Ancient Greek Collection (page 3)

Constellations of Hydra, Sextans and Crater
5307763 Constellations of Hydra, Sextans and Crater.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting constellations of Hydra, Sextans and Crater. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Ancient Greek military communicating via beacon fires
NWI4954763 Ancient Greek military communicating via beacon fires.; (add.info.: Ancient Greek military communicating via beacon fires.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

The School of Socrates, 18th century (engraving)
3585944 The School of Socrates, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting the School of Socrates. Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher and educator)

Socrates
3585942 Socrates; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a profile of Socrates. Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher and educator. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Plutarch
3733626 Plutarch.; (add.info.: Portrait of Plutarch (46-120 AD) a Greek biographer and essayist. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

View of the Acropolis from the South
3523313 View of the Acropolis from the South; (add.info.: View of the Acropolis from the South. The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city of Athens)

Illustration depicting the death of Socrates, a classical Greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western
3522878 Illustration depicting the death of Socrates, a classical Greek philosopher credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the death of Socrates)

A tub-shaped Phoenician Galley
3330859 A tub-shaped Phoenician Galley; (add.info.: Illustration of a tub-shaped Phoenician Galley. Dated 7th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Bronze arrow-head from ancient Greece
3330399 Bronze arrow-head from ancient Greece; (add.info.: Bronze arrow-head from ancient Greece. Dated 4th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mosaic flooring depicting the Greek and Roman God Oceanus
3330234 Mosaic flooring depicting the Greek and Roman God Oceanus; (add.info.: Mosaic flooring depicting the Greek and Roman God Oceanus, a divine figure in classical antiquity)

Cover of Antigone, with music by Felix Mendelssohn
3118667 Cover of Antigone, with music by Felix Mendelssohn; (add.info.: Cover of Antigone, with music by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) a German composer, pianist

Copy of "Torso of a boy" from the 5th century BC Greek sculpture, known as Eros Soranzo
529780 Copy of "Torso of a boy" from the 5th century BC Greek sculpture, known as Eros Soranzo. 2nd Century AD (sculpture); Universal History Archive/UIG

Socrates
3585941 Socrates; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a bust of Socrates. Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher and educator. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Hipparchus
3740707 Hipparchus; (add.info.: Portrait of Hipparchus (190 BC- 120 BC) a Greek astronomer, geographer, and mathematician. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Terracotta bobbin attributed to the Penthesilea Painter
5305154 Terracotta bobbin attributed to the Penthesilea Painter.; (add.info.: Terracotta bobbin depicting Nike and Victor. Attributed to the Penthesilea Painter)

19th century Idealised illustration of Ancient Greek warriors
3522542 19th century Idealised illustration of Ancient Greek warriors; (add.info.: 19th century Idealised illustration of Ancient Greek warriors); Universal History Archive/UIG

Arion an Dionysiac poet credited with inventing the dithyramb, 17th century (engraving)
3480611 Arion an Dionysiac poet credited with inventing the dithyramb, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Greek mythology: Arion an Dionysiac poet credited with inventing the dithyramb)

Athena group (relief)
3480569 Athena group (relief); (add.info.: Athena group, Relief from the Pergamon Altar, reconstructed in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin)

Aristotelian concept of the path of a projectile
5310083 Aristotelian concept of the path of a projectile; (add.info.: Illustration of Aristotelian concept of the path of a projectile)

Woodcut engraving depicting Pythagoras an Ionian Greek philosopher and the eponymous founder of the Pythagoreanism
5309468 Woodcut engraving depicting Pythagoras an Ionian Greek philosopher and the eponymous founder of the Pythagoreanism movement

The Anatomy of Melancholy London
5307244 The Anatomy of Melancholy London.; (add.info.: Frontispiece from Robert Burton The Anatomy of Melancholy London, 1836. Originally published 1621)

A horseman
5305083 A horseman.; (add.info.: Marble relief depicting a horseman from ancient Greece. Dated 4th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War
5304853 Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War.; (add.info.: Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War)

Various hairstyles and head dresses of the ancient world
5310327 Various hairstyles and head dresses of the ancient world; (add.info.: Engraving depicting various hairstyles and head dresses of the ancient world. Top: Egyptian head dresses and hairstyles)

The Rosetta Stone is a rock stele
5307165 The Rosetta Stone is a rock stele; (add.info.: The Rosetta Stone is a rock stele. found in 1799. inscribed with a decree issued at Memphis. Egypt. in 196 BC on behalf of King Ptolemy V)

The constellation of Bootes
5307766 The constellation of Bootes.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting constellation Bootes. The name comes from the Greek meaning herdsman or plowman')

Archimedes in his bath
5310220 Archimedes in his bath; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting Archimedes in his bath. Archimedes a Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer)

Engraving depicting Plato and his followers in the grounds of The Academy, Athens
5309169 Engraving depicting Plato and his followers in the grounds of The Academy, Athens; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Plato and his followers in the grounds of The Academy, Athens)

The Acropolis as it appeared during the Golden Age
3523308 The Acropolis as it appeared during the Golden Age; (add.info.: The Acropolis as it appeared during the Golden Age)

