Cretan Collection (#3)

The Troubles in Crete, the Care of British Wounded (b / w photo)
1063860 The Troubles in Crete, the Care of British Wounded (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Troubles in Crete)

Seal Ring, Late Minoan, c. 1500 BC (gold) (see also 115753)
AMQ419866 Seal Ring, Late Minoan, c.1500 BC (gold) (see also 115753) by Minoan; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

The capture of the Cretan Bull (chromolitho)
2782726 The capture of the Cretan Bull (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The capture of the Cretan Bull)

Toreador Fresco, Knossos, Crete 1550-1450 BC (fresco)
2560023 Toreador Fresco, Knossos, Crete 1550-1450 BC (fresco) by Minoan; Knossos, Crete; (add.info.: Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete)

Bacchus and Ariadne, c. 1720 (oil on canvas)
3086889 Bacchus and Ariadne, c.1720 (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Giovanni Antonio (1675-1741); 116.8 x 128.3 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Convent of Arkadi, Crete, lately besieged by the Turks and blown up by the Insurgents (engraving)
1610867 The Convent of Arkadi, Crete, lately besieged by the Turks and blown up by the Insurgents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Convent of Arkadi)

The Trouble in Crete, Suda Bay, on the North-East of the Island (litho)
1605668 The Trouble in Crete, Suda Bay, on the North-East of the Island (litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trouble in Crete, Suda Bay)

The Trouble in Crete (b / w photo)
1605665 The Trouble in Crete (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trouble in Crete. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 August 1896)

Seaforth Highlanders and the 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers watching the Fighting between Bashi-Bazouks
1597475 Seaforth Highlanders and the 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers watching the Fighting between Bashi-Bazouks and Christians outside Candia (litho) by Prior

The Graeco-Turkish War (litho)
1597401 The Graeco-Turkish War (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Graeco-Turkish War, Attack of Bashi-Bazouks on the Christian Insurgents at Akrotiri)

The Eastern Crisis, Refugees from Kandanos escorted to the Ships by Bluejackets of the Combined Fleet (litho)
1597332 The Eastern Crisis, Refugees from Kandanos escorted to the Ships by Bluejackets of the Combined Fleet (litho) by Prior

The Graeco-Turkish War (litho)
1597413 The Graeco-Turkish War (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Graeco-Turkish War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 May 1897)

The Eastern Crisis, Departure of Seaforth Highlanders from Malta for Crete
1597321 The Eastern Crisis, Departure of Seaforth Highlanders from Malta for Crete, marching into Valetta after Inspection by the Governor of Malta (engraving) by English School

The Eastern Crisis, Prince George of Greece leaving Athens for Crete (engraving)
1597201 The Eastern Crisis, Prince George of Greece leaving Athens for Crete (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Eastern Crisis)

Football in Crete, how the British Soldier amuses himself (litho)
1598847 Football in Crete, how the British Soldier amuses himself (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Football in Crete)

The Insurrection in Crete (engraving)
1596075 The Insurrection in Crete (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Insurrection in Crete)

Gonia, 1864 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
AGN260398 Gonia, 1864 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Bull fighting fresco, from Knossos, painted around 1550-1450 BC (fresco)
JB331154 Bull fighting fresco, from Knossos, painted around 1550-1450 BC (fresco) by Minoan; 62.3 cm; Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

The Bull Baiters, illustration from Myths of Crete and Pre-Hellenic Europe
KW342888 The Bull Baiters, illustration from Myths of Crete and Pre-Hellenic Europe by Donald A. Mackenzie, published in 1917 (colour litho) by Duncan

Krater with octopus design, from Ligortynos, Messara, Crete
REV346643 Krater with octopus design, from Ligortynos, Messara, Crete, Late Minoan Period III A - III B, c.1400-1200 BC (painted earthenware) by Minoan; 34x34.50 cm; Louvre, Paris

PD. 10-1922 Allegory of the Labours of Hercules (pen & ink and wash)
FIT82781 PD.10-1922 Allegory of the Labours of Hercules (pen & ink and wash) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); 22.3x36.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Replica of a Snake Goddess figurine, c. 1600 BC, (glazed and painted earthenware)
AMQ115758 Replica of a Snake Goddess figurine, c.1600 BC, (glazed and painted earthenware) by Minoan; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Boy from the Blue Monkey Fresco, Palace of Knossos, Crete, c. 1500 BC (fresco painting)
AMQ115741 Boy from the Blue Monkey Fresco, Palace of Knossos, Crete, c.1500 BC (fresco painting) by Minoan; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Dolphin Sealstone, Crete, Middle Minoan, c. 1800-1700 BC (gold)
AMQ115731 Dolphin Sealstone, Crete, Middle Minoan, c.1800-1700 BC (gold) by Minoan; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Jug from Knossos, Crete, c. 1700-1500 BC (painted and incised earthenware)
AMQ115763 Jug from Knossos, Crete, c.1700-1500 BC (painted and incised earthenware) by Minoan; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

