Achilles Collection

Heroes Of The Trojan War
Illustration of a Heroes Of The Trojan War

HMS Achilles, British light cruiser, WW2
HMS Achilles (70), British light class cruiser which served with the Royal New Zealand Navy during the Second World War. Seen here with a seaplane on board. Date: 1939

The Shield of Achilles, used in his battle with Hector. Scenes include the earth, sky and sea, the sun, the moon and the constellations, two beautiful cities full of people, a field being ploughed

Greek vase painting of Achilles and Patroclus. Artist: Sosias
A Greek vase painting of Achilles and Patroclus, where Achilles is binding the wounds of Patroclus. Currently in the Berlin Greek and Roman Museum

Achilles Class Locomotive No. 3047, Lorna Doone
4-2-2 wheel arrangement. Built 1895, withdrawn 1912

Card commemorating Graf Spee destruction, WW2
Card commemorating the destruction of the German cruiser, Admiral Graf Spee, on 13 December 1939 by HMS Exeter, Ajax and Achilles following the Battle of the River Plate. Date: 1939

Line engraving, French, 19th century
ACHILLES TENDON. Line engraving, French, 19th century

Achilles Class Locomotive No. 3050, Royal Sovereign
4-2-2 wheel arrangement. Built 1895, withdrawn 1915

Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee train, 1897
A view of Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee train hauled by the locomotive, The Queen. The engine carried two large crests and a crown at the front

Medea and Jason stealing the Golden Fleece
Depiction of Medea and Jason from Greek mythology. Medea drugs a serpent while Jason prepares to kill it and steal the Golden Fleece. Venus and a winged youth stand at their side

Black-figure pottery, amphora by Exekias depicting Achilles and Penthesilea, Greek civilization
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Amphora by Exekias depicting Achilles and Penthesilea

Alexander the Great Before the Tomb of Achilles. Artist: Robert, Hubert (1733-1808)
Alexander the Great Before the Tomb of Achilles. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Achilles leaving to avenge the death of Patroclus (oil on canvas)
XIR868510 Achilles leaving to avenge the death of Patroclus (oil on canvas) by Jeaurat, Etienne (1699-1789); Musee Municipal, Cambrai

The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron (engraving)
880511 The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron (engraving) by Bervic, Charles-Clement (1756-1822); 57.8x43.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Attic vase of Exekias depicting Achilles and Ajax playing dice, detail
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Attic vase of Exekias depicting Achilles and Ajax playing dice. Detail

Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War
5304849 Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War.; (add.info.: Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War)

Ships of the British Navy (engraving)
8631456 Ships of the British Navy (engraving) by Ingram, William Ayerst (1855-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ships of the British Navy. Illustration from Black and White)

Thetis bringing the helmet and armour of Achilles (engraving)
8634992 Thetis bringing the helmet and armour of Achilles (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page of London views, 1835 (engraving)
8663266 Page of London views, 1835 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles' Death, c.1470 (tapestry)
CUL4896566 Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles' Death, c.1470 (tapestry); 482x942 cm; (add.info.: AGAMEMNON. Legendary king of Argos and Mycenae. Center Scene)

Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles' Death, c.1470 (tapestry)
CUL4895992 Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles' Death, c.1470 (tapestry); (add.info.: AGAMEMNON. Legendary king of Argos and Mycenae. Left scene)

Plaque showing King Priam of Troy begging Achilles for the body of his son Hector
FLO4688952 Plaque showing King Priam of Troy begging Achilles for the body of his son Hector. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

View of the valut of the Room of Ulysses, Palazzo della Prefettura, Bergamo, Italy (photo)
2654973 View of the valut of the Room of Ulysses, Palazzo della Prefettura, Bergamo, Italy (photo); (add.info.: Bergamo, Palazzo della Prefettura: the vault of the Hall of Ulysses)

Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War
5304853 Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War.; (add.info.: Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War)

Achilles disguised as a schoolgirl discovered by Ulysses (colour litho)
8626444 Achilles disguised as a schoolgirl discovered by Ulysses (colour litho) by MacEwen, Walter (1860-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Achilles, scene from Homer's Iliad (litho)
8664127 Achilles, scene from Homer's Iliad (litho) by Chesterman, Hugh (1884-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles, scene from Homer's Iliad)

Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles' Death, c.1470 (tapestry)
CUL4896336 Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles' Death, c.1470 (tapestry); (add.info.: AGAMEMNON. Legendary king of Argos and Mycenae. Left scene)

Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War, 15th century (tapestry)
5304847 Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War, 15th century (tapestry); (add.info.: Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War)

Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving)
8634986 Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroes of the Trojan War. Illustration from Hellas)

Black figure amphora. Ajax and Achilles playing dice
3262176 Black figure amphora. Ajax and Achilles playing dice.; Museo nazionale etrusco di Villa Giulia - Villa Poniatowski, Rome, Italy; © Mike Andrews. All rights reserved 2024.

