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Achilles Collection

"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

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Achilles Collection: Heroes Of The Trojan War
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Achilles Collection: HMS Achilles, British light cruiser, WW2
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Achilles Collection: The Shield of Achilles, used in his battle with Hector
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Achilles Collection: Greek vase painting of Achilles and Patroclus. Artist: Sosias
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Achilles Collection: Achilles Class Locomotive No. 3047, Lorna Doone
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Achilles Collection: Card commemorating Graf Spee destruction, WW2
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Achilles Collection: Line engraving, French, 19th century
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Achilles Collection: Achilles Class Locomotive No. 3050, Royal Sovereign
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Achilles Collection: Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee train, 1897
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Achilles Collection: Medea and Jason stealing the Golden Fleece
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Achilles Collection: Black-figure pottery, amphora by Exekias depicting Achilles and Penthesilea, Greek civilization
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Achilles Collection: Alexander the Great Before the Tomb of Achilles. Artist: Robert, Hubert (1733-1808)
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Achilles Collection: Achilles leaving to avenge the death of Patroclus (oil on canvas)
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Achilles Collection: The Education of Achilles by the Centaur Chiron (engraving)
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Achilles Collection: Attic vase of Exekias depicting Achilles and Ajax playing dice, detail
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Achilles Collection: The International Exhibition: 'The Wounded Achilles', a plaster statue, by Carl Cauer, 1862
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Achilles Collection: Shield of Achilles, in the center of the zodiac constellation
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Achilles Collection: Achilles Playing a Lyre before Patroclus, 1675-1680
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Achilles Collection: Wall painting of the Education of Achilles from Herculaneum
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Achilles Collection: Sarcophagus from Atella, with the myth of the refinding of Achilles at Sciro with the daughters of
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Achilles Collection: Detail of the ambush of Achilles in Troilus, Tomb of Bulls, Necropolis, Tarquinia
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Achilles Collection: Stucco panel depicting Priam in front of Achilles, located in the sepulchral room of the Tomb of
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Achilles Collection: Attic stamnos with Achilles and Troilus preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City
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Achilles Collection: Red-figured Attic amphora with Achilles, preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City
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Achilles Collection: Achilles and Ajax playing dice. Scene of a black figured Attic amphora by Exekias
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Achilles Collection: Ambush of Achilles at Troy on the Tomb of the Bulls, Necropolis, Tarquinia
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Achilles Collection: Ambush of Achilles at Troy, and erotic scenes on the Tomb of the Bulls, Necropolis of Tarquinia
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Achilles Collection: Marble base with a dedication by Tiberius Claudius Faventinus, the so-called 'Casali Altar
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Achilles Collection: Sarcophagus with Achilles and Penthesilea: work preserved in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City
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Achilles Collection: Etruscan urn preserved in the National Etruscan Museum of Chiusi with a portrait of the laying
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Achilles Collection: Three Greek vases from the V century BC, works preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris
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Achilles Collection: Achilles killing Troilo, cup from Eufronio originating from Tharros in Sardegna
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Achilles Collection: Etruscan funerary urn with Troilus killed by Achilles in the National Archeological Museum in
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Achilles Collection: King Priam before Achilles, House of the Trojan Sacellum in Pompeii
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Achilles Collection: Corinthian hydria with Achilles on his deathbed with mourning Nereids; the work is preserved in
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Achilles Collection: Front of the Sarcophagus of Achilles, Roman work preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris
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Achilles Collection: Statue of Achilles and Troilus, in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples
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Achilles Collection: Crater with red figures depicting the battle between Achilles and Memnon
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Achilles Collection: Achilles and Chirone: mural displayed at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples
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Achilles Collection: Sarcophagus with Achilles sacrificing the young trojans on the tomb of Patroclus in
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Achilles Collection: Sarcophagus with Alexander Severus and Mammea and scenes from the life of Achilles, marble
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Achilles Collection: Athene repressing the fury of Achilles
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Achilles Collection: Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles
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Achilles Collection: Locomotive No. 3079, Thunderbolt
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Achilles Collection: Locomotive No. 3077, Princess May
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Achilles Collection: Locomotive No. 3076, Princess Beatrice
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Achilles Collection: Locomotive No. 3065, Duke of Connaught
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Achilles Collection: Locomotive No. 3067, Duchess of Teck


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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.