Pentelic Collection

Socrates (c 469399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosophe
Socrates (c.469-399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosopher. Bust. Found at Piazza Venezia. 1st. century. Pentelic marble. Palazzo Massimo. National Roman Museum. Rome. Italy

Arch of Titus. Rome. Italy
Roman Art. Arch of Titus. Erected in the year 81 to commemorate the conquest of Titus against the Jews. It features carved scenes of the conquest and subsequent destruction of Jerusalem (AD 70)

Tower of the Winds or Horologion of Andronikos Kyrrhestes at sunset, Roman Forum, Athens, Attica, Greece

1 4th Century BC Anatolia Ancient Age Ancient
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Sarcophagus of mourning women. 4th century BC. From Royal Ne
Sarcophagus of mourning women. 4th century BC. Pentelic marble. From Royal Necropolis of Sidon. Chamber I. Archaeological Museum. Museum of Ancient Orient. Istanbul. Turkey

Statue of Niobe's son (pentelic marble)
3359301 Statue of Niobe's son (pentelic marble) by Roman; Centrale Montemartini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Statue of Niobe's son, pentelic marble, Centrale Montemartini, Capitoline Museums)

Antonius Pius, Ludovisi collection (pentelic marble)
3042769 Antonius Pius, Ludovisi collection (pentelic marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Portrait of Apollo crowned with laurel, copy after a hellenistic work conceived as a statuary group with the Muses
3359297 Portrait of Apollo crowned with laurel, copy after a hellenistic work conceived as a statuary group with the Muses (pentelic marble) by Roman; Centrale Montemartini, Rome

Relief with figure of Ulysses, inv 425392 (pentelic marble)
3042698 Relief with figure of Ulysses, inv 425392 (pentelic marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Atena Parthenos, Ludovisi collection (pentelic marble)
3042791 Atena Parthenos, Ludovisi collection (pentelic marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Statue of seated warrior, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection (pentelic marble with head of Paros marble)
3042846 Statue of seated warrior, Boncompagni Ludovisi collection (pentelic marble with head of Paros marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome

Statuette of Latona with Artemis and Apollo (pentelic marble)
3359291 Statuette of Latona with Artemis and Apollo (pentelic marble) by Roman; Centrale Montemartini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Statuette of Latona with Artemis and Apollo, pentelic marble)

Statue of a seated Muse, 1st or 2nd century AD (marble)
3597282 Statue of a seated Muse, 1st or 2nd century AD (marble) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); 167.7 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Athens, the Parthenon (photo)
6025384 Athens, the Parthenon (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athens, the Parthenon)

Marble head of Epikouros, 2nd century AD (marble)
3526110 Marble head of Epikouros, 2nd century AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); 49.8 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Greece, Attica, Athens, Tourists visiting the Erechtheion, at the Acropolis

Greece, Attica, Athens, The Erechtheion, at the Acropolis

Greece, Attica, Athens, Hadrians Arch

Greece, Attica, Athens, Stoa of Attalos and Agora Museum, Ancient Agora of Athens

Greece, Attica, Athens, Royal boxes used in 1896, Panathenaic Stadium, original modern day Olympic Stadium

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Greece, Attica, Athens, Hadrians Arch

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Greece, Attica, Athens, Hadrians Library

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Greece, Attica, Athens, Hadrians Library

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Greece, Attica, Athens, National Library of Greece

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Greece, Attica, Athens, National Library of Greece

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Greece, Attica, Athens, Stone seating in Odeon of Herodes Atticus, located on southwest slope of the Acropolis

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Greece, Attica, Athens, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, located on southwest slope of the Acropolis

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Greece, Attica, Athens, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, located on southwest slope of the Acropolis

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Greece, Athens, Tower of the Winds on the Agora in Athens. Part view of octagonal Pentelic marble clocktower with detail of carved frieze depicting the gods of the winds

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Greece, Athens, Tower of the Winds. Part view of octagonal Pentelic marble Roman clocktower on the Agora with detail of carved frieze depicting the gods of the winds

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Greece, Attica, Athens, Tower of the Winds on the Roman Agora in Athens. Part view of octagonal Pentelic marble clocktower with frieze depicting the wind gods

Cow. Pentelic marble. Copy after a bronze statue by Myron (4
Roman Art. Italy. Cow. Pentelic marble. Copy after a bronze statue by Greek sculptor Myron (460-440B.C.). Capitoline Museums. Rome. Italy

