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Greece Collection (#3)

"Greece: A Tapestry of History, Culture

Background imageGreece Collection: Navagio, Zante (Zakynthos)

Navagio, Zante (Zakynthos), Ionian Islands, Greece

Background imageGreece Collection: Ancient Greek Soldiers

Ancient Greek Soldiers
Greek soldiers

Background imageGreece Collection: Bronze Statue of The Charioteer (c. 470 BC) - Delphi, Greece

Bronze Statue of The Charioteer (c. 470 BC) - Delphi, Greece
Bronze Statue of The Charioteer (c.470 BC) - Delphi, Greece. Also known as Heniokhos (the rein-holder), the artwork is one of the best-known statues surviving from Ancient Greece

Background imageGreece Collection: Hercules Brings Cerberus to Eurystheus, with Hermes and Athena, c6th century BC

Hercules Brings Cerberus to Eurystheus, with Hermes and Athena, c6th century BC. Greek Vase from an Etruscan Tomb

Background imageGreece Collection: Portrait of Saint John the Evangelist, ca. 1605, by El

Portrait of Saint John the Evangelist, ca. 1605, by El
El Greco (1541-1614). Cretan painter. Saint John the Evangelist, ca. 1605. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Background imageGreece Collection: Mother of God (Glykophilousa). Crete, 15th-16th century. Nati

Mother of God (Glykophilousa). Crete, 15th-16th century. National Gallery. Prague. Czech Republic

Background imageGreece Collection: Head of a statue of Ares. Roman sculpture after original of

Head of a statue of Ares. Roman sculpture after original of
Ares, the god of war. Roman equivalent : Mars. Head of a statue of Ares. Roman sculpture after original of about 430 BC. Glytothek. Munich

Background imageGreece Collection: Leonidas I (died 480 BC). King of Sparta. Monument in Spart

Leonidas I (died 480 BC). King of Sparta. Monument in Spart
Leonidas I (died 480 BC). Also known as Leonidas the Brave was a Greek hero-king of Sparta, the 17th of the Agiad line King of Sparta[

Background imageGreece Collection: Socrates (c 469399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosophe

Socrates (c 469399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosophe
Socrates (c.469-399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosopher. Bust. Found at Piazza Venezia. 1st. century. Pentelic marble. Palazzo Massimo. National Roman Museum. Rome. Italy

Background imageGreece Collection: Saint George. Byzantine icon. XIV century. Greece

Saint George. Byzantine icon. XIV century. Greece
BYZANTINE ART. GREECE. Icon with Saint George made by the workshop of Constantinople. Dated at XIV century. Byzantine Museum. Athens

Background imageGreece Collection: Antique Greece empire map 1895

Antique Greece empire map 1895
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol I New York, Samuel Hall 1878

Background imageGreece Collection: Village of Oia in Santorini, Greece

Village of Oia in Santorini, Greece

Background imageGreece Collection: Donkey in front of blue domed church, Santorini

Donkey in front of blue domed church, Santorini

Background imageGreece Collection: Little Venice, Mykonos waterfront, Greece

Little Venice, Mykonos waterfront, Greece

Background imageGreece Collection: Street Sign In Greek And Roman Alphabet, Downtown Athens, Greece

Street Sign In Greek And Roman Alphabet, Downtown Athens, Greece
Street sign written in Greek letters and Roman letters on a street corner downtown Athens, Greece

Background imageGreece Collection: The Queens bath. Knossos Palace dated to 2000 BC is considered to be Europes oldest City

The Queens bath. Knossos Palace dated to 2000 BC is considered to be Europes oldest City. Crete. Greece

Background imageGreece Collection: Eleftherios Venizelos in exile in Paris

Eleftherios Venizelos in exile in Paris
Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936), Greek revolutionary and politician, who served as Prime Minister 1910-1920 and 1928-1932

Background imageGreece Collection: Greece, Meteora, Roussanou Monastery

Greece, Meteora, Roussanou Monastery

Background imageGreece Collection: Greek civilization, fresco depicting ship procession, from Akrotiri, Thera Island, Santorini, Greece

Greek civilization, fresco depicting ship procession, from Akrotiri, Thera Island, Santorini, Greece
Greek civilization, 16th century b.C. Fresco depicting a ship procession. From Akrotiri, Thera Island, Santorini, Greece. Detail, a coastal town

Background imageGreece Collection: Greece, Delphi, archaeological site, Ruins of Temple of Apollo

Greece, Delphi, archaeological site, Ruins of Temple of Apollo
Greece - Delphi, archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1987). Ruins of the Temple of Apollo

Background imageGreece Collection: Asclepius. 4th c. BC. Classical Greek art. Sculpture

Asclepius. 4th c. BC. Classical Greek art. Sculpture on marble. GREECE. Epidaurus. Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus

Background imageGreece Collection: Phaistos Disc. s. XV BC. GREECE. Phaistos. A side

Phaistos Disc. s. XV BC. GREECE. Phaistos. A side
Phaistos Disc. s.XV BC. GREECE. Phaistos. A side. Minoan art / Cretan art. GREECE. Iraklion. Archaeological Museum

Background imageGreece Collection: Tholos of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. ca

Tholos of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. ca. 370 -360 BC. GREECE. CENTRAL GREECE. PHOCIS. Delphi. Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. Classical Greek art. Architecture

Background imageGreece Collection: Historic, Sculpture

Historic, Sculpture
Antinous (110-130). Member of the Roman Emperor Hadrians entourage, to whom he was beloved. Bust. Marble. Dated 130-138. Found in Patras. National Archaeological Museum. Athens, Greece

Background imageGreece Collection: Harbor Naoussa, Paros Island Greece

Harbor Naoussa, Paros Island Greece

Background imageGreece Collection: Cover design, Aero Espresso Italiana timetable

