Grece Antique Collection

Ancient Greece: Athens, Acropolis - Parthenon, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702532 Ancient Greece: Athens, Acropolis - Parthenon, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic actor with child in his arms, from Regio Arsenale near Villa Pepe, sepulchre 13
LRI741087 Comic actor with child in his arms, from Regio Arsenale near Villa Pepe, sepulchre 13; 15.4 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Taranto, Apuglia, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini

Metope with figure riding a tortoise, from Paestum, the Heraion at the mouth of the Sele River
LRI741073 Metope with figure riding a tortoise, from Paestum, the Heraion at the mouth of the Sele River; Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum, Parco archeologico di Paestum & Elea-Velia

Earthenware lamp on caryatids reassembled and integrated, from Paestum Heraion of foce Sele
LRI741035 Earthenware lamp on caryatids reassembled and integrated, from Paestum Heraion of foce Sele; diam: 17.5 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum

Portrait of Euclid (3rd century BC). Greek mathematician, detail of a page of a manuscript representing the allegories
BEN5464424 Portrait of Euclid (3rd century BC). Greek mathematician, detail of a page of a manuscript representing the allegories of Arithmetic and geometry

The death of Talos (Greek mythology giant). Right side detail. Red and white figure crater
BEN5473796 The death of Talos (Greek mythology giant). Right side detail. Red and white figure crater. Greek ceramic decorated by the painter from Talos (Inv.1501), 400-390 BC. Height: 75 cm

Hermaphrodite discovered by Eros in the presence of Aphrodite's sculpted Sadoine (glyptic) Naples
BEN5478236 Hermaphrodite discovered by Eros in the presence of Aphrodite's sculpted Sadoine (glyptic) Naples, Italy National Archaeological Museum; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Greek ceramic with red figure: Apulian bell-shaped crater. Detail of the characters in front
BEN5473647 Greek ceramic with red figure: Apulian bell-shaped crater. Detail of the characters in front. Made by the painter from Dijon. Bari, Archeologico

The Temple of Hephaistos and Athena Ergane (Hephaisteion) (formerly Theseion, Temple of Thesee)
CSO4982784 The Temple of Hephaistos and Athena Ergane (Hephaisteion) (formerly Theseion, Temple of Thesee), ; (add.info.: The Temple of Hephaistos and Athena Ergane (Hephaisteion) (formerly Theseion)

Jason and Hera, c.1900 (illustration)
2069124 Jason and Hera, c.1900 (illustration) by Speed, Lancelot (1860-1931); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Mythology. Jason and Hera)

Leda with Jupiter (Zeus) in the form of a swan. Drawing by Niccolo Giolfino (or Golfino)
GIM5037838 Leda with Jupiter (Zeus) in the form of a swan. Drawing by Niccolo Giolfino (or Golfino) known as II Giolfino (or Ursino Veronensis) (1476-1555)

The temple of Jupiter, Athenes (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898)
CSO4982727 The temple of Jupiter, Athenes (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898); (add.info.: The temple of Jupiter)

Socrate en "Cosmographia de Julius Solinus" 14eme siecle
GIA5033843 Socrate en "Cosmographia de Julius Solinus" 14eme siecle; (add.info.: Socrate en "Cosmographia de Julius Solinus" 14eme siecle); © Giancarlo Costa

Xenophon's Cyropedia (Senofonte). Copy dedicated to Ercole d'Este (Hercules II d'Este). Dedicate scene
VEN5027485 Xenophon's Cyropedia (Senofonte). Copy dedicated to Ercole d'Este (Hercules II d'Este). Dedicate scene. Latin translation by Matteo Maria Boiardo (1440-1494)

Hermes of Olympia, 1896 (engraving)
LEG4339425 Hermes of Olympia, 1896 (engraving); (add.info.: Hermes of Olympia or Hermes carrying Dyonisos as a child (representation of the sculpture attributed to Praxitele)

Sept merveilles du monde, Seven Wonders of the World (colour engraving)
3434963 Sept merveilles du monde, Seven Wonders of the World (colour engraving); (add.info.: Grece antique. Coll. Part. History. Ancient Greece. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World)

Cyclopean masonry in Morea (Peloponnese), ancient Greece (The Cyclopean ruins of the Peloponnese)
FLO4576798 Cyclopean masonry in Morea (Peloponnese), ancient Greece (The Cyclopean ruins of the Peloponnese, testify to maconery in ancient Greece)

Greek and Roman gods: Diane 1, 2, 3, Vulcan 4, and Minerva 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's
FLO4575754 Greek and Roman gods: Diane 1, 2, 3, Vulcan 4, and Minerva 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar

