Ancient Greek Collection (page 6)

The Arrival of Aeneas in Carthage, between 1772 and 1774. Creator: Jean Bernard Restout
The Arrival of Aeneas in Carthage, between 1772 and 1774

The Departure of Dido and Aeneas for the Hunt, between 1772 and 1774. Creator: Jean Bernard Restout
The Departure of Dido and Aeneas for the Hunt, between 1772 and 1774

Aeneas and Dido Fleeing the Storm, between c1772 and c1774. Creator: Jean Bernard Restout
Aeneas and Dido Fleeing the Storm, between c1772 and c1774

Aeneas Offering Presents to King Latinus and Asking Him for the Hand of His Daughter, 1778

Venus Ordering Arms from Vulcan for Aeneas (image 1 of 2), 1717. Creator: Jean Restout
Venus Ordering Arms from Vulcan for Aeneas (image 1 of 2), 1717

Camilla at War from Virgil's Aeneid, between 1708 and 1710. Creator: Giacomo del Po
Camilla at War from Virgil's Aeneid, between 1708 and 1710

The Fight between Aeneas and King Turnus, from Virgil's Aeneid, c1700. Creator: Giacomo del Po
The Fight between Aeneas and King Turnus, from Virgil's Aeneid, c1700

Nobility Offering the Imperial Russian Children to Minerva, c1795. Creator: Gabriel François Doyen
Nobility Offering the Imperial Russian Children to Minerva, c1795

Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Hydra of Lerna, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 3

Diana and Callisto, 1723. Creator: Francois Lemoyne
Diana and Callisto, 1723

The Age of Iron, 1599. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
The Age of Iron, 1599. From The Four Ages of the World, pl. 4

The Age of Silver, 1599. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
The Age of Silver, 1599. From The Four Ages of the World, pl. 2

Hercules and Cerberus, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and Cerberus, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 11

Hercules and the Oxen of Geryones, 1608. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Nicolaus van Aelst
Hercules and the Oxen of Geryones, 1608. From The Labors of Hercules, pl. 9

Death of Meleagros, c1727. Creator: Francois Boucher
Death of Meleagros, c1727

Psyche Obtaining the Elixir of Beauty from Proserpine, c1735. Creator: Charles-Joseph Natoire
Psyche Obtaining the Elixir of Beauty from Proserpine, c1735

The Three Graces, 1763. Creator: Carle van Loo
The Three Graces, 1763

Theseus Taming the Bull of Marathon, c1730 (?). Creator: Carle van Loo
Theseus Taming the Bull of Marathon, c1730 (?)

Side view of the Temple of Concordia within the walls of Ancient Agrigento, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
Side view of the Temple of Concordia within the walls of Ancient Agrigento, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

Psyche, 1856. Creator: Auguste Barthelemy Glaize
Psyche, 1856

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

Achilles Discovered by Ulysses Among the Daughters of Lycomedes. Creator: Baellieur, Cornelis de, the Elder (1607-1671)
Achilles Discovered by Ulysses Among the Daughters of Lycomedes. Private Collection

Callisto, Amor and Jupiter with the eagle, 1746. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Callisto, Amor and Jupiter with the eagle, 1746

The Table of Cebes (image 4 of 4), 1592. Creator: Jacob Matham
The Table of Cebes (image 4 of 4), 1592

Le jour n'est pas plus pur.. 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le jour n'est pas plus pur.. 1841. The day is not purer than the depths of my heart. Series: Physionomies tragico-classiques (Physiognomy of the Characters of Classical Tragedy); Periodical

La Mort de Sappho, 1843. Creator: Honore Daumier
La Mort de Sappho, 1843. The death of Sappho. Jeunes filles, voyez ou nous conduit l'Amour! Sous nos pieds si mignons, le gueux creuse un abime Ou l'on tombe aisement

Le jour n'est pas plus pur que le fond de mon coeur. (Phedre), 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le jour n'est pas plus pur que le fond de mon coeur. (Phedre), 1841. The day is not purer than the depths of my heart

Que de soins m'a couté cette tête charmante!...(Phédre), 1848. Creator: Honore Daumier
Que de soins m'a coute cette tete charmante!...(Phedre), 1848. What care this charming head cost me!'. From La tragedie, plate 1

