5th Century Bc Collection (page 4)

Plaque, 5th century BC. Creator: Unknown
Plaque, 5th century BC

Fitting, 550-330 BC. Creator: Unknown
Fitting, 550-330 BC

Head of a Royal Guard from Persepolis, 500-450 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Royal Guard from Persepolis, 500-450 B.C

Figure Undergoing Transformation, 900-300 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Figure Undergoing Transformation, 900-300 B.C

Monkey, 500 B.C.-A.D. 1000. Creator: Unknown
Monkey, 500 B.C.-A.D. 1000

Standing Female Figure, 500 B.C.-A.D. 1000. Creator: Unknown
Standing Female Figure, 500 B.C.-A.D. 1000

Standing Male Figure (image 1 of 2), 500 B.C.-A.D. 1000. Creator: Unknown
Standing Male Figure (image 1 of 2), 500 B.C.-A.D. 1000

Standing Male Figure, 500 B.C.-A.D. 1000. Creator: Unknown
Standing Male Figure, 500 B.C.-A.D. 1000

Figure with Starry Cape, 500 B.C.-A.D. 100. Creator: Unknown
Figure with Starry Cape, 500 B.C.-A.D. 100

Figure of the God Re-Horakhty, 1550-332 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Figure of the God Re-Horakhty, 1550-332 B.C

View of the old Temple of Athena (Minerva) on the island of Syracuse, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
View of the old Temple of Athena (Minerva) on the island of Syracuse, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

The Death of Socrates, 1786-1787. Creator: Jean Francois Pierre Peyron
The Death of Socrates, 1786-1787

Socrates and Alcibiades, 1911. Creator: Kristian Zahrtmann
Socrates and Alcibiades, 1911

Old Greek War Ships at the Battle of Salamis, 480BC, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Old Greek War Ships at the Battle of Salamis, 480BC, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Democritus and Protagoras, 1778. Creator: William Pether
Democritus and Protagoras, 1778

Monuments of Greece: After Parthenon Frieze (North Side), n.d. Creator: William Young Ottley
Monuments of Greece: After Parthenon Frieze (North Side), n.d

Ruth and Naomi, 1886, (1936). Creator: Philip Hermogenes Calderon
Ruth and Naomi, 1886, (1936). Ruth embracing her mother-in-law Naomi with Orpah standing in the Moab desert by Philip Hermogenes Calderon, at Walker Art Gallery, first exhibited 1886. Oil on canvas

Interview Between Coriolanus and His Wife and Mother, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Interview Between Coriolanus and His Wife and Mother, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Greek Vase Painting, Persian and Hoplite fighting, c5th century BC

Greek Bronze Statue of Poseidon found in sea near Cape Artemisian, c5th century BC. The Artemision Bronze (often called the God from the Sea)

Statue of Asklepios, Greek God of Healing, early 2nd century. Roman, after the Greek original of the third quarter of the 5th century BC. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Interior of the Duomo di San Gennaro, Baptistery of San Giovanni in Fonte, Naples (moasic)
3527056 Interior of the Duomo di San Gennaro, Baptistery of San Giovanni in Fonte, Naples (moasic) by Italian School, (5th century)

Pair of gold reels, 5th-4th centuries BC (gold)
1070570 Pair of gold reels, 5th-4th centuries BC (gold) by Greek School; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Classical Greek); Museum League Purchase Funds

Necklace, 6th-5th century BC (gold)
1070568 Necklace, 6th-5th century BC (gold) by Greek School; 36.0376xx cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Archaic or Classical Greek); Museum League Purchase Funds

Pair of "a grappolo" type earrings, late 5th to 4th centuries BC (gold)
1070561 Pair of "a grappolo" type earrings, late 5th to 4th centuries BC (gold) by Etruscan; 10.16x5.72x3.81 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Pair of earrings with female heads, mid-5th century BC (gold)
1070560 Pair of earrings with female heads, mid-5th century BC (gold) by Etruscan, (5th century BC); 2.54 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

The magician Circe represented on a ceramic vase with black figures. Ancient Greece 5 - 4th century BC
AIS5389330 The magician Circe represented on a ceramic vase with black figures. Ancient Greece 5 - 4th century BC.; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Taranto, Apuglia, Italy

Greek Art: A young swimmer diving. Fresco of the grave of the "diver". From the southern cemetery of Paestum
PCT4293600 Greek Art: A young swimmer diving. Fresco of the grave of the "diver". From the southern cemetery of Paestum

Necklace, 6th-5th centuries BC (gold & coral)
1070567 Necklace, 6th-5th centuries BC (gold & coral) by Greek School; 28xx cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Archaic or Classical Greek); Museum League Purchase Funds

Nike, Ancient Greek goddess of Victory (engraving)
5996370 Nike, Ancient Greek goddess of Victory (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nike, Ancient Greek goddess of Victory)

