C04th Collection

The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127648 The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 129.5x196 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Socrates (c.469-399 BC)

St Anthony in the Desert, illustration from Helmet & Cowl: Stories of Monastic and Military Orders W. M. Letts and M
STC445255 St Anthony in the Desert, illustration from Helmet & Cowl: Stories of Monastic and Military Orders W.M. Letts and M.F.S

The Virgin of Theodore Stratilates with the miracles, 1759 (egg tempera on wood)
BAL322433 The Virgin of Theodore Stratilates with the miracles, 1759 (egg tempera on wood) by Russian School, (18th century); State Tretyakov Gallery

Ms 1335 fol.22 Surrender of the Castle of Celaenae in 333 BC, from Vie d'Alexandre le Grand (vellum)
XIR210448 Ms 1335 fol.22 Surrender of the Castle of Celaenae in 333 BC, from Vie d'Alexandre le Grand (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Reims

Bearded head pendant (sand-core glass)
BAL125346 Bearded head pendant (sand-core glass); Carthage, Tunisia

Stag Plaque, 400-300 BC (gold, cast in shell mold)
500051 Stag Plaque, 400-300 BC (gold, cast in shell mold) by Scythian; l:4.10 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund; out of copyright

Head of a young woman, c. 100-300 (tempera on linen)
MAN364951 Head of a young woman, c.100-300 (tempera on linen) by Egyptian; 24.4x25.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

The Donation of Constantine, circa 1520
868134 The Donation of Constantine, circa 1520 by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (& studio); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Royal crown, found in Ballana, Nubia, 3rd-4th century (silver & precious stones)
XIR206972 Royal crown, found in Ballana, Nubia, 3rd-4th century (silver & precious stones) by African School; Egyptian National Museum, Cairo, Egypt; (add.info.: ram-headed god of Ancient Egypt;)

Bowl, 300-500 (silver)
499570 Bowl, 300-500 (silver) by Iranian School; 6.4x14x28.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The decoration on this bowl--a vine with a little nude, accompanied by musicians)

Alaric the Goth Entering Athens in 395, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (colour litho)
IL322136 Alaric the Goth Entering Athens in 395, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (colour litho) by Stewart

Eagle or griffin holding a goat, possibly a headband ornament, Eastern Iranian or Central Asian
XBP389395 Eagle or griffin holding a goat, possibly a headband ornament, Eastern Iranian or Central Asian, 4th- 3rd century BC (gold) by Iranian School; 15.4x16 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

The profligate behaviour of Chares, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho)
IL322130 The profligate behaviour of Chares, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Stewart

Group of rods, comprising mosaic glass bars depicting stars
619021 Group of rods, comprising mosaic glass bars depicting stars, rosettes and other motifs and patterns, c.5th - 1st century BC (glass)

Fibula in the form of a three-storey tripartite gate of rusticated masonry, c
483298 Fibula in the form of a three-storey tripartite gate of rusticated masonry, c.3rd - early 4th century AD (gilt silver) by Roman; length

Baboon on a Limestone Base, 380-30 BC (pale turquoise faience)
500087 Baboon on a Limestone Base, 380-30 BC (pale turquoise faience) by Egyptian 30th Dynasty (380-343 BC); h:10.00 w:4.50 d:7.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mrs. Noah L

Hippocampus, 400-300 BC (bronze)
499939 Hippocampus, 400-300 BC (bronze) by Thracian; h:6.50 w:12.00 d:1.10 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund; out of copyright

Temple Relief of a Deity, 360-246 BC (limestone)
499824 Temple Relief of a Deity, 360-246 BC (limestone) by Egyptian School; 47.3x41 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Egypt, Greco-Roman Period)

Diogenes and Plato, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations
STC373512 Diogenes and Plato, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Titus, C. (fl.1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Spouted Pitcher, 300-600 (silver)
499467 Spouted Pitcher, 300-600 (silver) by Byzantine; 10.8x18.8 d:5.80 weight:298 grams cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Votive Head of a King, 305-246 BC (limestone)
491049 Votive Head of a King, 305-246 BC (limestone) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); h:21.60 w:16.50 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Chimera (bronze)
XIR444214 Chimera (bronze) by Etruscan; 78.5x129 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Chimere; ); out of copyright

Aristotle, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c. 1880 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438676 Aristotle, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, published c.1880 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Arcadius, illustration from The Universal Historical Dictionary by George Crabb
LLM438633 Arcadius, illustration from The Universal Historical Dictionary by George Crabb, published 1825 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Constantine, illustration from The Universal Historical Dictionary by George Crabb
LLM438630 Constantine, illustration from The Universal Historical Dictionary by George Crabb, published 1825 (digitally enhanced image) by English School

Pelopidas leading the Thebans at the Battle of Leuctra (litho)
STC416123 Pelopidas leading the Thebans at the Battle of Leuctra (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pelopidas (d.364 BC)

Head of a prince, from Persepolis, 5th-4th century BC (lapis lazuli) (see also 226189)
XIR415737 Head of a prince, from Persepolis, 5th-4th century BC (lapis lazuli) (see also 226189) by Achaemenid, (550-330 BC); National Museum of Iran, Tehran, Iran; Iranian, out of copyright

Bowl, c. 350-600 (silver)
491503 Bowl, c.350-600 (silver) by Byzantine School; h:6.05 w:16.10 wt: 516.3 grams cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund; out of copyright

