Demosthenes Collection

Tug of War winning team, Demosthenes, Aberdeen
Tug of War winning team on board the Demosthenes, belonging to the Aberdeen White Star Line

PANC2A-00033
A manuscript of Demosthenes copied by hand in the tenth century. Color lithograph reproduction, 19th century

Demosthenes / Dean / Bust
DEMOSTHENES Bust of the Greek orator and statesman

Mirabeau arrive aux Champs Elisees, 1795
1574856 Mirabeau arrive aux Champs Elisees, 1795; (add.info.: Mirabeau arrive aux Champs Elisees. The image shows Mirabeau arriving at the Champs Elisees where he hands a copy of the French)

Portrait of Demosthenes (marble)
2562047 Portrait of Demosthenes (marble) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: After an original from the 3rd century BC by Polyeuktos MC inv 535 Demosthenes (384-322 BC)

Portrait of Isocrates or Demosthenes, detail from the allegory of Rhetoric (fresco)
6336434 Portrait of Isocrates or Demosthenes, detail from the allegory of Rhetoric (fresco) by Jacopo di Cione, (fl.1368-94); Palazzo dei Giudici e dei Notai, Florence

Allegory of Rhetoric, below his ideal representative, probably Isocrates or Demosthenes (fresco)
6336455 Allegory of Rhetoric, below his ideal representative, probably Isocrates or Demosthenes (fresco) by Jacopo di Cione, (fl.1368-94); Palazzo dei Giudici e dei Notai, Florence

DEMOSTHENES (384 BC - 322 BC) (XXXL)
DEMOSTHENES PRACTICING ORATORY BY JULES JEAN LECOMTE-DU-NOUY. Vintage etching circa late 19th century

Demosthenes ( 385-322 B.C), by E.Benjamin Andrews, Pres t of Brown University

The triumph of Truth. 19th century (oil on canvas)
6371833 The triumph of Truth. 19th century (oil on canvas) by Mussini, Luigi (1813-88); Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The triumph of Truth)

Polyhymnia, Muse of Eloquence, 1800 (oil on canvas)
500327 Polyhymnia, Muse of Eloquence, 1800 (oil on canvas) by Meynier, Charles (1768-1832); 275x177 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund; French

Demosthenes (engraving)
816266 Demosthenes (engraving) by Flemish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demosthenes (384-322 BCE)

Demosthenes (Braccio Nuovo) (engraving)
666784 Demosthenes (Braccio Nuovo) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demosthenes (Braccio Nuovo)

The Pnyx where Demosthenes spoke, Athens

Edinburgh University, bust of Demosthenes Date: 19th century

The triumph of Truth. detail. 1847 (oil on canvas)
6371834 The triumph of Truth. detail. 1847 (oil on canvas) by Mussini, Luigi (1813-88); Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The triumph of Truth. Socrates and Plao)

Temple of Poseidon, Kalaureia, site of the suicide of the Ancient Greek statesman and orator, Demosthenes (litho)
5997182 Temple of Poseidon, Kalaureia, site of the suicide of the Ancient Greek statesman and orator, Demosthenes (litho) by European School

Demosthenes on the Sea-shore (engraving)
2792766 Demosthenes on the Sea-shore (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demosthenes on the Sea-shore. Illustration for Chatterbox (1885)

He left the assembly, hiding his face in his cloak (colour litho)
2795223 He left the assembly, hiding his face in his cloak (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: He left the assembly, hiding his face in his cloak)

Pictures from Grecian history (colour litho)
3622280 Pictures from Grecian history (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures from Grecian history.); © Look and Learn

An oration of Demosthenes (engraving)
653890 An oration of Demosthenes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An oration of Demosthenes)

Demosthenes, Ancient Greek statesman and orator (litho)
5208300 Demosthenes, Ancient Greek statesman and orator (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demosthenes (384-322 BC), Ancient Greek statesman and orator

The triumph of Truth. 1847 oil on canvas
6371837 The triumph of Truth. 1847 oil on canvas by Mussini, Luigi (1813-88); Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The triumph of Truth)

Demosthenes (engraving)
816189 Demosthenes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demosthenes (384-322 BC)

Demosthenes speaking against Philip II of Macedon (engraving)
3647035 Demosthenes speaking against Philip II of Macedon (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demosthenes speaking against Philip II of Macedon)

Musee du Louvre, Demosthenes, statue antique (engraving)
3645768 Musee du Louvre, Demosthenes, statue antique (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musee du Louvre, Demosthenes, statue antique)

Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving)
1041269 Parliamentary Elections and Electioneering in the Old Days (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Temple of Poseidon, Kalaureia, Greece, where Demosthenes took sanctuary before taking poison in 322 BC (engraving)
5216621 Temple of Poseidon, Kalaureia, Greece, where Demosthenes took sanctuary before taking poison in 322 BC (engraving) by German School

