Ancient Athens Collection

Ancient Athens
Athens from the east, in the time of Hadrian. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Plato and Aristotle shown in a bas-relief titled " Logic" by Giotto on the doors of the Campanile, Florence. 19th-century photograph

Pericles
Athenian statesman Pericles. Photogravure reproduction of a sculpture

A manuscript of Demosthenes copied by hand in the tenth century. Color lithograph reproduction, 19th century

Women of ancient Greece
Ancient Greek women and a priestess (background). Antique hand-colored print

Battle of Marathon, 490 BC
Athenians repel Persian invaders at the Battle of Marathon, 490 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Aeropagus debating in ancient Athens
Gathering of the Areopagus, a deliberative court that met in the open air, ancient Athens. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Socrates. Hand colored 17th-century engraving

Solon of Athens
Bust of Athenian statesman Solon. Hand-colored halftone reproductio of an engraving

Bust of Plato. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut

Defeat of Athenian army at Syracuse, 413 BC
Destruction of the Athenian army at Syracuse, 413 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Discussions in ancient Athens, circa 400 BC
Citizens of Athens engaged in discussions during the time of Pericles, 5th century BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Demosthenes, Greek statesman and orator, 384-322 BC
Demosthenes, Greek statesman and orator in ancient Athens, 384-322 BC. One of the most influential rhetoricians in Athens in the 4th century. Demostenes

Interior of a rich persons home in Ancient Greece. After a late 19th century work by lithographer Friedrich Gustave Nordmann

Acropolis of ancient Athens, crowned by the Parthenon and a statue of Athena. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Marketplace of ancient Athens
Agora, or market area, of ancient Athens, with a backdrop of the Acropolis. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Athens and its Ports restored (engraving)
5218800 Ancient Athens and its Ports restored (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Athens and its Ports restored)

Suicide of Socrates by drinking poisonous hemlock, ancient Greece. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a painting by Jacques Louis David

Ancient Greek soldiers
Soldiers of ancient Greece with their weapons. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Symposium in ancient Greece
Ancient Greek symposium, featuring the exchange of ideas along with drinks. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Propylaia, entrance to the Acropolis
Propylaia, the entrance to the Acropolis, as it appeared in ancient Athens. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Greek city home
Entrance to a home in ancient Greece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century woodcut

Musician, priest, and king of ancient Greece
Ancient Greek musician playing the lyre, a priest of Bacchus, and a Greek king holding a laurel wreath. Antique hand-colored print

Fruit brought to ladies in ancient Greece
Ancient Greek ladies and attendant serving fruit. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a vase painting

Piraeus and city of ancient Athens
Ships in port at the Piraeus, linked to ancient Athens by a walled road. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Theatrical performance in ancient Athens
Performance at the Theatre of Dionysos in Athens, ancient Greece. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Aristotle, philosopher of Ancient Greece. Hand-colored etching, 19th century

Demosthenes rehearsing near ancient Athens
Demosthenes practicing oratory on the seacoast of ancient Greece. Hand-colored photogravure of an illustration by Jules Lecomte du Nouy

Aristotle, seated. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Plato
Portrait of Plato. Hand-colored engraving from the 17th century

Bust of Aristotle Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a statue

Aristotle instructing the young Alexander the Great. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Greek girls playing outdoors
Girls outdoor recreation in ancient Greece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Discussion in ancient Athens
Athenians having a discussion in ancient Greece. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of an ancient vase painting

Ancient Athens, Greece
Open-air discussion in Athens, ancient Greece. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Herodotus, the " Father of History." Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a portrait statue

Street of Tombs in ancient Athens. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Discover the captivating world of Ancient Athens, a city that laid the foundation for Western civilization. Home to great philosophers like Plato and Aristotle, this bustling metropolis was a hub of intellectual enlightenment. Under the leadership of Pericles, Athens flourished as its citizens embraced democracy and celebrated their cultural heritage. In the heart stood the Aeropagus, where passionate debates took place among scholars and politicians. These discussions shaped society's values and policies, leaving an indelible mark on history. Imagine being part of these lively exchanges in circa 400 BC. While men dominated public life in ancient Greece, women played a significant role behind closed doors. They managed households with grace and intelligence while raising future citizens who would contribute to Athenian society. Solon of Athens introduced groundbreaking reforms that aimed to alleviate social inequality and promote justice for all citizens. His legacy continues to inspire generations even today. However, not all moments in Athenian history were triumphant. The defeat of the Athenian army at Syracuse in 413 BC marked a turning point for this once-mighty city-state. It served as a reminder that power could be fleeting and encouraged introspection among its people. One cannot mention Ancient Athens without acknowledging its most iconic landmark – the Acropolis. This majestic hilltop citadel housed magnificent temples dedicated to gods such as Athena Parthenos, showcasing unparalleled architectural brilliance. As we delve into the rich tapestry of Ancient Athens' past through artifacts like PANC2A-00033 or PANC2A-00056, we uncover stories that transport us back in time – tales filled with wisdom, triumphs, defeats, innovation, and resilience. Join us on this journey through history as we explore one of humanity's greatest legacies – Ancient Athens.