Macedonia Collection (#3)

Pyrrhus, antique head completed with helm and bust in the 16th century
7130053 Pyrrhus, antique head completed with helm and bust in the 16th century; Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Pyrrhus)

Philip of Macedodia, father of Alexender the Great
7287182 Philip of Macedodia, father of Alexender the Great; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Male portrait identified as a copy of an imperial statue of Philip of Macedodia)

Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia, 1895 (lithograph)
UTD4927204 Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia, 1895 (lithograph); (add.info.: Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia, born 356 BC, died 13. 6. 323 BC)

Map of Macedonia and adjacent districts. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888 (b/w engraving)
6867237 Map of Macedonia and adjacent districts. From Cassell's Universal History, published 1888 (b/w engraving); (add.info.: Map of Macedonia and adjacent districts)

The Campaigns of Alexander the Great (engraving)
8635151 The Campaigns of Alexander the Great (engraving) by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Campaigns of Alexander the Great)

Alexander the Great deploying the Macedonian phalanx in battle against the Thracians (engraving)
8635114 Alexander the Great deploying the Macedonian phalanx in battle against the Thracians (engraving) by German School

The elephant of Porus (colour litho)
8664095 The elephant of Porus (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Alexander The Great assenting to set fire to the ancient palace of the Persian kings in Persepolis in 330BC
3039808 Alexander The Great assenting to set fire to the ancient palace of the Persian kings in Persepolis in 330BC. Alexander III of Macedon, 356 BC - 323 BC, aka Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great and his horse Bucephale - in " Cosmographia" by Julius Solinus of the 14th century
GIA5033423 Alexander the Great and his horse Bucephale - in " Cosmographia" by Julius Solinus of the 14th century.; (add.info)

Muhammad al-Idrisi. Paris transcript of V-4. The map displays: the northern shoreline of Marmara Sea
529625 Muhammad al-Idrisi. Paris transcript of V-4. The map displays: the northern shoreline of Marmara Sea, Gallipoli Peninsula

Macedonian envoys on the Danube (litho)
8660722 Macedonian envoys on the Danube (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macedonian envoys on the Danube)

Demetrius I of Macedon attacking a harbour (engraving)
8635131 Demetrius I of Macedon attacking a harbour (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demetrius I of Macedon attacking a harbour)

Battle of the Hellespont, 321 BC (engraving)
8635127 Battle of the Hellespont, 321 BC (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of the Hellespont between the armies of Eumenes and Neoptolemus)

The Death of Lysimachus (litho)
8660732 The Death of Lysimachus (litho) by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell (1880-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Lysimachus)

Alexander the Great Fight against the Russians. Persian manuscript from the 15th century
GIA5033416 Alexander the Great Fight against the Russians. Persian manuscript from the 15th century.; (add.info.: Alexander the Great Fight against the Russians)

Ms 1335 fol.22 Surrender of the Castle of Celaenae in 333 BC, from Vie d'Alexandre le Grand (vellum)
XIR210448 Ms 1335 fol.22 Surrender of the Castle of Celaenae in 333 BC, from Vie d'Alexandre le Grand (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Reims

Combat Strategy in Antiquity: Phalanx formation of the Macedonian Armee using their shields in a tank battle
NWI4858871 Combat Strategy in Antiquity: Phalanx formation of the Macedonian Armee using their shields in a tank battle. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

The army of Alexander the Great (Alexander III of Macedoin, 356-323 BC) attacking the citadel of the king of Panjab
NWI4910665 The army of Alexander the Great (Alexander III of Macedoin, 356-323 BC) attacking the citadel of the king of Panjab Porus (Puru or Paurava)

Macedonian helmet. 3rd century BC (object at the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki)
537405 Macedonian helmet. 3rd century BC (object at the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki); Universal History Archive/UIG

Macedonian helmet. 3rd century BC (object at the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki)
537402 Macedonian helmet. 3rd century BC (object at the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Campaigns of Alexander the Great (engraving)
8635152 The Campaigns of Alexander the Great (engraving) by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Campaigns of Alexander the Great)

Demetrius I of Macedon, ancient Greek general and king (engraving)
8635132 Demetrius I of Macedon, ancient Greek general and king (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demetrius I of Macedon (337-283 BC)

Rival claimants to the throne fighting after the death of Alexander the Great (engraving)
8635125 Rival claimants to the throne fighting after the death of Alexander the Great (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Triumphal entry of Alexander the Great into Babylon (engraving)
8635119 Triumphal entry of Alexander the Great into Babylon (engraving) by Thorvaldsen, Bertel (1770-1844) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The family of Darius III of Persia before Alexander the Great (engraving)
8635118 The family of Darius III of Persia before Alexander the Great (engraving) by Le Brun, Charles (1619-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Philip of Macedon wounded at the Siege of Methone (engraving)
8635097 Philip of Macedon wounded at the Siege of Methone (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip of Macedon wounded at the Siege of Methone)

First World War : A Company of Annamites, in Salonika, May 1916 (photo)
UIG5446613 First World War : A Company of Annamites, in Salonika, May 1916 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Annamites were French Colonial Marine Infantry from Cochinchina)

Alexander the Great (356 BC-323BC)
3499677 Alexander the Great (356 BC-323BC); (add.info.: Alexander the Great (356 BC-323BC). King of Macedonia (336 BC-323 BC). Alexander the Great in the Battle of Isos (333 BC)

Philip II King of Macedon (r. 382-336 BC), coin of the Tarsus Hoard, 2nd century BC (gold niketerion coin)
AIS5335999 Philip II King of Macedon (r. 382-336 BC), coin of the Tarsus Hoard, 2nd century BC (gold niketerion coin); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The Family of Darius Pleading to Alexander, mid-18th century. Creator: Gaspare Diziani
The Family of Darius Pleading to Alexander, mid-18th century

