iliad and the Odyssey. He is the greatest ancient Greek epic poets. When he lived is not exactly known. It is estimated about 770 - 700 BC

Italy, Campania, Pompeii, The Trojan horse, fresco 1st Century A.D. Italy, Naples, Museo Archeologico Nazionale (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

Trojan Wars, giant hollow wooden horse led by Greek warriors

The Siege of Troy (oil on canvas)
XIR168742 The Siege of Troy (oil on canvas) by French School, (17th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Blois, France; (add.info.: Aeneas fleeing carrying his father, Anchises, with his son)

Ancient ruins in Troy Turkey - travel background

Fresco depicting Trojan horse, from Villa Arianna, Stabiae, Italy
Roman civilization. Fresco depicting Trojan horse. From Villa Arianna, Stabiae, Italy

Relief depicting battle between Greeks and Trojans, from Monastery of Santa Giulia, Brescia, Italy
Roman civilization, 2nd century b.C. Relief depicting a battle between Greeks and Trojans. From the Monastery of Santa Giulia in Brescia, Italy. Detail

Detail; of powith scenes of Trojan War, detail representing Trojan horse, from Mykonos, Greece
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C. Orientalizing pottery. Amphora with scenes of the Trojan War. From Mykonos, Greece. Detail: the Trojan horse

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"The Trojan Horse: A Timeless Symbol of Deception and Betrayal" In this captivating image from The Hulton Archives, we are transported back to the year 1874 when the infamous Trojan Horse made its appearance. This animal-like structure, towering against a backdrop of a clear blue sky and fluffy clouds, stands proudly on a cart. Its colorful image is brought to life through computer graphics, showcasing the ingenuity behind this deceptive masterpiece. Fast forward to modern times in Canakkale Province, Turkey, where a magnificent wooden sculpture of the Trojan Horse still captivates visitors. This contemporary interpretation pays homage to Troy's ancient history while adding an artistic touch that mesmerizes all who lay eyes upon it. As depicted in the vivid color lithograph "Dragging the wooden horse into Troy, " created by Jean Mignon during the Renaissance era, we witness how this colossal creation was cunningly maneuvered into the city walls. Le Rire's illustration further emphasizes its impact as Trojans bring it triumphantly into their unsuspecting city. However, amidst these scenes of celebration and victory lies Cassandra's mournful depiction in pen on paper from 1550-55. Her sorrowful expression reminds us of the impending destruction that awaits Troy due to this treacherous gift. Throughout history, artists have been inspired by this tale of deceit and war. Engravings such as "The Wonderful Horse of Troy" and chromolithographs like "The Trojan Horse" immortalize this legendary event for generations to come. Even gods couldn't resist being associated with such an iconic symbol; Sethlans and Vulcan find themselves intertwined with depictions of the Trojan Horse in engravings that showcase their divine connection. From ancient times until today, whether portrayed through art or retold through stories passed down over centuries – one thing remains certain: The Trojan Horse continues to fascinate us with its timeless reminder that appearances can be deceiving.