Pylades Collection

Orestes and Pylades Disputing at the Altar, 1614. Creator: Pieter Lastman
Orestes and Pylades Disputing at the Altar, 1614. Other Title(s): Orestes and Pylades Disputing at the Altar (Euripides, Iphigenia in Tauris)

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1650-1660. Creator: Tassel, Jean (1608-1667)
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1650-1660. Found in the Collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1650-1660. Creator: Tassel, Jean (1608-1667)
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1650-1660. Found in the Collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

The Emperor and Empress of the French landing at Osborne, Isle of Wight (engraving)
1609009 The Emperor and Empress of the French landing at Osborne, Isle of Wight (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pylades and Orestes (engraving)
976055 Pylades and Orestes (engraving) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pylades and Orestes. Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Pylades and Orestes (engraving)
666197 Pylades and Orestes (engraving) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pylades and Orestes. Engraving from The National Gallery (Jones, c 1850)

The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving)
1046433 The Queens Navy in 1887 (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Navy in 1887)

Prize Sculpture by Mr Adams, "Orestes and Pylades carrying away the Statue of Diana from Taurica Chersonesus
1619278 Prize Sculpture by Mr Adams, " Orestes and Pylades carrying away the Statue of Diana from Taurica Chersonesus (engraving) by English School

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1749-1750. Creator: Doyen, Gabriel Francois (1726-1806)
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1749-1750. Found in the Collection of Collection Motais de Narbonne

Clytemnestra hesitates before killing the sleeping Agamemnon. Artist: Guerin, Pierre Narcisse, Baron (1774-1833)
Clytemnestra hesitates before killing the sleeping Agamemnon. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 18th century. Artist: Fontebasso, Francesco (1709-1769)
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 18th century. From a private collection

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1680. Artist: La Fosse, Charles, de (1636-1716)
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1680. Found in the collection of the Musee National du Chateau de Versailles et du Trianon

Engraving titled Goethe in Weimar by German painter Wilhelm von Kaulbach (1805-1874) depicting a performance of Iphigenia in Tauris featuring Goethe as Orestes, Karl August as Pylades

FURIES
The ERINYES were so alarming that the Greeks dared not use their true name but called them the EUMENIDES ( the good tempered ones ) : here they pursue Orestes and Pylades

Orestes and Pylades Disputing at the Altar, 1614, by Pieter
Pieter Lastman (c.1583-1633). Dutch painter. Orestes and Pylades Disputing at the Altar, 1614. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Roman sarcophagus. About 140 AD. Orestes and Iphigenia among
Roman sarcophagus. About 140 AD. Mythological scene. Orestes and Iphigenia among the Taurians. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Orestes and Pylades with hands tied behind their backs.. Orestes and Pylades, with hands tied behind their backs, are led by a satellite of the sea king to be purified by the priestess Iphigenes

Orestes, Iphigenia, Pylades, King Thoas and chorus.. Perhaps this is the moment Iphigenia recognizes Orestes in Euripides -Iphigenia in Aulis-- The painting shows a pensive Orestes

Pylades Orestes April 1 1797 Hand-colored etching
Artokoloro

Pylades & Orestes escaping from Tauris with Iphigenia Euripi
Pylades & Orestes escaping from Tauris with Iphigenia (Euripides Iphigenia in Tauris ). Fuseli, John Henry (Johann Heinrich Fssli) 1741 - 1825

Italy, Campania, Pompei, House of Golden Cupids, Orestes and Pylades before Iphigenia, fresco
Roman civilization. Orestes and Pylades before Iphigenia. Fresco from Pompei, House of the Golden Cupids

Relief from urn depicting Iphigenia and Orestes at altar with sleeping Eryne, Pylades set free by warrior
Etruscan civilization. Relief from an urn depicting Iphigenia and Orestes at an altar with a sleeping Eryne; Pylades set free by a warrior

PYLADES AND ORESTES. Pylades and Orestes brought before Iphigenia. Steel engraving, English, c1835, after the painting, 1766, by Benjamin West

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"Pylades: A Tale of Loyalty, Sacrifice, and Friendship" In the engraving titled "The Emperor and Empress of the French landing at Osborne, Isle of Wight, " we catch a glimpse of history unfolding as Pylades himself could have witnessed. Just like Orestes stood by his side through thick and thin, Napoleon Bonaparte and Empress Josephine arrive on English shores united in their imperial glory. As we delve into another engraving called "Pylades and Orestes, " we witness the timeless bond between these two legendary figures. Their friendship is etched forever in our hearts, reminding us that true companionship knows no boundaries or obstacles. A captivating sculpture by Mr Adams captures our attention next – "Orestes and Pylades carrying away the Statue of Diana from Taurica Chersonesus. " This masterpiece immortalizes their audacious act, symbolizing their unwavering determination to protect what they hold dear. Moving forward in time to 1887 with "The Queens Navy" engraving, we see a tribute to naval power reminiscent of Pylades' bravery. The seas may change over centuries but valor remains constant; just as he sailed alongside Orestes into uncharted waters, so too does this fleet navigate treacherous waves for queen and country. "The Sacrifice of Iphigenia" series showcases various artists' interpretations throughout history. From Doyen's emotional portrayal in 1749-1750 to Guerin's depiction where Clytemnestra hesitates before committing an unforgivable act – each artist captures the heart-wrenching tale that intertwines with Pylades' destiny. Fontebasso's rendition from the 18th century adds yet another layer to this tragic story while La Fosse's interpretation from 1680 brings forth a sense of grandeur befitting such ancient legends.