Antiquity Collection (#8)

The Baths of Lady Maria de Padilla in the Royal Alcazar of Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe. Declared UNESCO World Heritage Site

The "Mercury Pond" in the gardens of the Royal Alcazar of Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Historic ancient archeological Incan Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes at sunrise, Cuzco Region, Peru

The Karaweik Palace barge and the Shwedagon Pagoda reflected in the Kandawgyi Lake waters at twilight, Yangon, Myanmar

Basilica Cistern, Sultanahmet, UNESCO, Fatih District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Basilica Cistern, Sultanahmet, UNESCO, Fatih District, Istanbul Province, Turkey

Historic ancient archeological Incan Lost City of Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes, Cuzco Region, Peru

Historic ancient archeological Incan Lost City of Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes, Cuzco Region, Peru

Ruins of historic ancient archeological Incan Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes, Cuzco Region, Peru

Ruins of historic ancient archeological Incan Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes, Cuzco Region, Peru

Ruins of historic ancient archeological Incan Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes, Cuzco Region, Peru

Historic ancient archeological Incan Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes, Cuzco Region, Peru

Historic ancient archeological Incan Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes, Cuzco Region, Peru

Historic ancient archeological Incan Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes at sunrise, Cuzco Region, Peru

Historic ancient archeological Incan Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes at sunrise, Cuzco Region, Peru

Historic ancient archeological Incan Lost City of Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes, Cuzco Region, Peru

Sculptures in a temple of the Durbar Square of Bhaktapur at sunset, Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

The floor mosaic inside the "Orpheus House" of the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, near Meknes, Morocco

The "Arch of Caracalla" (Triumphal Arch) in the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, near Meknes, Morocco

A detail of the "Arch of Caracalla" (Triumphal Arch) in the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, near Meknes, Morocco

A floor mosaic in the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, near Meknes, Morocco

The main road (Decumanus Maximus) of the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, near Meknes, Morocco

The main road (Decumanus Maximus) of the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, near Meknes, Morocco

The floor mosaic representiong the "Exploits of Hercules" in the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, near Meknes, Morocco

Ancient prehistoric petroglyphs on a rock of the Wadi Rum desert, Aqaba, Jordan, Middle East. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011

Ancient prehistoric petroglyphs on a rock of the Wadi Rum desert, Aqaba, Jordan. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011

The Taj Mahal marble mausoleum, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

Historic ancient Lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes, Cuzco Region, Peru

Historic ancient Lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes, Cuzco Region, Peru

Historic ancient Lost city of the Incas, Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes, Cuzco Region, Peru

Historic ancient archeological Incan Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes at sunrise, Cuzco Region, Peru

Historic ancient archeological Incan Machu Picchu on mountain in Andes at sunrise, Cuzco Region, Peru

Detail of petroglyphs on rock face, Arches National Park, Utah, USA

India, Delhi, Old Delhi, White marble building at Red Fort

Illuminated Edinburgh Castle and Balmoral Hotel clock tower viewed from Observatory House in city at dusk, UNESCO, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Illuminated Balmoral Hotel clock tower and Scott Monument seen from Observatory House at dusk, UNESCO, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

St Simon. Plate 4. From: Christ and the Apostles, 1545. Creator: Lambert Suavius
St Simon. Plate 4. From: Christ and the Apostles, 1545. St Simon is shown in a very classicised pose, concentrating intently on the religious tome that he is reading

St Philip. Plate 8. From: Christ and the Apostles, c.1545. Creator: Lambert Suavius
St Philip. Plate 8. From: Christ and the Apostles, c.1545. St Philip is depicted, like all the others in the series, full-length. Although elderly, he has impressive musculature

St James Major. Plate 6. From: Christ and the Apostles, 1545. Creator: Lambert Suavius
St James Major. Plate 6. From: Christ and the Apostles, 1545. St James Major is depicted leaning against a pole in an elaborate niche which looks like an architectural model

