Hellenic Republic Collection

MYTHOLOGY: SLEEPING EROS. Hellenistic bronze from Greece, 250-150 B. C
MYTHOLOGY: SLEEPING EROS. Hellenistic bronze from Greece, 250-150 B.C

The Hippocratic oath, Hippocrates code of ethical conduct for practitioners of medicine
HIPPOCRATIC OATH. The Hippocratic oath, Hippocrates code of ethical conduct for practitioners of medicine, written in the form of a cross. Byzantine ms. 12th century

GOYA: SATURN, 1819-23. Saturn Devouring a Son. Oil by Francisco Goy, 1819-23

MITHRAS KILLING THE BULL. Roman fresco, 2nd century A. D
MITHRAS KILLING THE BULL. Roman fresco, 2nd century A.D

STRABO WORLD MAP, c20 A. D. According to the writings of the Greek geographer Strabo
STRABO WORLD MAP, c20 A.D. According to the writings of the Greek geographer Strabo: a 19th century reconstruction

JAMES JOYCE (1882-1941). Irish writer. Caricature of Leopold Bloom, drawn in Myron C. Nuttings studio in the 1920s. The Greek line is the beginning of the Odyssey, Tell me, Muse

ALEXANDER & ARISTOTLE. Aristotle (384-322 B. C. ) tutoring Alexander the Great (356-323 B. C. ), c342-335 B. C
ALEXANDER & ARISTOTLE. Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) tutoring Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.), c342-335 B.C. After a painting, c1895, by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

ARISTOTLE & ALEXANDER. Aristotle (384-322 B. C) tutoring Alexander the Great (356-323 B. C. ), c340 B. C
ARISTOTLE & ALEXANDER. Aristotle (384-322 B.C) tutoring Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.), c340 B.C. Engraving, 19th century

DOMENICHINO: DIANA at the Hunt. Oil on canvas by Domenichino (1581-1641)

MARS AND VENUS. Steel engraving after the sculpture by Antonio Canova

Greek physician. Steel engraving, English, 1839
HIPPOCRATES (c460-c377 B.C.). Greek physician. Steel engraving, English, 1839

CHRISTIAN MONOGRAM. Xpistos, Greek monogram for Christ

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Odysseus shipwrecked. Drawing, c1918, by Willy Pogany

WORLD MAP: 500 B. C. Map of the world, c500 B. C. according to the writings of Hecataeus of Miletus
WORLD MAP: 500 B.C. Map of the world, c500 B.C. according to the writings of Hecataeus of Miletus, the reputed author of Travels around the World: a 19th century reconstruction

THE LAOCOON GROUP: Roman marble copy of a Greek original of c50 B. C
THE LAOCOON GROUP: Roman marble copy of a Greek original of c50 B.C

Greek mathematician and inventor. Archimedes in his tub, discovering the relationship between weight
ARCHIMEDES (c287-212 B.C.). Greek mathematician and inventor. Archimedes in his tub, discovering the relationship between weight and displacement of water. Woodcut, German, 16th century

HIPPARCHUS (146-127 BC). Greek astronomer. Hipparchus observing the stars. 19th century line engraving

RUBENS: FALL OF ICARUS 1637. Peter Paul Rubens: The Fall of Icarus. Oil sketch on wood, c1637
RUBENS:FALL OF ICARUS 1637. Peter Paul Rubens: The Fall of Icarus. Oil sketch on wood, c1637

CARLO SARACENI: ICARUS. The Fall of Icarus. Oil on copper by Carlo Saraceni (c1580-1620)

MYTHOLOGY: POSEIDON. Poseidon riding on a dolphin into the harbor of Venice, Italy. Detail of Jacopo Barbaris bird s-eye-view of Venice. Woodcut, 1500

SAINT MARK. Manuscript illumination from a Greek Gospel Lectionary, late 11th century

DEATH OF ORPHEUS. Orpheus and the Bacchantes. Oil on canvas by Emile Levy (1826-1890)

The figure of the Pythagorean Theorem without proof from the Chou-Pei Suan-king, a Chinese mathematical work, c1105 B
PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM. The figure of the Pythagorean Theorem without proof from the Chou-Pei Suan-king, a Chinese mathematical work, c1105 B.C

The Heroines of 1940 : Greek poster, c1946, commemorating the women of the Greek Resistance Movement in World War II
WWII: GREEK POSTER, 1940. " The Heroines of 1940" : Greek poster, c1946, commemorating the women of the Greek Resistance Movement in World War II

