Heroism

Objects celebrating acts of bravery and valor, such as depictions of warriors or epic scenes. This category honors the cultural reverence for heroes and their enduring legacy in art and storytelling.

Vikramditya by Charles Dyonnet, steel engraving on paper, 1843

Vikramditya (1843 CE)

Art Charles Dyonnet Illustration Print

This artwork portrays the legendary Indian king Vikramaditya, a figure celebrated in Indian folklore for his wisdom, justice, and valor.

Thor’s Fight with the Giants by Mårten Eskil Winge, oil on canvas, 1872

Thor’s Fight With The Giants (1872 CE)

Art Mårten Eskil Winge National Romanticism Painting

Thor, wielding his iconic hammer Mjölnir, surges forward in his goat-drawn chariot, embodying strength and determination.

John Collier, Lady Godiva, oil on canvas, 1897–1898

Lady Godiva (1897-1898 CE)

Art John Collier Painting Preraphaelite

A Pre-Raphaelite oil painting, depicting the noblewoman Lady Godiva’s legendary nude ride through Coventry.

Marble head of Alexander the Great, Hellenistic period (300–200 BCE).

Head of Alexander the Great (200-300 BCE)

Antiquities Europe Greece Sculpture

Carved between 300 and 200 BCE, this marble head presents Alexander the great with his signature hairstyle and a tilted gaze, capturing his youthful image.