Antique Greece Collection (page 2)

Aeschylus, 1784 (engraving)
7272477 Aeschylus, 1784 (engraving); (add.info.: AESCHYLUS (525-456 a.C.) Greek tragic poet of Eleusi, aristocratic origin. He distinguished himself against the Persians to Marathon and Salamina

Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta)
7310020 Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta); 15.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: terracotta); © Ashmolean Museum .

Replica figurine of a votive robe, 1901 (ceramic, pigment)
7310007 Replica figurine of a votive robe, 1901 (ceramic, pigment); 16.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: ceramic, pigment); © Ashmolean Museum .

Seal depicting man with oxen, -360 BC (red jasper)
7309964 Seal depicting man with oxen, -360 BC (red jasper); 1.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: stone (red jasper)); © Ashmolean Museum .

Tondo from the interior of a kylix
5305176 Tondo from the interior of a kylix.; (add.info.: Tondo from the interior of a kylix, depicting women folding clothing. Dated 5th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War
5304849 Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War.; (add.info.: Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War)

Engraving depicting an artist's impression of Hipparchus working in the observatory at Alexandria
5308538 Engraving depicting an artist's impression of Hipparchus working in the observatory at Alexandria; (add.info)

Marble head of a youth
5305082 Marble head of a youth.; (add.info.: Marble head of a youth from ancient Greece. Dated 7th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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 Olympiads in Athens: the race of the chariots, the throwing of disc and the boxing, 1819 (engraving)
FGL5461705 The Olympiads in Athens: the race of the chariots, the throwing of disc and the boxing, 1819 (engraving); (add.info.: Olympic Games)

Schema based on Aristotle's theory that dreams would have a psychological basis. Engraving of the 16th century
FGL5496185 Schema based on Aristotle's theory that dreams would have a psychological basis. Engraving of the 16th century.; Fototeca Gilardi.

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

Representation of Greek doctors Hippocrates the Great of Kos (460-370 BC) and Claude Galien (131-201 AD)
FGL5483058 Representation of Greek doctors Hippocrates the Great of Kos (460-370 BC) and Claude Galien (131-201 AD) during a conversation

Engraving depicting Pythagoras and his followers
5309170 Engraving depicting Pythagoras and his followers; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pythagoras and his followers. Pythagoras was an Ionian Greek philosopher)

The Four Temperaments
5310124 The Four Temperaments; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting the Four Temperaments: Choleric (with lion), Sanguine (with ape), Phlegmatic (with sheep), and Melancholy (with hog)

Engraving depicting the Staff of Hermes, also known as the caduceus, is the traditional symbol of Hermes
5309414 Engraving depicting the Staff of Hermes, also known as the caduceus, is the traditional symbol of Hermes and features two snakes winding around an often winged staff; (add.info)

Constellations of Hydra, Sextans and Crater
5307763 Constellations of Hydra, Sextans and Crater.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting constellations of Hydra, Sextans and Crater. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sacrificing a bull in Ancient Greece
7243344 Sacrificing a bull in Ancient Greece.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrificing a bull in Ancient Greece. Late 19th century work from an unidentified artist.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Alexander and the body of Daruis III. Alexander III of Macedon, 20/21 July 356 BC-10/11 June 323 BC
6867240 Alexander and the body of Daruis III. Alexander III of Macedon, 20/21 July 356 BC-10/11 June 323 BC, aka Alexander the Great. King of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. Darius III, c

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)

Flemis tapestry. Series The History of Thebe (De geschiedenis van Thebe-La Historia de Tebas)
7208914 Flemis tapestry. Series The History of Thebe (De geschiedenis van Thebe-La Historia de Tebas): Tidio and Polyneses (Tideus en Polineikes, Tidio y Polineces). Ca 1490-1500

Flemis tapestry. Series The History of Thebe (De geschiedenis van Thebe-La Historia de Tebas)
7208458 Flemis tapestry. Series The History of Thebe (De geschiedenis van Thebe-La Historia de Tebas): Tidio and Polyneses (Tideus en Polineikes, Tidio y Polineces). Ca 1490-1500

Socrates (469-399 BC) in prison (oil on canvas)
CHT231179 Socrates (469-399 BC) in prison (oil on canvas) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Ships of the British Navy (engraving)
8631456 Ships of the British Navy (engraving) by Ingram, William Ayerst (1855-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ships of the British Navy. Illustration from Black and White)