ULYSSES DEFYING CYCLOPS. Oil on canvas, 1887, by Louis Frederic Schutzenberger

Theophrastus, Plato, Socrates, Epicurus, Pythagoras, and Zeno. Roman mosaic from Pompeii
GREEK PHILOSOPHERS. Theophrastus, Plato, Socrates, Epicurus, Pythagoras, and Zeno. Roman mosaic from Pompeii

HOMER: THE ILIAD. Homer Invoking the Muse. Line engraving, 1805, after the drawing by John Flaxman

ICARUS. Line engraving, 1887, after Sir William Blake Richmond

ST. JUSTIN (c100-c165). Also known as Saint Justin Martyr. Greek theologian. Color engraving, French, 1584

DAPHNE AND APOLLO. Daphne, pursued by Apollo, is transformed into a laurel (bay) tree. Line engraving after a late 19th century Gobelin tapestry

ZEUS. Wood engraving of a Roman marble copy of the lost 4th century B. C. original Greek sculpture
ZEUS. Wood engraving of a Roman marble copy of the lost 4th century B.C. original Greek sculpture

PTOLEMY (2nd CENTURY A. D. ). Alexandrian astronomer, mathematician and geographer: colored line engraving, French
PTOLEMY (2nd CENTURY A.D.). Alexandrian astronomer, mathematician and geographer: colored line engraving, French, 1584

HARROWING OF HELL. St John with Prochoros: manuscript illumination from a Greek Gospel Lectionary, 11th century

Roman marble copy of the lost Greek Bronze by Myron of c450 B. C
GREECE: THE DISCOBOLUS. Roman marble copy of the lost Greek Bronze by Myron of c450 B.C

GREECE: CORINTH, 1832. View of Corinth, Greece. Steel engraving, English, 1832, by Edward Finden after Clarkson Stanfield

BATTLE OF SALAMIS, 480 B. C. The sea battle between the Persian army led by King Xerxes I
BATTLE OF SALAMIS, 480 B.C. The sea battle between the Persian army led by King Xerxes I and the Greek army led by Themistocles at Salamis, 480 B.C. 19th century engraving

PTOLEMAIC UNIVERSE, 1660. Depiction of the Ptolemaic universe with the earth at the center: engraving from Andreas Cellarius " Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica, " Amsterdam, 1660

INGRES: OEDIPUS. Oedipus and the Sphinx by J. A. D. Ingres. Oil on canvas, 1808
INGRES: OEDIPUS. " Oedipus and the Sphinx" by J.A.D. Ingres. Oil on canvas, 1808

WEST: TELEMACHUS. Telemachus and Calypso. Oil on canvas, c1809, by Benjamin West

Greece, Athens, Acropolis, Tourist at the Parthenon
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Greece, Athens, Acropolis, Temple ruins
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Greece, Athens, Window Balcony in Plaka neighborhood
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Greece, Athens, Arch of Hadrian
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Greece, Athens, Cityscape and ruins at Hadrian's Library
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Greece, Athens, Parliament Building
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Greece, Athens, The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Oldest Building
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Greece, Athens, Agia Paraskevi Church
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Greece, Athens, Propylaea, Gateway to the Acropolis and Nike Temple
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The Hellenic Republic, a land rich in history and culture, is a treasure trove of ancient wisdom and artistic masterpieces. From the Hippocratic oath to the Byzantine manuscript of Hippocrates' code of ethical conduct for practitioners of medicine, this nation has been at the forefront of intellectual progress. In the 2nd century A. D. , a Roman fresco depicting Mithras killing the bull showcased the influence of Greek mythology on art. This fusion continued with Francisco Goya's haunting painting "Saturn Devouring a Son, " which captured both classical themes and human darkness. Even Irish writer James Joyce found inspiration in Greece, as seen in his caricature of Leopold Bloom alongside an excerpt from Homer's Odyssey. The epic poem tells tales of cunning men who navigate treacherous paths - much like those faced by individuals throughout history. Strabo's world map from around 20 A. D. Reveals how Greeks were pioneers in geography, expanding knowledge beyond their borders. Their thirst for knowledge extended to education too, as Aristotle tutored Alexander the Great during their time together. Artistic achievements also flourished within Greece itself. Domenichino's oil painting "Diana at the Hunt" captures divine beauty while paying homage to Greek mythology. And let us not forget about Greek physicians who made significant contributions to medicine throughout history. Love and spirituality intertwined through Antonio Canova's sculpture "Mars and Venus, " showcasing Greek influences on Christian iconography with its depiction of Christ represented by Xpistos monogram. Lastly, Willy Pogany's drawing depicts Odysseus shipwrecked—a reminder that even heroes face trials but persevere through resilience and resourcefulness. The Hellenic Republic stands as a testament to humanity's pursuit of knowledge, creativity, ethics, and resilience across centuries—an enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations worldwide.