Achaeans Collection

The Trojan War: The Destruction of Troy. ca. 1470. Detail. Hecuba entrusts her daughter Polyxena to Antenor during the assault of the Achaeans

The corpse of Achilles (colour litho)
957832 The corpse of Achilles (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The corpse of Achilles. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © 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)

Shipwreck of the Greek Fleet on the Voyage Home from Troy, c. 1585-90 (oil on panel)
3937481 Shipwreck of the Greek Fleet on the Voyage Home from Troy, c.1585-90 (oil on panel) by Momper, Joos or Josse de, The Younger (1564-1635); 154x173 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Hector and Diomedes (colour litho)
957827 Hector and Diomedes (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector and Diomedes. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Death of Troilus (colour litho)
957823 Death of Troilus (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Troilus. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Trojan War Troy Death Achilles Hector Chariot
After killing Hector in hand-to-hand combat as revenge for the death of his friend Patroclus, Achilles drags Hector's body behind his chariot in front of the walls of Troy

After killing Hector in hand-to-hand combat as revenge for the death of his friend Patroclus, Achilles drags Hectors body behind his chariot in front of the walls of Troy

Warrior head. Mycenaean art
Ivory Head of a Warrior. 13th c. BC. Mycenaean art. Sculpture on ivory. GREECE. ATTICA. Athens. National Museum of Archaeology. Proc: GREECE. PELOPONNESE. ARCADIA. Mycenae

Diomedes. Roman sculpture after original of about 430 BC. Gl
Greek art. Diomedes. Roman sculpture after original of about 430 BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

The Trojan War: Achilles Death. ca. 1470. Right scene. Detail of struggle of Achaeans and Trojans. Eighth cloth of the series, work of the Master of Co봩 vy

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The Achaean warriors, known for their bravery and strength, played a crucial role in the Trojan War: The Destruction of Troy. Their warrior heads, depicted in intricate Mycenaean art, symbolize their fierce determination on the battlefield. As the war raged on, Achilles, one of the greatest heroes of all time, met his tragic end. The haunting image of his lifeless corpse serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during this epic conflict. Amidst the chaos and destruction, Cassandra mourns the fall of Troy with her pen on paper. Her sorrow echoes through history as a testament to the devastating consequences of war. Meanwhile, an oil painting captures another harrowing moment -the shipwrecked Greek fleet on their voyage home from Troy. This artwork immortalizes both their triumphs and hardships endured throughout this legendary journey. Hector and Diomedes engage in a fierce battle captured in vivid color lithographs. These depictions showcase not only their physical prowess but also highlight the intense emotions that fueled this ancient conflict. Similarly, Troilus meets his untimely demise at Diomedes' hands; his death serving as yet another tragic chapter in this tale. A Roman sculpture pays homage to Diomedes himself -a formidable warrior whose legacy lives on through these artistic renderings dating back to 430 BC. His presence reminds us that even after centuries have passed since these events unfolded; there is still much we can learn from these ancient tales. One particularly gruesome incident stands out among them all -the vengeful act by Achilles after killing Hector in hand-to-hand combat. He drags Hector's body behind his chariot before the walls of Troy as a chilling display of power and retribution. These stories were immortalized by Homer's Iliad which continues to captivate readers today through engravings depicting its gripping narrative.