Greeks Collection (#6)

The temple of Jupiter, Athenes (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898)
CSO4982727 The temple of Jupiter, Athenes (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898); (add.info.: The temple of Jupiter)

View of Athenes and the Lycabettus (Lycavittos) (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos
CSO4982670 View of Athenes and the Lycabettus (Lycavittos) (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898); (add.info)

Port du Piree, Athenes (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898)
CSO4982661 Port du Piree, Athenes (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898); (add.info.: Port du Piree)

Representation of the legendary Greek poet Arion by Methymne, dolphin charmer by his cithare
ELD4844901 Representation of the legendary Greek poet Arion by Methymne, dolphin charmer by his cithare. 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Ancient Greece: Map showing the Marathon plain site where the battle of the Greeks against the Persians took place in
NWI4862915 Ancient Greece: Map showing the Marathon plain site where the battle of the Greeks against the Persians took place in 490 BC

Ancient Greece: The Tower of Winds (also called Andronicos Clock) overcome with a weathervane with the effigy of Triton
NWI4858488 Ancient Greece: The Tower of Winds (also called Andronicos Clock) overcome with a weathervane with the effigy of Triton and sundials on the walls

Temple of Aphrodite (left) on the road from Eleusis to Athenes, Ancient Greece. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4856972 Temple of Aphrodite (left) on the road from Eleusis to Athenes, Ancient Greece. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

View of Greece: The Propylees in Athenes. Engraving by RIFFAUT, 19th century after the Daguerrian photographic
JEB4834081 View of Greece: The Propylees in Athenes. Engraving by RIFFAUT, 19th century after the Daguerrian photographic excursions

Antiquity: origin of the sling - the sling in the ancient Greek. 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4946536 Antiquity: origin of the sling - the sling in the ancient Greek. 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Portrait of Pythagoras (Pythagoras), Greek philosopher, mathematician and scientist (560-480 BC)
NWI4947231 Portrait of Pythagoras (Pythagoras), Greek philosopher, mathematician and scientist (560-480 BC); (add.info.: Portrait of Pythagoras (Pythagoras), Greek philosopher

Sciences: Greek astronomer Hipparchus of Nicee, in ancient Greek (Hipparchus v.190-120 BC)
NWI4947964 Sciences: Greek astronomer Hipparchus of Nicee, in ancient Greek (Hipparchus v.190-120 BC), realising a map of the sky (plane of stars) in Alexandria, ancient Egypt

Tomb street in a cemetery in Ancient Greece. Colourful engraving from the 19th century
NWI4858540 Tomb street in a cemetery in Ancient Greece. Colourful engraving from the 19th century.; (add.info.: Tomb street in a cemetery in Ancient Greece)

Statue of the goddess Athena (Minerva) inside the Parthenon of Athenes, ancient Greece
NWI4856493 Statue of the goddess Athena (Minerva) inside the Parthenon of Athenes, ancient Greece. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Representation of the Greek poet Homere (7th century BC) with his guide. 19th century
ELD4898478 Representation of the Greek poet Homere (7th century BC) with his guide. 19th century (engraving from "Les grandes infortunes" by Changer et Spont)

Pluto (Hades) takes Persephone (Proserpine) in front of his mother, Ceres (Demeter)
NWI4930950 Pluto (Hades) takes Persephone (Proserpine) in front of his mother, Ceres (Demeter), and takes him to the kingdom of the Underworld

Myths and legends: Inside the temple of Zeus in Olympia, mythology of Ancient Greece
NWI4930715 Myths and legends: Inside the temple of Zeus in Olympia, mythology of Ancient Greece. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Myths and legends)

Socrate en "Cosmographia de Julius Solinus" 14eme siecle
GIA5033843 Socrate en "Cosmographia de Julius Solinus" 14eme siecle; (add.info.: Socrate en "Cosmographia de Julius Solinus" 14eme siecle); © Giancarlo Costa

Xenophon's Cyropedia (Senofonte). Copy dedicated to Ercole d'Este (Hercules II d'Este). Dedicate scene
VEN5027485 Xenophon's Cyropedia (Senofonte). Copy dedicated to Ercole d'Este (Hercules II d'Este). Dedicate scene. Latin translation by Matteo Maria Boiardo (1440-1494)

