Patroclus Collection

Greek vase painting of Achilles and Patroclus. Artist: Sosias
A Greek vase painting of Achilles and Patroclus, where Achilles is binding the wounds of Patroclus. Currently in the Berlin Greek and Roman Museum

Myth / Iliad / Patroclus
Patroclus, when his friend Achilles refuses to fight, dons his armour and goes into battle, only to be slain by Hector

Achilles leaving to avenge the death of Patroclus (oil on canvas)
XIR868510 Achilles leaving to avenge the death of Patroclus (oil on canvas) by Jeaurat, Etienne (1699-1789); Musee Municipal, Cambrai

Greek civilization, Black-figure pottery, Krater depicting fight for the body of Patroclus, From Farsala, Greece
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Krater depicting the fight for the body of Patroclus. From Farsala, Greece. Detail

Ghost of Patroclus
Achilles tries - in vain - to seize hold of the ghost of Patroclus

Achilles Playing a Lyre before Patroclus, 1675-1680. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

"Achille pleure la mort deAchilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus
FIA5365171 " Achille pleure la mort deAchilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus by Gay, Nikolai Nikolajevitch (1831-94); Belorussian National Gallery, Minsk

Antilochus takes news to Achilles - Rafael Tegeo
Rafael Tegeo (1798-1856). Spanish painter. Antilochus takes to Achilles the news of the fight on the body of Patroclus. Oil on canvas, 1831. Detail. Private collection. Date: 2019

Greek art. Attic krater painted with black figures representing an Homeric battle around the body of a dead warrior (possibly Patroclus). Found at Pharsala. Dated circa 530 BCE. Detail

Fight over the corpse of Patroclus (engraving)
3635259 Fight over the corpse of Patroclus (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fight over the corpse of Patroclus)

Ajax protecting Patrocluss corpse during the battle of Troy, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia)
2384709 Ajax protecting Patrocluss corpse during the battle of Troy, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539 by Romano

Ajax protecting Patrocluss corpse during the battle of Troy, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia)
2384708 Ajax protecting Patrocluss corpse during the battle of Troy, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 - 1539 by Romano

Achilles sacrificing his hair for Patroclus, 1800-5 (pen and ink wash on paper)
903194 Achilles sacrificing his hair for Patroclus, 1800-5 (pen and ink wash on paper) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); Kunsthaus, Zurich

Achilles Removing Patroclus Body From the Battle, ca. 1547. Creator: Leon Davent
Achilles Removing Patroclus Body From the Battle, ca. 1547

Greeks and Trojans battle over the naked corpse of Patroclus outside Troy
6340127 Greeks and Trojans battle over the naked corpse of Patroclus outside Troy by Sasso, Giovanni Antonio (19th century); (add.info)

The point of the spear flew over the left shoulder of Patroclus (colour litho)
3652491 The point of the spear flew over the left shoulder of Patroclus (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus, copy of a Greek original (marble)
3742664 Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus, copy of a Greek original (marble) by Italian School; Palazzo Pitti, Florence

The Departure of Briseis from the Tent of Achilles (engraving)
973659 The Departure of Briseis from the Tent of Achilles (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Departure of Briseis from the Tent of Achilles)

The Ghost of Patroklos, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438500 The Ghost of Patroklos, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

Battle over the corpse of Patroclus outside Troy
Greeks and Trojans battle over the naked corpse of Patroclus outside Troy. Menelaus and Ajax protected the body until Achilles could retrieve it. Combattimento pel Cadavere di Patroclo

Apulian red-figure volute crater, detail of the neck (pottery)
ALG221310 Apulian red-figure volute crater, detail of the neck (pottery) by Darius Painter (4th century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; Greek, out of copyright

Patroclus bandaged by Achilles (engraving)
670513 Patroclus bandaged by Achilles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patroclus bandaged by Achilles. R F vase painting by Sosias. Berlin)

The Death of Patroclus (engraving)
2786885 The Death of Patroclus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Patroclus. Illustration for Chatterbox (1882)

The Embassy to Achilles (engraving)
973674 The Embassy to Achilles (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Embassy to Achilles)

The Dardanelles, from Kum Kaleh, the Castle of Asia, with Tomb of Patroclus (engraving)
1589907 The Dardanelles, from Kum Kaleh, the Castle of Asia, with Tomb of Patroclus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dardanelles, from Kum Kaleh)

Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus, copy of a Greek original (marble)
3742666 Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus, copy of a Greek original (marble) by Italian School; Palazzo Pitti, Florence

Achilles: deciding to resume fighting upon the death of Patrocles
AGN46870 Achilles: deciding to resume fighting upon the death of Patrocles by Baburen, Theodore van, called Dirk (1570/90-1623/4); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Dutch, out of copyright

Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus, copy of a Greek original (marble)
3742665 Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus, copy of a Greek original (marble) by Italian School; Palazzo Pitti, Florence

The Fight around the Body of Patroclus (engraving)
2786882 The Fight around the Body of Patroclus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fight around the Body of Patroclus)

Paris shooting with a bow (engraving)
653862 Paris shooting with a bow (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris shooting with a bow)

Saint Paul raising Patroclus who is on the ground, surrounded by a group of onlookers, a dog in the foreground at left, 1583

Statue of Pasquin in the House of Cardinal Ursino, Published after 1582

GHOST OF PATROCLUS
Achilles tries - in vain - to seize hold of the ghost of Patroclus Date: BC

Bust of Patroclus, August 9, 1843. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
Bust of Patroclus, August 9, 1843

Patroclus, 1780. Creator: David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825)
Patroclus, 1780. Found in the Collection of Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg

Achilles bandaging the wound of Patroclus, c1900. Scene after decoration on an antique vase, from the epic poem Iliad by Homer (8th century BC)

Death Patroclus
Death of Patroclus

Bust Patroclus William Henry Fox Talbot English
Bust of Patroclus; William Henry Fox Talbot (English, 1800 - 1877); before February 7, 1846; Salted paper print; 17.8 × 16 cm (7 × 6 5, 16 in.)

Drawings Prints, Print, Battle, around, Body, Patroclus, Artist, School Fontainebleau
Drawings and Prints, Print, Battle around the Body of Patroclus, Artist, After, Anonymous, School of Fontainebleau, Giulio Romano, Italian, Rome 1499

Achilles Shade Patroclus 1793 Pen black ink graphite
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Philippe-Auguste Hennequin, French (1762-1833), Achilles and Patroclus, pen and brown ink, with brown wash on laid paper

Achilles laments the death of Patroclus, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving)
XJF486471 Achilles laments the death of Patroclus, engraved by Domenico Cunego, 1764 (engraving) by Hamilton, Gavin (1723-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Achilles Searching for the Shade of Patrocles, 1803 (oil on canvas)
XIR28573 Achilles Searching for the Shade of Patrocles, 1803 (oil on canvas) by Fuseli, Henry (Fussli, Johann Heinrich) (1741-1825); Kunsthaus, Zurich

Achilles mourns the death of Patroclus, J. Alexander Janssens, Victor Honore Janssens, c. 1700

Patrocles (oil on canvas)
XIR220217 Patrocles (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 121.5x170.4 cm; Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg, France; French, out of copyright

Achilles, hero of Homers epic poem Iliad, bandaging the wound of his firend Patroclus. Decoration on the base of an antique vase

Achilles, hero of Homers Iliad bandaging the wound of his friend Patroclus. Drawing based on an antique vase. Trojan Wars 13th-12th century BC

Italy, Florence, wax statuette of Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus
Sculpture - Wax statuette of Menelaus supporting the body of Patroclus

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"Patroclus: The Tragic Hero of Greek Mythology and the Iliad" In this captivating Greek vase painting by Sosias, we witness a poignant scene from ancient mythology. The image depicts Achilles and Patroclus, two inseparable companions whose bond transcended friendship. As they stand side by side, their unity is beautifully captured in intricate black-figure pottery. The mythological tale unfolds within the pages of Homer's epic poem, the Iliad. A loyal friend to Achilles, Patroclus played a crucial role in the Trojan War. However, fate had other plans for him as he tragically met his demise on the battlefield. Achilles' grief over losing his beloved comrade is powerfully portrayed in an oil painting showcasing his departure to avenge Patroclus' death. This haunting depiction captures Achilles' determination and anguish as he seeks vengeance against those responsible for robbing him of his dearest companion. Even after death, Patroclus continues to influence Greek civilization through legends and beliefs surrounding ghosts. His spirit lingers on, forever etched into history as a symbol of loyalty and sacrifice. Another striking representation comes from Farsala, Greece - an Attic krater adorned with black figures depicting the fierce battle fought over Patroclus' body. This artwork serves as a testament to the valor displayed during ancient times when warriors fought relentlessly for honor and respect. Rafael Tegeo's masterpiece portrays Antilochus delivering heartbreaking news to Achilles about Patroclus' tragic fate once more - capturing raw emotions that resonate across time and cultures. Greek art has always been celebrated for its ability to immortalize stories like that of Patroclus'. These masterpieces serve not only as visual representations but also as windows into ancient civilizations that valued bravery above all else. Lastly, cremation was an integral part of Ancient Greek culture; it allowed individuals like Patroclus to be honored even in death.