Boeotia Collection

Greece, Boeotia, Lion of Chaeronea, funerary monument erected by Thebans in memory of soldiers, members of Sacred Band
Greece - Boeotia - The Lion of Chaeronea, funerary monument erected by Thebans in memory of the soldiers, members of the Sacred Band, who died in the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 b.C

TROPHONIUS, architect of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, subsequently had his own oracle at Lebadeia, Boeotia (Greece)

Four Seasons, Summer: Diana surprised by Actaeon, 1856-1863. Creator: Delacroix, Eugène (1798-1863)
Four Seasons, Summer: Diana surprised by Actaeon, 1856-1863. Found in the Collection of the Museu de Arte de S£o Paulo.

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

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

Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting a Boeotian Shield, about 338-315 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Hemidrachm (Coin) Depicting a Boeotian Shield, about 338-315 BCE

Hemidrachm (?) (Coin) Depicting a Shield, early 4th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Hemidrachm (?) (Coin) Depicting a Shield, early 4th century BCE

Stater (Coin) Depicting a Shield, 379-338 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Stater (Coin) Depicting a Shield, 379-338 BCE

Statuette of a Woman, about 450 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of a Woman, about 450 BCE

Statuette of a Goddess, 600-580 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of a Goddess, 600-580 BCE

Statuette of a Horse and Rider, 575-525 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Statuette of a Horse and Rider, 575-525 BCE

Coin Depicting a Boeotian Shield, 196-146 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting a Boeotian Shield, 196-146 BCE

Torso From a Doll, late 5th-4th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Torso From a Doll, late 5th-4th century BCE

The Thebans and Macedonians at Chaeronea (litho)
STC416129 The Thebans and Macedonians at Chaeronea (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Chaeronea, 338 BC; ); The Stapleton Collection; English

Mount Parnassus, Lake Cephissus and the Plains of Boetia, Greece, 1860 (oil on canvas)
NUL116875 Mount Parnassus, Lake Cephissus and the Plains of Boetia, Greece, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); 24.2x38.5 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Peches Extraordinaires (engraving)
2783131 Peches Extraordinaires (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peches Extraordinaires)

A Holiday in Greece, on the Verge of a Discovery (litho)
1039830 A Holiday in Greece, on the Verge of a Discovery (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Holiday in Greece, on the Verge of a Discovery)

Channel of Chalcis between the Island of Euboea and Boeotia (engraving)
1092733 Channel of Chalcis between the Island of Euboea and Boeotia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Diana and Actaeon, ca. 1600. Creator: Liberi, Pietro (1605-1687)
Diana and Actaeon, ca. 1600. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Diana and Actaeon, c. 1640. Creator: Albani, Francesco (1578-1660)
Diana and Actaeon, c. 1640. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Diana and Actaeon, c. 1617. Creator: Albani, Francesco (1578-1660)
Diana and Actaeon, c. 1617. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Diana and Actaeon, ca 1600-1603. Creator: Cesari, Giuseppe (1568-1640)
Diana and Actaeon, ca 1600-1603. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Thebans and Macedonians at Chaeronea, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Thebans and Macedonians at Chaeronea, 1890. The Battle of Chaeronea, 338 BC, fought between Macedonians led by Philip II of Macedon and an alliance of city-states led by Athens and Thebes

The Spartans at Plataea, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Spartans at Plataea, 1890. The Battle of Plataea 479 BC, was the final land battle of the second Persian invasion of Greece

Battlefield of Plataea, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Battlefield of Plataea, 1890. The Battle of Plataea 479 BC, final land battle of the second Persian invasion of Greece, an alliance of Greek city-states defeated the Persian Empire of Xerxes I

Diana and Actaeon (Artemis surprise au bain par Acteon)
Diana and Actaeon (Arte mis surprise au bain par Acte on). Found in the Collection of Muse e de l Oise, Beauvais

Diana and Actaeon, ca 1580-1585. Found in the Collection of Museo Francesco Borgogna, Vercelli

