Ancient Greece Collection (#94)

Ancient Statue of the Muse Thalia, 1669. Creator: Claude Mellan
Ancient Statue of the Muse Thalia, 1669

Plate 5: Tomb of Mausolus, stone masons make a column at the right, from The Seven Wonders of the World, 1608

Westminster School - scene from "The Andria"of Terence, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Westminster School - scene from " The Andria" of Terence, 1845. Public school production of an ancient Roman comedy, Act IV, Scene 11: Of the costume...we must speak in the highest terms

Frontispiece to the life of Alexander the Great, at left is Bellona and at right a female personification of abundance, the Coat of Arms of the Duke of Croy, 1608

Plate 6: Darius Fleeing from the Battlefield, from The Deeds of Alexander the Great, 1608

Plate 11: Alexanders Lion Hunt, from The Deeds of Alexander the Great, 1608

Plate 3: Alexander Instructing his Soldiers, from The Deeds of Alexander the Great, 1608

Plate 10: Alexander Finding the Body of Darius, from The Deeds of Alexander the Great, , 1608

Plate 9: Alexanders Triumphal Entry into Babylon, from The Deeds of Alexander the Great, 1608

Plate 5: Alexander Directing a Battle, from The Deeds of Alexander the Great, 1608

Plate 2: Alexander Cutting the Gordian Knot, from The Deeds of Alexander the Great, 1608

The Death of Socrates, 1790. Creator: Jean Francois Pierre Peyron
The Death of Socrates, 1790

Ruines de Cumes, 18th century. Creator: Quentin Pierre Chedel
Ruines de Cumes, 18th century

Statue of Niobe and her Worshippers, with Apollo and Diana and other Figures, 1543-47

Platos symposium: Socrates and his companions seated around a table discussing ideal love interruputed by Alcibiades at left, 1648

Sinorix carried from the temple of Artemis trying to escape the effects of the poisoning, ca. 1640

The Judgment of Paris, 1750. Creators: Pierre Etienne Moitte, Pierre Francois Tardieu
The Judgment of Paris, 1750

Diogenes, seated before his barrel, reading from a book, a plucked hen standing behind him at right, ca. 1527-30

Jason Arrives at Colchis (Enfin parvint jusqu en Colchis Jason... ), 1563
Jason Arrives at Colchis (Enfin parvint jusqu en Colchis Jason...), 1563

Jason Sows the Dragons Teeth (Jason les dompte et sous le joug enserre et labourer leur fait de Mars la terre...), 1563

Queen Ino and the Husbandman (La reine Ino fait gater la semence d un an partout...), 1563

Medea Kills Her Two Children by Jason (Pour qui d Absyrte a le sang repandu, fait que du sien le tort lui soit rendu...), 1563

Medea Flees from Jason (L epee au poing court Jason la poursuivre mais ne peut celle en vitesse aconsuivre...), 1563

The Children of Medea and Jason Give Creusa the Fatal Present (Par ses deux fils à
The Children of Medea and Jason Give Creusa the Fatal Present (Par ses deux fils a l epouse nouvelle envoye en don la couronne mortelle...), 1563

Jason Throws a Rock at the Giants (Cette moisson va son semeur chercher a fer tranchant...), 1563

Medea and Her Chariot Drawn by Dragons (Echevellee et nue par nuit brune, en lieu desert invoque astres et lune...), 1563

Medea Embarks with Jason (Soudain de nuit avec Jason Medé
Medea Embarks with Jason (Soudain de nuit avec Jason Medee laissant Colchis en l Argo est montee), 1563

Representatives of Athens and Corinth at the Court of Archidamas, King of Sparta, from the History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides, 1533

Saint Paul preaching in Athens, 1679. Creator: Cornelis Bloemaert
Saint Paul preaching in Athens, 1679. [St Paul warns against idol worship]

Concourse of the Gods on Mount Olympus, 1565. Creator: Cornelis Cort
Concourse of the Gods on Mount Olympus, 1565

The Calumny of Apelles, 1602. Creator: Cornelis Cort
The Calumny of Apelles, 1602

The Fight Between Ulysses & Irus, ca. 1590. Creators: Jan Muller
The Fight Between Ulysses & Irus, ca. 1590

Plate LXXV (75): Male Athlete. From "Museum Florentinum"
Plate LXXV (75): Male Athlete. From " Museum Florentinum" (Statuae antiquae dorum et virorum illustrium), 1734

Plate XXXVIII (38): Mercury. From "Museum Florentinum"
Plate XXXVIII (38): Mercury. From " Museum Florentinum" (Statuae antiquae dorum et virorum illustrium), 1734

Plate LXXI (71): Narcissus. From "Museum Florentinum"
Plate LXXI (71): Narcissus. From " Museum Florentinum" (Statuae antiquae dorum et virorum illustrium), 1734

Plate XXXVII (37): Mars. From "Museum Florentinum"
Plate XXXVII (37): Mars. From " Museum Florentinum" (Statuae antiquae dorum et virorum illustrium), 1734

Sinorix being carried from the temple after being poisoned, 1650-1700

Muses at the Foot of Mount Parnassus, 1540-45. Creator: Antonio Fantuzzi
Muses at the Foot of Mount Parnassus, 1540-45

Circe Giving a Drink to Ulyssess Companions, 1540-45. Creator: Antonio Fantuzzi
Circe Giving a Drink to Ulyssess Companions, 1540-45

The Daughters of Minyas, 1545. Creator: Antonio Fantuzzi
The Daughters of Minyas, 1545

Two Pupils in Greek Dress, 1883. 1883. Creator: Thomas Eakins
Two Pupils in Greek Dress, 1883

Plate 1: Saturn; statue of the nude god standing on a socle, holding a scythe in his right hand and a child in his left; from Statues of Roman Gods after Jacques Jonghelinck, 1586

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Map of Greece, mid-16th century. mid-16th century
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Map of Greece, mid-16th century

Hercules and Cerberus, 1586-1629. Creator: Aegidius Sadeler II
Hercules and Cerberus, 1586-1629

Statue of Pasquin in the House of Cardinal Ursino, Published after 1582

Achilles and the daughters of Lycomedes, ca. 1620-26. ca. 1620-26
Achilles and the daughters of Lycomedes, ca. 1620-26

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Tiber, mid-16th century. mid-16th century
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Tiber, mid-16th century

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: King Pyrrhus, 1562. 1562. Creator: Jacob Bos
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: King Pyrrhus, 1562

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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.