Trojan War Collection (page 5)

Detail of an attic red-figure cup depicting scenes from the Trojan War, c
XIR211798 Detail of an attic red-figure cup depicting scenes from the Trojan War, c.490 BC (pottery) (see 92562 & 211797 for interior) by Brygos Painter (c.500-475 BC); diam: 32.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470 (tapestry)
CUL4897519 The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (15th century); Catedral de Zamora, Castilla y Leon, Spain; (add.info.: The Trojan War: Achilles Tent. ca. 1470)

Les adieux d Hector et Andromaque : partant pour la guerre de Troie Hector
FIA5370211 Les adieux d Hector et Andromaque : partant pour la guerre de Troie Hector, quitte sa femme et son fils Astyanax (Hectors Farewell to Andromache)

Hector Taking Leave of Andromache, 1769 (oil on board)
7076601 Hector Taking Leave of Andromache, 1769 (oil on board) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 152.5x93 cm; Private Collection

The Trojan Horse (litho)
7149454 The Trojan Horse (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trojan Horse. Illustration from Vergils Aeneis (Virgils Aeneid) (Berthold Sutter, Munich)

The sack of Troy (litho)
7149453 The sack of Troy (litho) by Kley, Heinrich (1863-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sack of Troy. Illustration from Vergils Aeneis (Virgils Aeneid) (Berthold Sutter, Munich)

The Trojan Wars: Hectors farewell to Andromache, 1892 (engraving)
3785325 The Trojan Wars: Hectors farewell to Andromache, 1892 (engraving); (add.info.: The Trojan Wars: Hectors farewell to Andromache - Liebig Company collectible card series)

Achilles Contemplating the Body of Patroclus (oil on canvas)
XIR176699 Achilles Contemplating the Body of Patroclus (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Giovanni Antonio (1675-1741); 152.5x195.5 cm; Musee Municipal, Soissons

Detail of an attic red-figure cup depicting Neoptolemus trying to kill Priam with
XIR18077 Detail of an attic red-figure cup depicting Neoptolemus trying to kill Priam with the corpse of Astyanax, c.490 BC (pottery) (see 92562 for interior) by Brygos Painter (c.500-475 BC)

Busts of seven principal heroes of the Trojan War
6340100 Busts of seven principal heroes of the Trojan War by Tischbein, Johann Heinrich Wilhelm (1751-1829) (after); (add.info.: Busts of seven principal heroes of the Trojan War)

The farewell of Hector and Andromaque (engraving) 1864
ELD5620181 The farewell of Hector and Andromaque (engraving) 1864 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: scene: starting for the Trojan War)

The Groves of Versailles. View of the pool of Neptune and walkway with the Judgement of
XIR288981 The Groves of Versailles. View of the pool of Neptune and walkway with the Judgement of Paris, 1688-93 (oil on canvas) by Cotelle

Icarius (Diomedes wounding Aphrodite when she tries to recover the body of Aeneas
CH413999 Icarius (Diomedes wounding Aphrodite when she tries to recover the body of Aeneas) 1905 (oil on canvas) by Fitger

Achilles, fleetest of foot, and bravest of all Greek heroes (colour litho)
3652520 Achilles, fleetest of foot, and bravest of all Greek heroes (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles, fleetest of foot)

Mars, like a thunder-cloud, swept upwards through the sky to Olympus (colour litho)
3652496 Mars, like a thunder-cloud, swept upwards through the sky to Olympus (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mars, like a thunder-cloud)

The point of the spear flew over the left shoulder of Patroclus (colour litho)
3652491 The point of the spear flew over the left shoulder of Patroclus (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ajax the Locrian (Ajax the Lesser), 1615 (engraving)
3480548 Ajax the Locrian (Ajax the Lesser), 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Ajax the Locrian (Ajax the Lesser)

The Judgement of Paris, 1615 (oil on panel)
3710001 The Judgement of Paris, 1615 (oil on panel) by Wtewael or Utewael, Joachim (c.1566-1638); 59.8x79.2 cm; National Gallery, London

Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus, copy of a Greek original (marble)
3742664 Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus, copy of a Greek original (marble) by Italian School; Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Illustration for Homers Iliad (engraving)
6011789 Illustration for Homers Iliad (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector coming to Troy while the Greeks)

Illustration for the Iliad by Homer (colour litho)
5210299 Illustration for the Iliad by Homer (colour litho) by Goutier, Clement (1876-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: La querelle d Achille et d Agamemnon)

The Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving)
655560 The Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heroes of the Trojan War. Paris. Diomedes. Odysseus. Nestor. Achilles)

The Victorious Greeks returning from Troy (engraving)
970926 The Victorious Greeks returning from Troy (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Victorious Greeks returning from Troy)

Andromache fainting on the Wall (engraving)
973690 Andromache fainting on the Wall (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andromache fainting on the Wall)

The Gods descending to Battle (engraving)
973688 The Gods descending to Battle (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gods descending to Battle)

Thetis and Eurynome receiving the Infant Vulcan (engraving)
973685 Thetis and Eurynome receiving the Infant Vulcan (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thetis and Eurynome receiving the Infant Vulcan)

