Title
Iphigenia, daughter of Agamemnon, king of Mycenae
Caption
Iphigenia, daughter of Agamemnon, king of Mycenae. Sacrifice of Iphigenia by her father at Aulis to secure favourable winds for the fleet to sail against Troy. Rescued, according to legend, by Artemis (Diana) and carried to Tauris where she became a a priestess. Euripedes uses her story as plot material for two dramas
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07101_390005677
License type
Rights managed
Available size
33,6Mb (1,6Mb) / 11,0in x 11,8in / 3311 x 3543 (300dpi)