La campagne d'hiver en Orient; Au Nord de Monastir, le 18 mars 1917: le 272 regiment... 1917. Creator: Unknown
La campagne d'hiver en Orient; Au Nord de Monastir, le 18 mars 1917: le 272 regiment d'infanterie sur les positions de la cote 1.248 qu'il vient d'enlever, 1917

La campagne d'hiver en Orient; Sur la route de Santi-Quaranta a Monastir: la traversee... 1917. Creator: Unknown
La campagne d'hiver en Orient; Sur la route de Santi-Quaranta a Monastir: la traversee d'un torrent sur un pont albanais en dos d'ane, entre Izvor et Kastanjani, au debut de fevrier 1917

Alexander the Great kneeling before the High Priest of Ammon, between 1530 and 1536. Creator: Francesco Salviati
Alexander the Great kneeling before the High Priest of Ammon, between 1530 and 1536

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alexander the Great, 4th century BC, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Alexander the Great, 4th century BC, (2023). Alexander (356 BC-323 BC) was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon

Alexander the Great as Judge, 1606. Creator: Willem van Swanenburg
Alexander the Great as Judge, 1606. From Thronus Justitiae, pl. 10

The Victory of Alexander over Porus, c1738. Creator: Carle van Loo
The Victory of Alexander over Porus, c1738

Antiochus tries to hide the love for his mother Stratonice, 1775. Creator: Jean Grandjean
Antiochus tries to hide the love for his mother Stratonice, 1775

The Legates of Alexander the Great Investing the Gardener Abdalonymus with the Insignia of the Kings Creator
The Legates of Alexander the Great Investing the Gardener Abdalonymus with the Insignia of the Kingship of Sidon, c.1645-c.1650

Les evenements d'orient; Le 3 juin 1916, l'etat de siege est proclame a Salonique: des soldats et de Creator
Les evenements d'orient; Le 3 juin 1916, l'etat de siege est proclame a Salonique: des soldats et des gendarmes francais gardent l'entree de la prefecture, 1916

L'etat de siege a Salonique; Une manifestation, a Salonique, a la nouvelle de l'occupation du fort de Rupel par les Bulgares, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

La capitulation Bulgare; L'entreedes premiers elements serbes a Istip, par le faubourg... 1918. Creator: Unknown
La capitulation Bulgare; L'entreedes premiers elements serbes a Istip, par le faubourg de Snogo-Selo, le 25 septembre 1918, 1918

L'etat de siege a Salonique; Poste de soldats francais dans une rue de Salonique, 1916. Creator: Unknown
L'etat de siege a Salonique; Poste de soldats francais dans une rue de Salonique, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

L'etat de siege a Salonique; nos soldats gardent l'entrée de la Prefecture, 1916. Creator: Unknown
L'etat de siege a Salonique; nos soldats gardent l'entree de la Prefecture, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

L'etat de siege a Salonique; Auto-canon en batterie pres de la Tour Blanche, 1916. Creator: Unknown
L'etat de siege a Salonique; Auto-canon en batterie pres de la Tour Blanche, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII

"The Family of Darius Before Alexander" - in the National Gallery - painted by Paul Veronese, 1857
"The Family of Darius Before Alexander" [after the battle of Issus, B.C. 333] - in the National Gallery - painted by Paul Veronese, 1857. Engraving of a painting

Camp francais sous la neige, pres de Monastir, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Camp francais sous la neige, pres de Monastir, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

De Florina a Monastir; ruines de l'eglise d Ekchisou, 1916. Creator: Unknown
De Florina a Monastir; ruines de l'eglise d Ekchisou, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

De Florina a Monastir; les chars macedonies, herisses de pieux et traines par des boeufs, 1916. Creator: Unknown
De Florina a Monastir; les chars macedonies, herisses de pieux et traines par des boeufs, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

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Macedonia, a land steeped in rich history and cultural heritage, holds within its borders countless treasures that tell the tales of ancient civilizations. Nestled in Thessalonica, Macedonia, Greece, Europe, this enchanting region is home to numerous Greek Orthodox icons that depict pivotal moments in religious history. One such icon portrays Christ's resurrection, symbolizing hope and triumph over death. It serves as a testament to the unwavering faith of the Greek Orthodox community residing in Macedonia. Another icon showcases Jesus' crucifixion, evoking deep emotions and reminding believers of his sacrifice for humanity. The visitation of the Virgin Mary to her cousin Saint Elizabeth is beautifully depicted in an iconic masterpiece by Godong. This sacred event signifies divine blessings and intergenerational connections within Christianity. As we explore further into Macedonia's historical tapestry, we encounter a map illustrating the vast empire conquered by King Alexander the Great. The Battle of Issus stands out as one of his most significant victories - a turning point that shaped not only Macedonian history but also influenced neighboring regions. Moving forward through time, another captivating icon reveals Christ's birth in Thessaloniki. This depiction encapsulates the joyous celebration surrounding Christmas and highlights Macedonia's role as a cradle of Christian traditions. Intriguingly intertwined with its past glories are maps showcasing both the Macedonian Empire following Alexander's conquests and its connection with neighboring empires like Thracian and Dacian under Roman rule. These maps offer glimpses into geopolitical shifts throughout centuries while underscoring Macedonia's strategic importance on ancient trade routes. Lastly, an exquisite Greek Orthodox icon featuring Virgin Mary holding Baby Jesus represents love and devotion transcending borders across Thessalonica, Macedonia, Greece, Europe – uniting believers under their shared faith. Macedonia remains an extraordinary destination where artistry meets spirituality; it invites visitors to immerse themselves in its vibrant history and embrace the profound cultural legacy it proudly preserves.