Weeps Collection

Julius Caesar Weeps
Caesar weeps before the statue of Alexander because, by his age, the Greek king had achieved so much more than he has

Body of Maximilian back in Austria 1868
Maximilians resting place in the Imperial Crypt in Vienna, moved there after being embalmed and displayed in Mexico for a year. A monk stands by the coffin decorated in wreaths and sashes

Ulysses weeps at the Song of Demodocus (engraving)
973709 Ulysses weeps at the Song of Demodocus (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses weeps at the Song of Demodocus)

While she weeps, she devours (engraving)
3631190 While she weeps, she devours (engraving) by Leighton, John (1822-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: While she weeps, she devours)

Ulysses weeps at the song of Demodocus
LLM455872 Ulysses weeps at the song of Demodocus by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses weeps at the song of Demodocus)

BOYS FIGHTING 1869
Two country boys fight; a girl weeps. Date: 1869

Hannibal weeps when he sees the head of his brother Hasdrubal. Hasdrubals Carthaginian army had been defeated by Roman consuls Marcus Livius and Gaius Claudius Nero at the Battle of the Metaurus

Irish Jewish Museum, Portobello Dublin, Ireland

Dido Aeneas mourns, Arnold Houbraken, Anonymous, 1700 - 1750

Triumphant Christ on the cross, Hieronymus Wierix, Hans Liefrinck (I), 1563 - before 1573

Christian Weeps and Prays. Christian, the pilgrim of the title, reading his bible. Beside him are his pilgrims pack, his staff, and pilgrims flask

Sensitive pianist weeps, 1877
Herr Pumpernickel, a sensitive German pianist, weeps after performing a composition of his own on the piano. His host and friends look on with concern. Date: 1877

Child crying
A little girl with red bobbed hair wiped her tearful eyes

Rejected by Florence Hardy

Tom and the Gairfowl
Tom talks to the gairfowl who weeps tears of pure oil

Theseus & Ariadne
Ariadne, daughter of Minos, king of Crete, helps Theseus overcome the Minotaur, and then accompanies him to Naxos, where he deserts her - here he says goodbye while she weeps

Civilian in Ruins
In the Ukraine, a civilian weeps on the ground of a devastated village, which was once her home

American Soldier to War
An American Sammy kisses his wife goodbye as he leaves to join the war in Europe; his son holds his rifle in front of the flag while his daughter weeps

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"Weeps: A Glimpse into the Depths of Human Sorrow and Loss" In the annals of history, moments of profound grief have left an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. From Julius Caesar's tear-stained face to Maximilian's lifeless body returning to Austria in 1868, we witness the power of tears as a testament to human vulnerability. Even legendary figures like Ulysses couldn't escape the overwhelming emotions evoked by Demodocus' haunting song - his weeping mirroring our own deep-seated sorrows. And while she weeps, she devours; an engraving capturing the paradoxical nature of pain and its ability to consume us whole. The echoes of anguish reverberate through time as Hannibal gazes upon his brother Hasdrubal's severed head. The defeat at Metaurus during the Second Punic War pierced his heart, reminding us that even mighty conquerors are not immune to sorrow's grip. Journeying further back, Ancient Rome unfolds before our eyes with its grand spectacles and tragic events. The Irish Jewish Museum in Portobello Dublin stands as a testament to resilience amidst historical trials, where stories intertwine across cultures and faiths. Neumann Stigmata reveals another facet of suffering - wounds borne by saints as they carry their burdens for humanity. These sacred symbols remind us that tears can be transformative, leading us towards redemption and spiritual growth. Dido mourns her lost love Aeneas in Arnold Houbraken's poignant depiction from centuries past. Love lost becomes a universal lamentation transcending time and place – a reminder that heartbreak is an intrinsic part of the human experience. Yet amidst this sea of sorrow emerges Hieronymus Wierix's Triumphant Christ on the cross – a symbol not only of sacrifice but also hope beyond despair.