The triumph of Truth, detail of the astronomers. 1847 (oil on canvas)
6371835 The triumph of Truth, detail of the astronomers. 1847 (oil on canvas) by Mussini, Luigi (1813-88); Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The triumph of Truth)

Demosthenes (engraving)
5233864 Demosthenes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demosthenes. Illustration for The Penny Magazine, 1838)

A demosthenes from the Kings Arms (w / c on paper)
607941 A demosthenes from the Kings Arms (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Temple of Poseidon at Kalauna (engraving)
653892 Temple of Poseidon at Kalauna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Temple of Poseidon at Kalauna)

Demosthenes practicing oratory (gravure)
694544 Demosthenes practicing oratory (gravure) by Lecomte du Nouy, Jean Jules Antoine (1842-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demosthenes practicing oratory)

The triumph of Truth. detail of the astronomers. 1847 (oil on canvas)
6371836 The triumph of Truth. detail of the astronomers. 1847 (oil on canvas) by Mussini, Luigi (1813-88); Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The triumph of Truth)

The Death of Demosthenes (litho)
5997412 The Death of Demosthenes (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Demosthenes)

He left the Assembly, hiding his face in his cloak, illustration from
3082580 He left the Assembly, hiding his face in his cloak, illustration from The Story of Greece, 1930s (colour litho) by Crane

The Rival Candidates, April 8, 1784. April 8, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Rival Candidates, April 8, 1784

Demosthenes, (384-322 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Demosthenes, (384-322 BC), 1830. Demosthenes (384-322 BC) Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens who learned rhetoric by studying the speeches of previous great orators

Temple of Poseidon at Kalauna, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Temple of Poseidon at Kalauna, 1890. Temple of Poseidon at Kalaureia, built c520 BCE. Demosthenes, condemned to death took sanctuary in the temple and as officers closed in, he took poison and died

An Oration of Demosthenes, 1890. Creator: Unknown
An Oration of Demosthenes, 1890. Demosthenes (384-322 BC), Greek statesman and orator, worked as a professional speech-writer and lawyer

Demosthenes, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Demosthenes, 1890. Demosthenes (384-322 BC), Greek statesman and orator, worked as a professional speech-writer and lawyer

Two Youths contemplating Statues of Demosthenes, Cicero and Pitt, c1780-1848

Demosthenes. Greek Orator & Statesman, 384-322 BC
Demosthenes, Greek Orator and Statesman, 384-322 BC. Demosthenes (384-322 BC) was a prominent Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens. Roman Portrait Bust at Capitoline Museum, Rome

Bust of the Greek statesman Demosthenes, 4th century BC
A marble bust of Demosthenes (384-322 BC), the Greek orator and statesman, from the Louvres collection, 4th century BC

Demosthenes, Athenian orator and statesman. Marble bust of Demosthenes (384-322 BC), regarded as one of the greatest Ancient Greek orators

Head of Demosthenes, Athenian statesman and orator, 2nd century. Roman, after a Greek original of the first half of the 3rd century BC by Polyeuktos

An oration of Demosthenes. Demosthenes, 384 - 322 BC. Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

The Temple of Poseidon, Kalaureia, Greece. Scene of the death of Demosthenes. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

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"Demosthenes: The Unstoppable Force in the Tug of War" In the ancient city of Aberdeen, a legendary figure emerged as the leader of an unbeatable Tug of War team. His name was Demosthenes, a man whose strength and determination knew no bounds. With his strategic mind and unwavering resolve, he led his team to countless victories, earning them a reputation as the undefeatable champions. But Demosthenes was not just known for his athletic prowess; he was also renowned for his eloquence and oratory skills. As depicted in various artworks throughout history, including marble busts and portraits, Demosthenes captivated audiences with his powerful speeches that stirred hearts and inspired minds. One such artwork portrays him alongside Isocrates in an allegory of Rhetoric. It symbolizes their influence on public speaking and their ability to shape opinions through words. Another painting shows Polyhymnia, Muse of Eloquence, paying tribute to Demosthenes' gift for persuasive speech. Born in 384 BC and living until 322 BC, Demosthenes left an indelible mark on history as one of the greatest orators ever known. His words were like weapons that could sway even the most stubborn minds. He fought tirelessly against corruption and injustice with every fiber of his being. Even centuries later, artists continued to immortalize this remarkable figure through oil paintings depicting him triumphing over falsehoods while upholding truth's banner high. Demosthenes' legacy lives on as a testament to human resilience and intellectual power. He reminds us that true strength lies not only in physical might but also in the ability to articulate our thoughts effectively – a lesson we can still learn from today.