Peloponnesian War Collection

Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Socrates (c470-399 BC) Athenian moral philosopher influential in Western ethical traditions of thought

Greece at the Beginning of the Peloponnesian War; Greece under Theban Headship (colour litho)
6016316 Greece at the Beginning of the Peloponnesian War; Greece under Theban Headship (colour litho) by Shepherd, William R

Lysander orders the walls of Athen to be torn down (engraving)
3647029 Lysander orders the walls of Athen to be torn down (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lysander orders the walls of Athen to be torn down)

Epaminondas defending Pelopidas, illustration from Plutarch
STC412032 Epaminondas defending Pelopidas, illustration from Plutarchs Lives for Boys and Girls, retold by W.H. Weston, London c.1910 (colour litho) by Rainey

Defeat of the Athenian army in Sicily, 413 BC (engraving)
3647030 Defeat of the Athenian army in Sicily, 413 BC (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defeat of the Athenian army in Sicily, 413 BC)

Nicias (engraving)
816261 Nicias (engraving) by Flemish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicias or Nikias (c. 470 BCE-413 BCE)

Pericles, (c 495-429 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Pericles, (c 495-429 BC), 1830. Pericles (c 495-429 BC) influential Greek statesman, orator and general of Athens who led his countrymen during the first years of the Peloponnesian War

The Naval Battle in the Harbour of Syracuse, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Naval Battle in the Harbour of Syracuse, 1890. Athenian warships during the Sicilian Expedition (415- 414 BC) of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC) resulting in defeat of Athenian forces

Retreat of the Athenians from Syracuse, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Retreat of the Athenians from Syracuse, 1890. Athenian infantry trapped in a quarry during their final retreat in the Sicilian Expedition 415- 414 BC) of the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BC)

Retreat of the Athenians from Syracuse after the Second Battle of Syracuse during the Peloponnesian War, 415-413 BC. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

The naval battle in the harbour of Syracuse during the Sicilian Expedition, part of the Peloponnesian War, 415-413 BC. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

Engraving depicting a scene from the Peloponnesian War, an ancient Greek war
Engraving depicting a scene from the Peloponnesian War

Engraving depicting Cleon, an Athenian general during the Peloponnesian War, 20th century
Engraving depicting Cleon

Engraving depicting Brasidas, Spartan officer, 20th century
Engraving depicting Brasidas

PELOPONNESIAN WAR. The naval battle in the harbor of Syracuse: wood engraving, 19th century

Socrates at the Battle of Potidaea, 432 BC (1908). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 4, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1908]

Spartans asking the Oracle at Delphi whether to make war against Athens, c431 BC (1910). The Priestess of the temple of Apollo at Delphi was the most famous Ancient Greek oracle

Downfall of the Athenians during the Peloponnesian War
Illustration of a downfall of the Athenians during the Peloponnesian War

Codrus of Athens dies during battle with Dorians
Illustration of a Codrus of Athens dies during battle with Dorians

PELOPONNESIAN WARS. Destruction of the Athenian Army in Sicily during the Peleponnesian War, 413 B. C
PELOPONNESIAN WARS. Destruction of the Athenian Army in Sicily during the Peleponnesian War, 413 B.C.: wood engraving, 19th century

PELOPONNESIAN WARS. The Naval Battle in the Harbor of Syracuse. Wood engraving, 19th century

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"The Peloponnesian War: A Tale of Power, Politics, and Tragedy" In this captivating lithograph from 1830, we see the enigmatic philosopher Socrates amidst the chaos of the Peloponnesian War. As one of Athens' most influential thinkers during this tumultuous period, Socrates witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences that unfolded. The litho titled "Slaughter of the Pisistratide" depicts a gruesome scene where bloodshed was rampant. The war pitted Athens against Sparta and their allies in a struggle for dominance over Greece. This conflict would shape the course of history for years to come. Another colorful lithograph shows Greece under Theban Headship, highlighting how different city-states vied for power after Sparta's victory. Lysander's order to tear down Athen's walls is captured in an engraving - a symbolic act that marked Athens' loss and surrender. Epaminondas defending Pelopidas showcases bravery amidst adversity as depicted in Plutarch's writings. Meanwhile, another engraving portrays the defeat suffered by Athenian forces in Sicily - a significant blow to their empire-building ambitions. Notable figures such as Nicias and Pericles are also featured throughout these artworks. Nicias played a crucial role in shaping Athenian politics during this era while Pericles delivered his famous Funeral Oration honoring fallen soldiers who fought valiantly but succumbed to war's brutality. Two naval battles are illustrated; one showcasing an intense clash within Syracuse Harbor while another captures the retreat of defeated Athenians from Syracuse itself – both pivotal moments that sealed Athens' fate. Lastly, we have "Socrates at the Battle of Potidaea, " reminding us that even philosophers were not immune to being swept up by war's tide. It serves as a reminder that conflicts like these can engulf all aspects of society – intellectual pursuits included. These images offer glimpses into an era of strife, ambition, and tragedy.