Athos Collection

THREE MUSKETEERS. D Artagnan, Athos, Aramis, and Porthos: illustration from a late 19th c. edition, by Alexander Dumas pere

Mount Athos, Greece - Holy Monastery of Iviron
Holy Monastery of Iviron or Iveron, an Eastern Orthodox monastery at the monastic state of Mount Athos in Greece. Date: circa 1910s

THREE MUSKETEERS. D Artagnan, Athos, Aramis, and Porthos. Illustration from a late 19th century edition, by Alexander Dumas pere

The Holy Mountain Athos, 1885. Artist: Fesenko, Yefim Ivanovich (1850-1926)
The Holy Mountain Athos, 1885. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Calogero, Italo-Greek hermit monk, from Mt. Athos. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838)
FLO4721854 Calogero, Italo-Greek hermit monk, from Mt. Athos. Illustration From Francois Pouqueville (1770-1838), Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Ghost Seagull
Catalin Baican

Athos View
Catalin Baican

Sunrise at Halkidiki (or Chalkidiki) Beach, Mount Athos in the background, Greece

Halkidiki (or Chalkidiki) Beach, Mount Athos in the background, Greece

Resort beach, Mount Athos in the background, Halkidiki, Sithonia, Greece

Sunrise over Mount Athos, Halkidiki or Chalkidiki, Greece

Halkidiki or Chalkidiki beach, Greece

Church in Ierissos, Athos, Halkidiki, Greece

Monastery of Simopetra, Mount Athos, Greece, early 1900s

Roller Skating Show
Bella Avalon and Percy Athos perform an act on rollerskates in The New Prince's Frivolities at the New Prince's Theatre in London (later known as the Shaftesbury Theatre). Date: 1925

Jean Rai, cabaret performer, theatrical portrait in satin gown, with doll. Captioned, A Rai of Sunshine'. With description, Miss Jean Rai

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Antarctica, South Shetland Islands. A brown down-covered Adelie penguin chick begging food from its parent. Date: 28/04/2005

Front cover of a serialisation of Vingt Ans Apres by Alexandre Dumas pere (1803-70)
CHT174111 Front cover of a serialisation of Vingt Ans Apres by Alexandre Dumas pere (1803-70) from Journal des Romans Populaires Illustres, c.1900 (colour litho) by Damblans

Front cover of a serialisation of The Three Musketeers
CHT174110 Front cover of a serialisation of The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas pere (1803-70) from Journal des Romans Populaires Illustres, 1905 (colour litho) by Damblans

Bea Zoltana, in the New Princes Frivolities cabaret, London
Hungarian dancer Bea Zoltana, in Percy Athoss New Princes Frivolities cabaret, New Princes Restaurant, London, 1925 Date: 1925

Tamara and Robert Brunnau in New Princes Frivolities cabaret
Tamara and Robert Brunnau in Percy Athoss New Princes Frivolities cabaret show at the New Princes Restaurant, London, 1926 (7th edition) Date: 1926

Jean Rai, the star of Percy Athoss New Princes Frivolities cabaret show at the New Princes Restaurant, London, 1926 (7th edition) Date: 1926

Programme Cover for the New Princes Frivolities cabaret
Programme Cover for Percy Athoss New Princes Frivolities cabaret show at the New Princes Restaurant, London, 1926 (7th edition) Date: 1926

Front cover of a serialisation of The Three Musketeers
CHT242490 Front cover of a serialisation of The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas pere (1803-70) from Journal des Romans Populaires Illustres, 1905 (colour litho) by Damblans

Calogero, Italo-Greek hermit monk, from Mt. Athos. Illustration from Francois Pouquevilles Travels through More, Albania and several other parts of the Ottoman Empire, 1805

Wild tulip, Tulipa sylvestris, from Mount Athos, Greece. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Nut-gathering on mount Athos
LLM338405 Nut-gathering on mount Athos by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nut-gathering on mount Athos)

Distant view of mount Athos
LLM338401 Distant view of mount Athos by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distant view of mount Athos. All Round the World, First Series (1868).); © Look and Learn

Front cover of a serialisation of The Three Musketeers
CHT174114 Front cover of a serialisation of The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas pere (1803-70) late 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Front cover of a serialisation of Vingt Ans Apres
CHT174112 Front cover of a serialisation of Vingt Ans Apres by Alexandre Dumas pere (1803-70) from Journal des Romans Populaires Illustres, c.1900 (colour litho) by Damblans

Front cover of a serialisation of The Three Musketeers
CHT174109 Front cover of a serialisation of The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas pere (1803-70) from Journal des Romans Populaires Illustres, 1905 (colour litho) by Damblans