Sleep and Death conveying the body of Sarpedon to Lycia (engraving)
973681 Sleep and Death conveying the body of Sarpedon to Lycia (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Polydamus advising Hector to retire from the Trench (engraving)
973677 Polydamus advising Hector to retire from the Trench (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polydamus advising Hector to retire from the Trench)

The Departure of Briseis from the Tent of Achilles (engraving)
973659 The Departure of Briseis from the Tent of Achilles (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Departure of Briseis from the Tent of Achilles)

Hectors armour (colour litho)
957833 Hectors armour (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hectors armour. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Juno and Minerva going to assist the Greeks (engraving)
973672 Juno and Minerva going to assist the Greeks (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Juno and Minerva going to assist the Greeks)

Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds (engraving)
973671 Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds)

The Meeting of Hector and Andromache (engraving)
973670 The Meeting of Hector and Andromache (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meeting of Hector and Andromache)

Thetis entreating Jupiter to honor Achilles (engraving)
973661 Thetis entreating Jupiter to honor Achilles (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thetis entreating Jupiter to honor Achilles)

Of the contest for the arms of Achilles
1192659 Of the contest for the arms of Achilles by Cole, Herbert (1867-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sunset of Heroes published by J M Dent & Son Ltd 1932); English, out of copyright

Telephus Cured by the Rust of the Same Spear Which Wounded him, 1731 (engraving)
STC404054 Telephus Cured by the Rust of the Same Spear Which Wounded him, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Aeneas and Anchises escaping from Troy, c. 1587 (pen & ink and oil with white heightening)
ALI412343 Aeneas and Anchises escaping from Troy, c.1587 (pen & ink and oil with white heightening) by Barocci or Baroccio, Federico Fiori (c.1535-1612); 33.9x46.1 cm; Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio

Hector and Andromache saying their farewells (chromolitho)
2782774 Hector and Andromache saying their farewells (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector and Andromache saying their farewells)

The sirens, 1929 (litho)
3060298 The sirens, 1929 (litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in The Odyssey of Homer by George Herbert Palmer in 1929; The Odyssey is one of two)

Proteus, the old man of the sea, 1929 (litho)
3060292 Proteus, the old man of the sea, 1929 (litho) by Wyeth, Newell Convers (1882-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aeneas and Anchises (marble) (see also 277549 & 277550)
ALI277548 Aeneas and Anchises (marble) (see also 277549 & 277550) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680); Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Alinari

Bust of Menelaus (stone) (b / w photo)
ALI326622 Bust of Menelaus (stone) (b/w photo) by Roman; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: buste de Menelas; king of Ancient Sparta; husband of Helen; Casque de Pasquino;)

The Dream of Hecuba (fresco)
AII78914 The Dream of Hecuba (fresco) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Apulian red-figure bell-crater decorated with a scene of the Judgement of Paris, c
AMQ104785 Apulian red-figure bell-crater decorated with a scene of the Judgement of Paris, c.375-350 BC (ceramic) by Rehearsal Painter, (fl.c.355-340 BC); height:37 cm; Ashmolean Museum

The head of Cassandra, c. 1895 (bronze)
FFA151308 The head of Cassandra, c.1895 (bronze) by Klinger, Max (1857-1920); height:59 cm; Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Cassandra (w / c on paper)
Ma200891 Cassandra (w/c on paper) by Sandys, Anthony Frederick Augustus (1829-1904); 35.6x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: daughter of Priam)

The Suicide of Ajax, illustration from an antique Greek vase (colour litho)
CHT220358 The Suicide of Ajax, illustration from an antique Greek vase (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

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"The Trojan War: A Tale of Heroes, Love, and Tragedy" Step into the world of ancient Greece as we delve into the captivating story of the Trojan War. With hints from renowned artworks such as "Circe Invidiosa" by John William Waterhouse and "Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus" by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, we are transported to a time filled with epic battles and mythical beings. The war that lasted for ten long years was sparked by Helen of Troy's abduction, depicted in Jacques-Louis David's masterpiece "Helen of Troy, wife of Menelaus, taken from Greece. " The conflict between Greeks and Trojans became legendary as heroes like Achilles fought valiantly on both sides. Achilles' wrath is immortalized in various works such as "Death of Hector by Achilles during the Trojan War, " where his vengeance reaches its peak. However, even this mighty warrior couldn't escape tragedy. We witness his anguish in "Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus, " a poignant portrayal capturing his grief over losing his closest companion. But amidst all the chaos and bloodshed, love still found its way into this tale. The tender farewell between Telemachus and Eucharis depicted in David's painting reminds us that even amid war there can be moments of tenderness and affection. Gods also played their part in shaping this grand narrative. Minerva stands tall in her marble form, symbolizing divine intervention throughout the war. Meanwhile, Alexander the Great pays homage to one fallen hero before embarking on his own conquests at Achilles' tomb - an act captured beautifully by Hubert Robert. As we explore these artistic masterpieces hinting at different aspects of the Trojan War saga - battles raging on land or sea - we are reminded that history has left us with tales that continue to captivate our imagination centuries later.