Greek hero, Achilles attacking Hector of Troy (litho)
8676238 Greek hero, Achilles attacking Hector of Troy (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greek hero, Achilles, who was invulnerable, except in his heel)

Albrecht III, Achilles, Elector of Brandenburg, died 1475, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912638 Albrecht III, Achilles, Elector of Brandenburg, died 1475, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Albrecht III, Achilles, Elector of Brandenburg, died 1475)

An engraving depicting the Achilles Statue, Hyde Park, sculptured by Richard Westmacott, 1822
5310651 An engraving depicting the Achilles Statue, Hyde Park, sculptured by Richard Westmacott, 1822. The statue was a tribute to Wellington and his men from the women of England

Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles' Death, c.1470 (tapestry)
CUL4895965 Tapestry illustrating The Trojan War: Achilles' Death, c.1470 (tapestry); 482x942 cm; (add.info.: AGAMEMNON. Legendary king of Argos and Mycenae)

Vase with reliefs of Achilles (L), vase with Hercules in the garden of the Hesperides (C)
FLO4689205 Vase with reliefs of Achilles (L), vase with Hercules in the garden of the Hesperides (C), and vase with reliefs designed by Lady Templeton (R). Chromolithograph by W

Achilles, hero of Homer's Iliad bandaging the wound of his friend Patroclus
537570 Achilles, hero of Homer's Iliad bandaging the wound of his friend Patroclus. 13th-12th BC (drawing based on an antique vase); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Priam pleading with Achilles for the body of Hector (engraving)
8634984 Priam pleading with Achilles for the body of Hector (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Priam, King of Troy)

Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War
5304851 Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War.; (add.info.: Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War)

Thetis hands the shield to Achilles. Creator: Passeri, Giuseppe (1654-1714)
Thetis hands the shield to Achilles. Private Collection

Greek red figure vase with Achille and Penthisilea in battle, 1909 (drawing)
3780766 Greek red figure vase with Achille and Penthisilea in battle, 1909 (drawing); (add.info.: Greek red figure vase showing Achilles slaying the Amazon Penthisilea in battle)

Achilles Playing the Lyre before Patrocles, between c.1675 and c.1680. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Achilles Playing the Lyre before Patroclus, between c.1675 and c.1680. Achilles Playing the Lyre at the Arrival of the Envoys of Agamemnon

Thetis Bringing the Armor to Achilles, 1804. Creator: Benjamin West
Thetis Bringing the Armor to Achilles, 1804

Achilles Discovered by Ulysses Among the Daughters of Lycomedes. Creator: Baellieur, Cornelis de, the Elder (1607-1671)
Achilles Discovered by Ulysses Among the Daughters of Lycomedes. Private Collection

The Centaur Chiron Teaching Geography to the Young Achilles, 1759. Creator: Gaetano Gherardo Zompini
The Centaur Chiron Teaching Geography to the Young Achilles, 1759. From Varii Capricci, e paesi inventati, e disegnati dal celebre Gio

Thetis and Achilles, 1757. Creator: Johann Heinrich Tischbein
Thetis and Achilles, 1757

Achilles recognized by Ulysses at the Court of Lycomedes, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Achilles recognized by Ulysses at the Court of Lycomedes, late 17th-early 18th century. Achilles Discovered Amongst the Daughters of Lycomedes

Achilles and Chiron (?), 1543. Creator: Georg Pencz
Achilles and Chiron (?), 1543

Achilles wounded in the Heel, 17th century. Creator: Bertholet Flemal
Achilles wounded in the Heel, 17th century

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"Achilles: A Legendary Hero of the Trojan War and Beyond" In the annals of history, few names resonate with as much power and glory as Achilles. Known for his unparalleled strength, courage, and unwavering loyalty, he was a hero whose tales have captivated generations. From the Heroes of the Trojan War to HMS Achilles, a British light cruiser that fought valiantly in World War II, this name has left an indelible mark on various realms. Just like the Greek vase painting by Sosias depicting Achilles alongside his beloved companion Patroclus, their bond symbolizes friendship's enduring strength. But it doesn't end there; even locomotives bear his name. The Achilles Class Locomotive No. 3047 "Lorna Doone" and its counterpart No. 3050 "Royal Sovereign" embody power and speed reminiscent of their heroic namesake. The Shield holds its own significance - crafted skillfully for battle against Hector during the epic clash between Troy and Greece. Its intricate design reflects not only protection but also artistic brilliance. Achilles' legacy extends beyond warfare too; it intertwines with stories like Medea and Jason stealing the Golden Fleece or Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee train in 1897 – both instances where greatness sought inspiration from this legendary figure. Even Alexander the Great paid homage before his tomb centuries later – a testament to how deeply rooted Achilles' legend became in our collective consciousness. As we envision him leaving to avenge Patroclus' death through oil on canvas or witness French line engravings capturing his essence from another era altogether, one thing remains clear: Achilles continues to inspire us all with his valorous spirit that transcends time itself.