The Acropolis and Athens as it appeared during the Golden Age
3523293 The Acropolis and Athens as it appeared during the Golden Age; (add.info.: The Acropolis and Athens as it appeared during the Golden Age)

Pythagoras
5308452 Pythagoras.; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting Pythagoras shown here using string and wind musical instruments)

Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War, 15th century (tapestry)
5304847 Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War, 15th century (tapestry); (add.info.: Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War)

Pythagoras, 19th century (engraving)
3733537 Pythagoras, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pythagoras, an Ionian Greek philosopher and the eponymous founder of the Pythagoreanism movement)

Representations of Apollo the ancient Greek god
3480584 Representations of Apollo the ancient Greek god; (add.info.: Representations of Apollo the ancient Greek god. Illustration from supplement to L'antiquite expliquee et representee en)

Rhyton in the shape of a sphinx, 5th century bc
3079206 Rhyton in the shape of a sphinx, 5th century bc; (add.info.: Rhyton (drinking vessel) in the shape of a sphinx, made in Athens. Dated 5th Century BC); Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration of the Goddess Athena
3077677 Illustration of the Goddess Athena; (add.info.: Illustration of the Greek Goddess Athena. Athena is Goddess of Wisdom and War. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG

The School of Socrates
3585943 The School of Socrates; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the School of Socrates. Socrates was a classical Greek philosopher and educator. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Sapho, statuette in bronze by M. Aizelin
1578852 Sapho, statuette in bronze by M. Aizelin; (add.info.: Sapho, statuette in bronze by M. Aizelin); Universal History Archive/UIG

Black-figured plate, made in Athens, 6th century bc
3079203 Black-figured plate, made in Athens, 6th century bc by Greek school, (6th century BC); (add.info.: Black-figured plate, depicts Dionysos, god of wine)

Terracotta statue of Mars the Warrior
5305109 Terracotta statue of Mars the Warrior.; (add.info.: Terracotta statue of Mars the Warrior. Dated 6th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Polyphemus
5307792 Polyphemus.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Polyphemus the giant son of Poseidon and Thoosa in Greek mythology, and one of the Cyclopes described in Homer's Odyssey)

Constellations of Hydra, Corvus and Crater
5307765 Constellations of Hydra, Corvus and Crater.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting constellations of Hydra, Corvus and Crater. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Greek Goddess Athena
5307213 The Greek Goddess Athena.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Greek Goddess Athena. Athena, the Goddess of wisdom, handicraft, and strategic war. Dated 19th century)

Polyphemus
5307979 Polyphemus.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Polyphemus the giant son of Poseidon and Thoosa in Greek mythology, and one of the Cyclopes described in Homer's Odyssey)

Archimedes in his bath, 16th century (illustration)
5311401 Archimedes in his bath, 16th century (illustration); (add.info.: Illustrating the story of how he solved the problem of whether or not Heron's new crown was of pure gold)

A young female wearing a torc, armlet and brooch
3330343 A young female wearing a torc, armlet and brooch; (add.info.: Marble relief of a young female wearing a torc, armlet and brooch. Greek 3rd Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Torso of a boy. 2nd Century AD Roman copy of a 5th century BC Greek sculpture, known as Eros Soranzo
529782 Torso of a boy. 2nd Century AD Roman copy of a 5th century BC Greek sculpture, known as Eros Soranzo.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Bacchus en Amphelos, 1782. Bronze statue by Francesco Righetti, 1749 - 1819
1573041 Bacchus en Amphelos, 1782. Bronze statue by Francesco Righetti, 1749 - 1819. Amphelos was a youth, who was loved by Dionysus.; (add.info.: Bacchus en Amphelos, 1782)

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of ancient Greece. From the majestic statue of Athena standing tall in the Parthenon to the intricate Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns adorning their temples, every aspect of this empire exudes grandeur and sophistication. Transport yourself to Ancient Athens, where philosophers like Socrates engaged in intellectual debates that shaped Western thought. With a touch of humor, Socrates' caricature reminds us of his profound influence on philosophy. The Trojan War comes alive as we witness Achilles delivering a fatal blow to Hector. This epic battle has been immortalized throughout history as a symbol of heroism and tragedy. Marvel at the bravery displayed by the ancient Greeks holding firm at Thermopylae's pass against overwhelming odds. Their unwavering determination serves as an inspiration even today. Explore beyond mainland Greece to its colonies scattered around the Aegean Sea. These settlements played a crucial role in spreading Greek culture far and wide, leaving an indelible mark on civilizations for centuries to come. Hermes, known as the messenger of gods, captivates us with his gracefulness depicted by Jonnard's artwork from 1886. His presence reminds us of how mythology intertwined with everyday life during this era. Delve into Greek literature through Aristotle's eyes as he contemplates Homer's genius while gazing upon his bust painted by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn in 1653. This masterpiece encapsulates the reverence for knowledge that defined ancient Greek society. Lastly, Circe Invidiosa transports us into a mythical realm where enchantresses held sway over mortals' fates. John William Waterhouse skillfully captures her allure and intrigue through his brushstrokes. As you explore these glimpses into ancient Greece's rich tapestry, let your imagination soar amidst tales of gods and heroes who shaped one of history's greatest empires - an empire whose legacy continues to inspire and captivate us to this day.