Ancient Greece Collection (page 3)

Marble bas-relief depicting Triad of Eleusinian Mysteries with Persephone, Demeter and Triptolemus, from Eleusis
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. The triad of the Eleusinian Mysteries: Persephone, Demeter and Triptolemus. Marble bas-relief found at Eleusis 440-430 b.C

Europe, Croatia
An old wooden doors framed with large rocks that form an arch at the top. Stari Grad. Hvar Island. Croatia

Colossus of Rhodes statue
Colossus of Rhodes. Historical artwork showing the vast bronze statue of the Greek sun god Helios (later identified with Apollo, the god of light), at the entrance of the harbour at Rhodes

PMYT2A-00075
Roman Jupiter, or Zeus in Greek mythology, god of the sky and of laws. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Actium, 31 BC
Sea battle of Actium, in which Octavius defeated Antony and Cleopatra, 31 BC. Hand colored wodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Solon of Athens
Bust of Athenian statesman Solon. Hand-colored halftone reproductio of an engraving

PANC2A-00056
Bust of Plato. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut

Defeat of Athenian army at Syracuse, 413 BC
Destruction of the Athenian army at Syracuse, 413 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Site of Ancient Troy excavated by Schliemann
Schliemanns excavation of the acropolis walls of ancient Troy, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Trojan War battle
Combat around the body of Patrocles, Trojan War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Greek athlete proclaimed the winner
Crowning the winner with laurel in ancient Greek Olympic Games. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Persian Empire about 500 BC
Map of the Persian Empire under Darius I, with principal satrapies, about 500 BC. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Helen of Troy, wife of Menelaus, taken from Greece
Capture of Helen by Paris, causing the Trojan War, according to Homer. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a vase painting

Ulysses as supplicant at Nausicaa, Greek mythology, published in 1880
Ulysses (Odysseus) as supplicant at Nausicaa. Scene from the Greek Mythology. Wood engraving, published in 1880

Dionysus and two Maenads. Attic black-figured amphora, ca 550-530 BC. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

The Euphronios Krater (Sarpedon krater). Sarpedons body carried by Hypnos and Thanatos, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Found in the Collection of Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia

Miltiades (c. 550-c. 489 BC), Athenian military leader and politician
illustration of a Miltiades (c.550-c.489 BC), Athenian military leader and politician

Temple of Hephaestus, Athens, Greece
Temple of Hephaestus in the ancient Agora, seen from the Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Attic pelike depicting Heracles killing king Busiris and Egyptian priests, by Pan Painter, red-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic pelike attributed to the Pan Painter. Recto: Heracles killing the king Busiris and the Egyptian priests. Detail

Greek civilization, Black-figure pottery, Krater depicting fight for the body of Patroclus, From Farsala, Greece
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Krater depicting the fight for the body of Patroclus. From Farsala, Greece. Detail

Red-figure pottery, Krater portraying Eumenides of Aeschyluss tragedy, Apollo defends Oreste from Fury
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Krater portraying Eumenides of Aeschyluss tragedy. Apollo defends Oreste from the Fury

Red-figure pottery, Epinetron by Eretria Painter depicting woman at her toilet, detail
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Epinetron by the Eretria Painter depicting woman at her toilet. Detail

Aristotle crying, conceptual artwork
Aristotle crying. Conceptual artwork of a bust of the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC), who is depicted here crying

The Queens of Persia at the feet of Alexander, also called The Tent of Darius, c. 1660 (oil on canvas)
5974049 The Queens of Persia at the feet of Alexander, also called The Tent of Darius, c.1660 (oil on canvas) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90); 117.3x453 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Lysistrata and his allies defending the access of the acropolis to men by farts, 1896 (litho)
AIS5356057 Lysistrata and his allies defending the access of the acropolis to men by farts, 1896 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); 32x25 cm; (add.info)

Painting of the restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace of Minos at Knossos (Evans Fresco Drawing N/4)
7310000 Painting of the restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace of Minos at Knossos (Evans Fresco Drawing N/4), 1900-50 (paper, pigment) by Gillieron

Map of Knossos buildings surrounding the Palace, circa 1903
7310021 Map of Knossos buildings surrounding the Palace, circa 1903 by Fyfe, Theodore (1875-1945); 31x100 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Pythagoras and Euclid, 1437 (marble tile)
7260238 Pythagoras and Euclid, 1437 (marble tile) by Della Robbia, Luca (1400-82); 83x69 cm; Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

