Achilles Collection (page 6)

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)

Charger depicting Cheiron and Achilleus (ceramic)
WDM267798 Charger depicting Cheiron and Achilleus (ceramic) by Morgan, William De (1839-1917); diam:50.2 cm; De Morgan Collection

Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus, copy of a Greek original (marble)
3742665 Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus, copy of a Greek original (marble) by Italian School; Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Hectors body dragged at the car of Achilles (engraving)
973692 Hectors body dragged at the car of Achilles (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hectors body dragged at the car of Achilles)

Achilles contending with the Rivers (engraving)
973689 Achilles contending with the Rivers (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles contending with the Rivers)

Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles (engraving)
973687 Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles)

Homer invoking the Muse (engraving)
973657 Homer invoking the Muse (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homer invoking the Muse)

The British Fleet off the Princes Islands, Sea of Marmora, Sketched from Prinkipo (engraving)
1049964 The British Fleet off the Princes Islands, Sea of Marmora, Sketched from Prinkipo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Human Sacrifice Offered by Achilles to the Shade of Patroklos (engraving)
1092651 Human Sacrifice Offered by Achilles to the Shade of Patroklos (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving)
664401 Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroes of the Trojan War. Menelaus. Paris. Diomedes. Odysseus. Nestor. Achilles)

Auriculas (chromolitho)
5219627 Auriculas (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Auriculas. Illustration for The Flower Growers Guide by John Wright (Virtue)

The Iliad: Boyhood of Achilles (engraving)
6026375 The Iliad: Boyhood of Achilles (engraving) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (1857-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boyhood of Achilles)

Russo-Turkish War (engraving)
1590141 Russo-Turkish War (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russo-Turkish War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 March 1878)

The education of Achilles (chromolitho)
972169 The education of Achilles (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The education of Achilles. Educational card.); © Look and Learn

The Combined Squadrons, showing the Rig and Relative Sizes of the Ships (engraving)
1057615 The Combined Squadrons, showing the Rig and Relative Sizes of the Ships (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Combined Squadrons)

The statue of Achilles (engraving)
3636777 The statue of Achilles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The statue of Achilles)

Bronze inlaid chariot inlaid with ivory, c. 575-550 BC (bronze, ivory)
3492986 Bronze inlaid chariot inlaid with ivory, c.575-550 BC (bronze, ivory) by Etruscan, (6th century BC); 130.9 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Penthesilea dying in the arms of Achilles (chromolitho)
3100677 Penthesilea dying in the arms of Achilles (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penthesilea dying in the arms of Achilles)

Achilles and Cheiron (graphite, chalk & brown wash with white heightening on paper)
423912 Achilles and Cheiron (graphite, chalk & brown wash with white heightening on paper) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 11.6x12.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Priam Begging the Body of Hector, Wedgwood jasperware bas-relief or tablet designed by Camillo Pacetti, 1788 (autotype)
6014472 Priam Begging the Body of Hector, Wedgwood jasperware bas-relief or tablet designed by Camillo Pacetti, 1788 (autotype) by English Photographer

The two began a combat whereon all around paused to look
1192653 The two began a combat whereon all around paused to look by Cole, Herbert (1867-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sunset of Heroes published by J M Dent & Son Ltd 1932); English

Sarcophagus lid with relief of the Trojan War - Sack of Troy
1216506 Sarcophagus lid with relief of the Trojan War - Sack of Troy, Trojan Horse and Achilles and the body of Hector, c.200 AD (marble) by Roman, (3rd century AD); 30x212 cm; Ashmolean Museum

A Battle from the Trojan War, c. 1390-1400 (tempera, washes and gold leaf on parchment)
5242309 A Battle from the Trojan War, c.1390-1400 (tempera, washes and gold leaf on parchment) by French School, (14th century); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; (add.info.: Ms)

Achilles (chromolitho)
976332 Achilles (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles. Scrap.); © 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

The combat of Hector and Achilles, and Achilles dragging the body of Hector around the walls of Troy, 1531-76

Studies of Achilles for "Chiron and Achilles", 1922-1925
Studies of Achilles for " Chiron and Achilles", 1922-1925

Fowler Ploughing Engine Achilles HO 5869
Fowler BB1 class Ploughing Engine, regn. HO 5869, number: 15182, Achilles. Built in 1918 by John Fowler & Co. in Leeds, powered by an 16 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, ca. 1640-42. Creator: Pietro Testa
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, ca. 1640-42

The sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1650-1700. Creator: Attributed to Arnold van Westerhout
The sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1650-1700

Achilles and the daughters of Lycomedes, ca. 1620-26. ca. 1620-26
Achilles and the daughters of Lycomedes, ca. 1620-26

WHITE BULL TERRIER / 1973
CHAMPION ABRAXAS ACHILLES He stands looking up at the person holding the lead. Owned by Drummond-Dick. Date: 1973

BORZOI / ACHILLES / TANGMERE
CHAMPION ACHILLES OF TANGMERE Owned by Mr F Emm. Date: 1933

JOSEPH ADDISON - handwriting
Letter from the editor of The Spectator to the writer Jonathan Swift Date: 18th century

GHOST OF PATROCLUS
Achilles tries - in vain - to seize hold of the ghost of Patroclus Date: BC

Lycaon and Achilles during Trojan War
Lycaon, a Trojan, begs Achilles to spare him during the Trojan War

The Fall of Achilles, January 7, 1785. January 7, 1785. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Fall of Achilles, January 7, 1785

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1789. Creator: Gaetano Gandolfi
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1789

Achilles, 1830. Creator: Unknown
Achilles, 1830. In Greek mythology, Achilles, hero of the Trojan War and central character of Homers Iliad. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Albrecht Achilles in battle against the Nurembergers, 1450, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Albrecht Achilles in battle against the Nurembergers, 1450, (1936). Albrecht Achill Im Kampf Mit Den Nurnbergern, 1450. Albrecht III Achilles

The Feast of the Gods, 1600s. Creator: Poelenburgh, Cornelis, van (1594 / 95-1667)
The Feast of the Gods, 1600s. Found in the Collection of Nivaagaards Malerisamling

Achilles and the Daughters of Lycomedes, c. 1680. Creator: Molinari, Antonio (1655-1704)
Achilles and the Daughters of Lycomedes, c. 1680. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

The quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles, ca. 1695. Creator: Gaulli (Il Baciccio)
The quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles, ca. 1695. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Oise, Beauvais

Briseis aund Achilles. Creator: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Briseis aund Achilles. Found in the Collection of Musei Civici, Padova

Achilles and Briseis Relief Engraving
Engraved illustrations of Neoclassic Sculpture from Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art, Published in 1851. Copyright has expired on this artwork. Digitally restored

Thetis receiving Armour for Achilles from Hephaestus, Between 1630 and 1632. Found in the Collection of Sanssouci, Potsdam

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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.