Cassandra Collection

Shakespeare: Troilus and Cressida (chromolitho)
8631798 Shakespeare: Troilus and Cressida (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troilus and Cressida. Cassandra)

Jane Austen and her sister Cassandra, 1810 (engraving)
1577396 Jane Austen and her sister Cassandra, 1810 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Jane Austen and her sister Cassandra doing needlework in the rectory garden)

Jane Austen, 1810
1577875 Jane Austen, 1810; (add.info.: Portrait of Jane Austen (1775-1817) English novelist, whose works or romantic fiction. Dated 1810.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cassandra prophesying the fall of Troy
5669586 Cassandra prophesying the fall of Troy; (add.info.: Engraving by Picart le Romain, 1793 depicting Cassandra prophesying the fall of Troy.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

George Hoar as a modern-day Cassandra, 1899
1576767 George Hoar as a modern-day Cassandra, 1899; (add.info.: The modern Cassandra' George F. Hoar as a modern-day Cassandra prophesizing doom)

Cassandra, 1809 (engraving, stipple)
7341766 Cassandra, 1809 (engraving, stipple) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 30.2x25.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Cassandra Before the Burning City of Troy, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Cassandra Before the Burning City of Troy, n.d

Ajax the Lesser drags Cassandra away from the Xoanon, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Artist: Roman-Pompeian wall painting
Ajax the Lesser drags Cassandra away from the Xoanon, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Found in the collection of the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

Cassandra predicts the downfall of Troy, 1731. Artist: Picart, Bernard (1673?1733)
Cassandra predicts the downfall of Troy, 1731. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Rebecca Adlington & Cassandra Patten Great Britain Womens 800m Freestyle Olympic Stadium, Beijing, China 16 August 2008 REAT BRITAIN Date: 16 August 2008

Calypso, Campus Martius, Cassandra, Charites (the Graces) (engraving)
7164265 Calypso, Campus Martius, Cassandra, Charites (the Graces) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calypso, Campus Martius, Cassandra)

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

Field Dog Trials at Shrewsbury (engraving)
1616631 Field Dog Trials at Shrewsbury (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field Dog Trials at Shrewsbury)

English huntswoman jumping sidesaddle over a fence, 19th century. Facey Romford unable to follow Lucy Somersville over a hedge. What matter did it make to him how she rode, confound this ugly place

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

Cassandra predicts the downfall of Troy, 1731 (engraving)
FIA5384844 Cassandra predicts the downfall of Troy, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733) (after); 35.5 A-- 25.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; French, out of copyright

Depiction of the Trojan Horse
Trojans pulling the wooden horse into the city. Two rows of bizarrely dressed people and others wearing dog masks pull the horse with ropes

Lady Hamilton as Cassandra (engraving)
3099340 Lady Hamilton as Cassandra (engraving) by Romney, George (1734-1802) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Hamilton as Cassandra)

Advert, Cassandra Perfume
Advert for Cassandra Perfume by Weil. 1936

Agamemnon (engraving)
973749 Agamemnon (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agamemnon. Illustration for Flaxmans Classical Outlines by John C L Sparkes (Seeley)

Jane Austen, sewing, with her sister Cassandra in the Rectory Garden (litho)
3099581 Jane Austen, sewing, with her sister Cassandra in the Rectory Garden (litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jane Austen, sewing)

Cassandra bound, page 44 from Virgils Aeneid (w / c on vellum)
621802 Cassandra bound, page 44 from Virgils Aeneid (w/c on vellum) by Morris, William (1834-96); 14.3x13.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Sarcophagus lid depicting the Siege of Troy, c. 200 AD (marble)
AMQ112147 Sarcophagus lid depicting the Siege of Troy, c.200 AD (marble) by Roman; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Cassandra Bound, 1874-c. 1919 (w / c on vellum)
1195387 Cassandra Bound, 1874-c.1919 (w/c on vellum) by English School, (19th century); 33.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Cassandra mourns the downfall of Troy, 1550-55 (ink on paper)
FIA5384848 Cassandra mourns the downfall of Troy, 1550-55 (ink on paper) by Swart Van Groningen, Jan (c.1495-c.1560); 36 x 28.3 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Cassandra being readied for her wedding to Bellerophon (engraving)
5216618 Cassandra being readied for her wedding to Bellerophon (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassandra being readied for her wedding to Bellerophon)

Cassandra, 1886-1895 / cast 1895-1904. Creator: Max Klinger
Cassandra, 1886-1895/cast 1895-1904

William Connor, Daily Mirror Newspaper Journalist, who wrote under the pseudonym of Cassandra, pictured with secretary, behind the desk of his office, 29th June 1960

