Andromache Collection

Hector & Andromache
Hector and Andromache with their baby son, Astyanax (Scamandrios), held by a nursemaid. Hector asks the gods to make his son braver and stronger than himself

Captive Andromache, c1886. Artist: Frederic Leighton
Captive Andromache, c1886. Painting housed in the City of Manchester Art Galleries, Manchester. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

The Iliad: Andromache and Astyanax meet Hektor prepared for war (engraving)
6026365 The Iliad: Andromache and Astyanax meet Hektor prepared for war (engraving) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (1857-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cybele, goddess of the Phrygians, in a chariot
Cybele, goddess of the Phrygians, with orb and sceptre in a chariot drawn by four lions. With Attis in Phrygian cap holding syrinx panpipes and shepherds crook. Cibele, Ati, &c

Captive Andromache, c. 1888 (oil on canvas) (see 226710 & 250633)
MAN62955 Captive Andromache, c.1888 (oil on canvas) (see 226710 & 250633) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); 197x407 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: widow of Hector)

Andromache and Ulysses (engraving)
XEE4162511 Andromache and Ulysses (engraving) by Rochegrosse, Georges (1859-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Andromache mourning Hector, 1783
PWI82870 Andromache mourning Hector, 1783 by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 58x43 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; © Peter Willi

"Andromaque pleurant Hector"(Andromache mourns Hector). Aussi appele "La Douleur et les regrets d
FIA5336870 " Andromaque pleurant Hector" (Andromache mourns Hector). Aussi appele " La Douleur et les regrets d Andromaque sur le corps d Hector son mari "

Detail of an attic red-figure cup depicting scenes from the Trojan War, c
XIR211798 Detail of an attic red-figure cup depicting scenes from the Trojan War, c.490 BC (pottery) (see 92562 & 211797 for interior) by Brygos Painter (c.500-475 BC); diam: 32.5 cm; Louvre, Paris

Les adieux d Hector et Andromaque : partant pour la guerre de Troie Hector
FIA5370211 Les adieux d Hector et Andromaque : partant pour la guerre de Troie Hector, quitte sa femme et son fils Astyanax (Hectors Farewell to Andromache)

Hector Taking Leave of Andromache, 1769 (oil on board)
7076601 Hector Taking Leave of Andromache, 1769 (oil on board) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 152.5x93 cm; Private Collection

The Trojan Wars: Hectors farewell to Andromache, 1892 (engraving)
3785325 The Trojan Wars: Hectors farewell to Andromache, 1892 (engraving); (add.info.: The Trojan Wars: Hectors farewell to Andromache - Liebig Company collectible card series)

Illustration for Homers Iliad (engraving)
6011789 Illustration for Homers Iliad (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector coming to Troy while the Greeks)

Andromache fainting on the Wall (engraving)
973690 Andromache fainting on the Wall (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andromache fainting on the Wall)

The Meeting of Hector and Andromache (engraving)
973670 The Meeting of Hector and Andromache (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meeting of Hector and Andromache)

Hector and Andromache saying their farewells (chromolitho)
2782774 Hector and Andromache saying their farewells (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector and Andromache saying their farewells)

Courtyard and columns of Heliopolis, Temple of Baalbek
Plan of the courtyard of Heliopolis, or the Temple of Baalbek, and columns in the temple and the Hexagonal court, Beqaa Valley, Lebanon

The corpse of Hector brought into Troy. The Trojan soldiers wear helmets that resemble Phrygian caps. Priam kneels at the left, and Hectors wife Andromache and son Astyanax mourn at right

Paris, Helen, Hector, and Andromache (engraving)
3635258 Paris, Helen, Hector, and Andromache (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris, Helen, Hector, and Andromache)

Attic red-figure cup depicting scenes from the Trojan War, c. 490 BC (pottery) (detail)
XIR230315 Attic red-figure cup depicting scenes from the Trojan War, c.490 BC (pottery) (detail) by Brygos Painter (c.500-475 BC); Louvre, Paris

Hector Taking Leave of Andromache, 1727 (oil on canvas)
990417 Hector Taking Leave of Andromache, 1727 (oil on canvas) by Restout, Jean II (1692-1768); 129x192 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector Taking Leave of Andromache)

Andromache bewailing the death of Hector, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving)
495816 Andromache bewailing the death of Hector, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving) by Hamilton, Gavin (1723-98) (after); 45.5x62.9 cm; The Hunterian, University of Glasgow

Hermione, costume for Andromaque by Jean Racine
CHT239215 Hermione, costume for Andromaque by Jean Racine, from Research on the Costumes and Theatre of All Nations, engraved by Pierre Michel Alix (1762-1817) 1802 (coloured engraving) by Chery

Andromache and Astyanax, c. 1813-24 (oil on canvas)
6256901 Andromache and Astyanax, c.1813-24 (oil on canvas) by Prud hon, Pierre-Paul (1758-1823); 132.1x170.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

