Diomede Collection

HMS Diomede - Danae-class cruiser of the Royal Navy. Constructed too late to take part in World War I, she served on the China Station, Pacific waters

Diomedes, assisted by Minerva, wounds Mars by Tegeo
Rafael Tegeo (1798-1856). Spanish painter. Diomedes, assisted by Minerva, wounds Mars, 1831. Museum of Fine Arts. Murcia. Murcia Region. Spain. Date: 2019

Mars Wounded by Diomed returning to Olympus
BAL4494 Mars Wounded by Diomed returning to Olympus by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection

Icarius (Diomedes wounding Aphrodite when she tries to recover the body of Aeneas
CH413999 Icarius (Diomedes wounding Aphrodite when she tries to recover the body of Aeneas) 1905 (oil on canvas) by Fitger

Attic red-figure stemless cup, depicting Diomedes stealing the magic Palladium
AMQ100586 Attic red-figure stemless cup, depicting Diomedes stealing the magic Palladium, a statue of Pallas Athena, from Apulia, late 5th century BC (pottery) by Diomed painter, (fl)

Hercules and Diomedes - The Wrestlers (marble) (detail of 284896)
ALI284897 Hercules and Diomedes - The Wrestlers (marble) (detail of 284896) by Rossi, Vincenzo di Raffaello de (1525-87); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

Antique painted floor in the Villa di Arrio Diomede, Pompeii, excavated 1771-1774. Handcoloured lithograph by Konter after an illustration by Wilhelm Zahn from his Ornament of All Classical Art Eras

Football team photo, crew of HMS Diomede
Football team photo with dog mascot, crew of HMS Diomede, Danae class British cruiser, around this time stationed in China, Hong Kong and New Zealand. circa 1925

HMS Diomede, Danae class British cruiser, crew members standing alongside the six-gun house. Date: circa 1925

Ulysses and Diomedes recognizing Achilles disguised as the female Pyrrha among the Daughters of Lycomedes at Skyros
ALI242790 Ulysses and Diomedes recognizing Achilles disguised as the female Pyrrha among the Daughters of Lycomedes at Skyros, from Pompeii (fresco) (b/w photo) by Roman

Attic red-figure skyphos, depicting Herakles and the Mares of Diomedes (pottery)
AMQ103373 Attic red-figure skyphos, depicting Herakles and the Mares of Diomedes (pottery) by Greek, (5th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Greek

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ITALY, Tuscany, San Quirico D Orcia, The 16th Century Horti Leonini formal gardens by Diomede Leoni seen through an archway of greenery with the 1688 statue of Cosimo III de Medici

Diomedes and Athena attacking Ares during the Trojan war. Diomedes or Diomede, hero of Greek mythology. Athena, also spelled Athene, the city protectress, Greek goddess of war, handicraft

Giardino della casa di Diomede presso alle mura di Pompei, Raccolta di varie decorazioni sceniche inventate ed eseguite per il R

Thomas Eakins, Archbishop Diomede Falconio, American, 1844 - 1916, 1905, oil on canvas

Pompeii - Italy - Casa di Diomede (Villa Diomedes). Date: circa 1910s

France, Rouen, Diomedes Devoured by his Horses
Gustave Moreau (1826-1898), Diomedes Devoured by his Horses

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Diomede, a name that echoes through history and mythology. From the mighty HMS Diomede, a Danae-class cruiser of the Royal Navy, to the tales of bravery and conquest in ancient Greek legends. In one mythological encounter, Diomedes, aided by the goddess Minerva, inflicts a wound upon Mars himself. A testament to his strength and courage on the battlefield. The artistic world also pays homage to this legendary figure. An Attic red-figure skyphos showcases the dramatic abduction of Briseis by Agamemnon with Talthybios and Diomedes as witnesses. This ceramic masterpiece transports us back to 480 BC. Another captivating artwork portrays Mars wounded by none other than Diomedes returning to Olympus. The clash between gods and mortals immortalized in paint. Even Hercules found himself entwined with the legacy of Diomedes. In a marble sculpture titled "Hercules and Diomedes - The Wrestlers, " their powerful forms intertwine in an eternal struggle for dominance. But not all encounters were victorious for our hero. Icarius depicts Diomedes wounding Aphrodite herself when she attempts to recover the body of Aeneas. A reminder that even gods can fall before mortal might. The allure of stolen treasures is not lost on our protagonist either. An Attic red-figure stemless cup illustrates Diomedes' daring theft of the magic Palladium - an act that would shape destiny itself. Delving into history reveals more traces of this enigmatic figure's existence. Side B of Francois Vase takes us back to 570 BC with its intricate pottery design crafted by Ergotimos - showcasing scenes from ancient times including those involving brave Diomedes stealing hearts once again. Not limited solely to mythical realms or artistic expressions, there are glimpses into real-life connections too.