Portrait of Hippocrates " the Great", Greek doctor (460 - ca. 377 BC) Greek physician Hippocrates
NWI4911149 Portrait of Hippocrates " the Great", Greek doctor (460 - ca. 377 BC) Greek physician Hippocrates. From an illustration of a bust; (add.info)

Portrait of the Greek historian Herodote (484-425 BC). Engraving of the 17th century Greek historian Herodotus
NWI4911855 Portrait of the Greek historian Herodote (484-425 BC). Engraving of the 17th century Greek historian Herodotus

Bust of Solon (640 BC), statesman of Athenes. Colour engraving
NWI4911110 Bust of Solon (640 BC), statesman of Athenes. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: Bust of Solon (640 BC), statesman of Athenes. Colour engraving.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Bust of Socrates philosopher of ancient Greece (5th century BC). Colour engraving of the 17th century
NWI4910839 Bust of Socrates philosopher of ancient Greece (5th century BC). Colour engraving of the 17th century.; (add.info.: Bust of Socrates philosopher of ancient Greece (5th century BC)

Aryballe, from Corinth, Greece. 1st quarter of the 6th century BC: lion and griffon
JEB4910007 Aryballe, from Corinth, Greece. 1st quarter of the 6th century BC: lion and griffon. Museum of Mediterranean Archaeology, Marseille; (add.info.: Aryballe, from Corinth, Greece)

Bust of the ancient Greek poet Homere (9th-8th century BC). Colorful engraving after 19th century illustration
NWI4911671 Bust of the ancient Greek poet Homere (9th-8th century BC). Colorful engraving after 19th century illustration.; (add.info.: Bust of the ancient Greek poet Homere (9th-8th century BC)

Representation of Saint Pantene (pantaenus or panthene) of Alexandria (died 216)
ELD4908259 Representation of Saint Pantene (pantaenus or panthene) of Alexandria (died 216), Greek founder of the Theological School of Alexandria and the Master of Clement of Alexandria

Civilization of Antiquity: Suicide of Socrates, philosopher of ancient Greece (5th century BC)
NWI4913076 Civilization of Antiquity: Suicide of Socrates, philosopher of ancient Greece (5th century BC) condemns to drink the cigue after being accused of impiete and corruption of youth.;

Greece, Thessaloniki or Thessaloniki: A covered walk with shops, 1916
LUX4809013 Greece, Thessaloniki or Thessaloniki: A covered walk with shops, 1916; (add.info.: Greece, Thessaloniki or Thessaloniki: A covered walk with shops, 1916); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Hermes of Olympia, 1896 (engraving)
LEG4339425 Hermes of Olympia, 1896 (engraving); (add.info.: Hermes of Olympia or Hermes carrying Dyonisos as a child (representation of the sculpture attributed to Praxitele)

View of the stern of the military ship H.M.S. Asia, weapon of 84 guns, which took part in the Battle of Navarin
FAT4300748 View of the stern of the military ship H.M.S. Asia, weapon of 84 guns, which took part in the Battle of Navarin (20/10/1827)

Ancient Greek military communicating via beacon fires
NWI4954763 Ancient Greek military communicating via beacon fires.; (add.info.: Ancient Greek military communicating via beacon fires.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890
LUX4810820 Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890; (add.info.: Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890
LUX4810899 Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890; (add.info.: Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890
LUX4810895 Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890; (add.info.: Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, Thessaloniki or Saloniki: The port of Thessaloniki with its fishermen and their nets, 1916
LUX4809026 Greece, Thessaloniki or Saloniki: The port of Thessaloniki with its fishermen and their nets, 1916; (add.info.: Greece)

Greece Thessaloniki, in a Franco-English military camp, soldiers play volleyball, 1920
LUX4816151 Greece Thessaloniki, in a Franco-English military camp, soldiers play volleyball, 1920; (add.info.: Greece Thessaloniki, in a Franco-English military camp, soldiers play volleyball)

Greece, Crete: English Armee Shooting Competition, 1907
LUX4815343 Greece, Crete: English Armee Shooting Competition, 1907; (add.info.: Greece, Crete: English Armee Shooting Competition, 1907); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890
LUX4810879 Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890; (add.info.: Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, Athenes: on the acropolis, a woman sits beside a small temple in ruins, 1900
LUX4815701 Greece, Athenes: on the acropolis, a woman sits beside a small temple in ruins, 1900; (add.info.: Greece, Athenes: on the acropolis, a woman sits beside a small temple in ruins)