Mono Piles Of Stones Before Ruined Parthenon; Athens, Attica, Greece

South Frieze of the Parthenon. The Acropolis, Athens, Greece
South Frieze of the Parthenon. Cavalry. The Acropolis, Athens, Greece. 438-432 BC. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Parthenon. Elgin Marbles. Cavalcade. South Frieze
Parthenon. Elgin Marbles. South Frieze. Cavalcade. Detail. Acropolis, Athens, Greece. 438-432 BC. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Base with maenads dancing
Base with dancing maenads. Pentelic white marble. Modified roman copy after a original greek of 5th century BC. Sciarra Collection. Roman National Museum. Palazzo Massimo. Rome. Italy

Greek Art. Greece. Bust of Asclepius. Pentelic marble. Bust. Copy of the 2nd century BCE. Replica of the statue of Asclepius that Scopas carved between 350-300 BC

Taurobolium Altar. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. G
Taurobolium Altar (360-370) with relief depicting the goddess Cybele enthroned with Demeter (right) flanked by Persephone Kore and Iacchus. Probably from Chalandri. National Archaeological Museum

Greek Art. Kore. VI century B. C
GREEK ART. VI B.C. GREECE. KORE in pentelic marble. Dated in 520 b.C. Acropolis Museum. Athens. Greece

Herma of Caryatid. Pentelic marble. Archaic style. Augustan
Roman Art. Italy. Herma of Caryatid. Detail. Pentelic marble. Archaic style. Augustan age. Found in the Gardens Maecenas near the Auditorium, Rome. Capitoline Museums. Rome. Italy

Fountain in the form of a horn-shaped drinking cup (rhyton)
Roman Art. Fountain in the form of a horn-shaped drinking cup (rhyton) signed by Pontios Marble. Early Augustan period. 1st. century B.C. Pentelic marble. It comes from Rome. Capitoline Museums

Greece. Athens. Propylaea. Monumental entrance to the sacred precinct of the Acropolis. Built between 437-432 B.C. by order of Pericles and according Mnesicles project

Basin with reliefs of a marine procession (Thiasos). Rome. I
Basin with reliefs depicting a procession (Thiasos) with Tritons and Nereids with weapons forged by Hephaestus for Achilles. Pentelic marble. Found in the Hospital of the Holy Spirit (Rome). 120 BC

Greek Art. Greece. 5th century BCE. Pentelic marble funerary stele with relief depicting a scene of farewell between a boy and a man. Found in Athens. Dated to 400 BC. National Archaeological Museum

Statue of Telesphorus child. National Archaeological Museum
Statue of Telesphorus (3rd century) depicted as a child. Pentelic marble. From the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. Greece

Roman Art. Marble sarcophagus with the contest between the Muses and the Sirens. The deities Athena, Zeus, and Hera, assembled at the far left, preside over a musical contest. Coat of Arms

Roman Art. Marble head of a Greek general. 1st-2nd century A.D. Copy of a Greek bronze statue of the middle of the 4th century B.C. Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York. United States

Head of a bearded god in Pentelic marble probably depicting Zeus or Hermes. It seems a work by parian sculptor Euphron. Dated between 450-440 B.C. Eetioneia sanctuary in Piraeus

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"Pentelic: The Timeless Beauty of Ancient Greek Art" Step into the world of ancient Greece and immerse yourself in the captivating allure marble. Known for its exquisite quality and pristine white color, this fine-grained stone has been revered by artists and architects throughout history. From the philosophical teachings of Socrates to the grandeur of Rome's Arch of Titus, Pentelic marble has left an indelible mark on civilization. Its timeless elegance can be witnessed in masterpieces such as the Taurobolium Altar at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, showcasing intricate carvings that transport us back to a bygone era. Traveling further back in time, we encounter Anatolia's 4th century BC relics, where Pentelic marble was used extensively during this ancient age. The Sarcophagus of mourning women stands as a poignant testament to grief and remembrance, while the Funerary stele of Sosias and Kephisodoros tells tales from centuries past with its detailed engravings. The artistry continues with Myron's bronze statue replica - a majestic cow sculpted from Pentelic marble. This masterpiece captures both grace and strength, reminding us why this material was favored by renowned artists for their creations. As we delve deeper into history, we discover more examples marvels like Niobe's son statue. Crafted with precision and skill, it showcases how this versatile stone could bring life-like qualities to sculptures that have stood against time itself. Pentelic marble is not just a material; it is an embodiment of artistic expression that transcends generations. Its purity radiates through each piece created from it – whether it be monumental structures or delicate statues – leaving us awestruck by its enduring beauty. So next time you come across a work adorned with Pentelic marble, take a moment to appreciate its rich heritage and craftsmanship that has captivated the world for centuries.