Ancient Greek Collection (page 5)

Standing Female, 5th century BC. Creator: Unknown
Standing Female, 5th century BC

Oil-Jar (Askos) in the Form of a Foot Wearing a Sandal, 2nd century BC. Creator: Unknown
Oil-Jar (Askos) in the Form of a Foot Wearing a Sandal, 2nd century BC

The Giants Attempting to Storm Olympus, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Giants Attempting to Storm Olympus, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 6

Musical theories of Pythagoras, 1492. Creator: Unknown
Musical theories of Pythagoras, 1492. Men playing musical instruments and making sounds. At top left, an anvil is struck with hammers

Apollo and Phaëthon, c1731. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Apollo and Phaethon, c1731

The Departure of Helen and her Entourage for Cythera, c1468. Creator: Dario di Giovanni
The Departure of Helen and her Entourage for Cythera, c1468

Plato as a Musician, c1600; border- 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Plato as a Musician, c1600; border- 19th century

AI IMAGE - Bust of Archimedes, 3rd century BC, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Bust of Archimedes, 3rd century BC, (2023). Archimedes of Syracuse (c287- 212 BC), Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer

AI IMAGE - Bust of Archimedes, 3rd century BC, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Bust of Archimedes, 3rd century BC, (2023). Archimedes of Syracuse (c287- 212 BC), Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer

AI IMAGE - Bust of Archimedes, 3rd century BC, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Bust of Archimedes, 3rd century BC, (2023). Archimedes of Syracuse (c287- 212 BC), Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer

Saint Nicholas, 1563. Creator: Jacques de Poindre
Saint Nicholas, 1563

Idealized Portrait of the Poet Homer, 1639. Creator: Unknown
Idealized Portrait of the Poet Homer, 1639. The old man honored by a laurel wreath is Homer, the greatest poet of antiquity

Sapho, late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Regnault
Sapho, late 18th-early 19th century

Shipwreck of the Greek Fleet on the Voyage Home from Troy, late 16th-early 17th century

"Origin of the Corinthian Capital" - by P. Leyendecker, from the exhibition in the French... 1876
"Origin of the Corinthian Capital" - by P. Leyendecker, from the exhibition in the French Gallery, Pall-Mall, 1876

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alexander the Great, 4th century BC, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alexander the Great, 4th century BC, (2023). Alexander (356 BC-323 BC) was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon

Pallas Praises Nature at the Birth of the Infantes, Promising to Protect Them from Evil, 1612. Series: The History of the Seven Sons of Lara, pl. 2

The Fall of Icarus, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Fall of Icarus, published 1606. Series: The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 75; Edition: Second edition

Homer dictates to a scribe. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Homer dictates to a scribe

Illustration from Becker's Pocketbook, 1796. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Illustration from Becker's Pocketbook, 1796

The Areopagite Judges of Athens, 1605. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
The Areopagite Judges of Athens, 1605. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 8

Jupiter and Callisto, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Jupiter and Callisto, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 13

Phaeton Before Apollo, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Phaeton Before Apollo, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 11

Apollo Killing Python, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo Killing Python, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 9

The Flood, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Flood, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 7

The Age of Iron, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Age of Iron, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 5

The Age of Gold, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Age of Gold, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 3

Theseus and the Minotaur, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Theseus and the Minotaur, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 74

Scylla Watching Minos from the Castle Walls, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Scylla Watching Minos from the Castle Walls, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 72

Hercules and Cerberus, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Hercules and Cerberus, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 68

Cycnus and Hyrie, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cycnus and Hyrie, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 66

Jason Putting the Dragon to Sleep, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Jason Putting the Dragon to Sleep, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 62

Apollo Killing Marsyas, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo Killing Marsyas, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 58

Pluto Carrying Proserpina Past the Nymph Cyane, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Pluto Carrying Proserpina Past the Nymph Cyane, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 47

Metamorphosis of the Pierides, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Metamorphosis of the Pierides, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 45

Perseus Killing Medusa, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Perseus Killing Medusa, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 41

The Insane Athamas Killing Learchus, While Ino and Melicertes Jump into the Sea, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 39

Juno with the Furies at the Gate of Hell, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Juno with the Furies at the Gate of Hell, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 37

Semele's Wish, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Semele's Wish, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 27

Cadmus Killing the Serpent, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cadmus Killing the Serpent, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 23

Minerva at Envy's Cave, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Minerva at Envy's Cave, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 19

AI Image - Bust of Plato, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI Image - Bust of Plato, 2023. Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher (c428-348 BC)

The Arrival of Aeneas in Carthage, between 1772 and 1774. Creator: Jean Bernard Restout
The Arrival of Aeneas in Carthage, between 1772 and 1774

The Departure of Dido and Aeneas for the Hunt, between 1772 and 1774. Creator: Jean Bernard Restout
The Departure of Dido and Aeneas for the Hunt, between 1772 and 1774

Aeneas and Dido Fleeing the Storm, between c1772 and c1774. Creator: Jean Bernard Restout
Aeneas and Dido Fleeing the Storm, between c1772 and c1774

Aeneas Offering Presents to King Latinus and Asking Him for the Hand of His Daughter, 1778

Venus Ordering Arms from Vulcan for Aeneas (image 1 of 2), 1717. Creator: Jean Restout
Venus Ordering Arms from Vulcan for Aeneas (image 1 of 2), 1717

Camilla at War from Virgil's Aeneid, between 1708 and 1710. Creator: Giacomo del Po
Camilla at War from Virgil's Aeneid, between 1708 and 1710

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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.