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GIA4779702: After a solemn deal between the Greeks and the Trojans, Menelas and Paris entered into a singular battle. This one, ready to succumb under the blows of the other, is rescued by Venus who wins Troyes in a cloud. Illustration of book III of the Iliad of Homere, French edition, 1751., Unknown artist, (18th century) / Bridgeman Images
GIA4779718: Enee, wanting to avenge Pandaros, is ready to succumb under the gravity of a big stone that Diomede throws. While Venus flies to his rescue, Sthelenos grabbed his chariot and horses. Illustration of book V of the Iliad of Homere, French edition, 1751., Unknown artist, (18th century) / Bridgeman Images
GIA4779844: Thetis brings to Achilles the new weapons that she made him by Vulcan; and this prince, after having received them, renounces his anger against Agamemnon and prepares to avenge the death of his friend. Illustration of book XIX of the Iliad of Homere, French edition, 1751., Unknown artist, (18th century) / Bridgeman Images
GIA4779898: Priam, extremely afflicted by the inhumanity of Achilles, for Hector's body, which he dragged three times every day around the tomb of Patrocles, comes to ask him again. And this prince, touched with his pain and humiliation, grants him his request, which is followed by the magnificent funeral that the Trojans give to Hector. Illustration of book XXIV of the Iliad of Homere, French edition, 1751., Unknown artist, (18th century) / Bridgeman Images