Antique Greece Collection (#6)

Greek ceramic: Nike (personification of Victory). View from below. Lekame adorned by the painter from Lipari, 4th BC
BEN5472428 Greek ceramic: Nike (personification of Victory). View from below. Lekame adorned by the painter from Lipari, 4th BC. Size: 21.5 cm. Museo Eoliano, Lipari.; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Greek Art: Replica of the Borghese collection of the type of the Apollo Sauroctone (marble)
UIG5338019 Greek Art: Replica of the Borghese collection of the type of the Apollo Sauroctone (marble); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

Alexander the Great, 1894 (engraving)
7215930 Alexander the Great, 1894 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander the Great ( Alexander III king of greek Macedon ) born -356 B.C

Flemis tapestry. Series The History of Thebe (De geschiedenis van Thebe-La Historia de Tebas)
7208912 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)
7208908 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

Map of the world according to Herodotus. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888 (b/w engraving)
6867232 Map of the world according to Herodotus. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888 (b/w engraving); (add.info.: Map of the world according to Herodotus)

A siege tower at The Siege of Athens and Piraeus, 87-86 BC
7177184 A siege tower at The Siege of Athens and Piraeus, 87-86 BC.; Private Collection; (add.info.: A siege tower at The Siege of Athens and Piraeus, 87-86 BC)

Ancient history sites Greece and Italy, 18th century (print)
7315194 Ancient history sites Greece and Italy, 18th century (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: 18th century map of Italy and Greece showing major sites of ancient history)

The Greek goddess Kybele, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278252 The Greek goddess Kybele, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greek goddess Kybele, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy)

Statue of a pankratiast, 18th century (engraving)
7278261 Statue of a pankratiast, 18th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of a pankratiast, martial artist at the ancient Greek festival)

Aristotle, Aristotle, 384 BC Chr. 322 BC BC
7278158 Aristotle, Aristotle, 384 BC Chr. 322 BC BC; Private Collection; (add.info.: Aristotle, Aristotle, 384 BC Chr. 322 BC BC)

View of Greece: Acropolis to Athenes. Engraving of APPERT, 19th century after the Daguerrian photographic excursions
JEB4834111 View of Greece: Acropolis to Athenes. Engraving of APPERT, 19th century after the Daguerrian photographic excursions. In " Most Remarkable Views and Monuments of the Universe"

An archeologist drawing the excavations by Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890)
NWI4953192 An archeologist drawing the excavations by Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890) of the south-east gate of the site of Troy (Greece), circa 1890

Ancient Olympic Games, running events, 1885 (engraving)
ELD4932770 Ancient Olympic Games, running events, 1885 (engraving); (add.info.: Ancient Greece: Ancient Olympic Games, running events Engraving from "History of the world" by Ridpath 1885)

Sciences: eolipyle, steam machine, as it was drawn by Heron of Alexandria or Heron The Elder
NWI4947793 Sciences: eolipyle, steam machine, as it was drawn by Heron of Alexandria or Heron The Elder, Greek engineer and mathematician of the 1st century BC

Sept merveilles du monde, Seven Wonders of the World (colour engraving)
3434962 Sept merveilles du monde, Seven Wonders of the World (colour engraving); (add.info.: Grece antique. Statue chryselephantine de Zeus a Olympie. Coll. Part. History. Ancient Greece)

Literature. Theatre. Andromaque, costume. Engraving by P. Chery for the tragedy: Andromaque, by Jean Racine
3434364 Literature. Theatre. Andromaque, costume. Engraving by P. Chery for the tragedy: Andromaque, by Jean Racine, in: Recherches sur les costumes et theatres de toutes les nations

Pallas Athena in undergarments (stolla) and cloak (pallium) and Spartan girl in overdress and open skirt
FLO4703418 Pallas Athena in undergarments (stolla) and cloak (pallium) and Spartan girl in overdress and open skirt. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical

Two Amazons with shields and weapons, the one below a captive in battledress
FLO4703794 Two Amazons with shields and weapons, the one below a captive in battledress. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Women with laurel wreath and fluttering mantles driving a Greek four-horse chariot
FLO4703874 Women with laurel wreath and fluttering mantles driving a Greek four-horse chariot. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of

Phrygian priest (seated) and King Priamus in Phrygian cloak. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von
FLO4703859 Phrygian priest (seated) and King Priamus in Phrygian cloak. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