Pope's "Iliad," Book IV 490 (engraving)
8622191 Pope's "Iliad," Book IV 490 (engraving) by Barclay, Edgar (1842-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope's "Iliad," Book IV 490)

Pope's "Iliad," Book III 20 (engraving)
8622187 Pope's "Iliad," Book III 20 (engraving) by Barclay, Edgar (1842-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope's "Iliad," Book III 20)

Ancient Greek coins (engraving)
8646764 Ancient Greek coins (engraving) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek coins)

Ancient Greek coins (engraving)
8646762 Ancient Greek coins (engraving) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek coins)

Ancient Greek coins (engraving)
8646761 Ancient Greek coins (engraving) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek coins)

Ancient Greek coins (engraving)
8646754 Ancient Greek coins (engraving) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek coins)

Ancient Greek coins (engraving)
8646751 Ancient Greek coins (engraving) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek coins)

Rover and Hector (colour litho)
8645249 Rover and Hector (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rover and Hector)

Whirlpool of Charybdis (engraving)
8635820 Whirlpool of Charybdis (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whirlpool of Charybdis. Illustration from Rom)

Alexander the Great saying farewell to Aristotle (engraving)
8635112 Alexander the Great saying farewell to Aristotle (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander the Great saying farewell to Aristotle)

Homer, poet of ancient Greece (engraving)
8634999 Homer, poet of ancient Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homer, poet of ancient Greece. Illustration from Hellas)

Penelope mourning with her ladies-in-waiting (engraving)
8634993 Penelope mourning with her ladies-in-waiting (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penelope mourning with her ladies-in-waiting)

Thetis bringing the helmet and armour of Achilles (engraving)
8634992 Thetis bringing the helmet and armour of Achilles (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Excavation of the walls of Troy (b/w photo)
8663783 Excavation of the walls of Troy (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Excavation of the walls of the ancient city of Troy)

Page of London views, 1835 (engraving)
8663266 Page of London views, 1835 (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The infancy of the Greek drama (engraving)
8636446 The infancy of the Greek drama (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The infancy of the Greek drama)

Demosthenes on the Beach (litho)
8674137 Demosthenes on the Beach (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demosthenes on the Beach)

Do You Know: Where did the kiss originate? (colour litho)
8668111 Do You Know: Where did the kiss originate? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where did the kiss originate)

Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho)
8666612 Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The prayer of Penelopeia)

Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho)
8666607 Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The stringing of the bow)

Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho)
8666606 Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telemachus recognizes his father)

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)

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"Journey through Antique Greece: A Glimpse into the Magnificent Past" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Antique Greece. Marvel at the breathtaking Statue of Zeus or Poseidon, a remarkable bronze sculpture that dates back to 460 BC. This divine masterpiece showcases the power and grandeur of these legendary gods from Greek mythology. Witness history come alive as you gaze upon "The Queens of Persia at the feet of Alexander, " also known as "The Tent of Darius. " Painted on canvas around 1660, this oil artwork depicts a significant moment when Alexander the Great conquered Persia, showcasing his triumph over one of history's greatest empires. Discover the intellectual brilliance and philosophical wisdom embodied by Menippe de Sinope, a renowned poet and philosopher from the Cynical School. The portrait captures her essence, allowing us to glimpse into her profound thoughts that shaped ancient Greek society. Transport yourself to Knossos with an enchanting painting depicting the restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace. Created between 1900-50 on paper using pigments, this artwork resurrects fragments from an ancient civilization, offering insight into their vibrant culture. Explore Knossos further with a map showcasing its surrounding buildings during circa 1903. Uncover hidden secrets and architectural wonders that once graced this magnificent palace complex. Celebrate two brilliant minds who revolutionized mathematics – Pythagoras and Euclid – through a stunning marble tile crafted in 1437. Their groundbreaking theories continue to shape our understanding even today. Reflect upon timeless wisdom with "Gnothi seauton" (Know thyself), an exquisite mosaic discovered during excavations in a convent. This memento mori serves as a reminder for self-reflection amidst life's fleeting nature. Pay homage to Homer, one of Greece's most celebrated poets who authored masterpieces like The Iliad and The Odyssey.