3rd Century Bc Collection

"Exploring the Marvels of the 3rd Century BC: From Aphrodite to Terracotta Warriors" Step back in time to the fascinating 3rd century BC

3rd Century Bc Collection: Marble Aphrodite Kallipygos or Callipygian Venus statue, Roman copy of Hellenistic original

Marble Aphrodite Kallipygos or Callipygian Venus statue, Roman copy of Hellenistic original
Greek civilization, 3rd century b.C. Marble Aphrodite Kallipygos or Callipygian Venus statue. Roman copy of a Hellenistic original

3rd Century Bc Collection: Battle of Cannae plan, 216 BC

Battle of Cannae plan, 216 BC
Map of the Battle of Cannae, in which Hannibal defeated the Romans during the Second Punic War, 216 BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

3rd Century Bc Collection: Terracotta Army, guarded the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdis tomb, Xian, Lintong

Terracotta Army, guarded the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huangdis tomb, Xian, Lintong, Shaanxi, China, Asia

3rd Century Bc Collection: Museum of the Terracotta Warriors, Mausoleum of the first Qin Emperor, Xian, Shaanxi Province

Museum of the Terracotta Warriors, Mausoleum of the first Qin Emperor, Xian, Shaanxi Province, China, Asia

Terracotta warrior figures in the Tomb of Emperor Qinshihuang, Xi an, Shaanxi Province, China

3rd Century Bc Collection: The Dying Gaul statue, a Roman copy of a Hellenistic Greek bronze, 3rd century BC. Artist: Epigonus

The Dying Gaul statue, a Roman copy of a Hellenistic Greek bronze, 3rd century BC. Artist: Epigonus
A Roman copy in marble of a Hellenistic Greek bronze from Pergamon. The original was commissioned by Attalus I of Pergamon to celebrate his victory over the Celtic Galatians in Anatolia

3rd Century Bc Collection: PERU: CHAVIN STELE. Drawing of the Raimondi stele, portraying a chieftain wearing

PERU: CHAVIN STELE. Drawing of the Raimondi stele, portraying a chieftain wearing an elaborate crown. Chavin culture of ancient Peru, 9th to 2nd century B.C

PSCI2A-00045
Arrest of Archimedes, leading to his death. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

3rd Century Bc Collection: Pharos, the lighthouse of ancient Alexandria

Pharos, the lighthouse of ancient Alexandria
Harbor and lighthouse of ancient Alexandria, a great center of Hellenistic culture and trade. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

3rd Century Bc Collection: Bronze Portrait Head of Philosopher, found in sea of Antikythera, circa late 3rd century BC

Bronze Portrait Head of Philosopher, found in sea of Antikythera, circa late 3rd century BC. Probably Bion of Borysthenes, a cynic in 4th century BC

3rd Century Bc Collection: Museum of the Terracotta Warriors, bust of a Cavalryman, Xian, Shaanxi Province, China

Museum of the Terracotta Warriors, bust of a Cavalryman, Xian, Shaanxi Province, China, Asia

3rd Century Bc Collection: Marble statue of falling Gaul, Roman copy of Pergamon school original

Marble statue of falling Gaul, Roman copy of Pergamon school original
Greek civilization, 3rd century b.C. Marble statue of falling Gaul. Roman copy of a Pergamon school original, part of the Stoa built by Attalus II on the Acropolis of Athens after his victory over

Acropolis, Lindos, Rhodes, Dodecanese, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Close-up of Terracotta Army Warrior, Xian, Shaanxi Province, China, Asia

3rd Century Bc Collection: Punic civilization. Reconstruction of Byrsa Hill, with the Punic city and Hannibals circular harbor

Punic civilization. Reconstruction of Byrsa Hill, with the Punic city and Hannibals circular harbor
Punic civilization. Reconstruction of Byrsa Hill, with the Punic city and Hannibals circular harbour, late 4th-2nd century b.C. Fresco by architect J. M. Gassend

3rd Century Bc Collection: Italy, Apulia, Arpi, Daunian mosaic work depicting sea animals, from a house in Argos Hippium

Italy, Apulia, Arpi, Daunian mosaic work depicting sea animals, from a house in Argos Hippium 4th-3rd Century B.C. Italy, Foggia

3rd Century Bc Collection: Hellenistic marble statue known as Medici Venus

Hellenistic marble statue known as Medici Venus
Greek civilization, 3rd century b.C. Hellenistic marble statue known as Medici Venus

PANC2A-00156
Hannibal, the Carthaginian general who defeated the Roman army in 218. Hand-colored 17th-century engraving

3rd Century Bc Collection: The elephants of Hannibal (chromolitho)

The elephants of Hannibal (chromolitho)
974472 The elephants of Hannibal (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The elephants of Hannibal)

3rd Century Bc Collection: Victory of the Roman fleet over the Carthaginians at the Battle of the Aegates, 241 BC (engraving)

Victory of the Roman fleet over the Carthaginians at the Battle of the Aegates, 241 BC (engraving)
3647067 Victory of the Roman fleet over the Carthaginians at the Battle of the Aegates, 241 BC (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

3rd Century Bc Collection: The Turog Stone, 3rd century BC

The Turog Stone, 3rd century BC
The Turoe Stone, in La Tene style, possible an Omphalos. In County Galway in Ireland, 3rd century BC

3rd Century Bc Collection: Pharos lighthouse, Ptolemaic Egypt

Pharos lighthouse, Ptolemaic Egypt
Pharos lighthouse. Historical artwork showing what the Pharos lighthouse at Alexandria, Egypt, in the third century BC, might have looked like

3rd Century Bc Collection: Apelles paints Campaspe's portrait, lover of Alexander the Great

