Tag: Helen

Helen of Troy (1898)

De Morgan, Evelyn (1855-1919) Helen of Troy 1898 Oil on canvas, 124 x 73.8 cm De Morgan Collection In Greek mythology, Helen was the daughter of Zeus (King of the Gods) and Leda (a human). Legend has it that Helen (the…

The Trojan Women (1971)

Director: Michael Cacoyannis Producer: Michael Cacoyannis Screenplay: Michael Cacoyannis Based on: The Trojan Women by Euripides Genre: Drama | Mythology | Tragedy Music: Mikis Theodorakis Country: USA | UK | Greece Language: English Studio: Josef Shaftel Productions Release date: 1971 Running time: 105 minutes…

Helen arriving in Troy (1685-1690)

Lairesse, Gérard de (1641-1711) Helen arriving in Troy c.1685–1690 Oil on canvas, 60 x 67 cm Musée du Louvre, Paris Title: The Landing of Helen led by Paris to the palace of Priam, in Troy Former title: Landing of Cleopatra at…