Diana and Actaeon. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Diana and Actaeon. Artist: Turchi, Alessandro (1578-1649)
Diana and Actaeon. Found in the collection of Musee d art classique, Mougins

Diana and Actaeon. Artist: Galloche, Louis (1670-1761)
Diana and Actaeon. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Lion of Chaeronea, the Acropolis and Mount Parnassus, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

Diana and Actaeon, 1556-1559. Artist: Titian (1488-1576)
Diana and Actaeon, 1556-1559. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Death of Actaeon, ca 1559-1575. Artist: Titian (1488-1576)
The Death of Actaeon, ca 1559-1575. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Diana and Actaeon, ca 1604. Artist: Cesari, Giuseppe (1568-1640)
Diana and Actaeon, ca 1604. Found in the collection of the Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Diana with Actaeon and Callisto, 1634. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Diana with Actaeon and Callisto, 1634. Found in the collection of the Museum Wasserburg Anholt

Diana and Actaeon, ca 1595. Artist: Brueghel, Jan, the Elder (1568-1625)
Diana and Actaeon, ca 1595. From a private collection

A byzantine mosaic of St Basil, 11th century
A byzantine mosaic of St Basil, in the Katholikon in Osios Loukas Monastery, 11th century

A Byzantine mosaic of Christ Pantocrator, 11th century
A Byzantine mosaic of Christ Pantocrator, in the Narthex of the Katholikon in Osios Loukas Monastery, 11th century

The monastery of Osios Loukas, 10th-11th century
The monastery of Osios Loukas (Phocis) in Greece, showing the east face of the church of the Theotokos on the right, which is 10th century Byzantine, and the Katholikon on the left

Greek terracotta bust of a young girl or goddess, 5th century BC
Greek terracotta bust of a young girl or goddess, made in Boeotia, possibly Tanagra, 5th century BC

Terracotta statuette of a goddess
terracotta statuette of a goddess, possibly Hera, from Boeotia. From the British Museums collection

PAUSANIAS (?-394 BC). King of Sparta (444-426 B. C
PAUSANIAS (?-394 BC). King of Sparta (444-426 B.C and 408-394 B.C.). Hellenistic art. Sculpture. ITALY. LAZIO. Rome. Capitoline Museums

The Battle of Plataea, 479 BC, in which the defeat of the invasion forces of Xerxes was the final land battle of the second Persian invasion of Greece

Stater Amphora Incuse Circle reverse 379-338 BC
Stater: Amphora in Incuse Circle (reverse), 379-338 BC. Greece, Boeotia, Thebes, 4th century BC. Silver; diameter: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)

Stater 379-338 BC Greece Boeotia Thebes 4th century BC
Stater, 379-338 BC. Greece, Boeotia, Thebes, 4th century BC. Silver; diameter: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)

Stater Boeotian Shield High Relief obverse 379-338 BC
Stater: Boeotian Shield in High Relief (obverse), 379-338 BC. Greece, Boeotia, Thebes, 4th century BC. Silver; diameter: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)

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Boeotia, a region in Greece with a rich history and cultural heritage, and is known for its significant contributions to ancient Greek civilization. One of the notable landmarks in the Lion of Chaeronea, a funerary monument erected by Thebans in memory of soldiers who died in the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 B. C. This battle was won by Philip II of Macedon, marking an important turning point in Greek history. The region also boasts various archaeological findings that shed light on its past. For instance, there are coins depicting Boeotian shields from different time periods such as hemidrachms and staters. These coins not only serve as historical artifacts but also showcase the artistic skills prevalent during those times. In addition to these numismatic treasures, there are several intriguing statuettes found within Boeotia. These include depictions of women, goddesses, horses with riders - all crafted by unknown creators from different eras like 600-580 BCE or even earlier around 450 BCE. One prominent figure associated with Boeotia is Pausanias (?-394 BC), King of Sparta from 444-426 B. C. , whose influence extended beyond his reign. His legacy remains intertwined with the history and politics of this region. Lastly, an interesting find is a torso from a doll dating back to late 5th-4th century BCE. Although seemingly insignificant at first glance, it provides insights into ancient toys and daily life during that period.