Classical athlete throwing the discus, (1908). Creator: Unknown
Classical athlete throwing the discus, (1908). Athlete Antique Lancant Le Disque. Ancient Greek naked discus-thrower, after a detail on a Panathenaic vase of the 5th century BC

Portico of the Carytides on the Erechtheum, Acropolis, Athenaai (Athens), Greece, c1930s. Caryatids on the 5th century BC Erechtheum temple at the Acropolis of Athens in Greece

Themistocles, (c 524-459 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Themistocles, (c 524-459 BC), 1830. Themistocles (c 524-459 BC) Athenian non-aristocratic politician and general who rose to prominence in the Athenian democracy

Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Socrates (c470-399 BC) Athenian moral philosopher influential in Western ethical traditions of thought

Relief of an Armenian man carrying a vessel, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder

Relief of Sogdians, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder

Relief of Indians, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder

Relief of Parthians, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder

Relief of a bull being attacked by a lion, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder

Esther, 19th century. Artist: Hermann Anschutz
Esther, 19th century. Esther (born Hadassah), was a woman in the Hebrew Bible, the queen of Ahasuerus and the heroine of the Biblical Book of Esther which is named after her

Herakles fights the Lernaean Hydra, Attic Vase, 450 BC

Kylix showing the Labours of Theseus, Athens, c440BC-c430BC. Artist: Codrus Painter
Kylix showing the Labours of Theseus, Athens, c440BC-c430BC. Attributed to the Kodros Painter. Found at Vulci, Italy. Centre shows Theseus and Minotaur. Edges show Theseus fighting

Greek Vase Painting, Persephone and Hades Banqueting in the Underwold, c430 BC. Artist: Codrus Painter
Greek Vase Painting, Persephone and Hades Banqueting in the Underwold, c430 BC. Attic red-figured Kylix by the Codrus Painter. Held at British Museum

Bronze statue of Leonidas at Thermopylae, c20th century. Artist: Vasos Falireas
Bronze statue of Leonidas at Thermopylae, c20th century. This small monument commemorates the battle in 480 BC in which a small band of about Spartan soldiers held off a huge Persian army

Detail of a Greek vase showing Odysseus and Circe, 5th century BC
Detail of a Greek vase from Thebes showing Odysseus and Circe. She is handing the magic potion to Odysseus which will turn him into a pig, 5th century BC

Scythian tattoo of fabulous beasts, 5th century BC
Scythian tattoo of fabulous beasts on the skin of a childs arm from Barrow 2 at Pazyryr, Altai, Russia. from the Hermitage Museums collection in St Petersburg, 5th century BC

Mummified head of a Scythian chief, 5th century BC
Mummified head of a Scythian chief from barrow 2, Pazyryk, Altai. The skull has been damaged by a battle axe blow, 5th century BC

Theseus kills the Minotaur (with Ariadne present), Greek Vase painting, 5th Century BC. Artist: Hermonax
Theseus kills the Minotaur (with Ariadne present), Greek Vase painting, 5th Century BC. Hermonax was a Greek vase painter working in the red-figure style. He painted between ca

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The 5th century BC was a time of great intellectual and artistic achievements, as well as significant historical events. It marked the golden age of Ancient Greece, where philosophers like Socrates and Plato emerged to shape the foundations of Western philosophy. In this caricature, Socrates can be seen engaging in his famous method of questioning. Another notable event from this era was the Battle of Thermopylae, where brave Ancient Greeks held their ground against Persian invaders in 480 BC. This sculpture depicts that heroic moment, showcasing their determination and courage. Moving on to Rome, we find a captivating sculpture known as the She Wolf dating back to the 5th century BC. Though Romulus and Remus were likely added later, it symbolizes the founding myth of Rome with its nurturing nature. Plato, another influential philosopher from this period, is depicted here in both a serious portrait and a playful caricature. His ideas on justice and ideal forms continue to inspire thinkers today. Pericles also played a crucial role during this time as an Athenian statesman who led Athens' cultural renaissance. Under his leadership, magnificent structures like the Temple of Hephaestus were built in Athens' ancient agora - a testament to Greek architectural brilliance. Herodotus stands out among historians for his meticulous research and storytelling abilities. His works provide valuable insights into ancient civilizations through beautiful artwork such as this one. In Persia's Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis lies the tombs of Darius II, Ataxerxes I, and Darius the Great - rulers who left an indelible mark on history during this period. These grand tombs serve as reminders of their powerful reigns over vast empires. Across continents in Peru lies another fascinating artifact: The Chavin Stele or Raimondi stele drawing portrays a chieftain wearing elaborate ceremonial attire. It offers us glimpses into the ancient Chavin civilization's rich culture and beliefs.