Ancient Greece Collection (page 6)

Metope with figure riding a tortoise, from Paestum, the Heraion at the mouth of the Sele River
LRI741073 Metope with figure riding a tortoise, from Paestum, the Heraion at the mouth of the Sele River; Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum, Parco archeologico di Paestum & Elea-Velia

Earthenware lamp on caryatids reassembled and integrated, from Paestum Heraion of foce Sele
LRI741035 Earthenware lamp on caryatids reassembled and integrated, from Paestum Heraion of foce Sele; diam: 17.5 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum

Tete d'Iris ou "tete Laborde", fragment de sculpture de femme provenant du fronton ouest du Parthenon
AIS5335236 Tete d'Iris ou "tete Laborde", fragment de sculpture de femme provenant du fronton ouest du Parthenon, Athenes. Musee du Louvre, Paris.; © Iberfoto.

Athena, Roman sculpture after the Greek Athena Parthenos by Phidias, made for the Parthenon between 447 and 432 BC
AIS5374925 Athena, Roman sculpture after the Greek Athena Parthenos by Phidias, made for the Parthenon between 447 and 432 BC, detail

The sacrifice to Priapus, 1891 (engraving)
8766903 The sacrifice to Priapus, 1891 (engraving) by Barbari, Jacopo de' (1440/50-a.1515); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arethusa 1802 (Oil on canvas)
8766661 Arethusa 1802 (Oil on canvas) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820); 54.5--40 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

Tanagra 1901 (Oil on canvas)
8766580 Tanagra 1901 (Oil on canvas) by Daingerfield, Elliott (1859-1932); 71.3x61.3 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

Seven Wonders of the World, 1909 (illustration)
8698358 Seven Wonders of the World, 1909 (illustration); (add.info.: History. Ancient Greece. Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Temple of Artemis in Ephesus)

dynasty of indo greek menander 2 coins India
8725385 dynasty of indo greek menander 2 coins India; Private Collection; (add.info.: dynasty of indo greek menander 2 coins India); © Dinodia Photo.

Bust of Alexander the Great, 330-30 BC (sculpture)
7322924 Bust of Alexander the Great, 330-30 BC (sculpture); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bust of Alexender the Great. Hellenistic period , 330 - 30 BC)

Bust of Plato, 428-427 B. C. 348-347 B. was an ancient Greek philosopher
7278194 Bust of Plato, 428-427 B. C. 348-347 B. was an ancient Greek philosopher; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bust of Plato, 428-427 B. C. 348-347 B)

Aeschylus, 1784 (engraving)
7272477 Aeschylus, 1784 (engraving); (add.info.: AESCHYLUS (525-456 a.C.) Greek tragic poet of Eleusi, aristocratic origin. He distinguished himself against the Persians to Marathon and Salamina

Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta)
7310020 Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta); 15.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: terracotta); © Ashmolean Museum .

Replica figurine of a votive robe, 1901 (ceramic, pigment)
7310007 Replica figurine of a votive robe, 1901 (ceramic, pigment); 16.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: ceramic, pigment); © Ashmolean Museum .

Seal depicting man with oxen, -360 BC (red jasper)
7309964 Seal depicting man with oxen, -360 BC (red jasper); 1.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: stone (red jasper)); © Ashmolean Museum .

Tondo from the interior of a kylix
5305176 Tondo from the interior of a kylix.; (add.info.: Tondo from the interior of a kylix, depicting women folding clothing. Dated 5th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War
5304849 Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War.; (add.info.: Detail from a tapestry depicting scenes from the Trojan War)

Engraving depicting an artist's impression of Hipparchus working in the observatory at Alexandria
5308538 Engraving depicting an artist's impression of Hipparchus working in the observatory at Alexandria; (add.info)

Marble head of a youth
5305082 Marble head of a youth.; (add.info.: Marble head of a youth from ancient Greece. Dated 7th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sanctuaire greco iberien - GARNELO ALDA, Jose (1866-1944). Greco-Iberian Sanctuary. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Valencia
AIS5332857 Sanctuaire greco iberien - GARNELO ALDA, Jose (1866-1944). Greco-Iberian Sanctuary. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Valencia

