Sleep and Death conveying the body of Sarpedon to Lycia Print

For lovers of The Iliad and the darker, more haunting corners of Greek mythology, this antique print of Sleep and Death conveying the body of Sarpedon to Lycia has enormous emotional pull. It captures one of the most poignant images in epic literature: not the clash of battle itself, but the solemn aftermath, when Sarpedon - son of Zeus and fallen hero of Troy - is borne away by Sleep and Death. That alone gives the scene a mythic weight that feels far bigger than an ordinary classical print. It is mournful, noble, and strangely beautiful, with the kind of gravity that makes people pause in front of it.

What makes this piece especially compelling is its atmosphere. Sleep and Death are not treated as monsters, but as calm, almost ceremonial figures carrying a warrior home. That gives the artwork a dreamlike, symbolic quality that fans of Homer, ancient Greece, and antique mythological art will appreciate immediately. It feels tragic in the best classical sense - full of honour, fate, and quiet grandeur. Perfect for a study, library, office, reading corner, or gallery wall, this vintage Greek mythology print is ideal for collectors of The Iliad, Trojan War art, Homer-inspired decor, and antique literary illustration. It is a piece with real soul: dramatic enough to command attention, but thoughtful enough to live with beautifully.

Print quality
Printed on 300gsm fine art cotton rag paper using archival pigment inks for superb detail, depth and longevity.

Mounting & Framing
Mounted prints are supplied with an antique white mount as standard, though a black mount is available on request.

Frames are UK-made in solid wood and finished with perspex glazing and an MDF back.
• Black/White – 20mm wide, 15mm deep
• Dark Rosewood – 35mm wide, 15mm deep
• Walnut Gold – 28mm wide, 14mm deep

As wood is a natural material, variations in tone and grain may occur. Not all sizes are available mounted. Sizes refer to the print area.