Greeks Collection (page 80)

Polyhymnia (lyrical poetry) and Euterpe (music) (chromolitho)
735751 Polyhymnia (lyrical poetry) and Euterpe (music) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polyhymnia (lyrical poetry) and Euterpe (music)

Korinthos and Leukas (Corinth and Leukadia Personified) (engraving)
662811 Korinthos and Leukas (Corinth and Leukadia Personified) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Korinthos and Leukas (Corinth and Leukadia Personified)

View of Athens (chromolitho)
732802 View of Athens (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of Athens.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Often she would stand upon the walls of Troy, illustration from The Story of Greece by
STC306490 Often she would stand upon the walls of Troy, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

He became a target for every arrow, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary
STC306480 He became a target for every arrow, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

Theophrastus (c. 372-287 BC), illustration from Veterum et Recentium Medicorum
CHT231184 Theophrastus (c.372-287 BC), illustration from Veterum et Recentium Medicorum Philosophorumque Icones by Johannes Sambucus (1531-84)

The Academy at Athens, illustration from The Outline of History by H. G
KW270814 The Academy at Athens, illustration from The Outline of History by H.G. Wells, Volume I, published in 1920 (colour litho) by Clark, James (1858-1943) (after); Private Collection; English

Fighting outside Troy, frieze from the Siphnian Treasury, c. 525 BC (marble)
JB331147 Fighting outside Troy, frieze from the Siphnian Treasury, c.525 BC (marble) by Greek, (6th century BC); Archaeological Museum, Delphi

The Surrender of Yanina, illustration from Hutchinson
IL322145 The Surrender of Yanina, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Temple of Erictheus at Athens (engraving)
586801 The Temple of Erictheus at Athens (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temple of Erictheus at Athens; published 12 April 1751)

Alexander and Diogenes, 1818 (oil on canvas)
PWI82321 Alexander and Diogenes, 1818 (oil on canvas) by Monsiau, Nicolas Andre (1754-1837); 140.5x180 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Ariadne in Naxos, 1925-26 (tempera on handwoven linen)
BIR189262 Ariadne in Naxos, 1925-26 (tempera on handwoven linen) by Southall, Joseph Edward (1861-1944); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info)

Plato (c. 427-c. 348 BC) and his Disciples in the Garden of the Academy
CHT216938 Plato (c.427-c.348 BC) and his Disciples in the Garden of the Academy, from La Vie des Savants Illustres by Louis Figuier, engraved by Laplante, c.1870 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bar

Cup of Arkesilaos
LLM454863 Cup of Arkesilaos by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cup of Arkesilaos. Illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy (Boston, 1890).); © Look and Learn

Silver Vase
LLM454862 Silver Vase by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver Vase. (From the Kimmerian Bosporos). Museum of the Hermitage. St. Petersburg

Greece Costume
LLM459002 Greece Costume by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greece Costume. Illustration for Le Costume Historique by M A Racinet (Firmin Didot, 1888)

Greek-Roman Costume
LLM458847 Greek-Roman Costume by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek-Roman Costume. Illustration for Le Costume Historique by M A Racinet (Firmin Didot, 1888)

Ancient Greece costume
LLM458483 Ancient Greece costume by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greece. Illustration for Le Costume Historique by M A Racinet (Firmin Didot, 1888)

Delphi. The Castalian Gorge and Spring
LLM458196 Delphi. The Castalian Gorge and Spring by Fulleylove, John (1847-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Delphi. The Castalian Gorge and Spring)

Greek warrior
LLM455404 Greek warrior by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek warrior. Detail from Illustration from The Costumes of All Nations by Albert Kretschmer)

Panathenaic Amphora
LLM454869 Panathenaic Amphora by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Panathenaic Amphora. Illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy (Boston, 1890).); © Look and Learn

Croesus at the Stake
LLM454865 Croesus at the Stake by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Croesus at the Stake. Illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy (Boston, 1890).); © Look and Learn

Royal archers of Darius
LLM454860 Royal archers of Darius by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal archers of Darius. Enamelled bricks, obtained from the ruins of Susa by M Dieulafoy)

Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne, detail from the Farnese Ceiling (fresco)
ALI375370 Triumph of Bacchus and Ariadne, detail from the Farnese Ceiling (fresco) by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); Palazzo Farnese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The Loves of the Gods; ); Alinari

Alexander and Diogenes, illustration from Plutarch
STC412034 Alexander and Diogenes, illustration from Plutarchs Lives for Boys and Girls, retold by W.H. Weston, London c.1910 (colour litho) by Rainey

Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM463887 Race, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Woodman at work, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438534 Woodman at work, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

