Antiquit Collection (#4)

Warrior and centaur, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438538 Warrior and centaur, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

Acroterial disc with the depiction of Heracles and the lion of Nemea, from Fratte di Salerno, Scigliato district
LRI741093 Acroterial disc with the depiction of Heracles and the lion of Nemea, from Fratte di Salerno, Scigliato district by Greek School, (4th century BC); 78x81 cm; Luisa Ricciarini

The birth of Helene and Pollux, the union of Leda and the swan (marble)
LRI4699801 The birth of Helene and Pollux, the union of Leda and the swan (marble) by Schiaffino, Bernardo (1678-1725); Musei di Strada Nuova, Palazzo Rosso, Genova, Liguria

Greek Art: representation of Athena catching Giant Alcyonee by the hair. Frieze of the Gigantomachia from the altar of
LRI4658322 Greek Art: representation of Athena catching Giant Alcyonee by the hair. Frieze of the Gigantomachia from the altar of Zeus a Pergamon

Aeneas kills Turnus, king of the Rutuli (chromolitho)
1093975 Aeneas kills Turnus, king of the Rutuli (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aeneas kills Turnus, king of the Rutuli)

Cameo of Leda and the Swan (agate)
XIR434180 Cameo of Leda and the Swan (agate) by Italian School, (16th century); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy

the sexual union between Leda and the swan driven by Eros, 1st-2nd century
7145294 the sexual union between Leda and the swan driven by Eros, 1st-2nd century by Roman, (1st-2nd Century AD); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

Alexander the Great before the Corpse of Darius III, 330 BC, 18th century (oil on canvas)
BAL50154 Alexander the Great before the Corpse of Darius III, 330 BC, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Guardi, Francesco (1712-93); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia

The Battle of Milvian Bridge, Victory of Constantine over Maxentius (oil on canvas)
898875 The Battle of Milvian Bridge, Victory of Constantine over Maxentius (oil on canvas) by Tournier, Nicolas (1590-1638/9); Musee des Augustins, Toulouse

Ancient Greece: Warfare Campaign of Alexander the Great in the Balkans 335 BC, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702525 Ancient Greece: Warfare Campaign of Alexander the Great in the Balkans 335 BC, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann

Alexander the Great and his captains recover Emperor Darius, 1611 (oil on canvas)
RAF403539 Alexander the Great and his captains recover Emperor Darius, 1611 (oil on canvas) by Valkenborch, Frederick van (1570-1623); 53x68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Perseus and Andromeda (oil on canvas)
475534 Perseus and Andromeda (oil on canvas) by Matteis, Paolo de (1662-1728) (circle of); 127.9x101.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Danae and the golden shower, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438535 Danae and the golden shower, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

Destruction of the Athenian army in Sicily, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c
LLM438550 Destruction of the Athenian army in Sicily, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Les Mysteres, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3035647 Les Mysteres, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Paris and Helen
LLM454253 Paris and Helen by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris and Helen. Illustration for La Civilizacion by Don Pelegrin Casabo Y Pages (Mir, Tarradas, Comas)

Andromache mourning Hector, 1783
PWI82870 Andromache mourning Hector, 1783 by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 58x43 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; © Peter Willi

Relief depicting games at the Circus Maximus (stone)
XIR158843 Relief depicting games at the Circus Maximus (stone) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome, Italy

Erotic Scene, House of the Centurion (fresco)
ALG113502 Erotic Scene, House of the Centurion (fresco) by Roman, (1st century BC); Area archeologica di Pompei, Naples, Campania, Italy

Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a pruner. ca. 1550 (tapestry)
CUL4906145 Vertumnus and Pomona: Vertumnus transformed into a pruner. ca. 1550 (tapestry) by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50); (add.info.: by COECKE VAN AELST)

Illustration for Aida, opera by Giuseppe Verdi, 19th century
LRI4628131 Illustration for Aida, opera by Giuseppe Verdi, 19th century by Crosio, Luigi (1835-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Tower of Babel (engraving)
1729680 The Tower of Babel (engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: La Genese (11:1-9) : construction de la Tour de Babel, gravure du 18e siecle Bible, Old Testament

Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1873-2-3
ICA4871007 Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1873-2-3 by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari

Solar clock of marble from Bolonia, Spain. 1st century
LRI4632461 Solar clock of marble from Bolonia, Spain. 1st century by Roman, (1st century AD); National Archaeology Museum, Madrid

Ziggurat of Marduk (Babel Tower) and the River Euphrates, Babylon, 1801 (colour engraving)
1730079 Ziggurat of Marduk (Babel Tower) and the River Euphrates, Babylon, 1801 (colour engraving) by Biasioli, Angelo (1790-1830); (add.info.: Babylon in Mesopotamia)

