Ancient Greek Collection (#59)

Statue of Hermes, 2nd century. After a Greek original of the first half of the 4th century BC. The Roman equivalent of Hermes, the messenger of the Gods, was Mercury

Disc with a portrait of Aeschines, Ancient Greek statesman and orator, 2nd century. Roman, after a Greek original of the 4th century BC

Statue of a seated philosopher, 1st century. Roman, after a Greek original of the 4th century BC. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Head of Demosthenes, Athenian statesman and orator, 2nd century. Roman, after a Greek original of the first half of the 3rd century BC by Polyeuktos

Head of Meleager, 2nd century. Roman, after a Greek original of the mid 4th century BC. According to Greem mythology, Meleager was a hero who, together with Atalanta, a female hunter

Head of Artemis, 2nd century. Roman, after a Greek original of the 1st half of the 4th century BC, by Praxiteles. The Greek Goddess of Hunting, Artemis was known as Diana in the Roman pantheon

Head of Aphrodite, Goddess of Beauty and Love, 2nd century. Roman, after a Greek original of the 1st half of the 4th century BC by Praxiteles. The Roman equivalent of Aphrodite was Venus

Head of Philoctetes, 2nd century. Roman, after a Greek original of the 450s BC. According to Greek mythology, Philoctetes was a hero and a noted archer who fought in the Trojan War

Bust of Athena, 2nd century. Roman, after the Greek original of the late 5th century BC. Minerva was the equivalent of Athena in the Roman pantheon

Heracles in the Garden of the Hesperides, fragment of a relief, early 2nd century. Roman, after the Greek original of the late 5th century BC

Head of an athlete, early 1st century. Roman, after the Greek original of the 450s-440s BC by Polykleitos. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Head of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and Just War, and patroness of crafts, early 1st century. Roman, after the Greek original of the 430s-420s BC by Kresilas

Head of Hermes, early 2nd century. Roman, after the Greek original of the 430s-420s BC. The Roman equivalent of Hermes, the messenger of the Gods, was Mercury

Head of an Amazon, early 1st century. Roman work, after the Greek original of the 430s BC by Polykleitos. According to Greek mythology, the Amazons were a race of female warriors

Statue of Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and Just War, and patroness of crafts, 2nd century. After the Greek original of the 5th century BC. Minerva was the equivalent of Athena in the Roman pantheon

Statue of a Goddess, possibly Demeter. Roman work, 2nd century, after a Greek original of the 430s-420s BC. Demeter was the Ancient Greek Goddess of fertility and the harvest

Kouros, late 6th-early 5th century BC. From ancient Olbia, a Greek colony on the estuary of the River Dnieper, in what is today Ukraine. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Head of Doryphoros, early 1st century. Roman work, after the Greek original of the 440s BC by Polykleitos. Polykleitos designed his Doryphoros

Herm of Hermes. Roman, after a Greek original by Alkamenes of c450-c440 BC. The Roman equivalent of Hermes, the messenger of the Gods, was Mercury, Found in the collection of The Hermitage

Statue of Euterpe, Muse of Poetry. Roman work after a Greek original of the 4th century. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Statue of a resting satyr. Roman work after the original of the first half of the 4th century BC by Praxiteles. According to Greek Mythology

Statue of Terpsichore, Muse of Dances. Roman work after a Greek model of the Praxiteles School. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Head of Dionysus, God of Wine and patron of wine making. Roman, after a Greek model of the mid 4th century BC. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Portrait bust of Dionysus, God of Wine and patron of wine making. Roman, after a Greek model of the 4th century BC. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Statue of Dionysus, God of Wine and patron of wine making. Roman, after a Greek model of the 4th century BC. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Bust of Aphrodite, Goddess of Beauty and Love. Roman, after a Greek model of the 3rd century BC. The Roman equivalent of Aphrodite was Venus. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Illustration of ancient Greek girl and mother visiting a temple

Amphitheatre at the ancient ruins of Kaunos, Dalyan, Mugla Province, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Eros and Aphrodite (oil on canvas)
XIR899097 Eros and Aphrodite (oil on canvas) by Toudouze, Edouard (1848-1907); 190x283 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes, France; (add.info.: Eros et Aphrodite. PE7002); French, out of copyright

