Athena Collection (#10)

Attic black-figure neck amphora depicting the welcome of Hercules to Olympus, c
XMN219608 Attic black-figure neck amphora depicting the welcome of Hercules to Olympus, c.520 BC (ceramic) by Greek, (6th century BC); height: 49.2 cm; Musee de Picardie, Amiens

Black-figure amphora depicting a quadriga, 515-490 BC (ceramic)
CZA228740 Black-figure amphora depicting a quadriga, 515-490 BC (ceramic) by Leagros Group (fl.525-500 BC) (attr. to); height: 32 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; Greek, out of copyright

Minerva in a war chariot with attendants, published 1808-10 (colour litho)
STC404448 Minerva in a war chariot with attendants, published 1808-10 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Minerva with a shield in her left hand, a lance in her right
CTS366749 Minerva with a shield in her left hand, a lance in her right (metal-point on prepared yellowish ground) by Parmigianino (Francesco Mazzola) (1503-40)

Judgement of Paris (colour litho)
6031072 Judgement of Paris (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Judgement of Paris)

Three Goddesses: Minerva, Juno and Venus, c. 1587 (pen and brown ink and black
4073455 Three Goddesses: Minerva, Juno and Venus, c.1587 (pen and brown ink and black and red chalk heightened with white on laid paper) by Straet

The four elements: The Earth or The Triumph of Anne of Austria
JLJ4564628 The four elements: The Earth or The Triumph of Anne of Austria: allegorical painting depicting Anne of Austria (1601-1666) Queen of France in the centre, she is represented in Ceres

Then turned once more to Athena, expecting that she would speak again
1192655 Then turned once more to Athena, expecting that she would speak again. But Athena held her peace by Cole, Herbert (1867-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Greek (Ptolemaic) silver coin from Alexandria, 295 BC (silver)
1203100 Ancient Greek (Ptolemaic) silver coin from Alexandria, 295 BC (silver) by Greek, (3rd century BC); 3.1x3.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Ptolemy I Soter)

An Attic black-figure hydria depicting Athena and Herakles in combat, and below
1764789 An Attic black-figure hydria depicting Athena and Herakles in combat, and below, Herakles wrestling with Nereos, c.520 BC (ceramic) by Greek

Greek Art: "Athena"Roman marble sculpture after the Greek Athena
LRI4659666 Greek Art: " Athena" Roman marble sculpture after the Greek Athena Parthenos of Phidias, chryselephantine statue made for the Parthenon between 447 and 432 BC, From Varvakeion

Jupiter, having assembled the Gods in his palace, sent Minerva to the Trojan camp by
GIA4779710 Jupiter, having assembled the Gods in his palace, sent Minerva to the Trojan camp by the advice of Juno, to bring them to break the trade made with the Greeks

Pedro I (1798-1834) Emperor of Brazil, 19th century (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT207835 Pedro I (1798-1834) Emperor of Brazil, 19th century (litho) (b/w photo) by Brazilian School (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Minerva of Arezzo (bronze)
423786 Minerva of Arezzo (bronze) by Praxiteles (c.400-c.330 BC) (after); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: A Roman copy after the Greek 4th century BC original)

The Call of Perseus, c. 1876 (gouache)
SOU80763 The Call of Perseus, c.1876 (gouache) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 152.5x127 cm; Southampton City Art Gallery, Hampshire

Middle group from the west pediment of the Ancient Greek Temple of Athena on the island of Aegina (engraving)
5999631 Middle group from the west pediment of the Ancient Greek Temple of Athena on the island of Aegina (engraving) by German School

Olympia, Athena, from a metope (b / w photo)
6010744 Olympia, Athena, from a metope (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Olympia, Athena, from a metope)

Apulian red-figure volute-crater decorated with scenes of a Persian king
BEN119459 Apulian red-figure volute-crater decorated with scenes of a Persian king and his advisers listening to a messenger

Studies for Ver Sacrum 1900 - Pallas Athene and a Tragic Head
FFA145383 Studies for Ver Sacrum 1900 - Pallas Athene and a Tragic Head, 1897-98 (pencil and blue crayon on tracing paper) (b/w photo) by Klimt

Design for a ceiling in Valkenburg House, Haarlem (pen and ink and pencil on paper)
XKH145249 Design for a ceiling in Valkenburg House, Haarlem (pen and ink and pencil on paper) by Wit, Jacob de (1695-1754); 23.4x36.8 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch

Minerva, 1630 (oil on panel)
5672024 Minerva, 1630 (oil on panel) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, (1606-69) (studio of); 61.7x53.5 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Erectheion, temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon on the Acropolis, Athens, Ancient Greece (engraving)
5216659 Erectheion, temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon on the Acropolis, Athens, Ancient Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Erectheion)

Judgement of Paris, before 1632 (oil on copper)
5938162 Judgement of Paris, before 1632 (oil on copper) by Balen, Hendrick van (1575-1632) and Brueghel, Jan (1568-1625); 24.8x36.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

View of the Parthenon from the West by James Robertson, 1853-54 (albumen print)
2630174 View of the Parthenon from the West by James Robertson, 1853-54 (albumen print) by Robertson, James (1813-88); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hermes presenting Pandora to King Epimetheus, 1611 (oil on canvas)
3959959 Hermes presenting Pandora to King Epimetheus, 1611 (oil on canvas) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 181 x 256.8 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; Dutch, out of copyright

