Aegean Civilisations Collection

Attic pelike depicting Heracles killing king Busiris and Egyptian priests, by Pan Painter, red-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic pelike attributed to the Pan Painter. Recto: Heracles killing the king Busiris and the Egyptian priests. Detail

Attic lekythos depicting two companions of Ulysses turned into swine by Circewitch, red-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic lekythos depicting two companions of Ulysses turned into swine by Circe the enchantress

Attic pelike depicting Phrixus rescued by a flying ram with golden sheep fleece, red-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic pelike depicting Phrixus rescued by a flying ram with golden fleece, detail

Fragment of Kantharos depicting Achilles before his horses, whose manes were able to predict future
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Fragment of Kantharos by painter Nearchos depicting Achilles before his horses, whose manes were able to predict the future

Greece, Lerna, Votive marble relief depicting Heracles and Hydra of Lerna
Hellenistic art, 2nd century b.C. Votive marble relief depicting Heracles and the Hydra of Lerna. From Lerna, Greece

Protoattic Amphora, depicting Heracles and the centaur Nessus, by the Nettos Painter, black-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 7th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Protoattic Amphora by the Nettos Painter, depicting Heracles and the centaur Nessus

Fragment of Attic plate depicting Apollo flying on a swan to the country of the Hyperboreans, by painter Euphronios
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Fragment of Attic plate by painter Euphronios depicting Apollo flying on a swan to the country of the Hyperboreans

Plate depicting Achilles wearing armor forged by Hephaestus and given to him by Thetis, by painter Lydos
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Plate by the painter Lydos depicting Achilles wearing the armor forged by Hephaestus and given to him by Thetis

Attica, Oropos, Temple of Amphiaraos, Votive marble relief depicting Amphiaraus healing Archinus shoulder
Greek civilization, 5th-4th century b.C. Votive marble relief depicting Amphiaraus healing Archinus shoulder. From the Temple of Amphiaraos at Oropos, Attica. Detail

Attic pelike depicting a conversation scene, by School of Pronomos Painter, red-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic pelike by the School of the Pronomos Painter depicting a conversation scene

Attic oenochoe depicting Hermes, messenger of gods, between two sphinkx, black-figure pottery
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Attic oenochoe depicting Hermes, messenger of gods, between two sphinxs

Attic pelike depicting Poseidon, Ares and Hermes fighting against Giants, by School of Pronomos Painter
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Red-figure pottery. Attic pelike by the School of the Pronomos Painter depicting Poseidon, Ares and Hermes fighting against Giants. Detail: Poseidon and Ares

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The Aegean Civilisations: A Glimpse into Mythology and Heroic Tales Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Aegean civilisations. Through intricate works of art, these ancient societies have left behind a rich tapestry of legends, gods, and heroes. Take for instance the Attic pelike depicting Heracles slaying king Busiris and Egyptian priests. Painted by the skilled Pan Painter on red-figure pottery, this scene showcases Heracles' might as he triumphs over his adversaries. In another striking piece, an Attic lekythos captures the moment when two companions of Ulysses are transformed into swine by Circewitch. The vivid details on this red-figure pottery bring to life the enchanting yet treacherous encounter with mythical creatures. Travel further into mythology with an Attic pelike illustrating Phrixus being saved by a flying ram adorned with a golden sheep fleece. Crafted using red-figure pottery techniques, this artwork tells the tale of bravery and divine intervention. A black-figure pottery oenochoe presents Hermes, messenger of gods, flanked by two sphinxes. This masterpiece transports us to ancient Greece where deities interacted with mortals through intermediaries like Hermes. Moving away from pottery but still within Greek territory lies Lerna's votive marble relief depicting Heracles battling against Hydra - a fearsome serpent-like creature. This sculpture pays homage to one of Heracles' most famous feats that showcased his unparalleled strength. Journeying towards Oropos brings us to Amphiaraus healing Archinus shoulder in another votive marble relief found at Temple of Amphiaraos. This sacred depiction highlights not only Amphiaraus' healing abilities but also their importance within religious practices. Returning to black-figure pottery is a Protoattic Amphora portraying Heracles locked in combat with centaur Nessus.