Cassandra, Frontispiece, Vol. 5, 1725. Creator: William Hogarth
Cassandra, Frontispiece, Vol. 5, 1725

Cassandra, Frontispiece, Vol. 4, 1725. Creator: William Hogarth
Cassandra, Frontispiece, Vol. 4, 1725

Cassandra, Frontispiece, Vol. 2:, 1725. Creator: William Hogarth
Cassandra, Frontispiece, Vol. 2:, 1725

Cassandra, Frontispiece, Vol. 1, 1725. Creator: William Hogarth
Cassandra, Frontispiece, Vol. 1, 1725

The steam yacht Cassandra, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
The steam yacht Cassandra, 1913. Cassandra was built by Scotts Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd. at Greenock in 1908

Cassandra Wilson, Jazz Cafe, London, 1994. Artist: Brian O Connor
Cassandra Wilson, Jazz Cafe, London, 1994

Cassandra predicts the downfall of Troy, 1550-1555. Artist: Groningen, Jan Swart van (1500-after 1562)
Cassandra predicts the downfall of Troy, 1550-1555. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Cassandra predicts the downfall of Troy, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Artist: Roman-Pompeian wall painting
Cassandra predicts the downfall of Troy, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Found in the collection of the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

Cassandre - Fille De Priam, 1403, (1939). Artist: Master of Berrys Cleres Femmes
Cassandre - Fille De Priam, 1403, (1939). In Greek mythology, Cassandra is the daughter of Priam (King of Troy ) and Hecuba She receives from Apollo the gift of predicting the future

Ajax the Lesser drags Cassandra from the Palladium, 5th cen. BC. Artist: Codrus Painter (5th cen. B. C. )
Ajax the Lesser drags Cassandra from the Palladium, 5th cen. BC. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris

Emma, Lady Hamilton as Cassandra. Artist: Romney, George (1734-1802)
Emma, Lady Hamilton as Cassandra. From a private collection

Cassandra, 1903. Artist: Klinger, Max (1857-1920)
Cassandra, 1903. From a private collection

Cassandra seeking the protection of Pallas, 1877. Artist: Millet, Aime (1819?1891)
Cassandra seeking the protection of Pallas, 1877. Found in the collection of the Jardin des Tuileries

The Delphic Sibyl (Sistine Chapel ceiling in the Vatican), 1508-1512. Artist: Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564)
The Delphic Sibyl (Sistine Chapel ceiling in the Vatican), 1508-1512. Found in the collection of the The Sistine Chapel, Vatican

Cassandra, legendary Trojan prophetess, 16th century. In Greek mythology, Cassandra was the daughter of Priam, king of Troy, and Hecuba

Cassandra, legendary Trojan princess and prophetess, delivering a prophecy. The daughter of Priam and Hecuba, Cassandra was given the gift of seeing into the future by the god Apollo

Greek red-figured volute krater with scene from the sack of Troy, 4th century BC. Artist: Illupersis Painter
Red-figured volute krater with scene from the sack of Troy, showing Cassandra clinging to the altar of Athena, with Ajax the lesser approaching from the right

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

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Cassandra, a name that echoes through the annals of history, carries with it tales of tragedy and prophecy. From the Rape at the Altar of Athena to her predictions about the downfall of Troy, this ancient figure has captivated minds for centuries. In 330 BC, Cassandra's story became entwined with the Trojan War, as she foresaw its catastrophic end. Despite her warnings, her prophecies fell on deaf ears and were dismissed by those around her. The Roman-Pompeian wall painting depicting Ajax the Lesser dragging Cassandra away from the Xoanon serves as a haunting reminder of her fate. Centuries later in 1731, artist Bernard Picart immortalized Cassandra once again in his artwork portraying her prophetic abilities. Her words echoed through time as she foretold Troy's demise amidst intricate mythological tapestries and engravings. But not all associations with it can tinged with sorrow. In more recent times, we see Rebecca Adlington and Cassandra Patten making waves in their respective fields - swimming champions who embody strength and determination. The mention of Calypso alongside Campus Martius reminds us that even within mythology itself, Cassandra was not alone. She shared space with Charites (the Graces), further emphasizing her connection to divine forces. From an attic red-figure cup showcasing scenes from the Trojan War to frescoes adorning Pompeii's House of Menander – these remnants serve as glimpses into a world where Cassandra's presence loomed large. Beyond artistry lies sport; Field Dog Trials at Shrewsbury offer a glimpse into how different cultures have embraced canine companionship throughout history. And while English huntswomen gracefully leaped over fences sidesaddle during their pursuits, one cannot help but wonder if they ever pondered upon Cassandran tragedies or victories themselves.