Cover design, Aero Espresso Italiana timetable, with scenes of Rhodes and Athens. Serving Brindisi, Athens, Rhodes and Istanbul. 1932

Background imageGreece Collection: Eleftherios Venizelos, Greek politician and Prime Minister

Eleftherios Venizelos, Greek politician and Prime Minister
Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936), Greek politician, served as Prime Minister 1910-1920 and 1928-1932. Date: early 20th century

Background imageGreece Collection: Greece / Thessaloniki 1900

Greece / Thessaloniki 1900
Thessaloniki: the harbour Date: circa 1900

Background imageGreece Collection: Homeric cosmogony

Homeric cosmogony. Map of the Earth based on the myths and knowledge of the Ancient Greeks at the time of Homer (1st or 2nd millennium BC)

Background imageGreece Collection: A trireme, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans

A trireme, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans
A trireme, with three banks of oars, used by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageGreece Collection: Plato and Aristotle

Plato and Aristotle shown in a bas-relief titled " Logic" by Giotto on the doors of the Campanile, Florence. 19th-century photograph

Background imageGreece Collection: Pericles

Pericles
Athenian statesman Pericles. Photogravure reproduction of a sculpture

Background imageGreece Collection: PANC2A-00033

PANC2A-00033
A manuscript of Demosthenes copied by hand in the tenth century. Color lithograph reproduction, 19th century

Background imageGreece Collection: PANC2A-00003

PANC2A-00003
Map of the empire of Alexander the Great in 323 BC. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageGreece Collection: Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine

Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine
Greek physician Hippocrates. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration of a bust

Background imageGreece Collection: Greek urn

Greek urn
Richly decorated Greek urn. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an artifact

Background imageGreece Collection: Wedding cake

Wedding cake
A photograph showing the finishing touches being made to the wedding cake of George, Duke of Kent to Princess Marina of Greece in 1934

Background imageGreece Collection: A Map of the Island of Chios

A Map of the Island of Chios
A Turkish Map of the Greek Island of Chios, at this point under Ottoman Turkish control. The island is in the Aegean Sea only 5 miles off the coast of Asia Minor

Background imageGreece Collection: The Hesse-Cassel and Greek royal families

The Hesse-Cassel and Greek royal families
The youngest daughters of Vicky, Princess Royal of Great Britain and Empress of Prussia, the Princesses Sophie and Margarete of Prussia with their husbands and children at Friedrichshof in 1904

Background imageGreece Collection: Princess Alice of Greece

Princess Alice of Greece
Princess Alice of Battenberg, Princess Andrew of Greece (1885-1969), c. 1916. Alice was the daughter of Princess Victoria of Hesse and Prince Louis of Battenberg, and is the mother of Prince Philip

Background imageGreece Collection: Map of the Balkans, highlighting Greek and Turkish territory

Map of the Balkans, highlighting Greek and Turkish territory
Postcard map showing the Balkans, highlighting Greek and Turkish territory

Background imageGreece Collection: Tamarisk tree, by the sea. Chios, Greece

Tamarisk tree, by the sea. Chios, Greece
ROG-11696 Tamarisk tree, by the sea Chios, Greece Tamarix parviflora Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageGreece Collection: Ancient Greek Battle

Ancient Greek Battle
ANCIENT GREECE The soldiers, some in chariots and some on foot, use spears and swords against their foe

Background imageGreece Collection: Ancient Greek Soldiers

Ancient Greek Soldiers
Greek soldiers

Background imageGreece Collection: Mycenae - the Lion Gate

Mycenae - the Lion Gate
The Lion Gate at Mycenae. This early citadel was extensively excavated in the mid 19th century by Schliemann, who dug the Royal shaft graves, finding many treasures

Background imageGreece Collection: Minoan Ladies, Crete

Minoan Ladies, Crete
CRETE - Ladies of the Minoan court

Background imageGreece Collection: Harbour at Naousa, Paros, Cyclade Islands, Greece

Harbour at Naousa, Paros, Cyclade Islands, Greece

Background imageGreece Collection: Prehistoric Art. Greece. Handmade vase without decoration

Prehistoric Art. Greece. Handmade vase without decoration. Globular body with two small handles, wide mouth and foot. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. Greece




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"Greece: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Natural Beauty" Immerse yourself in the rich heritage as you explore its captivating landscapes and delve into its ancient history. From the Greek Orthodox icon of Christ's resurrection in Thessalonica to the vibrant city of Macedonia, this country is a treasure trove for history enthusiasts. Embark on a journey through time with maps showcasing Ancient Greece and the Byzantine Empire. Trace Apostle Paul's Missionary Journeys, depicted in an exquisite lithograph from 1886, and marvel at Hermes' artistic masterpiece from the same era. Indulge your senses with breathtaking sunsets over Santorini's coastal town of Oia. Let the colors dance across your soul as you witness nature's canvas painting a picture-perfect moment. Discover how Ancient Greece flourished by exploring its colonies around the Aegean Sea. Uncover hidden gems like Symi Harbour in Dodecanese, where echoes of Greek mythology still resonate today. Marvel at the grandeur of the Ancient Persian Empire through an intricately detailed map that showcases their vast territories. Witness how Byzantine power evolved throughout centuries with a map depicting their empire during the 9th century. Finally, gaze upon a 14th-century icon portraying Archangel Michael in all his glory within Byzantine artistry. Feel a sense of awe as you contemplate this spiritual masterpiece that has stood the test of time. Greece beckons you to immerse yourself in its fascinating past while embracing its enchanting present. Whether it be historical landmarks or natural wonders, this country offers an unforgettable experience that will leave you captivated and yearning for more.