Painting on vase: Representation of the birth of Athena rising above the head of Jupiter
XEE4117918 Painting on vase: Representation of the birth of Athena rising above the head of Jupiter (Zeus). Detail of 35253. 470 BC. BNF, Cabinet des Medailles

The Judgement of Paris, c. 1507 (oil on canvas)
827838 The Judgement of Paris, c.1507 (oil on canvas) by Cranach, Lucas (1472-1553) (studio of); 63.7x49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Judgement of Paris)

La Sapienza, ceiling of the Salone d Onore or Sala Napoleonica, 1777 (fresco)
3498350 La Sapienza, ceiling of the Salone d Onore or Sala Napoleonica, 1777 (fresco) by Knoller, Martin (1725-1804); Palazzo Greppi, Milan

Hecuba offering the peplum to Pallas Athena, 1790-92 (plaster)
3497492 Hecuba offering the peplum to Pallas Athena, 1790-92 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); 125x275 cm; Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy

Frontispiece allegorical illustration of the goddess Minerva from
741458 Frontispiece allegorical illustration of the goddess Minerva from Les Panegyriques des Hommes Illustres de Notre Siecle by Puget de la Serre, 1655 (vellum) by French School

Portrait of the artist, three-quarter-length, seated, holding a pencil
2825186 Portrait of the artist, three-quarter-length, seated, holding a pencil, at an easel with a picture of Minerva (oil on canvas) by Mura

The figure of the goddess was a colossal one (colour litho)
2795227 The figure of the goddess was a colossal one (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The figure of the goddess was a colossal one)

Poseidon and Athena disputing the right to name Athens (chromolitho)
3100662 Poseidon and Athena disputing the right to name Athens (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poseidon and Athena disputing the right to name Athens)

Pediment of Palais du Luxembourg, 1840 (stone) (see also 346522) (b / w photo)
XIR346521 Pediment of Palais du Luxembourg, 1840 (stone) (see also 346522) (b/w photo) by Pradier, James (Jean-Jacques) (1790-1852); Palais du Luxembourg, Paris

Theseus and Amphitrite, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438513 Theseus and Amphitrite, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

Pallas Athene, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438571 Pallas Athene, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by American School

King Oenomaus, Hippodamia, and Olympian gods, published 1808-10 (colour litho)
STC404441 King Oenomaus, Hippodamia, and Olympian gods, published 1808-10 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Allegory of Reason overcoming Desire (oil on panel)
RAF228108 An Allegory of Reason overcoming Desire (oil on panel) by Stalbempt, Adriaen van (1580-1662); 40x32 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Prometheus creates man from clay and Athena (Minerva) gives him life (chromolitho)
968393 Prometheus creates man from clay and Athena (Minerva) gives him life (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scotts Table of Cebes (engraving)
964850 Scotts Table of Cebes (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotts Table of Cebes)

The Judgement of Paris (engraving)
981679 The Judgement of Paris (engraving) by Etty, William (1787-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Judgement of Paris. Digitally cleaned image.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Hercules and Athena (colour litho)
957836 Hercules and Athena (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules and Athena. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Hercules (colour litho)
957877 Hercules (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules. Illustration of Greek vase painting.); © Look and Learn

Hercules fighting Geryon and Geryon with Athena and Dionysos (colour litho)
957843 Hercules fighting Geryon and Geryon with Athena and Dionysos (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Athena: The Wise and Powerful Goddess of Ancient Greece" From the majestic Statue in the Parthenon of ancient Athens to her fierce battle against the giant Alcyoneus on the Pergamon Altar, it has always been a symbol of strength and wisdom. In the c6th century BC artwork "Hercules Brings Cerberus to Eurystheus, " we see Athena standing alongside Hermes, showcasing her strategic prowess. The Panathenaic prize amphora with its intricate lid featuring a figure of a testament to her importance in Greek culture during 363-2 BC. This terracotta masterpiece showcases her role as a patroness of arts and crafts. As we explore further into ancient Greece, we encounter the Tholos of the Sanctuary Pronaia. This architectural marvel stands as evidence to Athenian devotion towards their beloved goddess. Athena's influence extends beyond art and architecture; she represents knowledge triumphing over ignorance in Minerva Victorious over ignorance. Mussard's depiction captures her commanding presence perfectly. In sculptures like Minerva from 1775, carved from marble, artists have immortalized this deity's grace and beauty for generations to come. Symbolically represented by both Nightingale & Owl, Athena embodies wisdom during day and night - an embodiment that resonates through time. In The Council of Gods (or Assembly of Gods), Zeus surrounds himself with divinities like Hera, Aphrodite, but it is clear that none can match Athena's intellect or power. Lastly, we witness Hera, Aphrodite, and Athena preparing themselves for a contest before Paris in their pursuit for beauty. While all three are stunning goddesses in their own right, it is evident that Athena possesses an unmatched radiance combined with intelligence. Throughout history and mythology alike, one thing remains constant - Athena reigns supreme as one who encompasses courage on the battlefield, wisdom in decision-making, and beauty that captivates all.