Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus Collection

The Women Of Amphissa, 1887. Creator: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
The Women Of Amphissa, 1887. Followers of Bacchus, the god of wine, awaken in the marketplace of Amphissa, Greece, where they have wandered from their home in Phocis during a night of ritual dancing

Plutarch
3733626 Plutarch.; (add.info.: Portrait of Plutarch (46-120 AD) a Greek biographer and essayist. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

La Mère des Gracques, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
La Mere des Gracques, 1842. The Mother of the Gracchi. Un jour qu'une Lorette avec effronterie Lui vantait des joyaux qui valaient quelques sous, En montrant ses deux fils

La Mort d'Agis, 1789. Creator: Nicolas Andre Monsiau
La Mort d'Agis, 1789. The Death of Agis. Scene inspired by Plutarch. The body of Agis, King of Sparta, who has just been strangled on the orders of Leonidas, lies on the ground

Marius, 1780-1817. Creator: Johann Heinrich Lips
Marius, 1780-1817

Timocleia Before Alexander, ca. 1540-45. Creator: Leon Davent
Timocleia Before Alexander, ca. 1540-45

Statue of Plutarch (b / w photo)
1200133 Statue of Plutarch (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plutarch (later named, upon becoming a Roman citizen, Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus c)

Plutarch, (c. AD46- c120), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Plutarch, (c.AD46- c120), 1830. Plutarch (c.AD46- c120) Greek biographer and essayist known primarily for his work Parallel Lives

Phocion, (c402-c318 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Phocion, (c402-c318 BC), 1830. Phocion (c402-c318 BC) Athenian statesman and strategos, known to be honest and subject of one of Plutarchs Parallel Lives

Bust of Plutarch, aka Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus, c. 46 - 120 AD. Greek biographer and essayist
Bust of Plutarch, aka Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus, c.46 - 120 AD. Greek biographer and essayist

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In ancient Rome, Lucius Mestrius Plutarchos was a name that echoed through the halls of power and knowledge. A Greek historian who lived during the Roman Empire's golden age, Plutarch left an indelible mark on Western literature with his magnum opus: 'Parallel Lives'. This groundbreaking work paired biographies of famous Greeks like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar alongside those of notable Romans, offering a unique window into the lives and times of these ancient leaders. Through meticulous research and masterful storytelling, Plutarch brought to life the triumphs, tragedies, and complexities of his subjects, shedding light on both their achievements and flaws. His writings have captivated readers for centuries with their timeless wisdom, wit, and insight - a testament to the enduring power of history's greatest storyteller.