The Dolphin Frescoes in the Queens Bathroom, Palace of Minos, 1600-1400 BC (fresco)
XIR155938 The Dolphin Frescoes in the Queens Bathroom, Palace of Minos, 1600-1400 BC (fresco) by Minoan; Knossos, Crete; (add.info.: the megaron or queens room; ); out of copyright

Victorian scrap, a native of Crete. circa 1890

Bacchus and Ariadne, 1710-20 (oil on canvas)
3930883 Bacchus and Ariadne, 1710-20 (oil on canvas) by Bertin, Nicolas (c.1667-1736); 73X92 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Seal ring, late Minoan, c. 1500 BC (gold)
AMQ115756 Seal ring, late Minoan, c.1500 BC (gold) by Minoan; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Ritual scene of worship, possibly concerning the veneration of the dead
XZL149457 Ritual scene of worship, possibly concerning the veneration of the dead, detail of decoration on a sarcophagus from a tomb at Ayia Triada, Crete, Late Minoan Period

Oenochoe with a marine decoration (pottery)
XLC155939 Oenochoe with a marine decoration (pottery) by Minoan; Musee de la Vieille Charite, Marseille, France; out of copyright

Disc of Phaestos, 1700-1600 BC (fired clay)
JB331155 Disc of Phaestos, 1700-1600 BC (fired clay) by Minoan; d:10.8 cm; Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; eJohn Bethell; out of copyright

View of the portico of the Palace, c. 1500 BC (photo)
XIR245733 View of the portico of the Palace, c.1500 BC (photo) by Minoan; Knossos, Crete; out of copyright

Mediterranean parrotfish, Sparisoma cretense (Cretan scarus, Scarus cretensis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Traders from Crete, illustration from Myths of Crete and Pre-Hellenic Europe
KW342889 Traders from Crete, illustration from Myths of Crete and Pre-Hellenic Europe by Donald A. Mackenzie, published in 1917 (colour litho) by Duncan

Cretan oregano, Origanum onites, and wild thyme, Thymus serpyllum. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Cretan scar-fish and beetles
Rhinoceros scarab beetle, Golofa porteri 1, Cretan scar-fish, Scarus creticus 2, and Scarites buparius beetle 3. Scarabee, Scare, Scarite

Cretan brake fern, Pteris cretica albo lineata. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

The Labyrinth of Crete and The Temple of Venus at Paphos in Cyprus
473750 The Labyrinth of Crete and The Temple of Venus at Paphos in Cyprus, from A plan of Civil and Historical Architecture, 1721 (engraving) by Fischer von Erlach

Double axehead and two figurines from Knossos, late Minoan, c
AMQ419819 Double axehead and two figurines from Knossos, late Minoan, c.1500 BC (terracotta) (see also 133330) by Minoan; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Cretan daphne, Daphne oleoides. Handcoloured botanical engraving from John Sims Curtiss Botanical Magazine, Couchman, London, 1817

The punishment of Prometheus (engraving)
3635229 The punishment of Prometheus (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The punishment of Prometheus)

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"Cretan: A Tapestry of Art, History, and Courage" Step into the vibrant world of Crete, where ancient civilizations and timeless beauty intertwine. From the captivating frescoes depicting Three Minoan Women in Knossos to El Greco's mesmerizing Portrait of Saint John the Evangelist, this island is a treasure trove of artistic wonders. Minoan art flourished on Crete, leaving behind masterpieces like the Prince of the Lilies. Its intricate details and symbolic motifs transport us back to an era filled with mythological tales and cultural richness. Equally enchanting is the Mother of God (Glykophilousa), a 15th-16th-century masterpiece that exudes divine serenity. Crete's history also bears witness to moments of bravery and resilience. The Revolution of Theriso saw courageous revolutionaries standing alongside Venizelos in their fight for freedom against oppression. Their unwavering spirit echoes through time as a testament to Cretan determination. Delving further into history, we encounter artifacts like the Phaistos Disc from 15th century BC Greece. This enigmatic artifact continues to puzzle scholars today with its mysterious symbols etched onto its surface—a silent message from our ancestors waiting to be deciphered. Even during times of war, heroes emerged on this resilient island. John Laverick's valiant efforts as part of Operation Albumen during WWII showcase Cretans' indomitable spirit in defending their homeland against adversity. Surgeon William Maillard's Victoria Cross win at Candia stands as a testament to his courage amidst chaos. Artistic brilliance once again takes center stage with El Greco's The Annunciation—an ethereal portrayal that captures divine grace within earthly realms. His depiction transports viewers into a realm where spirituality meets human emotion seamlessly. Beyond art and history lies Crete's rich cultural tapestry—the traditional costumes worn by its inhabitants.