DISCOVERART

Giovanni Battista Scultori

Trojans Repelling the Greeks

1538
engraving

SEE IT IN PERSON

● On view now — 101A Prints & Drawings

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · verified July 2026

View at clevelandart.org ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

Recounted in Homer’s Iliad , the story of the Trojan War stood at the heart of classical antiquity and profoundly influenced Renaissance artists, who found in its battles enduring themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the clash of great powers.

Source ↗

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by Giovanni Battista Scultori

David Cutting Off Goliath's HeadDavid Cutting Off Goliath's HeadRiver God Po reclining on a rocky bank, a winged putto and long-necked water bird stand behind his legsRiver God Po reclining on a rocky bank, a winged putto and lSoldier riding a rearing horse and wearing feathered helmet, cuirass, pteruges, and greaves, the soldier looks and points to his rightSoldier riding a rearing horse and wearing feathered helmet,

More like this

Combat between horsemenHieronymus Hopfer (German) — Combat between horsemenThe Trojans repulsing the GreeksGiovanni Battista Scultori|Giulio Romano — The Trojans repulBattle scene in a landscape with soldiers on horseback and several fallen men, another group of riders in the backgroundRaphael (Raffaello Sanzio or Santi)|Giulio Romano|Marco DentThe Fall of Troy and the Escape of AeneasGiorgio Ghisi|Giovanni Battista Scultori|Antonio Lafreri — TAeëtes Gathers the Limbs of Absyrtes (Tandis qu'il fait les membres ramasser, Grecs font devoir de leurs voiles haulser...), from "Jason and the Golden Fleece"René Boyvin|Leonard Thiry — Aeëtes Gathers the Limbs of AbsyThe Seige of CarthageGeorg Pencz (German, c. 1500–1550) — The Seige of CarthageThe Trojans pulling the wooden horse into the cityGiulio Bonasone|Francesco Primaticcio — The Trojans pulling Combats and TriumphsEtienne Delaune (French, 1518/19-c. 1583) — Combats and TriuCombats and Triumphs No. 10Etienne Delaune (French, 1518/19-c. 1583) — Combats and TriuThe victory of Scipio over SyphaxMaster of the Die|Philippe Thomassin — The victory of ScipioTha Abduction of Helen (L'Enlèvement d'Hélène)Etienne Delaune|Marcantonio Raimondi — Tha Abduction of HeleBattle with a CutlassMarco Dente|Giulio Romano — Battle with a Cutlass