Trojan War Collection (page 7)

Neptune rising from the Sea (engraving)
973678 Neptune rising from the Sea (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neptune rising from the Sea)

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 Hours taking the horses from Junos car (engraving)
973673 The Hours taking the horses from Junos car (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hours taking the horses from Junos car)

Hector chiding Paris (engraving)
973669 Hector chiding Paris (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hector chiding Paris)

Diomed casting his Spear against Mars (engraving)
973668 Diomed casting his Spear against Mars (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diomed casting his Spear against Mars)

Venus wounded in the hand, conducted by Iris to Mars (engraving)
973666 Venus wounded in the hand, conducted by Iris to Mars (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus wounded in the hand, conducted by Iris to Mars)

The Council of the Gods (engraving)
973665 The Council of the Gods (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Council of the Gods)

Minerva repressing the Fury of Achilles (engraving)
973658 Minerva repressing the Fury of Achilles (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minerva repressing the Fury of Achilles)

Armed men were descending by a rope
1192664 Armed men were descending by a rope by Cole, Herbert (1867-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sunset of Heroes published by J M Dent & Son Ltd 1932); English, out of copyright

The taking of Troy town
1192663 The taking of Troy town by Cole, Herbert (1867-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sunset of Heroes published by J M Dent & Son Ltd 1932); English, out of copyright

Of the helpers who came to King Priam
1192656 Of the helpers who came to King Priam by Cole, Herbert (1867-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sunset of Heroes published by J M Dent & Son Ltd 1932); English, out of copyright

Penelope Unraveling Her Web, 1783-4 (oil on canvas)
3545835 Penelope Unraveling Her Web, 1783-4 (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 106x131.4 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Paris, Helen, Hector, and Andromache (engraving)
3635258 Paris, Helen, Hector, and Andromache (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris, Helen, Hector, and Andromache)

Achilles delivering Briseis to Agamemnons Heralds, 1787-90 (plaster)
3497487 Achilles delivering Briseis to Agamemnons Heralds, 1787-90 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); 112x213x16 cm; Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy

Fall of Troy hydria, c. 480 BC (terracotta)
3703901 Fall of Troy hydria, c.480 BC (terracotta) by Kleophrades Painter (Epiktetos II) (fl.500-475 BC); height: 31.8 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

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

Often she would stand upon the walls of Troy, illustration from The Story of Greece by
STC306490 Often she would stand upon the walls of Troy, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

The Trojan Horse, from The Childrens Hour: Stories from the Classics
IL262828 The Trojan Horse, from The Childrens Hour: Stories from the Classics, published by the Waverley Book Company (colour litho) by Brock

Detail of the mosaic of Chresis, from Daphne (mosaic)
ANC351883 Detail of the mosaic of Chresis, from Daphne (mosaic) by Roman, (4th century AD); Antakya Museum, Antakya, Turkey; (add.info.: captive of Agamemnon)

Fighting outside Troy, frieze from the Siphnian Treasury, c. 525 BC (marble)
JB331147 Fighting outside Troy, frieze from the Siphnian Treasury, c.525 BC (marble) by Greek, (6th century BC); Archaeological Museum, Delphi

Ms 2028 fol. 2 The Trojan origins of the French nation, from the Grandes Chroniques de
BMR220363 Ms 2028 fol. 2 The Trojan origins of the French nation, from the Grandes Chroniques de France (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

Costume design for Paris as a shepherd on Mount Ida (colour litho)
CHT220361 Costume design for Paris as a shepherd on Mount Ida (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Shield of Achilles, illustration from Le Costume Ancien ou Moderne
CHT220357 The Shield of Achilles, illustration from Le Costume Ancien ou Moderne by Jules Ferrario, Milan c.1820 (colour engraving) by Monticelli

The Death of Troilos, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438517 The Death of Troilos, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

The Destruction of Troy and the Judgement of Paris, detail depicting Artemis
PWI95096 The Destruction of Troy and the Judgement of Paris, detail depicting Artemis, Hera and Aphrodite, 1540 (oil on panel) by Gerung or Gerou, Matthias (c.1500-68/70); Louvre, Paris

The Iliad: Achilles and the dying Hektor (engraving)
6026359 The Iliad: Achilles and the dying Hektor (engraving) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (1857-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Achilles and the dying Hektor)

Three Goddesses: Minerva, Juno and Venus, c. 1587 (pen and brown ink and black
4073455 Three Goddesses: Minerva, Juno and Venus, c.1587 (pen and brown ink and black and red chalk heightened with white on laid paper) by Straet

Front cover
1192671 Front cover by Cole, Herbert (1867-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sunset of Heroes published by J M Dent & Son Ltd 1932); English, out of copyright