Greek and Roman gods: Hercules 1, Aesculapius 2, Hygiea 3, Vertumnus 4, and Flora 5
FLO4575737 Greek and Roman gods: Hercules 1, Aesculapius 2, Hygiea 3, Vertumnus 4, and Flora 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder"

Myrrrha, transformed into a tree, gives birth to Adonis - Myrrrha gives birth to Adonis
FLO4607789 Myrrrha, transformed into a tree, gives birth to Adonis - Myrrrha gives birth to Adonis and is metamorphosed into a myrrh tree. Copperplate engraving by W

Picus is transformed into a woodpecker by the magician Circe - The transformation of Picus into a woodpecker by
FLO4607750 Picus is transformed into a woodpecker by the magician Circe - The transformation of Picus into a woodpecker by the witch Circe. Copperplate engraving by W

Galanthis is transformed into weasel by Illythia, goddess of childbirth - The transformation of Galanthis into a weasel
FLO4607719 Galanthis is transformed into weasel by Illythia, goddess of childbirth - The transformation of Galanthis into a weasel by Lucina, goddess of childbirth. Copperplate engraving by W

Meleagre presents to the virgin huntress Atalanta the head of the Calydonian Boar. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4607684 Meleagre presents to the virgin huntress Atalanta the head of the Calydonian Boar. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Leucothoe seduced by Apollo - Leucothoe, charmed with the beauty of Apollo, yields without resistance
FLO4607679 Leucothoe seduced by Apollo - Leucothoe, charmed with the beauty of Apollo, yields without resistance. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Procris's death, accidentally killed by Cephale - Procris killed by an arrow which her husband Cephalus darted
FLO4607673 Procris's death, accidentally killed by Cephale - Procris killed by an arrow which her husband Cephalus darted through the thicket while hunting. Greek myth

Greeks in battle with attack and defence weapons. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's
FLO4703817 Greeks in battle with attack and defence weapons. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy, wearing a Greek strophium (bra) and mask, and a daughter of Niobe
FLO4703476 Melpomene, Muse of Tragedy, wearing a Greek strophium (bra) and mask, and a daughter of Niobe. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Queen of the Amazons, King Priamus, and Phrygian warriors wearing the chlamis (military cloak)
FLO4703472 Queen of the Amazons, King Priamus, and Phrygian warriors wearing the chlamis (military cloak). Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Two daughters of the goddess Niobe in Greek undergarments (stolla) and cloaks (pallium)
FLO4703439 Two daughters of the goddess Niobe in Greek undergarments (stolla) and cloaks (pallium). Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Science. The Physics, by Aristotle. Miniature for a latin manuscript, France, XIVth cent. Bibl. Mazarine, Paris
3434384 Science. The Physics, by Aristotle. Miniature for a latin manuscript, France, XIVth cent. Bibl. Mazarine, Paris.; Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris, France; (add.info.: Sciences. Bibl)

Proto Archaic antefix with female protome, from Taranto
LRI741036 Proto Archaic antefix with female protome, from Taranto; 19x25.5 cm; Civico Museo di Storia ed Arte, Trieste, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini

The departure of Telemaque from Egypt - The departure of Telemachus from Egypt. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4607872 The departure of Telemaque from Egypt - The departure of Telemachus from Egypt. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Telemaque, accompanied by Mentor, tells his adventures a Calypso -Telemachus accompanied by Mentor narrates his
FLO4607812 Telemaque, accompanied by Mentor, tells his adventures a Calypso -Telemachus accompanied by Mentor narrates his adventures to Calypso. Copperplate engraving by J

Hercules stifles Ante who opposes his passage in Africa -Hercules overcoming Antaeus who opposes his passage into
FLO4607780 Hercules stifles Ante who opposes his passage in Africa -Hercules overcoming Antaeus who opposes his passage into Africa. Copperplate engraving by W

Narcissus seeing his reflection in a fountain becomes enamoured of himself. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4607775 Narcissus seeing his reflection in a fountain becomes enamoured of himself. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Cadmos (Kadmos) and Harmony Transforms into Snakes - Cadmus and Hermione metamorphosed into serpents from Ovid's
FLO4607714 Cadmos (Kadmos) and Harmony Transforms into Snakes - Cadmus and Hermione metamorphosed into serpents from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Copperplate engraving by W

The colossus at Rhodes, ancient lighthouse. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea
FLO4577093 The colossus at Rhodes, ancient lighthouse. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Christiane Henriette Dorothea Westermayr from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Extended woman Marble sculpture of the Pergamon school with dedication to the Acropolis of Athens. 200 BC
BEN5475200 Extended woman Marble sculpture of the Pergamon school with dedication to the Acropolis of Athens. 200 BC. Naples, Museo Nazionale Archeologico; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples

