Crete Collection (#8)

Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: In front of the arsenal, French sailors maneuver the crane and launch a wooden boat, 1908
LUX4763636 Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: In front of the arsenal, French sailors maneuver the crane and launch a wooden boat, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: In front of the arsenal)

Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: The island with fortifications, 1908
LUX4763635 Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: The island with fortifications, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: The island with fortifications, 1908); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, CR: On October 10, 1908, the Cretan insurges coming to protest with flags
LUX4763558 Greece, CR: On October 10, 1908, the Cretan insurges coming to protest with flags, rifles and cartouchieres on shoulder, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, CR: On October 10, 1908)

Greece, Crete, Crete, Croussos, Croussonos: General view of Croussos, English sector, 1905
LUX4767442 Greece, Crete, Crete, Croussos, Croussonos: General view of Croussos, English sector, 1905; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, Crete, Croussos, Croussonos: General view of Croussos)

Greek eveque giving blessing, in Crete. Engraving from 1709
JAB4120550 Greek eveque giving blessing, in Crete. Engraving from 1709; (add.info.: Greek eveque giving blessing, in Crete. Engraving from 1709); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Magazine of Jars and Kaselles, Knossos (b/w photo)
8639169 Magazine of Jars and Kaselles, Knossos (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magazine of Jars and Kaselles, Knossos)

Decorative Motifs and Symbols (litho)
8639163 Decorative Motifs and Symbols (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorative Motifs and Symbols)

Traditional method of threshing grain, Crete (litho)
8663857 Traditional method of threshing grain, Crete (litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Threshing grain, Crete)

Lion head rhyton, -350 BC (alabaster)
7309948 Lion head rhyton, -350 BC (alabaster); 13.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: stone (alabaster)); © Ashmolean Museum

Map of Greece with Crete and Samos, c.1900 (engraving)
533001 Map of Greece with Crete and Samos, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map showing detail of Greece with Crete and Samos, with insets of Crete and Athens, circa 1902)

American Civil War 1861-1865. Chattanooga Campaign: Battle of Missionary Ridge, 25 November 1863
528412 American Civil War 1861-1865. Chattanooga Campaign: Battle of Missionary Ridge, 25 November 1863. Union forces under Grant defeated Confederate army under Bragg

Greece, Studio portrait of two Cretan Albanian, 1863
LUX4731976 Greece, Studio portrait of two Cretan Albanian, 1863; (add.info.: Greece, Studio portrait of two Cretan Albanian, 1863); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Death of Icaros. 18th century (engraving after wall painting)
530515 Death of Icaros. 18th century (engraving after wall painting); (add.info.: According to legend, in order to escape from Crete, Daedalus made wings of wax and feathers for himself and his son)

Morning mists
Fiorenzo Carozzi

Venetian Dockyards at the Old Port at dusk, City of Heraklion, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Bethlehem Gate, elevated view, City of Heraklion, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Venetian Dockyards at the Old Port, City of Heraklion, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Venetian Dockyards at the Old Port, sunrise, City of Heraklion, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Venetian Dockyards at the Old Port, sunrise, City of Heraklion, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Venetian Dockyards at the Old Port at dusk, City of Heraklion, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Road to Arkadi Monastery, elevated view, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Arkadi Monastery, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Venetian Fortezza Castle, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Lighthouse at the Old Venetian Port, dusk, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Venetian Fortezza Castle, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Arkadi Monastery, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Arkadi Monastery, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Rethymnon Beach, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

View towards the Venetian Fortezza Castle, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Road to Arkadi Monastery, elevated view, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Venetian Fortezza Castle, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Arkadi Monastery, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Old Venetian Port, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Old Venetian Port, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Lighthouse at the Old Venetian Harbour, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Old Venetian Port, City of Rethymno, Rethymno Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Venetian Fort Ruins, Imeri Gramvousa, Chania Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Venetian Fort Ruins, Imeri Gramvousa, Chania Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Shipwreck off the coast of Imeri Gramvousa, Chania Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Balos Lagoon, Gramvousa Peninsula, Chania Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Venetian Fort Ruins, Imeri Gramvousa, Chania Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

View towards the Balos Lagoon, Gramvousa Peninsula, Chania Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Ferry Boat on the coast of Imeri Gramvousa, Chania Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

View towards the Balos Lagoon, Gramvousa Peninsula, Chania Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Agia Roumeli, elevated view, Chania Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Ferry at Agia Roumeli, Chania Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Balos Lagoon, Gramvousa Peninsula, Chania Region, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Discover the captivating beauty of Crete, a gem nestled in Greece's enchanting embrace. 🇬🇷✨ Immerse yourself in its rich history and vibrant culture as you explore this mesmerizing island. Step back in time with a map of the Byzantine Empire, tracing the footsteps of ancient civilizations that once thrived here. Feel the echoes of Apostle Paul's missionary journeys resonating through your soul, depicted beautifully in a lithograph from 1886. As you stroll along Chania waterfront, be awestruck by the majestic mountains standing tall against an azure sky. Let your imagination take flight like Icarus and Daedalus as their mythical tale unfolds before your eyes. Journey to Knossos Minoan Palace and marvel at the intricate Three Women frieze adorning its walls. These ancient masterpieces offer glimpses into a civilization long gone but forever etched in our collective memory. Crete surprises even further with its natural wonders - behold the Italian Orchid or Naked Man Orchid blooming gracefully amidst its lush landscapes. Nature truly paints her own masterpiece on this magnificent island. Agios Nikolaos beckons with its serene charm, inviting you to bask in tranquility by Elounda Harbour. The Greek Islands' allure is undeniable; let it captivate your senses and leave an indelible mark on your heart. Venture eastward to Spinalonga Island, once home to a leper colony but now stands as a testament to resilience and hope. Gaze across from Plaka for breathtaking views that remind us of humanity's ability to overcome adversity. Elounda unveils itself as another hidden treasure waiting to be discovered - immerse yourself in its idyllic beauty and let time stand still for just a moment longer. Welcome to Crete, where Europe meets Greece. Embark on an unforgettable journey filled with history, mythology, natural wonders, and the warm embrace of Greek hospitality.