Epic Poem Collection

Beowulf manuscript page
Page from the Old English manuscript of " Beowulf" in the British Museum. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Death of Hector by Achilles during the Trojan War
Greek hero Achilles dragging Hectors body behind his chariot in the Trojan wars. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Dantes Inferno, suicides and the Harpies
Dantes Inferno. Canto XIII, line 11: Here [suicide tree] the brute Harpies make their nest (at right: Dante and Virgil). Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

Fragment of Dante Alighieri's 'Divina Comedia', 14th century (engraving)
5309211 Fragment of Dante Alighieri's 'Divina Comedia', 14th century (engraving); (add.info.: Fragment of Dante Alighieri's "Divina Comedia")

French knights and ladies in front of a castle, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912609 French knights and ladies in front of a castle, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: French knights and ladies in front of a castle, 14th century)

Illustration by Gustave Dore for the 1866 edition of John Milton's Paradise Lost - Satan resting on the mountain
5309207 Illustration by Gustave Dore for the 1866 edition of John Milton's Paradise Lost - Satan resting on the mountain; (add.info)

Scenes from an illuminated manuscript of Les Voeux du Paon, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912610 Scenes from an illuminated manuscript of Les Voeux du Paon, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Knights in battle watched by ladies in a castle)

Ms B-132 fol.1a Circular medallion on the frontispiece of 'Khosro and Shirin', by Elias Nezami (1140-1209)
XIR352388 Ms B-132 fol.1a Circular medallion on the frontispiece of 'Khosro and Shirin', by Elias Nezami (1140-1209), 1421 (gold leaf and pigment on paper) by Persian School

Plate 11 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. Creators: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, Daniel Berger
Plate 11 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. From Almanac Genealogique, 1772. Italian epic poem written by Ludovico Ariosto in the early 16th century

Plate 5 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. Creators: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, Daniel Berger
Plate 5 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. From Almanac Genealogique, 1772. Italian epic poem written by Ludovico Ariosto in the early 16th century

Mounted warriors, leaf from a Shahnama, 741 AH/AD 1341. Creator: Unknown
Mounted warriors, leaf from a Shahnama, 741 AH/AD 1341. Page from a dispersed illustrated and illuminated manuscript of Firdawsi's Shahnamah (Book of kings)

King Khusraw and Barbad, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1475 and 1500. Creator: Unknown
King Khusraw and Barbad, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1475 and 1500

Meeting of Two Generals, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1475 and 1500. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of Two Generals, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1475 and 1500

Meeting of Warriors, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1620 and 1625. Creator: Unknown
Meeting of Warriors, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1620 and 1625

Piruz advises Nushzad not to rebel against Anushirvan (image 1 of 5), c1560. Creator: Unknown
Piruz advises Nushzad not to rebel against Anushirvan (image 1 of 5), c1560

The Battle between Bahram Chubina and Sava Shah (image 2 of 9), c1560. Creator: Unknown
The Battle between Bahram Chubina and Sava Shah (image 2 of 9), c1560

Zahhak Enthroned with the Two Daughters of Jamshid, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama... c1615 Creator: Unknown
Zahhak Enthroned with the Two Daughters of Jamshid, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1615

Rinaldo and Armida, c16th century. Creator: Anon
Rinaldo and Armida, c16th century

Manuscript of the Tarcuma-Shahnama (Book of Kings) (image 2 of 3), Late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Manuscript of the Tarcuma-Shahnama (Book of Kings) (image 2 of 3), Late 16th century

Manuscript of the Tarcuma-Shahnama (Book of Kings) (image 3 of 3), Late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Manuscript of the Tarcuma-Shahnama (Book of Kings) (image 3 of 3), Late 16th century

Gorgin Leads Bishan Astray, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1620 and 1623. Creator: Unknown
Gorgin Leads Bishan Astray, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), between 1620 and 1623

The Spirit of Culmin Appears to his Mother (From the Songs of Ossian), c.1794. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
The Spirit of Culmin Appears to his Mother (From the Songs of Ossian), c.1794. Scene from epic poetry by James Macpherson

King Khusraw Anushirvan Enthroned: Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama... 741 A.H. (A.D. 1341)
King Khusraw Anushirvan Enthroned: Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsi, 741 A.H. (A.D. 1341)

Hormuz Forces His High Priest to Eat Poisoned Food... c1485-1495. Creators: Unknown, Ferdowsi
Hormuz Forces His High Priest to Eat Poisoned Food, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsi, Iran, Shiraz, c1485-1495. Hormuz (Hormozd IV, r)

A King Enthroned on a Terrace, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
A King Enthroned on a Terrace, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 18th century

Plate 10 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate 10 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. From Almanac Genealogique, 1772

