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Since the fight had begun again had the advantage of the Greeks
GIA4779755 Since the fight had begun again had the advantage of the Greeks, Jupiter dropped his thunder at the feet of the horses of Diomede; and Nestor, who accompanied him, was so terrifying that he forced him to leave the battlefield, of which the Trojans remained masters. Illustration of book VIII of the Iliad of Homere, French edition, 1751. by Unknown artist, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Since the fight had begun again had the advantage of the Greeks, Jupiter dropped his thunder at the feet of the horses of Diomede; and Nestor, who accompanied him, was so terrifying that he forced him to leave the battlefield, of which the Trojans remained masters. Illustration of book VIII of the Iliad of Homere, French edition, 1751.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright
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This print captures a pivotal moment in the ancient Greek epic, the Iliad. As the battle rages on, the advantage shifts to the Greeks. In a display of divine intervention, Jupiter, also known as Zeus, hurls his thunderbolt towards the horses of Diomede. The sheer power and force of this act are palpable in this illustration from an 18th-century French edition of Homer's masterpiece. Accompanying Diomede is Nestor, whose presence alone strikes fear into the hearts of their enemies. His commanding presence forces one Trojan warrior to retreat from the battlefield entirely. With these formidable warriors leading them, it seems victory is within reach for the Greeks. The artist skillfully depicts this intense scene with intricate details and dramatic lighting that adds depth and intensity to every element portrayed – from charging horses to armored soldiers engaged in combat. This engraving transports us back to ancient Greece, allowing us to witness firsthand a crucial moment in its mythological history. As we gaze upon this antique treasure, we are reminded not only of war and battle but also of literature's enduring power to captivate our imagination across centuries. It serves as a testament to Homeric poetry's timeless appeal and continues to inspire awe and admiration for both its artistic execution and its depiction of legendary characters like Jupiter and Nestor.
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