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Diomedes Collection

"Diomedes: A Hero of Mythology and the Trojan War" In the epic tales of Greek mythology, Diomedes emerges as a formidable figure

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Medea and Jason stealing the Golden Fleece

Medea and Jason stealing the Golden Fleece
Depiction of Medea and Jason from Greek mythology. Medea drugs a serpent while Jason prepares to kill it and steal the Golden Fleece. Venus and a winged youth stand at their side

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Hercules Vanquishing Diomedes

Hercules Vanquishing Diomedes
Artist: Le Brun, Charles - Title: Hercules Vanquishing Diomedes - Date: 1638-1642 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 276.9 x 179

Background imageDiomedes Collection: In Greek and Roman mythology, the palladium or palladion was a cult image, 17th century (engraving)

In Greek and Roman mythology, the palladium or palladion was a cult image, 17th century (engraving)
3480619 In Greek and Roman mythology, the palladium or palladion was a cult image, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: In Greek and Roman mythology, the palladium or palladion was a cult image)

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Hercules Felling King Diomedes, 1540/46. Creator: Giulio Romano

Hercules Felling King Diomedes, 1540/46. Creator: Giulio Romano
Hercules Felling King Diomedes, 1540/46

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Hercules and Diomedes, c. 1560 (marble)

Hercules and Diomedes, c. 1560 (marble)
875257 Hercules and Diomedes, c.1560 (marble) by Rossi, Vincenzo di Raffaello de (1525-87); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Diomed casting his spear against Ares

Diomed casting his spear against Ares
Diomed (Diomedes) casting his spear against Ares. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Diomedes, assisted by Minerva, wounds Mars by Tegeo

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

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Tapestry, Three Scenes from the Trojan War, or Ulysses and Diomedes as Ambassadors at the Court of

Tapestry, Three Scenes from the Trojan War, or Ulysses and Diomedes as Ambassadors at the Court of King Priam
3576120 Tapestry, Three Scenes from the Trojan War, or Ulysses and Diomedes as Ambassadors at the Court of King Priam, Claiming the Return of Helen, made in Tournai, 1470-80 (silk) by Belgian School

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Achilles and the Daughters of Archimedes (oil on canvas)

Achilles and the Daughters of Archimedes (oil on canvas)
490125 Achilles and the Daughters of Archimedes (oil on canvas) by Quellinus, Erasmus (1607-78); 220x240 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: The discovery of Achilles)

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Diomedes, bust and shoulders, 1790-1800. Creator: Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein

Diomedes, bust and shoulders, 1790-1800. Creator: Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein
Diomedes, bust and shoulders, 1790-1800

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Hercules killing Diomedes (engraving)

Hercules killing Diomedes (engraving)
663237 Hercules killing Diomedes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules killing Diomedes)

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Aeneas knocked down by Diomedes, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539

Aeneas knocked down by Diomedes, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539
2384712 Aeneas knocked down by Diomedes, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua, Lombardy

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Busts of seven principal heroes of the Trojan War

Busts of seven principal heroes of the Trojan War
6340100 Busts of seven principal heroes of the Trojan War by Tischbein, Johann Heinrich Wilhelm (1751-1829) (after); (add.info.: Busts of seven principal heroes of the Trojan War)

Background imageDiomedes Collection: The Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving)

The Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving)
655560 The Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heroes of the Trojan War. Paris. Diomedes. Odysseus. Nestor. Achilles)

Background imageDiomedes Collection: The Heroes of the Trojan War

The Heroes of the Trojan War
LLM459207 The Heroes of the Trojan War by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Heroes of the Trojan War. Paris. Diomedes. Odysseus. Nestor. Achilles)

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Antique painted floor in the Villa di Arrio Diomede, Pompeii

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

Background imageDiomedes Collection: The Mares of Diomedes (chromolitho)

The Mares of Diomedes (chromolitho)
2782729 The Mares of Diomedes (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mares of Diomedes. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Heracles and the Horses of Diomedes (engraving)

Heracles and the Horses of Diomedes (engraving)
3635231 Heracles and the Horses of Diomedes (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heracles and the Horses of Diomedes)

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Diomedes Devoured by his Horses, c. 1865-1870 (oil on canvas)

