Orestes
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In Greek mythology, Orestes or Orestis was the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, and the brother of Electra and Iphigenia. He was also known by the patronymic Agamemnonides, meaning "son of Agamemnon
Orestes being purified by Apollo on an Apulian red-figure bell-krater, 380–370 BC, now in the Louvre.
Orestes at Delphi flanked by Athena and Pylades among the Erinyes and priestesses of the oracle, perhaps including Pythia behind the tripod – Paestan red-figured bell-krater, c. 330 BC
Orestes, Elektra, and Pylades at the tomb of Agamemnon - Campanian red-figure hydria, c. 330 BC
Orestes and Iphigeneia on an antique mosaic, Musei Capitolini
Agamemnon
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In Greek mythology, Agamemnon was a king of Mycenae who commanded the Achaeans during the Trojan War. He was the son of King Atreus and Queen Aerope, the brother of Menelaus, the husband of Clytemnest
Fifth century BC depiction of Agamemnon seated while holding his scepter.
Fourth century BC depiction of Chryses attempting to ransom his daughter Chryseis from Agamemnon.
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia by Charles de La Fosse
Achilles' surrender of Briseis to Agamemnon, from the House of the Tragic Poet in Pompeii, fresco, 1st century AD, now in the Naples National Archaeological Museum