Paris in Phrygian battledress, and Assyrian king Sardanapalus in regal cloak
FLO4703771 Paris in Phrygian battledress, and Assyrian king Sardanapalus in regal cloak. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Creon, King of Corinth, in Greek regal costume with diadem. King Agamemnon in chamys with sceptre and parazonium
FLO4703753 Creon, King of Corinth, in Greek regal costume with diadem. King Agamemnon in chamys with sceptre and parazonium (dagger)

Portulan of the Mediterranean Sea and its coasts (Africa, Barbary, Europe, Middle East)
JEB4874759 Portulan of the Mediterranean Sea and its coasts (Africa, Barbary, Europe, Middle East). Nautical chart by Joan Oliva on parchment, 1593 preserved at the Municipal Library of Marseille

Amphorisque Grose II.3B, Grose I.2, Aryballe Grose I.1. Glass. Mould (stained glass)
JEB4872379 Amphorisque Grose II.3B, Grose I.2, Aryballe Grose I.1. Glass. Mould (stained glass) - 3rd century BC - Hellenistic period - Rhodes (Greece) - Inventory number 1778-1779-1782

Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector, archeological site, Knossos Palace, ancient Cretan ruins, 1908
LUX4763028 Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector, archeological site, Knossos Palace, ancient Cretan ruins, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector, archeological site)

Ilias Picta: scene of the Iliad of Homer, 5th century AD. J.C. Above: Agamemnon proposes to leave Troy
GIA5033893 Ilias Picta: scene of the Iliad of Homer, 5th century AD. J.C. Above: Agamemnon proposes to leave Troy. Below: Diomedes and Nestor clash with each other (Book IX, vv)

Portrait of ASCLEPIADE De Pruse (124 40E BC) Greek doctor and philosopher - Engraving from 1794 - Milan Biblioteca
XEE5027846 Portrait of ASCLEPIADE De Pruse (124 40E BC) Greek doctor and philosopher - Engraving from 1794 - Milan Biblioteca nazionale Braidense; Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

History of Ulysses: Poseidon opposes the return of heros. A new tempete breaks his raft; Ulysses clings to a wreck
VEN5028388 History of Ulysses: Poseidon opposes the return of heros. A new tempete breaks his raft; Ulysses clings to a wreck and Ino, benevolent

The treasor of the Atrides or tomb of Agamemnon, Mycenes (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos
CSO4982939 The treasor of the Atrides or tomb of Agamemnon, Mycenes (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898); (add.info)

The odeon (theatre) of Herode Atticus, built in 161, Athens (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou
CSO4982836 The odeon (theatre) of Herode Atticus, built in 161, Athens (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898); (add.info.: The odeon (theatre) of Herode Atticus

The tower of the winds (Andronicos clock), 1st century BC, Athenes (Greece)
CSO4982758 The tower of the winds (Andronicos clock), 1st century BC, Athenes (Greece) - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898); (add.info)

The choregic monument of Lysicrate, raised on the Acropolis in 335-334 BC
CSO4982726 The choregic monument of Lysicrate, raised on the Acropolis in 335-334 BC, Athenes (Greece) - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898); (add.info)

The temple of Apollo, Corinth (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898)
CSO4983019 The temple of Apollo, Corinth (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898); (add.info.: The temple of Apollo)

The temple of Zeus, in Nemee (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898)
CSO4982966 The temple of Zeus, in Nemee (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898); (add.info.: The temple of Zeus)

Walls of the Mycenian enclosure, Tyrinth (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898)
CSO4982918 Walls of the Mycenian enclosure, Tyrinth (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898); (add.info.: Walls of the Mycenian enclosure)

The Propylees (437-432 BC) of the Acropolis of Athenes (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos
CSO4982788 The Propylees (437-432 BC) of the Acropolis of Athenes (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898); (add.info)

Scene from Les Plaideurs by Jean Racine, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4962899 Scene from Les Plaideurs by Jean Racine, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: le proces du chien (the trial of the dog) (Les Plaideurs)

Civilization of Antiquity: Bust of Plato (427-348 BC) is a Greek philosopher. Colour engraving
NWI4911385 Civilization of Antiquity: Bust of Plato (427-348 BC) is a Greek philosopher. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: Civilization of Antiquity: Bust of Plato (427-348 BC) is a Greek philosopher