Plate 9 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate 9 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. From Almanac Genealogique, 1772

Plate 2 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate 2 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. From Almanac Genealogique, 1772

Plate 1 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. Creator: Daniel Berger
Plate 1 for Ariosto's Orlando Furioso, 1772. From Almanac Genealogique, 1772

Raksh Saves Rustam from a Lioness, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1500. Creator: Unknown
Raksh Saves Rustam from a Lioness, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1500

Rustam Slays the White Div, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1608. Creator: Unknown
Rustam Slays the White Div, Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1608

The Wedding of Zal and Rudaba, page from a manuscript of the Shahnama... between 1425 and 1450
The Wedding of Zal and Rudaba, page from a manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsi, between 1425 and 1450

Battle Scene and Text (recto), Text (verso), Folio from a Shahnama (Book of... early 17th century. Creator: Unknown)
Battle Scene and Text (recto), Text (verso), Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), early 17th century

Giv fights Lahhak and Farshidvard, 1494/A.H. 899. Creator: Unknown
Giv fights Lahhak and Farshidvard, 1494/A.H. 899

Firdawsi Receiving Wages in a Bathhouse... between c1550 and c1575. Creator: Unknown
Firdawsi Receiving Wages in a Bathhouse, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) (image 2 of 2), between c1550 and c1575

Bizhan Brings Back the Head of Human, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1494. Creator: Unknown
Bizhan Brings Back the Head of Human, Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings), c1494

Rustam Approaching the Tents of King Kubad... between 1550 and 1575. Creators: Unknown, Ferdowsi
Rustam Approaching the Tents of King Kubad; Page from a Manuscript of the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdawsi (image 2 of 5), between 1550 and 1575

Rinaldo gets new weapons, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
Rinaldo gets new weapons, 1677-1755. Sketch for a painting

Design for a wall painting with Armida and Rinaldo, 1677-1755. Creator: Elias van Nijmegen
Design for a wall painting with Armida and Rinaldo, 1677-1755. Armida finds Rinaldo sleeping

A Reciter of "Orlando Furioso" at the Molo, Naples, 1839. Creator: Constantin Hansen
A Reciter of "Orlando Furioso" at the Molo, Naples, 1839

Orlando and Angelica Arrive at Charlemagne's Camp. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
Orlando and Angelica Arrive at Charlemagne's Camp

Isabella Abandons Her Home to Follow Odorico and His Men. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
Isabella Abandons Her Home to Follow Odorico and His Men

Orlando Kills the Orc with an Anchor. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
Orlando Kills the Orc with an Anchor

Rinaldo, Astride Baiardo, Flies Off in Pursuit of Angelica, c. 1795. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
Rinaldo, Astride Baiardo, Flies Off in Pursuit of Angelica, c. 1795

Bradamante Tries to Catch Hold of the Hippogryph [recto], 1780s. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
Bradamante Tries to Catch Hold of the Hippogryph [recto], 1780s

Angelica Is Exposed to the Orc, 1780s. Creator: Jean-Honore Fragonard
Angelica Is Exposed to the Orc, 1780s

Rinaldo and Armida, n.d. Creator: Francesco Fontebasso
Rinaldo and Armida, n.d

Angelica Resting Under a Tree, from Orlando Furioso, 1810/13. Creator: Felice Giani
Angelica Resting Under a Tree, from Orlando Furioso, 1810/13

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"Journey through Legends: Exploring the Epic Poems of Ancient Times" Step into a world of heroes and mythical creatures as you delve into the pages of an ancient Beowulf manuscript. Witness the valorous Death of Hector at the hands of Achilles during the Trojan War, where honor clashed with destiny. Venture further into the depths of Dante's Inferno, where tormented souls meet their fates. Encounter haunting scenes like suicides plagued by Harpies, painting a vivid picture in your mind. Travel to Australia's Victoria and visit Corryong's Man from Snowy River Museum for a glimpse into another epic tale. Marvel at intricate details that bring this legendary story to life before your eyes. Immerse yourself in Persian history through Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi's Shahnama (Book of Kings). Observe the Torture of Haftvads guards or Rustam slaying demons, masterfully depicted on gouache and inked vellum pages. Witness grand battles between Persians and Turanians unfold before you, capturing moments frozen in time on pen & inked vellum illustrations. Alexander himself comforts Darius as Zal climbs to Rudaba - tales that have stood the test of centuries. Marvel at Safavid dynasty's Double Title Page or Ilkhanid dynasty's depiction of Rustam slaying jackals within copies of Firdausi’s Shahnama. These artworks transport you back to eras filled with bravery, love, and triumphs against all odds. These epic poems hold timeless stories that continue to captivate hearts across generations. Let your imagination soar as these ancient words come alive through artistry and storytelling prowess.