Ancient Greek Collection (#60)

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

Seated Muse (protectress of Science and arts. Greek second century BC. Ashmolean Museum, Oxford

Pythagoras (c560-c480 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist. Engraving

Aristotle (384-322 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist. Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel " Liber chronicarum mundi" (Nuremberg Chronicle) Nuremberg 1493

Aristides the Just (c530-c468 BC) Ancient Greek (Athenian) soldier and statesman. Woodcut from Hartmann Schedel " Liber chronicarum mundi" (Nuremberg Chronicle) Nuremberg, 1493

Anaxagoras (c500-428 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher. Among his pupils in Athens were Pericles and Euripides. Woodcut from Hartmannn Schedel " Liber chronicarum mundi" (Nuremberg Chronicle)

Anaximines (active c500 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher. With Thales and Anaximander, one of three great thinkers from Miletus. Considered air basic form of matter

Anaximander (c611-546 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher. With Thales and Anaximines, one of the three great thinkers from Miletus

Limestone metope depicting goddess Hera
Fragments of five metopes. Limestone. From the temple of Athena on the Mycenae Acropolis. The most important fragment depicts the upper body of a woman (probably a goddess)

Attic funerary Lakythos with scene of dexiosis
Marble Attic funerary Lakythos with scene of dexiosis c 340 BC. Traces of the painted decoration are preserved in places; palmettes on the shoulder and Ionic cymation (egg and dart) on the upper body

Attic grave stele with scene of dexiosis (farewell)
Attic marble grave stele with scene of dexiosis (farewell). The deceased is represented seated and bidding her love ones while the maidservant behind her holds a pyxis

Copy representing both faces of Hermes Propylaios type
The only known copy that represents on both faces the Herm (Hermes Propylaios) type, sculptured by Alkamenes just after the middle of the 5th century BC

Part of Attic marble funerary loutrophoros
Part of the neck and handle of an Attic marble funerary loutrophoros 4th C BC

Part of Attic marble funerary loutrophoros
Part of the neck and handle of an Attic marble funerary loutrophoros 4th C BC

Greek Jug from, circa 8th century BC
Greek Jug from a cremation grave circa 8th century BC

Greek Jug from, circa 8th century BC
Greek Jug from a cremation grave circa 8th century BC

Sarcophagus Amendola, detail with Greek soldier on horseback
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Sarcophagus Amendola. Detail: Greek soldier on horseback

Gold flowers diadem, found in Canossa
Greek civilization, 3rd century b.C. Goldsmith art. Golden diadem with decorations shaped as flowers. From Canosa di Puglia (Bari province, Italy)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris, Musee du Louvre, Greek art hall under Daru Gallery
France - Paris - Louvre Museum. Greek art hall under the Daru Gallery

Venus de Milo sculpture, 1880s artwork C017 / 6854
Venus de Milo sculpture, 19th-century artwork. This Ancient Greek statue is one of the most famous works of antiquity. It was sculpted at some point in the period 130 BC to 100 BC

Allegory of music, 16th century C017 / 6990
Allegory of music. 16th-century woodcut showing Lady Music (centre) as part of an allegory on music. At upper left is a composer (poeta). At upper right is Tubal, biblical blacksmith

Galen, Ancient Greek physician C016 / 8854
Galen (130-200 AD), Ancient Greek physician. After Galens death, his body of work became a medical authority among Europeans until his views on anatomy were overthrown in the 16th century by

Pedanius Dioscorides, Greek physician C015 / 1546
Pedanius Dioscorides, Ancient Greek physician and botanist, studying plants while travelling with the Roman army. Dioscorides worked as a surgeon in the Roman army at the time of the Emperor Nero

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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.