Apelles paints Campaspe's portrait, lover of Alexander the Great, second half of the 17th century (oil on canvas)
8620193 Apelles paints Campaspe's portrait, lover of Alexander the Great, second half of the 17th century (oil on canvas) by Preti, Mattia (Il Calabrese) (1613-99); Stuard gallery, Parma

Statue of Ganymede with eagle
7287193 Statue of Ganymede with eagle; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of ganymede with eagle, dauther of the god of medicine Asklepios)

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3rd Century Bc Collection: Alexandria, galley of Hiero II, Tyrant of Syracuse (engraving)

Alexandria, galley of Hiero II, Tyrant of Syracuse (engraving)
8635765 Alexandria, galley of Hiero II, Tyrant of Syracuse (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandria, galley of Hiero II, Tyrant of Syracuse)

3rd Century Bc Collection: Siege of Agrigentum (engraving)

Siege of Agrigentum (engraving)
8635764 Siege of Agrigentum (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Agrigentum, Sicily, First Punic War, 262 BC. Illustration from Rom)

3rd Century Bc Collection: Hamilcar Barca, Carthaginian general (engraving)

Hamilcar Barca, Carthaginian general (engraving)
8635760 Hamilcar Barca, Carthaginian general (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamilcar Barca (c275-228 BC)

3rd Century Bc Collection: Triumph of Scipio Africanus (engraving)

Triumph of Scipio Africanus (engraving)
8635746 Triumph of Scipio Africanus (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triumph of Scipio Africanus after his defeat of Hannibal at the Battle of)

3rd Century Bc Collection: Ruins of the Tomb of the Scipios, Rome (engraving)

Ruins of the Tomb of the Scipios, Rome (engraving)
8635735 Ruins of the Tomb of the Scipios, Rome (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Tomb of the Scipios, Rome. Illustration from Rom)

3rd Century Bc Collection: Archimedes, ancient Greek scientist, mathematician and inventor (engraving)

Archimedes, ancient Greek scientist, mathematician and inventor (engraving)
8635148 Archimedes, ancient Greek scientist, mathematician and inventor (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archimedes (c287-c212 BC)

3rd Century Bc Collection: Colossus of Rhodes (engraving)

Colossus of Rhodes (engraving)
8635139 Colossus of Rhodes (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colossus of Rhodes. Illustration from Hellas)

3rd Century Bc Collection: Galley of Hiero II, Tyrant of Syracuse (engraving)

Galley of Hiero II, Tyrant of Syracuse (engraving)
8635136 Galley of Hiero II, Tyrant of Syracuse (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandria, galley of Hiero II, Tyrant of Syracuse)

3rd Century Bc Collection: Helepolis of Demetrius I of Macedon (engraving)

Helepolis of Demetrius I of Macedon (engraving)
8635133 Helepolis of Demetrius I of Macedon (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helepolis, siege tower of Demetrius I of Macedon)

3rd Century Bc Collection: Ptolemy I Soter, ancient Macedonian Greek general and king (engraving)

Ptolemy I Soter, ancient Macedonian Greek general and king (engraving)
8635129 Ptolemy I Soter, ancient Macedonian Greek general and king (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ptolemy I Soter)

3rd Century Bc Collection: Hannibal's elephants at the Battle of Zama, 202 BC (litho)

Hannibal's elephants at the Battle of Zama, 202 BC (litho)
8663565 Hannibal's elephants at the Battle of Zama, 202 BC (litho) by Motte, Henri-Paul (1846-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

3rd Century Bc Collection: Meeting between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal (engraving)

Meeting between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal (engraving)
8664204 Meeting between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

3rd Century Bc Collection: Nicomedes discovery of a special curve, known as a conchoid, with which he was able to trisect any

Nicomedes discovery of a special curve, known as a conchoid, with which he was able to trisect any acute angle
533579 Nicomedes discovery of a special curve, known as a conchoid, with which he was able to trisect any acute angle. 3rd century BCE (drawing); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

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"Exploring the Marvels of the 3rd Century BC: From Aphrodite to Terracotta Warriors" Step back in time to the fascinating 3rd century BC, a period filled with remarkable art and historical events. One iconic masterpiece from this era is the Marble Aphrodite Kallipygos, also known as Callipygian Venus statue. This Roman copy of a Hellenistic original showcases the beauty and grace that captivated ancient audiences. Meanwhile, on the battlefield, strategists devised plans for epic clashes like the Battle of Cannae in 216 BC. The intricate battle plan unfolded with precision and cunning tactics, leaving its mark on history. Traveling across continents, we arrive at one of China's most awe-inspiring sites – the Museum of Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an. Guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi's tomb are thousands of life-sized terracotta warrior figures. These meticulously crafted soldiers stand as a testament to ancient Chinese craftsmanship and military might. Venturing further into Asia, we encounter another captivating artifact – Peru's Chavin Stele. A drawing depicting a chieftain wearing elaborate ceremonial attire transports us to an era steeped in rich cultural traditions. As our journey continues, we find ourselves marveling at Pharos – the legendary lighthouse of ancient Alexandria. Standing tall against turbulent waves and guiding ships safely home during treacherous nights was no small feat. Delving deeper into history's mysteries brings us face-to-face with an enigmatic Bronze Portrait Head discovered amidst Antikythera's depths. Believed to represent a philosopher from late 3rd century BC, this find sparks curiosity about lost knowledge and forgotten wisdom. Returning once more to Xi'an's Museum of Terracotta Warriors reveals yet another treasure – a bust of a Cavalryman frozen in time. This stunning sculpture offers insight into ancient warfare techniques while showcasing artistic prowess.