Les Écuries d'Augias, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Les Ecuries d'Augias, 1842. The Augean Stables. Se faire recureur, pour un heros superbe, C'est, par Hercule, un gout difficile a chanter

Énée aux enfers, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Enee aux enfers, 1842. Aeneas in Hades. Horreur! il apercoit la femme qui l'adore, Un poignard dans le coeur et les yeux pleins d'emoi; Qui d'un geste charmant que la pudeur decore

Hercules Resting from His Labors, 1567. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Hercules Resting from His Labors, 1567

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

Charon's Bark with Souls Crossing the Styx, plate two from Darstellungen aus Dante's... 1808-09
Charon's Bark with Souls Crossing the Styx, plate two from Darstellungen aus Dante's Holle, 1808-09

Thetis and Achilles, 1757. Creator: Johann Heinrich Tischbein
Thetis and Achilles, 1757

Achilles recognized by Ulysses at the Court of Lycomedes, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Achilles recognized by Ulysses at the Court of Lycomedes, late 17th-early 18th century. Achilles Discovered Amongst the Daughters of Lycomedes

Ulysses and the Sirens, Mid of the 19th cen.. Creator: Menn, Barthélemy (1815-1893)
Ulysses and the Sirens, Mid of the 19th century. Private Collection

The Death of Phaeton, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
The Death of Phaeton, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 12

Ulysse et les Sirènes (Ulysses and the Sirens). Creator: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Ulysse et les Sirenes (Ulysses and the Sirens). Found in the collection of the Musee Gustave Moreau

Cephalus and Aurora, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cephalus and Aurora, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 69

Medea Destroying Jason's Family and Home, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Medea Destroying Jason's Family and Home, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 67

Jason Promises His Hand to Medea, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Jason Promises His Hand to Medea, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 61

Marsyas Playing the Pipes Before Apollo, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Marsyas Playing the Pipes Before Apollo, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 57

Athena Changing Arachne into a Spider, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Athena Changing Arachne into a Spider, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 54

Cupid Shooting His Arrow at Pluto, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Cupid Shooting His Arrow at Pluto, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 46

Athena with the Muses, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Athena with the Muses, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 44

Phineus Attacking Perseus at the Wedding, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Phineus Attacking Perseus at the Wedding, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 42

Apollo and Leucothoe, published 1606. Creators: Antonio Tempesta, Wilhelm Janson
Apollo and Leucothoe, published 1606. From The Metamorphoses of Ovid, pl. 35

Sophocles, between 1800 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Sophocles, between 1800 and 1899

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of ancient Greece. From the majestic statue of Athena standing tall in the Parthenon to the intricate Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns adorning their temples, every aspect of this empire exudes grandeur and sophistication. Transport yourself to Ancient Athens, where philosophers like Socrates engaged in intellectual debates that shaped Western thought. With a touch of humor, Socrates' caricature reminds us of his profound influence on philosophy. The Trojan War comes alive as we witness Achilles delivering a fatal blow to Hector. This epic battle has been immortalized throughout history as a symbol of heroism and tragedy. Marvel at the bravery displayed by the ancient Greeks holding firm at Thermopylae's pass against overwhelming odds. Their unwavering determination serves as an inspiration even today. Explore beyond mainland Greece to its colonies scattered around the Aegean Sea. These settlements played a crucial role in spreading Greek culture far and wide, leaving an indelible mark on civilizations for centuries to come. Hermes, known as the messenger of gods, captivates us with his gracefulness depicted by Jonnard's artwork from 1886. His presence reminds us of how mythology intertwined with everyday life during this era. Delve into Greek literature through Aristotle's eyes as he contemplates Homer's genius while gazing upon his bust painted by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn in 1653. This masterpiece encapsulates the reverence for knowledge that defined ancient Greek society. Lastly, Circe Invidiosa transports us into a mythical realm where enchantresses held sway over mortals' fates. John William Waterhouse skillfully captures her allure and intrigue through his brushstrokes. As you explore these glimpses into ancient Greece's rich tapestry, let your imagination soar amidst tales of gods and heroes who shaped one of history's greatest empires - an empire whose legacy continues to inspire and captivate us to this day.