YOUNG BULL TERRIER / 1957
ABRAXAS ATHOS at four and a half months old. Owned by Drummond-Dick. Date: 1957

Holy Mount Athos, 1926. Artist: Mucha, Alfons Marie (1860-1939)
Holy Mount Athos, 1926. Found in the collection of City Gallery Prague

Venerable Onuphrius and Saint Peter of Mount Athos, 1902. Artist: Guryanov, Vasily Pavlovich (1867-1920)
Venerable Onuphrius and Saint Peter of Mount Athos, 1902. From a private collection

Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich of Russia (1850-1908) visiting the St. Panteleimon Monastery at the Mount Athos, 1869
Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich of Russia (1850-1908) visiting the St. Panteleimon Monastery at the Mount Athos

Byzantine Art. Spain. 14th century. Reliquary of the Holy Despots. Dated in 1370. Encaustic and embossed silver. School of Mount Athos. Diocesan Museum of Cuenca. Castilla-La Mancha

Two photographs of the cabaret show at Rectors nightclub, London, 1922 called Rectors One O Clock Revue, produced by Carl Hyson and presented by Percy Athos with costumes designed by Gordon Conway

Advert for the cabaret show Rectors One O Clock Revue, staged at Rectors Night-Club, London, 1924 produced by Carl Hyson and presented by Percy Athos with costumes designed by Gordon Conway Date: 1924

A portrait of the cabaret producer Percy Athos, London, 1924 destined to produce the famed cabaret show New Princes Frivolities at the New Prince Restaurant in Piccadilly Date: 1924

The Athos Beauties in The New Princes Frivolities, London (1
The Athos Beauties in The New Princes Frivolities (1928) cabaret show at the New Prince Restaurant conceived by Percy Athos Date: 1928

A scene from The New Princes Frivolities, London (1926)
A scene from The New Princes Frivolities (1926) cabaret show at the New Prince Restaurant conceived by Percy Athos Date: 1926

Jean Rai in the New Princes Frivolities cabaret show, London
Jean Rai in the New Princes Frivolities cabaret show (1928) at the New Princes Restaurant Date: 1928

Mount Athos Convent. Mount Athos is situated in the peninsula of Halkidiki, the peninsula of Athos. It is the only place in Greece that is completely dedicated to prayer and worship of God

Mount Athos and the Monastery of Stavroniketes Signed in monogram in lower left: " EL", Edward Lear, 1812-1888, British

GREECE: ST. ELIAS MONASTERY. The Greek Orthodox Monsatery of St. Elias, on the peninsula of Mount Athos, Greece. Photograph, c1913

GREECE: SIMONPETRA MONASTERY. Eastern Orthodox monastery on the southern coast of the peninsula of Mount Athos, Greece. Photograph, c1913

GREECE: MOUNT ATHOS. St. Panteleimon monastery, a Russian Orthodox monastery on the south-west side of the peninsula of Mount Athos, Greece. Photograph, c1913

ALEXANDRE DUMAS (1802-1870). Known as Dumas pere. French writer. Illustration from a late 19th century edition of The Three Musketeers, by Dumas pere

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"Athos: A Tale of Valor and Spirit" In the late 19th century, an iconic illustration from Alexander Dumas pere's "Three Musketeers" brings to life the legendary characters - D'Artagnan, Athos, Aramis, and Porthos. These brave musketeers captivated readers with their daring adventures and unwavering loyalty. Meanwhile, in Greece's Mount Athos, a different kind of devotion unfolds at the Holy Monastery of Iviron. Nestled amidst breathtaking landscapes, this sacred place holds centuries-old traditions that continue to inspire spiritual seekers. The allure extends beyond its literary and religious significance. In the early 1900s, roller skating shows took center stage as entertainment flourished. Amongst performers like Jean Rai - a cabaret artist known for her radiant presence - Athos became synonymous with joyous moments shared under glittering lights. Yet it is within the walls of monasteries such as Simopetra where time seems to stand still. The tranquility enveloping these ancient structures on Mount Athos transports visitors back in time while offering solace for contemplation and reflection. Byzantine art further enriches the legacy surrounding Athos. A relic from Spain's 14th century reveals intricate craftsmanship in a holy reliquary that once held precious treasures close to believers' hearts. Away from grand monastic complexes lies a humble church in Ierissos, Halkidiki - another testament to Athos' enduring presence. This small sanctuary stands as a reminder that faith can be found even in the simplest corners of our world. As we delve into history's tapestry woven around "Athos, " we uncover tales ranging from swashbuckling adventures to serene spiritual retreats; from vibrant cabaret performances to priceless relics safeguarded through generations; all converging towards one common thread – an indomitable spirit that continues to captivate and inspire.