Ancient Greece Collection (#96)

Ulysses and His Companions Fighting the Cicones Before the City of Ismaros, Study for a Destroyed Fresco in the Galerie d Ulysee, Chateau de Fontainebleau, 1555-60

Studies of Six Greek Coins, 1825. 1825. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Studies of Six Greek Coins, 1825

Studies of Seven Greek Coins, 1825. 1825. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
Studies of Seven Greek Coins, 1825

Taormina theater, Taormina, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Girgenti (The Temple of Juno Lacinia at Agrigentum), 1881. Creator: William Stanley Haseltine
Girgenti (The Temple of Juno Lacinia at Agrigentum), 1881

Calliope, 1869. Creator: Giuseppe Fagnani
Calliope, 1869

The Wages of War, 1848. Creator: Henry Peters Gray
The Wages of War, 1848

Scenes from the Story of the Argonauts, ca. 1465. Creator: Jacopo del Sellaio
Scenes from the Story of the Argonauts, ca. 1465

The Parthenon, 1871. Creator: Frederic Edwin Church
The Parthenon, 1871

Archaeological Site of Olympia, UNESCO World Heritage Site, an ancient site on Greeces Peloponnese peninsula, Greece, Europe

Afea Temple, Aegina, Saronic Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Temple of Zeus, Athens, Greece, Europe

Fragments of decoration from Delos, Greece, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Fragments of decoration from Delos, Greece, (1928). Towards End of the 2nd Century B.C...fragments of a wall plinth. Plate XXV, figs 67 & 68

Ionic Hall in the Acropolis at Athens, Greece, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Ionic Hall in the Acropolis at Athens, Greece, (1928). 437-432 B.C...Reconstruction of the Ionic hall behind the Doric portico of the Propylaea...Built by the architect Mnesicles (437-432 B.C)

Corner of the pediment of the old Temple of Athena on the Acropolis at Athens, Greece, (1928). 1st Half of 6th Century B.C....Perspective view of the left corner of the pediment of the old Temple of

Textile patterns and fresco fragments from Crete, Greece, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Textile patterns and fresco fragments from Crete, Greece, (1928). 1700-1400 B.C...Two textile patterns from the Procession Fresco at Cnossos [Knossos], about 1550-1400 B.C

Painted ceiling decoration in the Stasovsky Crypt, Cimmerian Bosporus, Kerch, (1928). 1st half of 2nd Century. A.D...Kertsch, South Russia

Painted decoration in the Stasovsky Crypt, Cimmerian Bosporus, Kerch, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Painted decoration in the Stasovsky Crypt, Cimmerian Bosporus, Kerch, (1928). 1st half of 2nd Century. A.D...Kertsch, South Russia

Entablature of the prostylos at Selinunte, Italy, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Entablature of the prostylos at Selinunte, Italy, (1928). 2nd Half of 3rd Century B.C...Entablature of the prostylos B. at Selinus [Selinunte, ancient Greek city]...founded 628 B.C

Floor paintings in the palace at Tiryns, Greece, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Floor paintings in the palace at Tiryns, Greece, (1928). Part view of the floor painting in the so-called small Megaron; two patterns from the floor painting, about 1400-1200 B.C

The Parthenon on the Acropolis - View N. E. over Athenai (Athens) to Mount Lycabettus
The Parthenon on the Acropolis - View N.E. over Athenai (Athens) to Mount Lycabettus, Greece, c1930s. 5th century BC doric temple to the goddess Athena From " Tour of the World"

Relief, Parthenon, Acropolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Athens, Greece, Europe

Theatre of Herod Atticus, Acropolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Athens, Greece, Europe

Temple of Erectheion, Acropolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Athens, Greece, Europe

Evening, Parthenon, Acropolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Athens, Greece, Europe

Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounion, Attica, Greece, Europe

Sophocles, (c497-405 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Sophocles, (c497-405 BC), 1830. Sophocles (c497-405 BC) one of three ancient Greek tragedians and a celebrated dramatist. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Zeno Eleates, (c495-430 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Zeno Eleates, (c495-430 BC), 1830. Zeno of Elea (c495-430 BC) pre-Socratic Greek philosopher of the Eleatic School founded by Parmenides