They Crashed into the Persian Army with Tremendous Force
STC306476 They Crashed into the Persian Army with Tremendous Force, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

Perseus, a hero of Greek mythology, became famous for killing Medusa, a monster with hair of snakes and wings of leather

Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 29, with a fragment of Euclids Elements, Between 75 and 125 AD. Found in the Collection of Penn Museum

Diomedes - protected by Athena, Greek mythology, published in 1880
The disputatiously Diomedes with his charioteer, protected by Athena. Figures from the Greek Mythology. Wood engraving, published in 1880

In the Tepidarium. Artist: Alma-Tadema, Sir Lawrence (1836-1912)
In the Tepidarium. Found in the collection of Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool

The Story of Theseus, mid-15th century. Artist: Master of the Cassoni
The Story of Theseus, mid-15th century. Theseus lands on Crete from Athens and sets out to kill the Minotaur, the bull-headed monster which King Minos has had imprisoned in the labyrinth built by

Greek vase painting depicting Cadmus fighting the serpent, 4th century BC
Greek vase painting depicting Cadmus fighting the serpent before founding Thebes. Made in Paetum, a Greek city in Italy, 4th century BC

General Themistocles
illustration of a General Themistocles

Ancient Greece map 1875
The Independent Course Comprehensive Geography by James Monteith, A.S. Barnes & Co, New York & Chicago 1875

Sophocles ( circa 496a'406 bc ), Greek playwright. His seven surviving plays are notable for their complexity of plot and depth of characterization

Illustration of people, customs, artefacts, monuments from ancient civilisations and indigenous cultures around the world, including Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Persia, Phoenicia, Inca, Maya, Aztec

Illustration of the Temple of Artemis

Illustration of Doric and Corinthian style columns

Princess of Lilies fresco, Minoan archaeological site of Knossos, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Greek civilization, fresco depicting fisherman, from Akrotiri, Thera, Santorini, Greece
Greek civilization, 16th century b.C. Fresco depicting a fisherman. From Akrotiri, Thera, Santorini, Greece

Italy, Apulia, Arpi, Daunian mosaic work depicting sea animals, from a house in Argos Hippium 4th-3rd Century B.C. Italy, Foggia

Hellenistic marble statue known as Medici Venus
Greek civilization, 3rd century b.C. Hellenistic marble statue known as Medici Venus

Black-figure pottery Carbire vase with scene of Ulysses, from Odysseus
Greek civilization, 5th-4th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Carbire vase with a scene from the Odysseus: Ulysses

Attic lekythos depicting two companions of Ulysses turned into swine by Circewitch, red-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic lekythos depicting two companions of Ulysses turned into swine by Circe the enchantress

Aphrodite the Saver, Hellenistic-Roman copy after the original statue by Calamis 5th Century, Italy, Naples, Museo Archeologico Nazionale (Archaeological Museum), Greek art

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"Unveiling the Splendors of Ancient Greece: A Journey through Time" Step into the world and be captivated by its rich history, art, and mythology. Admire the vibrant Fresco Three Minoan Women at Knossos, a testament to the artistic prowess of this ancient civilization. Feel their presence as they come alive on your walls. Let Hermes, depicted in Jonnard's 1886 masterpiece, guide you through this enchanting era. His mischievous smile hints at the tales he has witnessed unfold. Marvel at the Marble Aphrodite Kallipygos statue, a Roman copy that pays homage to its Hellenistic original. Her beauty transcends time and leaves us in awe of her grace. Explore Ancient Greece and its colonies around the Aegean Sea - an empire that shaped civilizations for centuries with its cultural influence and intellectual achievements. Stand before Athena's majestic statue within Athens' Parthenon; feel her wisdom radiate from every corner as she watches over her beloved city. Trace your fingers across a vintage map of Magna Graecia; it reveals how far-reaching Greek culture spread beyond mainland borders, leaving an indelible mark on distant lands. Discover Asclepius, the Roman statue embodying healing powers revered by both Greeks and Romans alike. Witness his divine aura that once brought solace to those seeking remedy. Gaze upon Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns - architectural marvels that adorned temples throughout ancient Greece. Each style tells a story of craftsmanship passed down through generations. Immerse yourself in Greek mythology as illustrated gods come to life before your eyes. Zeus reigns supreme while Poseidon commands mighty seas; their stories echo through eternity. And finally, meet Socrates - philosopher extraordinaire whose caricature captures his wit and intellect. Engage in lively debates alongside him as you delve into profound philosophical concepts still relevant today.