Portrait of Euclid (3rd century BC). Greek mathematician, detail of a page of a manuscript representing the allegories
BEN5464424 Portrait of Euclid (3rd century BC). Greek mathematician, detail of a page of a manuscript representing the allegories of Arithmetic and geometry

The Olympiads in Athens: the race of the chariots, the throwing of disc and the boxing, 1819 (engraving)
FGL5461705 The Olympiads in Athens: the race of the chariots, the throwing of disc and the boxing, 1819 (engraving); (add.info.: Olympic Games)

Portrait de Pericles (495-429 avant JC) Gravure vers 1830 ©Fototeca Gilardi/Leemage
FGL5486616 Portrait de Pericles (495-429 avant JC) Gravure vers 1830 ©Fototeca Gilardi/Leemage; Fototeca Gilardi.

Schema based on Aristotle's theory that dreams would have a psychological basis. Engraving of the 16th century
FGL5496185 Schema based on Aristotle's theory that dreams would have a psychological basis. Engraving of the 16th century.; Fototeca Gilardi.

The death of Talos (Greek mythology giant). Right side detail. Red and white figure crater
BEN5473796 The death of Talos (Greek mythology giant). Right side detail. Red and white figure crater. Greek ceramic decorated by the painter from Talos (Inv.1501), 400-390 BC. Height: 75 cm

Hermaphrodite discovered by Eros in the presence of Aphrodite's sculpted Sadoine (glyptic) Naples
BEN5478236 Hermaphrodite discovered by Eros in the presence of Aphrodite's sculpted Sadoine (glyptic) Naples, Italy National Archaeological Museum; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Greek ceramic with red figure: Apulian bell-shaped crater. Detail of the characters in front
BEN5473647 Greek ceramic with red figure: Apulian bell-shaped crater. Detail of the characters in front. Made by the painter from Dijon. Bari, Archeologico

Representation of Greek doctors Hippocrates the Great of Kos (460-370 BC) and Claude Galien (131-201 AD)
FGL5483058 Representation of Greek doctors Hippocrates the Great of Kos (460-370 BC) and Claude Galien (131-201 AD) during a conversation

Engraving depicting Pythagoras and his followers
5309170 Engraving depicting Pythagoras and his followers; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pythagoras and his followers. Pythagoras was an Ionian Greek philosopher)

The Four Temperaments
5310124 The Four Temperaments; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting the Four Temperaments: Choleric (with lion), Sanguine (with ape), Phlegmatic (with sheep), and Melancholy (with hog)

Engraving depicting the Staff of Hermes, also known as the caduceus, is the traditional symbol of Hermes
5309414 Engraving depicting the Staff of Hermes, also known as the caduceus, is the traditional symbol of Hermes and features two snakes winding around an often winged staff; (add.info)

Constellations of Hydra, Sextans and Crater
5307763 Constellations of Hydra, Sextans and Crater.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting constellations of Hydra, Sextans and Crater. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sacrificing a bull in Ancient Greece
7243344 Sacrificing a bull in Ancient Greece.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrificing a bull in Ancient Greece. Late 19th century work from an unidentified artist.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Alexander and the body of Daruis III. Alexander III of Macedon, 20/21 July 356 BC-10/11 June 323 BC
6867240 Alexander and the body of Daruis III. Alexander III of Macedon, 20/21 July 356 BC-10/11 June 323 BC, aka Alexander the Great. King of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. Darius III, c

The Temple of Hephaistos and Athena Ergane (Hephaisteion) (formerly Theseion, Temple of Thesee)
CSO4982784 The Temple of Hephaistos and Athena Ergane (Hephaisteion) (formerly Theseion, Temple of Thesee),; (add.info.: The Temple of Hephaistos and Athena Ergane (Hephaisteion) (formerly Theseion)