Lamp, late 300s (silver) (see also 491487 & 491488)
491489 Lamp, late 300s (silver) (see also 491487 & 491488) by Byzantine, (4th century); h:9.20 w:16.00 d:7.00 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Lamp, late 300s (silver) (see also 491487 & 491489)
491488 Lamp, late 300s (silver) (see also 491487 & 491489) by Byzantine, (4th century); h:9.20 w:16.00 d:7.00 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Collar with Medallion and Pendant, 200-300 (gold)
491349 Collar with Medallion and Pendant, 200-300 (gold) by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); Diameter of central pendant - w:4.20 Chain - l:40.70 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Decorated Situla, 305-30 BC (bronze)
491170 Decorated Situla, 305-30 BC (bronze) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); Diameter - w:15.50 Diameter of mouth - w:10.20 Overall - h:28.30 with handle - h

Mosaic of Eros and Psyche, from the Hall of the Mosaics in the Alcazar of the Christian
KW293328 Mosaic of Eros and Psyche, from the Hall of the Mosaics in the Alcazar of the Christian Kings, 3rd-4th century AD (mosaic) by Roman; Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos, Cordoba

The Proclamation of the Edict of Milan, AD 313, illustration from Hutchinson
IL281005 The Proclamation of the Edict of Milan, AD 313, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (colour litho) by Valda

Coin from the time of Valentinian (engraving)
KW268408 Coin from the time of Valentinian (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flavius Valentinianus (321-75); Roman Emperor (364-75); ); English

The Last Moments of Socrates (litho)
DGC288145 The Last Moments of Socrates (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Socrates (c.469-399 BC) Classical Greek philosopher; ); Prismatic Pictures; French

Relief depicting a fish and a cross, from the cemetery of Ermant
XIR346626 Relief depicting a fish and a cross, from the cemetery of Ermant, 4th-5th century (limestone) by Coptic; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Ma 3034; ); out of copyright

Carpet depicting a mounted warrior, from the Pazyryk Burial Mounds
BAL165704 Carpet depicting a mounted warrior, from the Pazyryk Burial Mounds, 5th-4th century BC (textile) by Altaic School; 450x650 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Nectanebo I (380-362 BC) wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt
XIR213942 Nectanebo I (380-362 BC) wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Egypt, from Monument de l Egypte et de la Nubie by Jean-Francois Champollion (1790-1832) (coloured engraving)

Relief from the principal temple of Site III, 320-530 (stone)
EAM197891 Relief from the principal temple of Site III, 320-530 (stone) by Indian School; Nalanda, Bihar, India; Indian, out of copyright

Mosaic Pavement, probably 4th century AD (mosaic)
HSC185227 Mosaic Pavement, probably 4th century AD (mosaic) by Roman; Bank of England, London, UK; (add.info.: discovered during inter-war rebuilding of the bank;)

Titlepage of Historia Plantarum Libri Decem by Theophrastus (c. 372-c
CHT184345 Titlepage of Historia Plantarum Libri Decem by Theophrastus (c.372-c.287 BC) published in Amsterdam in 1644 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Netherlandish School

Head of Buddha, Gandhara, 2nd-4th century (stucco)
CHT190352 Head of Buddha, Gandhara, 2nd-4th century (stucco) by Indian School; Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Indian, out of copyright

Bust of Zeno of Citium (c. 335-c. 264 BC) (stone) (b / w photo)
ALI215434 Bust of Zeno of Citium (c.335-c.264 BC) (stone) (b/w photo) by Greek; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; Alinari

Diogenes (d. c. 320 BC) reading a newspaper, c. 1870 (colour lithograph)
CHT231182 Diogenes (d.c.320 BC) reading a newspaper, c.1870 (colour lithograph) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Bust of Demosthenes (stone) (see also 277236)
XIR228295 Bust of Demosthenes (stone) (see also 277236) by Greek; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Demosthenes (384-22 BC), Athenian orator and statesman; ); Greek, out of copyright

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"C04th: A Glimpse into the Artistic Tapestry of History" Step into a world where art transcends time, as we explore the captivating works that span centuries. From Socrates' tragic demise to the miracles witnessed by Theodore Stratilates, these masterpieces have left an indelible mark on our cultural heritage. In "The Death of Socrates, " painted in 1787, witness the profound moment when philosophy meets its untimely end. The somber tones and expressive brushstrokes convey the weight of this historical event, forever immortalized on canvas. Travel back further to 1759 and discover "The Virgin of Theodore Stratilates with the miracles. " Crafted delicately with egg tempera on wood, this piece showcases divine intervention through miraculous occurrences. Its intricate details invite contemplation and awe. A glimpse into ancient times awaits with "Head of a young woman" from c. 100-300 AD. This tempera painting on linen captures timeless beauty frozen in time—a testament to human craftsmanship across millennia. Marvel at the intricacy and opulence of the "Stag Plaque" cast in shell mold during 400-300 BC. Made from gold, it symbolizes power and prestige—an artifact that speaks volumes about ancient civilizations' artistic prowess. "The Donation of Constantine, " circa 1520, takes us to a pivotal moment in history when power dynamics shifted dramatically within Europe's political landscape. This artwork serves as a visual reminder of how art can shape narratives beyond its aesthetic appeal. Delve into Nubia's rich history with a royal crown discovered in Ballana dating back to the 3rd-4th century AD. Adorned with precious stones and crafted from silver, it exemplifies both regal splendor and cultural significance. Experience intense emotions depicted vividly through artistry as you gaze upon "The Sack of Olynthus.