The meeting of Hector and Andromache (litho)
6023052 The meeting of Hector and Andromache (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The meeting of Hector and Andromache)

"The warrior stretched out his arms to embrace his little one"(engraving)
2786904 " The warrior stretched out his arms to embrace his little one" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Neoptolemus taking Andromache into captivity after the fall of Troy
615267 Neoptolemus taking Andromache into captivity after the fall of Troy (pen & brown ink on white paper) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); 26.2x40.4 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The meeting of Hector and Andromache
LLM455884 The meeting of Hector and Andromache by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The meeting of Hector and Andromache)

Orestes, costume for Andromaque by Jean Racine
CHT239214 Orestes, costume for Andromaque by Jean Racine, from Research on the Costumes and Theatre of All Nations, engraved by Pierre Michel Alix (1762-1817) 1802 (coloured engraving) by Chery

Hectors Departure, 1776 (oil on canvas)
BFM286674 Hectors Departure, 1776 (oil on canvas) by Tischbein, Johann Heinrich Wilhelm (1751-1829); 121.6x142.5 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

Hector taking leave of Andromache: the Fright of Astyanax, 1766. Creator: Benjamin West
Hector taking leave of Andromache: the Fright of Astyanax, 1766

Andromache and Astyanax, ?1813-17; 1823-24?. Creator: Pierre-Paul Prud hon
Andromache and Astyanax, ?1813-17; 1823-24?

Hectors Farewell to Andromache, 1760. Creator: Oeser, Adam Friedrich (1717-1799)
Hectors Farewell to Andromache, 1760. Found in the Collection of Slovak National Gallery, Bratislava

Captive Andromache. Artist: Leighton, Frederic, 1st Baron Leighton (1830-1896)
Captive Andromache. Found in the collection of Manchester City Art Gallery

An extract from the original manuscript of Popes translation of Homer, 18th century, (1840). The extract contains the parting of Hector and Andromache

Andromache mourns Hector, 1783. Artist: Jacques Louis David
Andromache mourns Hector, 1783. David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Neoptolemus leading Hector wife Andromache captivity
Neoptolemus leading Hectors wife, Andromache, into captivity

Andromache Priam urging Hector war
Andromache and Priam urging Hector not to go to war

Homer - Author of the Iliad and the Odyssey. He is the greatest ancient Greek epic poets. When he lived is not exactly known. It is estimated about 770 - 700 BC

Shakespeare / Hector(T&c)
Act V, Scene III Cassandra & Andromache plead with Hector not to fight: A: " Consort with me in loud & dear petition, " Date: 1795

Hector taking leave Andromache Fright Astyanax
Artokoloro

Hector Farewell Andromache Astyanax 1676-1741 / 46
Artokoloro

Andromache bewailing the death of Hector, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving)
XJF486469 Andromache bewailing the death of Hector, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving) by Hamilton, Gavin (1723-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Departure of Hector, c. 1812 (pen & ink and pencil on paper)
XIR219601 The Departure of Hector, c.1812 (pen & ink and pencil on paper) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 22.3x29 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Fright of Astyanax (Hector Bidding Farewell to Andromache); Benjamin West, American, 1738 - 1820, active England; Great Britain, Europe; 1797; Pen and brown ink, brown wash

Italy, Rome, painting of Hector and Andromache
Giorgio De Chirico (1888-1978), Hector and Andromache

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"Andromache: A Tale of Love, Loss, and Strength" In the realm of Greek mythology, one name stands out for its tragic beauty - Andromache. She was the wife of Hector, the noble Trojan prince who valiantly fought in the legendary Trojan War. Their love story captivated hearts throughout history. The captivating artwork "Captive Andromache" by Frederic Leighton depicts her sorrowful plight as a captive after Troy's fall in 1886. The pain etched on her face tells a tale of loss and despair that resonates through time. In another artistic masterpiece titled "Andromache mourning Hector, " we witness her inconsolable grief over her fallen husband in 1783. This painting showcases the depth of their bond and highlights Andromache's strength amidst unimaginable tragedy. Christine de Pizan immortalized this iconic couple in "The Book of the Queen. " In Harley 4431, f. 135v detail, we see an enchanting illustration capturing Hector and Andromache's tender embrace before his departure to war, and is a poignant reminder of their love amidst impending doom. But it wasn't just art that celebrated Andromache; literature also paid homage to her resilience. The epic poem "The Iliad" portrays an emotional meeting between Andromache and Astyanax as they bid farewell to Hektor prepared for war—an encounter filled with both hope and foreboding. Even beyond Troy's walls, she found herself entangled with other heroes like Ulysses in various engravings such as "Andromache and Ulysses. " These depictions highlight not only her beauty but also her ability to inspire devotion from those around her. And let us not forget Cybele, goddess of Phrygians, often depicted riding triumphantly in a chariot—her presence symbolizing power akin to that possessed by Andromache herself.