Plutarch, (c. AD46- c120), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Plutarch, (c.AD46- c120), 1830. Plutarch (c.AD46- c120) Greek biographer and essayist known primarily for his work Parallel Lives

Menander, (c342-290 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Menander, (c342-290 BC), 1830. Menander (c342-290 BC) Greek dramatist of Athenian New Comedy. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J

Phocion, (c402-c318 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Phocion, (c402-c318 BC), 1830. Phocion (c402-c318 BC) Athenian statesman and strategos, known to be honest and subject of one of Plutarchs Parallel Lives

Pericles, (c 495-429 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Pericles, (c 495-429 BC), 1830. Pericles (c 495-429 BC) influential Greek statesman, orator and general of Athens who led his countrymen during the first years of the Peloponnesian War

Miltiades, (c550-489 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Miltiades, (c550-489 BC), 1830. Miltiades (c550-489 BC) Athenian general known for his role in the Battle of Marathon, he was son of Cimon Coalemos, Olympic chariot-racer, and father of Cimon

Pyrrhus II, (fl 242-237 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Pyrrhus II, (fl 242-237 BC), 1830. Pyrrhus II (fl 242-237 BC) son of Olympias II and Alexander II of Epirus, brother of Ptolemy and Phthia of Macedon

Lycurgus, (fl c820 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lycurgus, (fl c820 BC), 1830. Lycurgus (fl c820 BC) lawgiver of Sparta who established military reforms in accordance with the Oracle of Delphi, promoting virtues of equality (among citizens)

Homer, (c800-701 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Homer, (c800-701 BC), 1830. Homer (c800-701 BC) Greek poet and legendary author of the Iliad and the Odyssey. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Heraclitus, (c535 -c475 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Heraclitus, (c535 -c475 BC), 1830. Heraclitus of Ephesus (c535 -c475 BC) pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, native of the city of Ephesus, then part of the Persian Empire

Herodotus, (c484-c425 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Herodotus, (c484-c425 BC), 1830. Herodotus (c484-c425 BC) ancient Greek historian born in Halicarnassus in the Persian Empire and the first writer to collect his materials

Euripides, (c480-406 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Euripides, (c480-406 BC), 1830. Euripides (c480-406 BC) tragedian of classical Athens. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J

Apelles: design for a mosaic, c1864, (1881). Creator: Bernard Collier
Apelles: design for a mosaic, c1864, (1881). Design for a glass mosaic in the Kensington Valhalla at the South Kensington Museum (later renamed the Victoria & Albert Museum)

Isocrates, (436-338 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Isocrates, (436-338 BC), 1830. Isocrates (436-338 BC) Ancient Greek rhetorician and one of the ten Attic orators. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Epicurus, (341-270 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Epicurus, (341-270 BC), 1830. Epicurus (341-270 BC) ancient Greek philosopher and sage who founded a school of philosophy called Epicureanism, the purpose of which was to attain the happy

Satyr dancing (Apulian Krater), ca 420-410 BC. Creator: Sisyphus Painter (active c
Satyr dancing (Apulian Krater), ca 420-410 BC. Found in the Collection of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

Demosthenes, (384-322 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Demosthenes, (384-322 BC), 1830. Demosthenes (384-322 BC) Greek statesman and orator of ancient Athens who learned rhetoric by studying the speeches of previous great orators

Democritus, (c460-370 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Democritus, (c460-370 BC), 1830. Democritus (c460-370 BC) Ancient Greek pre-Socratic philosopher remembered for his formulation of atomic theory of the universe

Bias, (died 530 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Bias, (died 530 BC), 1830. Bias of Priene (died 530 BC), Greek sage, skilled as an advocate, widely accepted to be one of the Seven Sages of Greece

Cimon, (c510-450 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cimon, (c510-450 BC), 1830. Cimon (c510-450 BC) Athenian statesman and general, celebrated military hero elevated to rank of admiral after fighting in the Battle of Salamis

Asclepiades, (c124-40 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Asclepiades, (c124-40 BC), 1830. Asclepiades of Bithynia (c124-40 BC) Greek physician who flourished in Rome, where he established Greek medicine

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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.