Achilles Collection (page 7)

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

Thetis Dipping the Infant Achilles into the River Styx, c. 1635. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul
Thetis Dipping the Infant Achilles into the River Styx, c.1635. Found in the Collection of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Minerva checks the Wrath of Achilles, c1757, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Minerva checks the Wrath of Achilles, c1757, (1928). Pen with wash on paper. Sketch for one of the frescoes in the Villa Valmarana near Vicenza, Italy. Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart, Germany

Achilles and Hector in the siege of Troy, Achilles, the Greek hero of Iliad

Ajax with the body of Achilles, died when hurt in the heel by an arrow shot by Paris. Episode collected in Aethiopis, detail of the handle of the Francois vessel

The Education of Achilles by Jean Baptiste Regnault

Women admiring the statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1822. Artist
Women admiring the statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1822. Satirical cartoon showinf back and front views of women admiring Achilles. The first word is Backside with the side scored through

The Duke of Wellington riding past the Achilles statue in Hyde Park, London, 1844

Queen Victoria and Prince Albert taking air in Hyde Park, London, c1840. The royal couple passing Richard Westmacotts statue of Achilles, erected in honour of the Duke of Wellington

The Park. Twas post meridian half past four, c1827. Scene in Hyde Park, London, with horses, riders and coaches standing around the statue of Achilles by Richard Westmacott

View of the statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1822. The statue, by Richard Westmacott, was erected in the park in 1822 in honour of the Duke of Wellington

Ladies buy your leaf!, c1822. A close-up view of the lower part of the Achilles statue in Hyde Park. Women stand below holding garments to drape over the fig leaf

The Death of Troilus, 1927, (wood engraving)

Cup with Achilles slaying Penthesilea. Red-figure pottery, ca 470-460 BC. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Antikensammlungen und Glyptothek, Mü nchen

Triumph of Venus, First Half of 15th cen
Triumph of Venus. (Venus surrounded by her lovers Achilles, Tristan, Lancelot, Samson, Paris and Troilus), First Half of 15th cen. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Head of Achilles (Roman copy from a Greek Original), ca 160 BC. Found in the Collection of Antikenmuseum Basel

Achilles Receiving the Ambassadors of Agamemnon, 1801. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Vulcan hands Thetis the shield for Achilles. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Education of Achilles. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Achilles Receiving the Ambassadors of Agamemnon. Found in the Collection of Ecole nationale superieure des beaux-arts, Paris

The Wrath of Achilles. Found in the Collection of Ecole nationale superieure des beaux-arts, Paris

The Wrath of Achilles. Artist: Drolling, Michel Martin (1789-1851)
The Wrath of Achilles. Found in the collection of Musee d art classique, Mougins

The Anger of Achilles. Artist: David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825)
The Anger of Achilles. Found in the collection of Kimbell Art Museum

The Education of Achilles. Artist: Conca, Sebastiano (1680-1764)
The Education of Achilles. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Priam tearfully supplicates Achilles, begging for Hectors body, 1824. Artist: Ivanov, Alexander Andreyevich (1806-1858)
Priam tearfully supplicates Achilles, begging for Hectors body, 1824. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Hyde Park Corner in 1822, c1870. Artist: George Cruikshank
Hyde Park Corner in 1822, c1870. Hyde Park Corner is an area of London, located around a major road junction at the southeastern corner of Hyde Park

Homer, 1st-2nd century, Roman poet, from Baiae, Campania, Italy, 1924
Homer, Roman, from Baiae, Campania, Italy, 1st-2nd century. The blind poet, Homer, is thought to have lived in Greece around 750 to 700 BC

Death of Penthesilea, 1484 (1964). From Jacques Milets L istoire de la Destruction de Troye la Grant (Story of the Destruction of Troy), Paris, 1484

Statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1827. Artist:s Freeman
Statue of Achilles, Hyde Park, London, 1827

The statue of Achilles, London, 1891. The statue of Achilles is the dominant feature of the Wellington Monument in Hyde Park Corner

Shield of Achilles, 1843. Artist: J Jackson
Shield of Achilles, 1843. An engraving from The Art-Union Scrap Book, Henry G Bohn, London, 1843

Achilles refusing gifts (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499. Artist: Majorana, Cristoforo (active ca)
Achilles refusing gifts (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Achilles Discovered by Ulysses Among the Daughters of Lycomedes at Skyros. Artist: De Matteis, Paolo (1662-1728)
Achilles Discovered by Ulysses Among the Daughters of Lycomedes at Skyros. Found in the collection of the Villa Margherita, Bordighera

The Feast of the Gods. Artist: Rottenhammer, Johann (Hans), the Elder (1564-1625)
The Feast of the Gods. Found in the collection of the Villa Margherita, Bordighera

The Education of Achilles, 1794. Artist: Bervic, Charles Clement (1756-1822)
The Education of Achilles, 1794. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The death of Hector, 1630-1635. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The death of Hector, 1630-1635. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

The Wrath of Achilles, 1630-1635. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Wrath of Achilles, 1630-1635. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Priam and Achilles, 17th century. Artist: Padovanino
Priam and Achilles, 17th century. Priam, King of Troy, pleading with Achilles for the return of the body of his son, Hector, who Achilles killed in combat

Achilles Recognized, 1620s. Artist: Frans Francken II
Achilles Recognized, 1620s. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Education of Achilles: Chariot Racing, mid-late 17th century. Artist: Jean-Baptiste de Champaigne
The Education of Achilles: Chariot Racing, mid-late 17th century. Led by a centaur, the young Achilles drives a chariot pulled by four white horses in an arena

The Education of Achilles: The Riding Lesson, 17th century. Artist: Jean-Baptiste de Champaigne
The Education of Achilles: The Riding Lesson, 17th century. Achilles riding master is a centaur, a legendary creature with the body of a horse and the torso of a man

The Centaur Cheiron teaching Achilles, Roman wall-painting from Herculaneum, c1st century. In Greek mythology, Chiron was held to be the wisest and justest of all the centaurs

Vase-painting of Achilles and Ajax playing dice
A vase-painting of Achilles and Ajax playing dice, found in an Etruscan tomb at Villa Giulia

Achilles educated by the centaur Chiron, 1630-1635. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Achilles educated by the centaur Chiron, 1630-1635. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

The death of Achilles, 1630-1635. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The death of Achilles, 1630-1635. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

Thetis dipping the infant Achilles into the river Styx, 1630-1635. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Thetis dipping the infant Achilles into the river Styx, 1630-1635. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

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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.