Female bust. Aquamarine relief. Size: 2.6 x 1.7 cm. (No. 949, Inv.26794) Museo Nazionale Archeologico, Naples. 579
BEN5474892 Female bust. Aquamarine relief. Size: 2.6 x 1.7 cm. (No. 949, Inv.26794) Museo Nazionale Archeologico, Naples. 579; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Two young girls running and dancing. Bas relief from the temple of Heraion del Silaro in Paestum, Italy. 510 BC
BEN5472910 Two young girls running and dancing. Bas relief from the temple of Heraion del Silaro in Paestum, Italy. 510 BC. Dimensions: 85 x 71.6 cm. 417; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

The death of Talos (Greek mythology giant). Left side detail. Red and white figure crater
BEN5473797 The death of Talos (Greek mythology giant). Left side detail. Red and white figure crater. Greek ceramic decorated by the painter from Talos (Inv.1501), 400-390 BC. Height: 75 cm

Greek ceramic: Nike (personification of Victory). Lekame adorned by the painter from Lipari, 4th BC. Size: 21.5 cm
BEN5472464 Greek ceramic: Nike (personification of Victory). Lekame adorned by the painter from Lipari, 4th BC. Size: 21.5 cm. Museo Eoliano, Lipari.; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Greek ceramic: Nike (personification of Victory). View from below. Lekame adorned by the painter from Lipari, 4th BC
BEN5472428 Greek ceramic: Nike (personification of Victory). View from below. Lekame adorned by the painter from Lipari, 4th BC. Size: 21.5 cm. Museo Eoliano, Lipari.; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Sept merveilles du monde, Seven Wonders of the World (colour engraving)
3434962 Sept merveilles du monde, Seven Wonders of the World (colour engraving); (add.info.: Grece antique. Statue chryselephantine de Zeus a Olympie. Coll. Part. History. Ancient Greece)

Literature. Theatre. Andromaque, costume. Engraving by P. Chery for the tragedy: Andromaque, by Jean Racine
3434364 Literature. Theatre. Andromaque, costume. Engraving by P. Chery for the tragedy: Andromaque, by Jean Racine, in: Recherches sur les costumes et theatres de toutes les nations

Pallas Athena in undergarments (stolla) and cloak (pallium) and Spartan girl in overdress and open skirt
FLO4703418 Pallas Athena in undergarments (stolla) and cloak (pallium) and Spartan girl in overdress and open skirt. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical

Two Amazons with shields and weapons, the one below a captive in battledress
FLO4703794 Two Amazons with shields and weapons, the one below a captive in battledress. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Women with laurel wreath and fluttering mantles driving a Greek four-horse chariot
FLO4703874 Women with laurel wreath and fluttering mantles driving a Greek four-horse chariot. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

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"Journey through the Timeless Beauty of Ancient Greece" Step into the captivating world of ancient Greece, where history and myth intertwine to create a rich tapestry of culture. Explore Athens, the birthplace of democracy, as you stand in awe before the majestic Acropolis and its crown jewel, the Parthenon. Transport yourself back to 1866 with a vividly colored engraving that brings this architectural marvel to life. Immerse yourself in Greek mythology as Orpheus defies death itself, bringing his beloved Eurydice back from the depths of Hades. The oil painting from 1861 captures this poignant moment with brushstrokes that evoke both sorrow and hope. Discover "Et in Arcadia ego, " an enchanting 17th-century oil painting depicting shepherds amidst idyllic landscapes. This masterpiece invites contemplation on mortality's presence even in paradise. Marvel at a Proto-Lucanian volute krater adorned with intricate red figures attributed to the skilled Painter of Carnee. Crafted from clay and glaze, it showcases ancient artistic prowess frozen in time. Witness Alexander the Great's generosity as he presents Campaspe to Apelles, immortalized forever on canvas by an artist's brush strokes in 1822. Feel their emotions leap off the oil painting as love unfolds before your eyes. Unearth a seashell-shaped silver cosmetic case dating back to Magna Graecia during the third century BC—a testament to timeless beauty rituals cherished by ancient Greeks. Gaze upon Heracles-Melkarth's bust crowned with a kernos—a polychrome terracotta artifact hailing from the fourth century BC—imbued with strength and divine power that transcends centuries. Be captivated by "The Three Graces, " an ethereal oil painting created in 1639 that celebrates gracefulness personified through three goddesses dancing together—an ode to elegance frozen on canvas.