Achilles Collection (page 5)

Pallas Columbia requests for him a place in history, 1907
1574217 Pallas Columbia requests for him a place in history, 1907 by Cushing, Otho (1871-1942); (add.info.: Pallas Columbia requests for him a place in history by Otho Cushing, 1871-1942)

Achilles Statue, Hyde Park
The Wellington Monument is a statue of Achilles erected as a memorial to Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington and his victories in the Peninsular War

Sketches in the Troad (engraving)
1589848 Sketches in the Troad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Troad. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 January 1878)

Albrecht III, Achilles, Elector of Brandenburg, died 1475. In a scarlet cape lined with ermine over a gold suit of armor. From an altar painting in St. Gumbertus church, Ansbach

Italian male costumes of the late 15th century. Soldier in armour A and soldier in Eisenhut or kettle hat C from an oil painting, Landsknecht lancer B from an enamel painting

Battle over the corpse of Patroclus outside Troy
Greeks and Trojans battle over the naked corpse of Patroclus outside Troy. Menelaus and Ajax protected the body until Achilles could retrieve it. Combattimento pel Cadavere di Patroclo

Roman legionaries with ballista during a siege
Roman legionaries in lorica armour and galea helmets with shields and spears during a siege. Slingers sling lead shot, and two artillery men load darts into a ballista protected by fortifications

Model of the ship L Achille, a 74 gun ship built at Rochefort (mixed media)
XIR160474 Model of the ship L Achille, a 74 gun ship built at Rochefort (mixed media) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Marine, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Attic red-figured kylix, c. 470 BC (terracotta) (see also 2636770-2)
2636771 Attic red-figured kylix, c.470 BC (terracotta) (see also 2636770-2) by Oedipus Painter (fl.c.470 BC) (attr. to); diam: 22.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Greek

Thetis dipping the Infant Achilles into Water from the Styx (oil on canvas)
3071977 Thetis dipping the Infant Achilles into Water from the Styx (oil on canvas) by Balestra, Antonio (1666-1740); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

The Death of Troilos, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438518 The Death of Troilos, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

Patroclus bandaged by Achilles (engraving)
670513 Patroclus bandaged by Achilles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patroclus bandaged by Achilles. R F vase painting by Sosias. Berlin)

The Siege of Troy I: The Death of Hector, c. 1490-95 (oil on panel) (see also 69653)
FIT69652 The Siege of Troy I: The Death of Hector, c.1490-95 (oil on panel) (see also 69653) by Biagio di Antonio, (Utili da Faenza)(fl.1476-1504); 47x161 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Vases with reliefs
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

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

Athene repressing the fury of Achilles
LLM455886 Athene repressing the fury of Achilles by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athene repressing the fury of Achilles)

The making of the arms of Achilles (colour litho)
3652493 The making of the arms of Achilles (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The making of the arms of Achilles)

Achilles and the Centaur Chiron
3567469 Achilles and the Centaur Chiron by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); Vasarian Corridor (Corridoio Vasariano), Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: ARTIST: Batoni)

Achilles in an Agony of Grief (engraving)
2786879 Achilles in an Agony of Grief (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles in an Agony of Grief. Illustration for Chatterbox (1882)

"Minerva repressing the Wrath of Achilles, "Plaster Group, by H F Leifchild (engraving)
1610540 " Minerva repressing the Wrath of Achilles, " Plaster Group, by H F Leifchild (engraving) by English School

The Embassy to Achilles (engraving)
973674 The Embassy to Achilles (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Embassy to Achilles)

Minerva repressing the Fury of Achilles (engraving)
973658 Minerva repressing the Fury of Achilles (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minerva repressing the Fury of Achilles)

Greek vase painting (colour litho)
957872 Greek vase painting (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Achilles amusing himself with his Harp (engraving)
2786897 Achilles amusing himself with his Harp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles amusing himself with his Harp)

Achilles Shield and Armour brought to his Tent (engraving)
2786878 Achilles Shield and Armour brought to his Tent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles Shield and Armour brought to his Tent)

Aeneas and Achilles (engraving)
2786875 Aeneas and Achilles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aeneas and Achilles. Illustration for Chatterbox (1882)

Achilles delivering Briseis to Agamemnons Heralds, 1787-90 (plaster)
3497487 Achilles delivering Briseis to Agamemnons Heralds, 1787-90 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); 112x213x16 cm; Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy

Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus, copy of a Greek original (marble)
3742666 Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus, copy of a Greek original (marble) by Italian School; Palazzo Pitti, Florence

The Death of Troilos, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438517 The Death of Troilos, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

The Iliad: Achilles and the dying Hektor (engraving)
6026359 The Iliad: Achilles and the dying Hektor (engraving) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (1857-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles and the dying Hektor)

Types of the British Navy (litho)
1615850 Types of the British Navy (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of the British Navy)

The New Iron-Clad Fleet, Stem of Her Majestys Steam-Frigate Achilles, 50 Guns (engraving)
1620300 The New Iron-Clad Fleet, Stem of Her Majestys Steam-Frigate Achilles, 50 Guns (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Iron-Clad Fleet)

The passing of Achilles
1192657 The passing of Achilles by Cole, Herbert (1867-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sunset of Heroes published by J M Dent & Son Ltd 1932); English, out of copyright

The shadow of Death came down upon Hector (colour litho)
3652490 The shadow of Death came down upon Hector (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The shadow of Death came down upon Hector)

The history of horse riding (litho)
5226678 The history of horse riding (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The history of horse riding)

Attic red-figured kylix, c. 470 BC (terracotta) (see also 2636771-2)
2636770 Attic red-figured kylix, c.470 BC (terracotta) (see also 2636771-2) by Oedipus Painter (fl.c.470 BC) (attr. to); diam: 22.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Greek

Achilles wounded by Paris, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)
3930854 Achilles wounded by Paris, c.1650 (oil on canvas) by Flemalle, Bertholet (1614-75); 98x70 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Achilles Discovered Amongst the Daughters of Lycomedes (oil on canvas)
3930853 Achilles Discovered Amongst the Daughters of Lycomedes (oil on canvas) by Lairesse, Gerard de (1640-1711); 150.1x181.4 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Monstrosities of 1822 (coloured engraving)
3622055 Monstrosities of 1822 (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monstrosities of 1822. Hyde Park Corner, London)

Achilles contending with the river (colour litho)
3634341 Achilles contending with the river (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles contending with the river)

Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles
LLM455879 Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles)

Thetis and the Nereids mourning Achilles, Corinthian black-figure hydria, 560-550 BC (illustration)
LLM454859 Thetis and the Nereids mourning Achilles, Corinthian black-figure hydria, 560-550 BC (illustration) by European School; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Corinthian Vase)

The Birth and Infancy of Achilles (oil on canvas)
CH463072 The Birth and Infancy of Achilles (oil on canvas) by Testa, Pietro (Il Lucchesino) (1611-50); 99.1x136.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.