Diomedes Devoured by his Horses, c. 1865-1870 (oil on canvas)
989870 Diomedes Devoured by his Horses, c.1865-1870 (oil on canvas) by Moreau, Gustave (1826-98); 46.4x38.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Diomedes Devoured by his Horses)

Background imageDiomedes Collection: The Discovery of Achilles among the Daughters of Lykomedes, c. 1618 (oil on panel)

The Discovery of Achilles among the Daughters of Lykomedes, c. 1618 (oil on panel)
FIT438793 The Discovery of Achilles among the Daughters of Lykomedes, c.1618 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 28.5x26 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Hector and Diomedes (colour litho)

Hector and Diomedes (colour litho)
957827 Hector and Diomedes (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector and Diomedes. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving)

Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving)
664401 Heroes of the Trojan War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroes of the Trojan War. Menelaus. Paris. Diomedes. Odysseus. Nestor. Achilles)

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Roman ring stone in modern setting (carnelian set in gold)

Roman ring stone in modern setting (carnelian set in gold)
sword, carved, semi-precious, carving, ancient, rings, diomedes, column, golden, mantle, jewellery, stone, precious, altar, ring, stones, gold, jewelry, palladion, roman, 3510184

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Diomedes, from an antique gem (engraving)

Diomedes, from an antique gem (engraving)
5200836 Diomedes, from an antique gem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diomedes, from an antique gem)

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Venus, Injured by Diomedes, Returns to Olympus, ca 1802

Venus, Injured by Diomedes, Returns to Olympus, ca 1802. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Game Piece with Hercules Throwing Diomedes to His Man-Eating Horses, German, ca. 1150

Game Piece with Hercules Throwing Diomedes to His Man-Eating Horses, German, ca. 1150

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Diomedes fighting against Phegeus and Idaios. Creator: Romano, Giulio (1499-1546)

Diomedes fighting against Phegeus and Idaios. Creator: Romano, Giulio (1499-1546)
Diomedes fighting against Phegeus and Idaios. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Ducale, Mantua

Background imageDiomedes Collection: The Combat of Diomedes, 1776. Artist: David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825)

The Combat of Diomedes, 1776. Artist: David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825)
The Combat of Diomedes, 1776. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Roman Mosaic of Horses, Diomeder and Aicides, 2nd-3rd century

Roman Mosaic of Horses, Diomeder and Aicides, 2nd-3rd century
Roman Mosaic of Horse, Diomeder and Aicides, 2nd-3rd century. A Roman mosaic of two famous race horses called Diomedes and Aicides. Notice they are surrounded by the palm leaves of victory

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Chariot of Diomedes, Detail from the Francois Vase, c6th century BC Artists: Ergotimos, Kleitias

Chariot of Diomedes, Detail from the Francois Vase, c6th century BC Artists: Ergotimos, Kleitias
Chariot of Diomedes, Detail from the Francois Vase, c6th century BC. Greek Vase signed by Clitias (painter) and Ergotimos (potter), c560 BC

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Roman wall-painting from the House of the Dioscuri in Pompeii, 1st centruy

Roman wall-painting from the House of the Dioscuri in Pompeii, 1st centruy
Roman wall-painting from the House of the Dioscuri in Pompeii, showing Achilles revealed by Diomedes and Odysseus in Scyros. From the National Museum in Naples, 1st century

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Heroes of the Trojan War, Greek mythology, published in 1880

Heroes of the Trojan War, Greek mythology, published in 1880
The Heroes of the Trojan War, Greek mythology. Wood engraving, published in 1880

Background imageDiomedes Collection: The heroes of Troy. After a work by an unidentified artist in A Pictorial History of the Worlds

The heroes of Troy. After a work by an unidentified artist in A Pictorial History of the Worlds Great Nations, published circa 1882

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Hercules Heroes heroines Bible classical antiquity

Hercules Heroes heroines Bible classical antiquity
Hercules Heroes and heroines from the Bible and classical antiquity (series title), Landscape with Hercules. In his hand he holds the heads of King Diomedes and the cattle thief Cacus

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Venus Aphrodite rescues Aeneas Diomedes

Venus Aphrodite rescues Aeneas Diomedes
Venus (Aphrodite) rescues Aeneas from Diomedes

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Relief flanked figures Hercules hind Ceryneia