Flemis tapestry. Series The History of Thebe (De geschiedenis van Thebe-La Historia de Tebas)
7208914 Flemis tapestry. Series The History of Thebe (De geschiedenis van Thebe-La Historia de Tebas): Tidio and Polyneses (Tideus en Polineikes, Tidio y Polineces). Ca 1490-1500

Flemis tapestry. Series The History of Thebe (De geschiedenis van Thebe-La Historia de Tebas)
7208458 Flemis tapestry. Series The History of Thebe (De geschiedenis van Thebe-La Historia de Tebas): Tidio and Polyneses (Tideus en Polineikes, Tidio y Polineces). Ca 1490-1500

Socrates (469-399 BC) in prison (oil on canvas)
CHT231179 Socrates (469-399 BC) in prison (oil on canvas) by Levy-Dhurmer, Lucien (1865-1953); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Ships of the British Navy (engraving)
8631456 Ships of the British Navy (engraving) by Ingram, William Ayerst (1855-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ships of the British Navy. Illustration from Black and White)

Pope's "Iliad," Book IV 490 (engraving)
8622191 Pope's "Iliad," Book IV 490 (engraving) by Barclay, Edgar (1842-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope's "Iliad," Book IV 490)

Pope's "Iliad," Book III 20 (engraving)
8622187 Pope's "Iliad," Book III 20 (engraving) by Barclay, Edgar (1842-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope's "Iliad," Book III 20)

Pope's "Iliad," Book XIII 880 (engraving)
8622188 Pope's "Iliad," Book XIII 880 (engraving) by Barclay, Edgar (1842-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope's "Iliad," Book XIII 880)

Jason and Hera, c.1900 (illustration)
2069124 Jason and Hera, c.1900 (illustration) by Speed, Lancelot (1860-1931); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Mythology. Jason and Hera)

Ancient Greek coins (engraving)
8646764 Ancient Greek coins (engraving) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek coins)

Ancient Greek coins (engraving)
8646762 Ancient Greek coins (engraving) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek coins)

Ancient Greek coins (engraving)
8646761 Ancient Greek coins (engraving) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek coins)

Ancient Greek coins (engraving)
8646754 Ancient Greek coins (engraving) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek coins)

Ancient Greek coins (engraving)
8646751 Ancient Greek coins (engraving) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek coins)

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"Unveiling the Splendors of Ancient Greece: A Journey through Time" Step into the world and be captivated by its rich history, art, and mythology. Admire the vibrant Fresco Three Minoan Women at Knossos, a testament to the artistic prowess of this ancient civilization. Feel their presence as they come alive on your walls. Let Hermes, depicted in Jonnard's 1886 masterpiece, guide you through this enchanting era. His mischievous smile hints at the tales he has witnessed unfold. Marvel at the Marble Aphrodite Kallipygos statue, a Roman copy that pays homage to its Hellenistic original. Her beauty transcends time and leaves us in awe of her grace. Explore Ancient Greece and its colonies around the Aegean Sea - an empire that shaped civilizations for centuries with its cultural influence and intellectual achievements. Stand before Athena's majestic statue within Athens' Parthenon; feel her wisdom radiate from every corner as she watches over her beloved city. Trace your fingers across a vintage map of Magna Graecia; it reveals how far-reaching Greek culture spread beyond mainland borders, leaving an indelible mark on distant lands. Discover Asclepius, the Roman statue embodying healing powers revered by both Greeks and Romans alike. Witness his divine aura that once brought solace to those seeking remedy. Gaze upon Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns - architectural marvels that adorned temples throughout ancient Greece. Each style tells a story of craftsmanship passed down through generations. Immerse yourself in Greek mythology as illustrated gods come to life before your eyes. Zeus reigns supreme while Poseidon commands mighty seas; their stories echo through eternity. And finally, meet Socrates - philosopher extraordinaire whose caricature captures his wit and intellect. Engage in lively debates alongside him as you delve into profound philosophical concepts still relevant today.