St Bartholomew. Plate 5. From: Christ and the Apostles, c.1545. Creator: Lambert Suavius
St Bartholomew. Plate 5. From: Christ and the Apostles, c.1545. This is one of the most vivid prints in the series: apprehension is evident in Bartholomew's pose - has he detected an enemy or

Jesus Christ. Plate 12. From: Christ and the Apostles, 1548. Creator: Lambert Suavius
Jesus Christ. Plate 12. From: Christ and the Apostles, 1548. This is the twelfth of 14 engravings depicting Christ, St Paul and the Twelve Apostles

St Andrew. Plate 3. From: Christ and the Apostles, c.1545. Creator: Lambert Suavius
St Andrew. Plate 3. From: Christ and the Apostles, c.1545. This figure of St Andrew makes eye contact with the viewer; this, together with the sharply foreshortened wall to the right

Virgin And Child Enthroned With Four Angels, c1460-70. Creator: Piero della Francesca
Virgin And Child Enthroned With Four Angels, c1460-70. The Virgin Mary and Jesus are attended by angels, whose wings are partly visible

Sir John Soane's Museum in Lincoln's-Inn-Fields: the Breakfast-Room, 1864. Creator: Smyth
Sir John Soane's Museum in Lincoln's-Inn-Fields: the Breakfast-Room, 1864. The Breakfast-Room has some interesting prints, pictures, and drawings; a richly-mounted pistol

Sir John Soane's Museum in Lincoln's-Inn-Fields: the Monks Parlour, 1864. Creator: Watkins
Sir John Soane's Museum in Lincoln's-Inn-Fields: the Monks Parlour, 1864. We now descend to the Monks Parloir, which has its ceiling and walls mostly covered with fragments

Sir John Soane's Museum in Lincoln's-Inn-Fields: the Sarcophagus-Room, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Sir John Soane's Museum in Lincoln's-Inn-Fields: the Sarcophagus-Room, 1864. View of...the Sepulchral Chamber, in the lower part of the Museum

Heracles and Antaeus, c.1690. Creator: De Ferrari, Gregorio (1647-1726)
Heracles and Antaeus, c.1690. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova

Heracles is welcomed to Olympus, c.1690. Creator: De Ferrari, Gregorio (1647-1726)
Heracles is welcomed to Olympus, c.1690. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genova

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of antiquity. Marvel at the intricate details of the Bust of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, a symbol of power and wisdom that has withstood the test of centuries. Explore ancient Rome through a meticulously crafted map, tracing its grandeur and influence across vast territories. Indulge your senses with a stunning Roman seafood mosaic, an artistic masterpiece depicting life's abundance from beneath the waves. Journey further east as you unravel the mysteries surrounding The Byzantine Empire, an empire that bridged cultures and left an indelible mark on history. Transport yourself to Babylon's Hanging Gardens, where lush greenery cascades down terraces like nature's own stairway to heaven. Discover Ancient Greece and its colonies around the Aegean Sea, where philosophy flourished amidst breathtaking landscapes. Witness nature's majesty as you stand before the Standing Stones of Callanish at sunset - monolithic sentinels guarding secrets lost to time. Traverse through ancient Greek ruins that echo tales of conquests and triumphs while beholding Winged Victory or Nike of Samothrace – a testament to human creativity transcending eras. Gaze upon Athena’s statue within Athens' Parthenon; feel her wisdom emanating from every marble pore. Immerse yourself in Ancient Athens' vibrant streets bustling with intellectual discourse and cultural richness. Venture southward to Cueva de las Manos (Cave of Hands) in Patagonia, Argentina – witness prehistoric artistry etched onto cave walls by our ancestors who sought solace within these rocky chambers. Antiquity beckons us with stories untold yet waiting to be discovered; it invites us into a world long gone but forever imprinted on our collective memory. Let us cherish these remnants from distant times as they connect us to our shared human heritage across continents and epochs alike.