Democritus and the Abderites, 1841 (oil on canvas)
XIR899020 Democritus and the Abderites, 1841 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes

Theocritus (engraving)
XJF701476 Theocritus (engraving) by European School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theocritus (3rd century BC), the creator of ancient Greek bucolic poetry

Socrates, c. 1820 (graphite)
XYC309879 Socrates, c.1820 (graphite) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 21.9x18.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; (add.info.: Socrates (469-399 BC)

Menippus, 1640 (oil on canvas)
XIR61303 Menippus, 1640 (oil on canvas) by Velazquez, Diego Rodriguez de Silva y (1599-1660); 179x94 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Religious Ceremony in Ancient Greece (w / c & gouache on paper)
XYC281161 Religious Ceremony in Ancient Greece (w/c & gouache on paper) by Finch, Francis Oliver (1802-62); 46.7x64.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Theophrastus (engraving)
KW268332 Theophrastus (engraving) by Cook, J.W. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theophrastus (372 BC-287 BC); ); Ken Welsh; British, out of copyright

Sophocles (engraving)
KW268330 Sophocles (engraving) by Cook, J.W. (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sophocles (496 BC-406 BC); ); Ken Welsh; British, out of copyright

Rachel (1821-58) (oil on canvas)
XIR183362 Rachel (1821-58) (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); Musee de la Vie Romantique, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Illustration to The Iliad, 1760s (pen & ink, wash and gouache on laid paper)
XYC159608 Illustration to The Iliad, 1760s (pen & ink, wash and gouache on laid paper) by Rysbrack (Rijsbrack), John Michael (1684-1770); 23.5x38.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

Heroes Of Marathon
Athenian and Plataean warriors defeat vastly superior numbers of Persians at the Battle of Marathon, in 490 BC. A painting by Georges Antoine Rochegrosse. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Ancient Charioteer
An ancient Greek warrior mounts his vehicle behind the charioteer, circa 500 BC. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Battle of Salamis fought between an Alliance of Greek city-states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia in September 480 BC in the straits between the mainland and Salamis

Head of a young man, Greek circa 300-30BC. Excavated at Salamis in Greece

Gold mouth plate for a dead person to be entombed with. It depicts the tree of life. Greek, Mycenaean 800-700 BC

Tutankhamen, Egyptian King or Pharaoh, 1341 BC - 1323 BC. Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty (ruled c.1333 BC - 1323 BC), during the period known as the New Kingdom

Portrait bust (Greek) of Alexander the Great, 356-323 BC

Greek warship circa 1905

Torso of a boy. 2nd Century AD Roman copy of a 5th century BC Greek sculpture, known as Eros Soranzo

Grave relief depicting a man in sorrow. Greek early 4th Century BC

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of ancient Greece. From the majestic statue of Athena standing tall in the Parthenon to the intricate Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns adorning their temples, every aspect of this empire exudes grandeur and sophistication. Transport yourself to Ancient Athens, where philosophers like Socrates engaged in intellectual debates that shaped Western thought. With a touch of humor, Socrates' caricature reminds us of his profound influence on philosophy. The Trojan War comes alive as we witness Achilles delivering a fatal blow to Hector. This epic battle has been immortalized throughout history as a symbol of heroism and tragedy. Marvel at the bravery displayed by the ancient Greeks holding firm at Thermopylae's pass against overwhelming odds. Their unwavering determination serves as an inspiration even today. Explore beyond mainland Greece to its colonies scattered around the Aegean Sea. These settlements played a crucial role in spreading Greek culture far and wide, leaving an indelible mark on civilizations for centuries to come. Hermes, known as the messenger of gods, captivates us with his gracefulness depicted by Jonnard's artwork from 1886. His presence reminds us of how mythology intertwined with everyday life during this era. Delve into Greek literature through Aristotle's eyes as he contemplates Homer's genius while gazing upon his bust painted by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn in 1653. This masterpiece encapsulates the reverence for knowledge that defined ancient Greek society. Lastly, Circe Invidiosa transports us into a mythical realm where enchantresses held sway over mortals' fates. John William Waterhouse skillfully captures her allure and intrigue through his brushstrokes. As you explore these glimpses into ancient Greece's rich tapestry, let your imagination soar amidst tales of gods and heroes who shaped one of history's greatest empires - an empire whose legacy continues to inspire and captivate us to this day.