Stoa Collection

Zeno of Citium (print)
5322592 Zeno of Citium (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Zeno of Citium, 334-262 BC. Cypriot philosopher. Founder of the philosophical school known as Stoicism.).

Ionic Order Column, Delphi Archaeological Site, Delphi, Phocis, Greece

Greece, Attica, Athens, Stoa of Attalos and Agora Museum, Ancient Agora of Athens

House in Grosvenor Road Westminster - The Stoa Looking West. G. and A. Gilbert Scott, Architects, c1921. 29 Grosvenor Road, Westminster, became The Riviera Dance Club which was one of London

The Agora and Stoa of Attalos with Acropolis beyond, Athens, c20th century. The Stoa of Attalos (also spelled Attalus) was a stoa (covered walkway or portico) in the Agora of Athens, Greece

Stoa of Attalos, Athens built by Attalos II (153-138 BC), reconstructed 1953-1958, c20th century

Agora, Stoa of Attalos and Acropolis, Athens, Evening, c20th century. An ancient citadel located on an extremely rocky outcrop above the city of Athens

GREECE: ATHENS AGORA. The ancient Greek agora and stoa at Athens. Photograph, early 20th century

Zeno of Citium, 334-262 BC. Cypriot philosopher. Founder of the philosophical school known as Stoicism

Walkway With Columns, Ancient Agora Museum; Athens, Greece

Mycenean Art. Greece. Palace of Nestor, near Pylos. 1300-1200 B.C. Bronze Age. Ruins. Northeast stoa. Region of Peloponnese

Greek Art. Greece. Delphi. The Stoa of the Athenians. c. 478
Greek Art. Greece. Delphi. The Stoa of the Athenians. Ancient building in the Sanctuary of Apollo. It was constructed c. 478-470 B.C. Early Classical period

Greek art. Asia Minor. Miletus. The senate building or Bouleuterion, (175-164 BC). In the background the ionic Stoa on the Sacred Way. Turkey

The Stoa of Attalos (Atallus). Athenian Agora. Athens. Greec
Greek Art. The Stoa of Attalos (Atallus). It was built by and named after King Attalos II of Pergamon who ruled between 159 BC and 138 BC. In the years 1953-1956 the Stoa was reconstructed

Zeno of Citium (engraving)
KW268334 Zeno of Citium (engraving) by Cook, J.W. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zeno (336 BC-264 BC); Greek philosopher from Cyprus; ); Ken Welsh; British, out of copyright

Athenian stoa
Delphi, Greece

Athenian stoa
Delphi, Greece

Hadrians Villa - Tivoli, Italy, doorway of the stoa poecile
Hadrians Villa - Tivoli, Italy - Example of opus reticulatum from the doorway of the stoa poecile and view through to the Cypress Avenue. Date: circa 1910s

CHRYSIPPUS - Greek philosopher at Athens, leading exponent of Stoicism, succeeding Cleanthes as head of the Stoa, promoting the views of Zeno while enlarging them

Remains of the Hellenistic stoa, Acropolis of Lindos, Lindos, Rhodes, Dodecanese Islands, Greece

Detail of Hellenistic stoa, Acropolis of Lindos, island of Rhodes, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Greece / Delphi / Portico
Delphi: portico or stoa of the Athenians

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The stoa, a prominent architectural feature in ancient Greece, holds a rich history and significance. From the Mycenaean Art at the Palace of Nestor to the Ionic Order Column at Delphi Archaeological Site, these structures showcase the artistic prowess of their time. The statue of a falling Gaul, an exquisite copy of a Pergamon school original, captivates with its intricate marble craftsmanship. Moving to Athens, we encounter the Stoa of Attalos and Agora Museum within the Ancient Agora. This marvelously reconstructed structure takes us back to Attalos II's reign in 153-138 BC. Its presence is awe-inspiring as it stands tall amidst modern-day Athens. The House in Grosvenor Road Westminster - The Stoa Looking West designed by G. And A. Gilbert Scott showcases how this architectural style transcends borders and eras. Even in c20th century London, echoes of Greek influence can be seen. As we explore further into Athens' landscape, we witness breathtaking views such as The Agora and Stoa of Attalos with Acropolis beyond during sunset – an ethereal sight that encapsulates centuries-old beauty. Delving deeper into history reveals more examples like The Stoa of Athenians at Delphi or Miletus' Senate Building – both testaments to Greek artistry spread across Asia Minor. However, it is important not to overlook Zeno of Citium's contribution to philosophy through his founding role in Stoicism – a philosophical school that shares its name with these grand stoas themselves. Whether admiring Mycenean Art or standing before reconstructions from centuries past like the Stoa of Attalos or exploring philosophical ideas rooted in Stoicism by Zeno himself – each mention evokes admiration for Greece's cultural heritage preserved through time.