Penthesilea Collection

Achilles & Penthesilea
Achilles pities Penthesilea after slaying her

Black-figure pottery, amphora by Exekias depicting Achilles and Penthesilea, Greek civilization
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Amphora by Exekias depicting Achilles and Penthesilea

Penthesilea, Queen of the Amazons (engraving)
2808064 Penthesilea, Queen of the Amazons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penthesilea, Queen of the Amazons.); © Look and Learn

The corpse of Hector brought into Troy. The Trojan soldiers wear helmets that resemble Phrygian caps. Priam kneels at the left, and Hectors wife Andromache and son Astyanax mourn at right

Achilles Pities Penthesilea after Slaying her (engraving)
3106345 Achilles Pities Penthesilea after Slaying her (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles Pities Penthesilea after Slaying her)

Penthesilea dying in the arms of Achilles (chromolitho)
3100677 Penthesilea dying in the arms of Achilles (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penthesilea dying in the arms of Achilles)

The Battle of the Amazons (Amazonomachia), 1617-1618. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Battle of the Amazons (Amazonomachia), 1617-1618. Found in the Collection of Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Cup with Achilles slaying Penthesilea. Red-figure pottery, ca 470-460 BC. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Antikensammlungen und Glyptothek, Mü nchen

Penthesilea, Amazonian queen (Roman copy from a Greek Original), ca 160 BC. Found in the collection of the Antikenmuseum Basel

Death of Penthesilea, 1484 (1964). From Jacques Milets L istoire de la Destruction de Troye la Grant (Story of the Destruction of Troy), Paris, 1484

The Battle of the Amazons, 1857. Artist: Feuerbach, Anselm (1829-1880)
The Battle of the Amazons, 1857. Found in the collection of the Landesmuseum fur Kunst und Kulturgeschichte, Oldenburg

Ceramics, black figures. Fight between Achilles and Penthesilea, the queen of the Amazons. Classical Greek art. Ceramics

Terracotta hydria kalpis water jar Classical
Artokoloro

PENTHESILEA. In Greek legend, a queen of the Amazons who aided the Trojans against the Greeks after the death of Hector. Wood engraving, 19th century

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"Penthesilea: The Tragic Queen of the Amazons and her Fateful Encounter with Achilles" In ancient Greek civilization, the tale of Penthesilea, Queen of the Amazons, and Achilles intertwines in a tragic dance. Depicted on black-figure pottery by Exekias, their encounter immortalized in art reveals a clash between two formidable warriors. As Hector's lifeless body is brought into Troy, Penthesilea enters the scene as an ally to defend her city against the Greeks. Little did she know that destiny had other plans for her. In an engraving capturing this pivotal moment, Achilles pities Penthesilea after slaying her - a fleeting moment of remorse amidst chaos. The heart-wrenching image dying in the arms of Achilles is beautifully portrayed through chromolitho artistry. A poignant reminder that even enemies can find solace in shared humanity during times of war. Rubens' masterpiece "The Battle of the Amazons" further immortalizes this epic confrontation between Amazonian warriors and Greek heroes like Achilles. The intensity captured on canvas reflects both admiration and tragedy within this legendary battle. A red-figure pottery cup showcases another rendition where Achilles slays Penthesilea - a testament to their eternal struggle depicted across different artistic mediums throughout history. A Roman copy from a Greek original sculpture portrays Penthesilea as an iconic figurehead amongst Classical sculptures from Ancient Rome. Her legacy lives on through these masterpieces that continue to inspire awe and fascination today. "The Death of Penthesilea" painting by Feuerbach delves deeper into her demise, exploring themes such as sacrifice and honor amidst relentless warfare. This artwork serves as a haunting reminder that even legends are not immune to mortality's embrace. Lastly, ceramics adorned with black figures depict fierce battles between Achilles and his adversaries including Penthesilea herself - showcasing their strength and determination in the face of adversity.