Relief flanked figures Hercules hind Ceryneia
Relief flanked by figures of Hercules with the hind of Ceryneia and the Erymanthean boar (above); Relief flanked by figures of Hercules with the Cretan bull and a horse of Diomedes (below)

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Relief flanked figures Hercules Cretan bull horse

Relief flanked figures Hercules Cretan bull horse
Relief flanked by figures of Hercules with the Cretan bull and a horse of Diomedes, Apotheosis of Hercules, Le Brun, Charles, 1619-1690, Surugue, Louis, 1686-1762, Etching, engraving

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Homer

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

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Diomedes and Minerva

Diomedes and Minerva
Athena/Minerva advises DIOMEDES - who has just slain Rhesus - to rejoin the Greeks

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Italy. Pompeii. Villa of Diomedes. Atrium-peristyle

Italy. Pompeii. Villa of Diomedes. Atrium-peristyle

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Diomedes. Roman sculpture after original of about 430 BC. Gl

Diomedes. Roman sculpture after original of about 430 BC. Gl
Greek art. Diomedes. Roman sculpture after original of about 430 BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Diomedes, Greek Hero

Diomedes, Greek Hero
DIOMEDES, son of Tydeus and Deipyle, Achaean leader in the siege of Troy and hero of many notable actions in the Iliad. Date: BCE

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Hercules Stealing Horses Diomedes 16th century

Hercules Stealing Horses Diomedes 16th century
Artokoloro

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Hercules Mares Diomedes Hercules grasps bridle

Hercules Mares Diomedes Hercules grasps bridle
Artokoloro

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Drawings Prints, Print, Hercules, Slays, Diomedes, Flesh-Eating, Mares, Apollodorus

Drawings Prints, Print, Hercules, Slays, Diomedes, Flesh-Eating, Mares, Apollodorus
Drawings and Prints, Print, Hercules Slays Diomedes and his Flesh-Eating Mares (Apollodorus, II, 5, 8 and Quintus Smyrnaeus, VI, 247-250), Heinrich Fuessli sammtliche Werke, 1807, part I, no

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Diomedes Palladium

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Diomedes Palladium
Artokoloro

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Studies Fallen Male Nude Hercules Horses Diomedes

Studies Fallen Male Nude Hercules Horses Diomedes
Artokoloro

Background imageDiomedes Collection: Diomedes Devoured by Horses

Diomedes Devoured by Horses; Gustave Moreau, French, 1826 - 1898; France, Europe; 1866; Watercolor over graphite; 21.4 x 19.7 cm (8 7/16 x 7 3/4 in.)



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"Diomedes: A Hero of Mythology and the Trojan War" In the epic tales of Greek mythology, Diomedes emerges as a formidable figure, leaving an indelible mark on ancient history. From his daring exploits alongside Medea and Jason in their audacious theft of the Golden Fleece to his valiant triumph over Hercules himself, Diomedes proved time and again that he was a force to be reckoned with. One legendary encounter saw Diomedes, aided by the wise goddess Minerva, deliver a devastating blow to Mars during the Battle of Tegeo. This act showcased his unparalleled skill in combat and earned him everlasting glory among his peers. Artistic renditions throughout history have immortalized Diomedes' heroic endeavors. The intricate tapestry titled "Three Scenes from the Trojan War" depicts Ulysses and Diomedes as ambassadors at King Priam's court, demanding Helen's return—an iconic moment capturing both diplomacy and tension. Sculptures like "Hercules and Diomedes" carved in marble showcase their fierce rivalry while paying homage to their immense strength. Meanwhile, Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein's bust captures Diomedes' noble visage with remarkable detail—a testament to his enduring legacy. The Trojan War itself has been depicted countless times through various mediums such as tapestries like "The Destruction of Troy, " which vividly portrays its tragic end. Paintings like "Achilles and the Daughters of Archimedes" capture intense moments within this grand conflict—showcasing not only Achilles but also highlighting Diomedes' crucial role amidst chaos. Even beyond battle scenes, legends persist about encounters between heroes; one such tale tells how Aeneas was knocked down by none other than our protagonist within the infamous Trojan Horse chamber—an event forever etched into history. Busts commemorating seven principal heroes serve as reminders of their valorous deeds, with Diomedes standing tall among them.