Portrait of Claude Galien (Klaudios Galenos or Claudio Galeno or Claudius Galenus or Galen, v. 131 - v)
NWI4912452 Portrait of Claude Galien (Klaudios Galenos or Claudio Galeno or Claudius Galenus or Galen, v. 131 - v. 201), Greek doctor

Civilization of Antiquity: Map of the Empire of Alexander The Great, 323 BC. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4910220 Civilization of Antiquity: Map of the Empire of Alexander The Great, 323 BC. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Civilization of Antiquity)

Archeology: large ceramic fish dishes from Campania in Southern Italy. Ancient Greece: 4th century BC
JEB4906501 Archeology: large ceramic fish dishes from Campania in Southern Italy. Ancient Greece: 4th century BC. Mediterranean Archeology Museum

The Greek doctor Hippocrates the Great (or Hippocrates of Cos) (around 460 BC-around 370 BC)
NWI4913260 The Greek doctor Hippocrates the Great (or Hippocrates of Cos) (around 460 BC-around 370 BC). Lithograph from 19th century illustration.; (add.info)

Bust of Aristophane (445-380 BC), Greek poet and author of Antiquite. Lithograph from 19th century illustration
NWI4912988 Bust of Aristophane (445-380 BC), Greek poet and author of Antiquite. Lithograph from 19th century illustration.; (add.info.: Bust of Aristophane (445-380 BC)

Bust of Themistocle (527-459 BC) Greek strategy and politician
JAB5037354 Bust of Themistocle (527-459 BC) Greek strategy and politician; (add.info.: Bust of Themistocle (527-459 BC) Greek strategy and politician); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Oreste and Electre, brother and sister, children of Agamemnon, king of Mycenes, and Clytemnestre
JAB5037347 Oreste and Electre, brother and sister, children of Agamemnon, king of Mycenes, and Clytemnestre.; (add.info.: Oreste and Electre, brother and sister, children of Agamemnon)

Manuscript Ilias Picta: scene of the Iliad of Homer. Hector meets Hecube and Andromaque (book V, v)
GIA5036612 Manuscript Ilias Picta: scene of the Iliad of Homer. Hector meets Hecube and Andromaque (book V, v. 252), manuscript of the 5th century.; © Giancarlo Costa

Representation de Platon (428 av. JC - 348 av. JC) (detail) - in Cosmographia de Solinus, 14eme siecle
GIA5034933 Representation de Platon (428 av. JC - 348 av. JC) (detail) - in Cosmographia de Solinus, 14eme siecle.; (add.info.: Representation de Platon (428 av. JC - 348 av)

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"Journey through Antique Greece: A Glimpse into the Magnificent Past" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Antique Greece. Marvel at the breathtaking Statue of Zeus or Poseidon, a remarkable bronze sculpture that dates back to 460 BC. This divine masterpiece showcases the power and grandeur of these legendary gods from Greek mythology. Witness history come alive as you gaze upon "The Queens of Persia at the feet of Alexander, " also known as "The Tent of Darius. " Painted on canvas around 1660, this oil artwork depicts a significant moment when Alexander the Great conquered Persia, showcasing his triumph over one of history's greatest empires. Discover the intellectual brilliance and philosophical wisdom embodied by Menippe de Sinope, a renowned poet and philosopher from the Cynical School. The portrait captures her essence, allowing us to glimpse into her profound thoughts that shaped ancient Greek society. Transport yourself to Knossos with an enchanting painting depicting the restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace. Created between 1900-50 on paper using pigments, this artwork resurrects fragments from an ancient civilization, offering insight into their vibrant culture. Explore Knossos further with a map showcasing its surrounding buildings during circa 1903. Uncover hidden secrets and architectural wonders that once graced this magnificent palace complex. Celebrate two brilliant minds who revolutionized mathematics – Pythagoras and Euclid – through a stunning marble tile crafted in 1437. Their groundbreaking theories continue to shape our understanding even today. Reflect upon timeless wisdom with "Gnothi seauton" (Know thyself), an exquisite mosaic discovered during excavations in a convent. This memento mori serves as a reminder for self-reflection amidst life's fleeting nature. Pay homage to Homer, one of Greece's most celebrated poets who authored masterpieces like The Iliad and The Odyssey.