Artemis with bow, arrow and torch, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438524 Artemis with bow, arrow and torch, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

The Death of Troilos, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438517 The Death of Troilos, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

The attack on Rhodes (litho)
STC416135 The attack on Rhodes (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Rhodes in 305-304 BC by Demetrius Poliorcetes)

Alexander at the Temple of Jupiter Ammon (litho)
STC416130 Alexander at the Temple of Jupiter Ammon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander III of Macedon (356-323 BC)

The banquet of Philip (litho)
STC416128 The banquet of Philip (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander III of Macedon (356-323 BC), known as Alexander the Great

The Attack on the Piraeus (litho)
STC416122 The Attack on the Piraeus (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spartan fleet under Lysander blockading Piraeus)

Retreat of the Athenians from Syracuse (litho)
STC416117 Retreat of the Athenians from Syracuse (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second Battle of Syracuse, part of the Sicilian Expedition (415-413 BC)

Theatre of Dionysus at Athens (litho)
STC416114 Theatre of Dionysus at Athens (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Dromos in Sparta, restored (litho)
STC416103 The Dromos in Sparta, restored (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Theseus and Aegeus (litho)
STC416100 Theseus and Aegeus (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theseus, founder-king of Athens and his father, Aegeus; ); The Stapleton Collection; English

Death of the Persian admiral at Salamis, illustration from Plutarch
STC412030 Death of the Persian admiral at Salamis, illustration from Plutarchs Lives for Boys and Girls, retold by W.H. Weston, London c.1910 (colour litho) by Rainey

Danae clapsed her child closely, illustration from
STC411986 Danae clapsed her child closely, illustration from A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys by Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1928 (colour litho) by Rackham

Bust of Zeno of Citium (c. 335-c. 264 BC) (stone)
XIR184000 Bust of Zeno of Citium (c.335-c.264 BC) (stone) by Greek; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Greek, out of copyright

Cycladic reclining female figure, name-piece of the Schuster Master, Early Cycladic II, c
7110220 Cycladic reclining female figure, name-piece of the Schuster Master, Early Cycladic II, c.2400 BC (marble) by Schuster Master (fl.c.2400 BC)

Prince George of Greece, High Commissioner of the Cretan State (litho)
2818972 Prince George of Greece, High Commissioner of the Cretan State (litho) by Pirou, Eugene (fl.1884-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince George of Greece)

Ruins of a temple at Corinth (engraving)
2809472 Ruins of a temple at Corinth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of a temple at Corinth)

The religion of the Motherland in schools (colour litho)
2809192 The religion of the Motherland in schools (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The religion of the Fatherland in schools)

The reparation ceremony, in Athens, for the events of December 1, the salute to the Allied flags (colour litho)
2808557 The reparation ceremony, in Athens, for the events of December 1, the salute to the Allied flags (colour litho) by Beltrame

The collapse of the Turkish Empire in Europe, the Greek army headed by the Crown Prince enters... (colour litho)
2808531 The collapse of the Turkish Empire in Europe, the Greek army headed by the Crown Prince enters... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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"Greeks: Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Ancient Greece" Step into the realm of ancient Greece, where history and mythology intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From the majestic Acropolis in Athens to the iconic Parthenon, every corner of this land whispers tales of valor and intellect. In 1787, "The Death of Socrates" immortalized one of history's greatest philosophers, showcasing his unwavering commitment to truth. Leonidas I, the revered King of Sparta who died in 480 BC, stands tall in a monumental tribute that echoes his legendary bravery at Thermopylae. Journeying further into Attica reveals the Tholos of Athena Pronaia—a remarkable sanctuary that exudes divine beauty. The Battle of Salamis comes alive as we envision Greek ships fiercely clashing against Persian forces, forever etching their triumph into our collective memory. Phaistos Disc—an enigmatic artifact from XV century BC Phaistos—unleashes mysteries waiting to be unraveled. Meanwhile, Daphni Monastery's Christ Pantocrator radiates spiritual serenity amidst lush surroundings. Witness how Surgeon William Maillard earned his Victoria Cross during Candia's turmoil through an awe-inspiring lithograph. Ares and Aphrodite grace us with their presence through timeless Greek artistry—symbolizing war and love entwined within humanity's essence. Delve deeper into Crete's mythical past as you gaze upon a restored Taureador Fresco from Knossos Palace—the very heartland where Minos reigned supreme. Maps meticulously outline Knossos' architectural marvels surrounding its grand palace—a testament to Minoan civilization’s ingenuity. As we explore these fragments from antiquity, let us celebrate Greeks for their indomitable spirit that shaped Western civilization. Their legacy endures through centuries—inspiring generations with wisdom and artistic brilliance.