Greece Collection (#7)

GREECE: THEATRICAL MASK. Ancient Greek bronze mask of tragedy

PMYT2A-00075
Roman Jupiter, or Zeus in Greek mythology, god of the sky and of laws. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Actium, 31 BC
Sea battle of Actium, in which Octavius defeated Antony and Cleopatra, 31 BC. Hand colored wodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Solon of Athens
Bust of Athenian statesman Solon. Hand-colored halftone reproductio of an engraving

PANC2A-00056
Bust of Plato. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut

Defeat of Athenian army at Syracuse, 413 BC
Destruction of the Athenian army at Syracuse, 413 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Site of Ancient Troy excavated by Schliemann
Schliemanns excavation of the acropolis walls of ancient Troy, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Trojan War battle
Combat around the body of Patrocles, Trojan War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Greek athlete proclaimed the winner
Crowning the winner with laurel in ancient Greek Olympic Games. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Persian Empire about 500 BC
Map of the Persian Empire under Darius I, with principal satrapies, about 500 BC. Color lithograph reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Helen of Troy, wife of Menelaus, taken from Greece
Capture of Helen by Paris, causing the Trojan War, according to Homer. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a vase painting

Kitsch Greek Greetings Postcard
A kitsch Greek Greetings card, featuring a rather unusual bird (cross between a swallow and a dove!?) carrying a message of good wishes across the sea, surrounded by a border of red and pink flowers

Odysseus & the Cyclops
Odysseus (Ulysses) plies Polyphemus the Cyclops with red wine, so that he and his men can escape from his cave and the prospect of being eaten alive

Odysseus & Penelope
Having killed the Suitors, the hero Odysseus (Ulysses) embraces his faithful wife, Penelope, while two adoring maids watch them

Greek Costume C. 500 Bc
Various Ancient Greek costumes; left to right - a warrior, a King, a woman and two mourning women

Homer Singing His Lliad at the Gate of Athens
Artist: Lethiere, Guillaume - Title: Homer Singing His Lliad at the Gate of Athens - Date: 1811 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 198.1 x 246.4

Ancient Greek Writing
He writes on a wax tablet with a stylus

Alexander and Porus
Alexander accepts the surrender of PORUS, king of the Pauravas, after defeating him on the Hydaspes (now Jhelum) river in northwest India/Pakistan

Alexander the Great, King of Macedon, Diving Bell
Alexander the Great, King Alexander III of Macedon. He is said to have used a diving vessel for seeing underwater

Archimedes, Greek mathematician and inventor

Beneath a Still Sky
Maria Kaimaki

Greece, Dodecanese, Karpathos, Beach Kyra Panagia, Chapel of Panagia

Motor cycle by the harbour and St Nicholas Church, Halki, Dodecanese Islands, Greece

St Nicholas Church and the harbour, Halki, Dodecanese Islands, Greece

A woman in a hat at Panormitis Monastery, Symi, Dodecanese Islands, Greece. (MR)Symi, Dodecanese Islands, Greece. (MR)

Acropolis at dusk, Athens, Attica, Greece

Ionic order column, The Academy of Athens, detailed view, Athens, Attica, Greece

Harbour at Skiathos Town, Skiathos, Sporade Islands, Greece

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, with Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, with the Marquess of Aberdeen, in the Royal Pavilion at Braemar

Medieval Architecture, Rhodes Town, Rhodes, Greece

Halki village, Naxos, Cyclade Islands, Greece

Vouliseni Lake in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece

Village Assos, Kefalonia, Ionian Islands, Greece

Night view of Oia, Santorini, South Aegean, Greece

Kalami, Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece

The Acropolis city center in Athens, Greece

Greece, Symi. Blue and white stairway. Credit as: Jim Nilsen / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Greece, Symi. Blue doors and stairway of house. Credit as: Jim Nilsen / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Greece, Rhodes. Vespa motorbike and colorful house exterior. Credit as: Jim Nilsen / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont.com

Portrait of His Excellency Alexandros Mavrokordatos (1791-1865) als a Greek freedom fighter in Turkish dress. Private Collection

Nikolakis Mitropoulos. From Voyage a Athenes et a Constantinople, 1825. Artist: Dupre, Louis (1789-1837)
Nikolakis Mitropoulos. From Voyage a Athenes et a Constantinople, 1825. Private Collection

Captive Andromache, c1886. Artist: Frederic Leighton
Captive Andromache, c1886. Painting housed in the City of Manchester Art Galleries, Manchester. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, edited by T. Leman Hare. [Odhams Press Ltd, London, 1934]

Virgin and Child, 16th century. From the Benaki Museum, Athens, Greece

Greek Head of Gorgon or Medusa, Syracuse, Sicily. In Greek mythology, Medusa was a monster, a Gorgon, generally described as a winged human female with living venomous snakes in place of hair

Minoan fresco showing a boy with fishes, 20th century
Minoan fresco from Thera showing a boy with fishes, 20th century

Priest-King fresco from Knossos
Priest-King fresco from the Minoan palace at Knossos, from the Archaeological Museum of Heraclion, Crete

Volcano on the island of Thera (Santorini) in eruption, 1866. The horseshoe shape of the island was created during a cataclysmic eruption c1500 BC

Cybele, or Magna Mater (Great Mother), Phrygian / Roman goddess, 1702
Cybele, or Magna Mater (Great Mother), Phrygian/Roman goddess, 1702. The goddess Cybele was associated with fertility. She was the wife of Saturn (Kronos)

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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.