Cressida Collection

Uranus. Hubble Space Telescope image of the planet Uranus, showing its ring system and six of its moons. The bright moon at lower right is Ariel. Five other faint moons are seen around the rings

Elephants at Stratford-on-Avon (engraving)
1596565 Elephants at Stratford-on-Avon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephants at Stratford-on-Avon)

Cressida, (oil on canvas)
658237 Cressida, (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 71.5x56.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cressida emerging from a tent)

Illustration for Troilus and Cressida (engraving)
725301 Illustration for Troilus and Cressida (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Troilus and Cressida)

False apollo, white dragontail and clearwing swallowtail
False apollo, Archon apollinus 1, white dragontail, Lamproptera curius 2, and clearwing swallowtail, Cressida cressida 3, grass of parnassus, Parnassia palustris 4

Cressida (engraving)
729547 Cressida (engraving) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cressida. Caption reads: How Now! what is the matter? Who was here)

Troylus and Creseyde by Geoffrey Chaucer (woodcut)
2653547 Troylus and Creseyde by Geoffrey Chaucer (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Here begynneth the boke of Troylus and Creseyde)

Illustration, Troilus and Cressida, by William Shakespeare
Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Troilus and Cressida, by William Shakespeare. Introductory Remarks, with Trojan War scene. Date: 1840

Detail of the mosaic of Chresis, from Daphne (mosaic)
ANC351883 Detail of the mosaic of Chresis, from Daphne (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Antakya Museum, Antakya, Turkey; (add.info.: captive of Agamemnon)

Cressida (engraving)
1038931 Cressida (engraving) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cressida. Illustration for The Graphic)

"My Lord, I scarce have leisure to salute you"Troilus and Cressida, Act IV, Scene 2 (colour litho)
969842 " My Lord, I scarce have leisure to salute you" Troilus and Cressida, Act IV, Scene 2 (colour litho) by English School

Troilus and Cressida, Act III, scene ii (engraving)
971655 Troilus and Cressida, Act III, scene ii (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troilus and Cressida, Act III, scene ii)

Troilus and Cressida. Act V-Scene II (gravure)
671997 Troilus and Cressida. Act V-Scene II (gravure) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troilus and Cressida. Act V-Scene II)

Troilus and Cressida (engraving)
666209 Troilus and Cressida (engraving) by Opie, John (1761-1807) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troilus and Cressida. Engraving from The National Gallery (Jones, c 1850)

Troilus and Cressida (engraving)
727467 Troilus and Cressida (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troilus and Cressida)

Troilus and Cressida (engraving)
816155 Troilus and Cressida (engraving) by Bromley, Valentine Walter Lewis (1848-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troilus and Cressida in Pandarus orchard)

"I do not strain at the position, it is familiar"Troilus and Cressida, Act III, Scene 3 (colour litho)
969865 " I do not strain at the position, it is familiar" Troilus and Cressida, Act III, Scene 3 (colour litho) by English School

Butterfly Cressida with clear wings reflection with blue Dutch iris

Steam yacht Cressida at anchor, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Steam yacht Cressida at anchor, 1914

Illustration For Troilus & Cressida By William Shakespeare. From The Illustrated Library Shakspeare, Published London 1890

Shakespeare - Troilus and Cressida - Pandarus (to Cressida): O brave Troilus? - look well upon him, niece. circa 1830

Cassandra: legendary Greek prophetess, daughter of Priam, king of Troy, and Hecuba. Rejected Apollos advances, so he made it so that no one believed her prophecies, even though usually true

Troilus and Cressida - title page - Cressida handed over to the Greeks. 1862

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

2654816; out of copyright

2654808; out of copyright

TROILUS AND CRESSIDA. A play by William Shakespeare. Drawing, 19th century

TROILUS AND CRESSIDA. By William Shakespeare. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

TROILUS AND CRESSIDA. The Greek princes before Agamemnons tent (Act I, Scene III) in William Shakespeares Troilus and Cressida. Wood engraving, 19th century

TROILUS AND CRESSIDA. Play by William Shakespeare. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

TROILUS AND CRESSIDA. Pandarus, Paris, and Helen (Act III, Scene I): wood engraving, English, 19th century

TROILUS AND CRESSIDA. Act IV, Scene II of William Shakespeares Troilus and Cressida. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

TROILUS AND CRESSIDA. Cassandra in one of her brain-sick raptures as described by Troilus (Act II, Scene II). Wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert, 1881

Shakespeare - Troilus & Cressida, act v, scene ii. Date c1795 Jany. 1st. Shakespeare - Troilus & Cressida, act v, scene ii. Date c1795 Jany. 1st

Hugh Gaitskell with his family
Leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party Hugh Gaitskell at home in the kitchen of his Hampstead house with his two daughters

Troilus & Cressida / 1800
Act I, Scene II Street scene: Cressida watches with Pandarus & Troilus as a procession of soldiers on horseback goes by

Troilus & Cressida
Act V, Scene II Cressida and Diomedes; C: " As I kiss thee. Nay, do not snatch it from me; "

Cressy Marks, in her trendy striped long-sleeved top and pleated skirt

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"Cressida: A Captivating Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Mythical Creatures" Step into the enchanting world of Cressida, where elephants roam freely in Stratford-on-Avon. This captivating engraving transports us to a time when Uranus reigned supreme and Shakespeare immortalized the tragic love story of Troilus and Cressida. In this oil on canvas masterpiece, we witness the essence of Cressida's beauty captured for eternity. An illustration for "Troilus and Cressida" further brings their tale to life with intricate engravings that ignite our imagination. But amidst the romance lies deceit as False Apollo lurks in the shadows. The white dragontail and clearwing swallowtail flutter around, symbolizing both innocence lost and treachery unleashed upon poor Cressida. Geoffrey Chaucer's woodcut from "Troylus and Creseyde" adds another layer to her complex character. We see her strength intertwined with vulnerability as she navigates through a world torn apart by war. William Shakespeare's illustration of "Troilus and Cressida" reminds us why this timeless tragedy continues to captivate audiences across generations, and is a testament to their enduring love amidst chaos. A mosaic depicting Chresis from Daphne reveals yet another facet of Cressida's journey. The detail showcased here speaks volumes about her resilience in the face of adversity. "My Lord, I scarce have leisure to salute you, " echoes through Act IV, Scene 2 - a poignant moment where we glimpse into Cressida's conflicted heart. This color litho captures her emotional turmoil perfectly. Cressida enchants us with every stroke of an engraving or brush on canvas; she embodies passion entangled with sorrow. Her story transcends time, reminding us that even in tragedy there is beauty worth cherishing forevermore.