Greece, Athenes: The low relief of Phidias in the Parthenon, 1860 - photograph of rumine paris 10, rue de villedo
LUX4817342 Greece, Athenes: The low relief of Phidias in the Parthenon, 1860 - photograph of rumine paris 10, rue de villedo; (add.info.: Greece, Athenes: The low relief of Phidias in the Parthenon)

Greece, Crete: Three French soldiers of the 122nd century in the yard of their house smoke the narguile, 1908
LUX4805563 Greece, Crete: Three French soldiers of the 122nd century in the yard of their house smoke the narguile, 1908; (add.info.: Greece)

Greece, Crete: dinner of 2 French officers in a cafe, the waiter is one of the military, 1905
LUX4806083 Greece, Crete: dinner of 2 French officers in a cafe, the waiter is one of the military, 1905; (add.info.: Greece, Crete: dinner of 2 French officers in a cafe)

Greece, Athenes: Temple at the foot of the Parthenon, 1890
LUX4800665 Greece, Athenes: Temple at the foot of the Parthenon, 1890; (add.info.: Greece, Athenes: Temple at the foot of the Parthenon, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, Thessaloniki: dismantling of a German biplane, French soldiers pack the pieces in wooden boxes or is inscribed
LUX4802272 Greece, Thessaloniki: dismantling of a German biplane, French soldiers pack the pieces in wooden boxes or is inscribed: Aeronautic Orient Armee, 1916; (add.info.: Greece)

Amphion, 17th century (engraving)
3480610 Amphion, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Greek mythology: Amphion. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats from Tableaux du temple des muses (1655)

Greek and Roman gods: Diane 1, 2, 3, Vulcan 4, and Minerva 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's
FLO4575754 Greek and Roman gods: Diane 1, 2, 3, Vulcan 4, and Minerva 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar

Greek and Roman gods: Hercules 1, Aesculapius 2, Hygiea 3, Vertumnus 4, and Flora 5
FLO4575737 Greek and Roman gods: Hercules 1, Aesculapius 2, Hygiea 3, Vertumnus 4, and Flora 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder"

Doric order capital, column and base according to Sir William Chambers. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry
FLO4593300 Doric order capital, column and base according to Sir William Chambers. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

View of the Acropolis from the South
3523313 View of the Acropolis from the South; (add.info.: View of the Acropolis from the South. The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city of Athens)

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"Greeks: Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Ancient Greece" Step into the realm of ancient Greece, where history and mythology intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From the majestic Acropolis in Athens to the iconic Parthenon, every corner of this land whispers tales of valor and intellect. In 1787, "The Death of Socrates" immortalized one of history's greatest philosophers, showcasing his unwavering commitment to truth. Leonidas I, the revered King of Sparta who died in 480 BC, stands tall in a monumental tribute that echoes his legendary bravery at Thermopylae. Journeying further into Attica reveals the Tholos of Athena Pronaia—a remarkable sanctuary that exudes divine beauty. The Battle of Salamis comes alive as we envision Greek ships fiercely clashing against Persian forces, forever etching their triumph into our collective memory. Phaistos Disc—an enigmatic artifact from XV century BC Phaistos—unleashes mysteries waiting to be unraveled. Meanwhile, Daphni Monastery's Christ Pantocrator radiates spiritual serenity amidst lush surroundings. Witness how Surgeon William Maillard earned his Victoria Cross during Candia's turmoil through an awe-inspiring lithograph. Ares and Aphrodite grace us with their presence through timeless Greek artistry—symbolizing war and love entwined within humanity's essence. Delve deeper into Crete's mythical past as you gaze upon a restored Taureador Fresco from Knossos Palace—the very heartland where Minos reigned supreme. Maps meticulously outline Knossos' architectural marvels surrounding its grand palace—a testament to Minoan civilization’s ingenuity. As we explore these fragments from antiquity, let us celebrate Greeks for their indomitable spirit that shaped Western civilization. Their legacy endures through centuries—inspiring generations with wisdom and artistic brilliance.