Hoplites Collection

Leonidas I (died 480 BC). King of Sparta. Monument in Spart
Leonidas I (died 480 BC). Also known as Leonidas the Brave was a Greek hero-king of Sparta, the 17th of the Agiad line King of Sparta[

They Crashed into the Persian Army with Tremendous Force
STC306476 They Crashed into the Persian Army with Tremendous Force, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

The Battle of Marathon, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho)
IL322106 The Battle of Marathon, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection

Warriors fighting, reverse of the Krater of Eurytios, Corinthian style
XIR196713 Warriors fighting, reverse of the Krater of Eurytios, Corinthian style, from Cerveteri, c.600 BC (pottery) (b/w photo) by Greek, (7th century BC); height: 46 cm; Louvre, Paris

Reconstruction of tomb painting from Paestum depicting Greek foot soldiers and cavalry
CHT285206 Reconstruction of tomb painting from Paestum depicting Greek foot soldiers and cavalry (colour litho) (see also 186246, 119488 & 444298) by Italian School

Proto-Corinthian aryballos with a human head, decorated with a scene of combat, c
PWI92579 Proto-Corinthian aryballos with a human head, decorated with a scene of combat, c.640 BC (pottery) by Macmillan Painter, (fl.c.660-640 BC) (attr)

Battle scenes in Ancient Greece (colour litho)
957874 Battle scenes in Ancient Greece (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle scenes in Ancient Greece)

Greeks (chromolitho)
1094015 Greeks (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greeks. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Macedonian Phalanx, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations
IL322132 A Macedonian Phalanx, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Greek hoplies. Greek classical art. Black-figure ceramic. Heavy infantryman of the armies of the ancient Greece. Classical Greek art. Ceramics

Ancient Greek warrior stepping into his chariot. Behind him are two hoplites carrying shields and spears. Hoplites formed the heavily armoured Greek infantry

Hoplite in training. Hoplites were the heavily armoured Ancient Greek infantry. Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki

Plinth of kouros statue depicting Hoplites and horse-drawn chariot, detail: Hoplites holding shield and spear
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Plinth of kouros statue depicting Hoplites and a horse-drawn chariot, circa 490 b.C. Detail: Hoplites holding a shield and a spear

Fossil ammonite C016 / 6079
Fossil ammonite (Hoplites sp.). This is a stongly-ribbed Cretaceous ammonite. This 7.8 centimetre wide specimen is from was found in Southern England. Natural History Museum, London, UK

Hoplites, fossil ammonite
Hoplites, a stongly-ribbed Cretaceous ammonite. This 7.8 cm wide specimen is from the Cretaceous of Southern England

Miltiades The Younger (c. 554 BC probably 489 BC). Athenian strategist. Engraving. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

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"Hoplites: The Fearless Warriors of Ancient Greece" Step back in time to the era of Leonidas I, the renowned King of Sparta, whose monument still stands proudly in Spart. These they were not just ordinary soldiers; they were a force to be reckoned with. With their iconic ancient Greek costumes and unwavering determination, these warriors crashed into the Persian Army with tremendous force. Their bravery and skill on the battlefield are immortalized in historical artifacts such as the funerary stele of Sosias and Kephisodoros from 410 BC. The Battle of Marathon, depicted in an illustration from Hutchinson's History of Nations, showcases how hoplites fought valiantly against all odds. They stood united, shoulder-to-shoulder on the Chigi vase from 650-640 BC or on the reverse side of Eurytios' Krater in Corinthian style. Even tomb paintings from Paestum give us a glimpse into their lives - foot soldiers marching alongside cavalry units, ready to defend their homeland at any cost. A Proto-Corinthian aryballos adorned with combat scenes further emphasizes their dedication to warfare. These battle-hardened warriors left no stone unturned when it came to defending Greece's honor. Whether it was through lithographs depicting intense battle scenes or chromolitho prints showcasing Greeks' resilience and unity during conflicts. Not limited only to mainland Greece, hoplite tactics spread throughout Macedonia as well. A Macedonian Phalanx is beautifully illustrated in Hutchinson's History of Nations – a testament to how this formidable fighting style transcended borders. They were more than just soldiers; they embodied courage and loyalty that defined an entire civilization. Through art and history alike, we can appreciate their legacy as true champions who fought for freedom and justice.