The Battle of the Amazons Painting by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) (ec. flam. ) 1615 Sun. 1, 21x1, 65 m Munich
JLJ4601560 The Battle of the Amazons Painting by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) (ec.flam.) 1615 Sun. 1, 21x1, 65 m Munich. Alte Pinakothek by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Heraclitus of Ephesus, portrait
7261219 Heraclitus of Ephesus, portrait. by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heraclitus of Ephesus aka The Obscure or The Weeping Philosopher)

Archimedes of Syracuse, portrait
7261211 Archimedes of Syracuse, portrait. by Fetti, Domenico (1589-1623); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archimedes of Syracuse, c.-287-c.-212 BC)

Thoth, Lord of Writing, 1878 (litho)
7261018 Thoth, Lord of Writing, 1878 (litho) by English School, (19th century); UIG

Depiction of god Thoth (Ibis-headed), in the Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt. 1292-1189 BC (stone)
7261017 Depiction of god Thoth (Ibis-headed), in the Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt. 1292-1189 BC (stone) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Temple of Seti I, Abydos

Hippocrates the Great with Galien (Fresco of the crypt, c. 1237-1255)
LRI4690123 Hippocrates the Great with Galien (Fresco of the crypt, c.1237-1255) by Unknown Artist, (13th century); Anagni Cathedral, Anagni, Lazio

Amun, ancient Egyptian god
7261253 Amun, ancient Egyptian god. by Duchesne, A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amun, also known as Amon, Ammon, Amen, ancient Egyptian god)

Hapi, God of the Nile
7261214 Hapi, God of the Nile. by Champollion, Jean Francois (1790-1832) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hapi, God of the Nile)

Roman citizen applying for a job, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236746 Roman citizen applying for a job, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman citizen applying for a job in toga and sandals)

Roman soldier with scutum and gladius, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236730 Roman soldier with scutum and gladius, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman soldier with scutum and gladius, ancient Rome)

Two women shop at a perfume sellers stand in ancient Greece 1928 (print)
7237127 Two women shop at a perfume sellers stand in ancient Greece 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frontispice of Costumes of the Ancient Egyptians, Etruscans, Greeks and Romans, 1802 (engraving)
7237103 Frontispice of Costumes of the Ancient Egyptians, Etruscans, Greeks and Romans, 1802 (engraving) by Roccheggiani, Lorenzo (active 1804-1817); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Roman vases in marble and granite. 1802 (engraving)
7237079 Ancient Roman vases in marble and granite. 1802 (engraving) by Roccheggiani, Lorenzo (active 1804-1817); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Roman tripods. 1802 (engraving)
7237069 Ancient Roman tripods. 1802 (engraving) by Roccheggiani, Lorenzo (active 1804-1817); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient tripod of Greek manufacture found in Pantanello, Tivoli, 1)

Ancient Roman vases. 1802 (engraving)
7237067 Ancient Roman vases. 1802 (engraving) by Roccheggiani, Lorenzo (active 1804-1817); Private Collection; (add.info.: Large vase with satyr heads)

Two ancient Roman cups or tazza owned by the artist Piranesi. 1802 (engraving)
7237060 Two ancient Roman cups or tazza owned by the artist Piranesi. 1802 (engraving) by Roccheggiani, Lorenzo (active 1804-1817); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Journey through Antiquity: A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of History" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the wonders of antiquity. From the brilliant minds of Pythagoras and Euclid to the captivating tales spun by Homer, this collection transports you to a world steeped in wisdom and myth. Marvel at the Consular diptych of Boethius, an exquisite ivory relief that whispers secrets from 487 AD. Feel Athena's guiding presence as she leads Telemachus on his quest for Odysseus, captured vividly in a mesmerizing color lithograph. Witness Vercingetorix's surrender before Julius Caesar at the Siege of Alesia, etched forever onto our collective memory through an intricate engraving. Cockermouth Castle stands tall amidst its Cumberland surroundings, immortalized in an enchanting artwork that evokes both awe and nostalgia. The Iliad comes alive with Andromache and Astyanax meeting Hektor prepared for war - their emotions palpable within every stroke of the engraver's hand. Phryne commands attention as she stands defiantly before the Areopagus, her story told through skillful brushstrokes on canvas. Greek Ornamental Architecture and Sculpture dazzle with vibrant colors on lithographs, showcasing timeless beauty that has captivated generations. Papyrus Depicting Amunet and Re-Horakhty offers a glimpse into ancient Egyptian beliefs while Leonidas' heroic stand at Thermopylae is immortalized upon oil-painted canvas. Lastly, Achilles' fateful encounter with Troilus unfolds before your eyes - tragedy encapsulated within a single lithograph. Each piece tells its own tale; each artifact holds fragments of history waiting to be discovered anew. Join us on this extraordinary journey through time as we explore antiquity's treasures - where marble tiles whisper Pythagorean secrets, and the echoes of ancient battles resonate through engravings.