Syros Collection

Agios Nikolaos Church, and houses long the shore in Ermoupoli, Siros Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

The Dormition of the Virgin, before 1567. Creator: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
The Dormition of the Virgin, before 1567. Found in the collection of the Dormition of the Virgin Church, Syros

Syra, in the Archipelago, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Syra, in the Archipelago, 1856. View of Syros... one ot the islands of the Grecian Archipelago, lying among the Cyclades...It is the residence of consuls of most European States

Slotted spearhead or dagger, Amorgos, Early Cycladic II (bronze)
3116839 Slotted spearhead or dagger, Amorgos, Early Cycladic II (bronze) by Cycladic; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Syra, a Greek Island, 1837 (engraving)
981313 Syra, a Greek Island, 1837 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Syra (Syros), a Greek Island, 1837

Town and Harbour of Syra, in the Grecian Archipelago (engraving)
1588060 Town and Harbour of Syra, in the Grecian Archipelago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town and Harbour of Syra, in the Grecian Archipelago)

Drawing of a marble Cycladic Figure, Syros 1809 (w / c on paper)
1123099 Drawing of a marble Cycladic Figure, Syros 1809 (w/c on paper) by Burgon, Thomas (1787-1858); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; British, out of copyright

Syra, Greek Island of Syros - Cyclades - The Port. Date: circa 1905

The shipping of mules, Syros Island, Greece, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
The shipping of mules, Syros Island, Greece, 1937. Illustration from Das Mittelmeer: Landschaft, Baukunst und Volksleben im Kreise des Mittellandischen Meeres, a work on Mediterranean architecture

Frying pan figure from Syros, 25th century BC
Frying pan figure from Syros with a drawing of a ship, possibly used as a mirror. From the National Museum in Athens, 25th century BC

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Syros waterfront and Venetian architecture

Syros Center Levant Trade 1850s Unidentified Photographer
Syros, Center of the Levant Trade, c. 1850s. Unidentified Photographer. Albumen print from wet collodion negative; image: 28.2 x 37.9 cm (11 1/8 x 14 15/16 in.); matted: 50.8 x 61 cm (20 x 24 in.)

Spherical Pyxis with Pedestal Foot of the Syros Type; Unknown; Greece, Cyclades, Europe; 2700 - 2200 B.C.; Terracotta; Object: H: 12.7 x W: 15.2 cm (5 x 6 in.)

Syros Greece Islands in the Hermoupolis capital white buildings with church St Nicholas
Hermoupolis, Syros Island, Greece. Blue dome of St. Nicholas Cathedral

Greece (1863). Island of Syros. Illustration

Hermoupolis, Syros Island, Greece. Main street shops and traffic

Syra, Greece
View from the sea of Ermoupoli (Ermoupolis / Hermoupolis / Town of Hermes ) on the island of Syros (Siros / Syra), in the Cyclades, Greece. Date: circa 1910s

Espiscopio - Syros, Greece Date: 1904

Hermoupolis, Syros Island, Greece. Blue dome of St. Nicholas Cathedral

City skyline and church of Anastasis, Ermoupolis City, Syros, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

City skyline, Ermoupolis City, Syros, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

View of Ermoupolis, Syros, Cyclades islands, Greece, Mediterranean, Europe

City and church of Anastasis, Ermoupolis, Syros, Cyclades Islands, Greece, Europe

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Syros, a Greek island nestled in the Cyclades archipelago, is steeped in history and cultural significance. From its ancient artifacts to its picturesque landscapes, it offers a captivating glimpse into the past. One notable artifact found on this enchanting island is a slotted spearhead or dagger from the Early Cycladic II period. This bronze weapon serves as evidence of the island's ancient inhabitants' skill and craftsmanship. In 1837, an engraving titled "Syra" showcased the beauty of this Greek gem. The town and harbor depicted in another engraving transport us back to a time when Syros was bustling with maritime activity. The artistic talents are not limited to weaponry and engravings alone. A drawing of a marble Cycladic figure created in 1809 showcases the island's rich artistic heritage. Fast forward to more recent times, an artist named Martin Hurlimann captured the shipping of mules on Syros Island in Greece during 1937. His artwork immortalizes an era when these animals played a vital role in transportation. Delving further into history, we discover a frying pan figure from Syros dating back to the 25th century BC. This unique artifact sheds light on early civilizations' daily life and their creative expressions through art. Photographs taken by unidentified photographers during the Levant Trade era (1850s) depict Syros as a center for trade and commerce—a testament to its strategic location within Greece's islands. A spherical pyxis with pedestal foot belonging to what is known as "the Syros type" exemplifies yet another aspect of local craftsmanship that has endured throughout centuries. Today, visitors can explore Hermoupolis—the capital city adorned with white buildings—where St Nicholas Church stands tall amidst charming streetscapes. These iconic structures showcase both architectural brilliance and religious devotion intertwined seamlessly together. An illustration from 1863 transports us back even further, capturing the essence during that era.