How King Agamemnon came home
1192669 How King Agamemnon came home by Cole, Herbert (1867-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sunset of Heroes published by J M Dent & Son Ltd 1932); English, out of copyright

The passing of Achilles
1192657 The passing of Achilles by Cole, Herbert (1867-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sunset of Heroes published by J M Dent & Son Ltd 1932); English, out of copyright

Then turned once more to Athena, expecting that she would speak again
1192655 Then turned once more to Athena, expecting that she would speak again. But Athena held her peace by Cole, Herbert (1867-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

How the giving of an apple brought war to Troy
1192654 How the giving of an apple brought war to Troy by Cole, Herbert (1867-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sunset of Heroes published by J M Dent & Son Ltd 1932); English

Many were the heroes who sailed away from Greece (colour litho)
3652498 Many were the heroes who sailed away from Greece (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: Many were the heroes who sailed away from Greece)

The shadow of Death came down upon Hector (colour litho)
3652490 The shadow of Death came down upon Hector (colour litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: The shadow of Death came down upon Hector)

The Statue of Memnon
3480578 The Statue of Memnon by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: The Statue of Memnon. Plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs)

Memnon, 1615 (engraving)
3480545 Memnon, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Memnon. Plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs)

Venus Appearing to Aeneas as a Huntress, c. 1635 (oil on canvas)
PWI89760 Venus Appearing to Aeneas as a Huntress, c.1635 (oil on canvas) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); 127x176 cm; Louvre, Paris

Hector and Andromache, c. 1708-10 (oil on canvas)
LMG109105 Hector and Andromache, c.1708-10 (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Giovanni Antonio (1675-1741); 233.7x223.5 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House)

Middle group from the west pediment of the Ancient Greek Temple of Athena on the island of Aegina (engraving)
5999631 Middle group from the west pediment of the Ancient Greek Temple of Athena on the island of Aegina (engraving) by German School

Menelaos, accompanied by Aphrodite, pursues Paris who runs towards Artemis
BAL85701 Menelaos, accompanied by Aphrodite, pursues Paris who runs towards Artemis, detail from the outside of an Attic red-figure cup (The Douris Cup), made by Kalliades

The Death of Achilles, 1811 (plaster)
PWI82894 The Death of Achilles, 1811 (plaster) by David d Angers, Pierre Jean (1788-1856); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers, France; (add.info)

Andromache and Astyanax, 1789 (w / c over pencil on paper)
SJS150973 Andromache and Astyanax, 1789 (w/c over pencil on paper) by Cosway, Richard (1742-1821); Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum, London; eSir John Soanes Museum; English

Teiresias Foretells the Future to Odysseus
FIA5393849 Teiresias Foretells the Future to Odysseus by Fussli, Johann Heinrich (1741-1825); Albertina Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info)

Illustration for the Iliad by Homer (colour litho)
5210315 Illustration for the Iliad by Homer (colour litho) by Goutier, Clement (1876-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: La plainte de Briseis)

Minerva, 1630 (oil on panel)
5672024 Minerva, 1630 (oil on panel) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, (1606-69) (studio of); 61.7x53.5 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

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"The Trojan War: A Tale of Heroes, Love, and Tragedy" Step into the world of ancient Greece as we delve into the captivating story of the Trojan War. With hints from renowned artworks such as "Circe Invidiosa" by John William Waterhouse and "Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus" by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, we are transported to a time filled with epic battles and mythical beings. The war that lasted for ten long years was sparked by Helen of Troy's abduction, depicted in Jacques-Louis David's masterpiece "Helen of Troy, wife of Menelaus, taken from Greece. " The conflict between Greeks and Trojans became legendary as heroes like Achilles fought valiantly on both sides. Achilles' wrath is immortalized in various works such as "Death of Hector by Achilles during the Trojan War, " where his vengeance reaches its peak. However, even this mighty warrior couldn't escape tragedy. We witness his anguish in "Achilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus, " a poignant portrayal capturing his grief over losing his closest companion. But amidst all the chaos and bloodshed, love still found its way into this tale. The tender farewell between Telemachus and Eucharis depicted in David's painting reminds us that even amid war there can be moments of tenderness and affection. Gods also played their part in shaping this grand narrative. Minerva stands tall in her marble form, symbolizing divine intervention throughout the war. Meanwhile, Alexander the Great pays homage to one fallen hero before embarking on his own conquests at Achilles' tomb - an act captured beautifully by Hubert Robert. As we explore these artistic masterpieces hinting at different aspects of the Trojan War saga - battles raging on land or sea - we are reminded that history has left us with tales that continue to captivate our imagination centuries later.