Athens Collection

Battle of Marathon, 490 BC
Athenians repel Persian invaders at the Battle of Marathon, 490 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Apostle Pauls Missionary Journeys, lithograph, published in 1886
Apostle Pauls Missionary Journeys: 1st (green); 2nd (red); 3rd (blue); last to Rome (yellow). Lithograph, published in 1886. Paul travelled over 10, 000 miles proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ

Statue of Athena in the Parthenon of ancient Athens
Statue of the goddess Athena inside the Parthenon, ancient Athens. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Athens
Athens from the east, in the time of Hadrian. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

GREECE. ATTICA. Athens. Acropolis. Parthenon, Propylaea and Erechtheum. Architecture

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1896. Poster from the first modern Olympic Games, held in 1896 at Athens, Greece

Metope. Parthenon marbles depicting part of the batlle betwe
South metope XXX. Parthenon marbles depicting part of the batlle between the Centaurs and the Lapiths. 5th c. BC. Athens. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Parthenon in ancient Athens
The Parthenon atop the Acropolis at the height of Athens power, 400s BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Greek Art. Greece. 4th century BCE. Bronze statue of a youun
Greek Art. Greece. 4th century BCE. Bronze statue of a young identified as Perseus with Medusas head hanging. However, probably represents Paris and would subject the apple of discord

Socrates, caricature
Socrates. Caricature of the Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates (c.470-399 BC). Socrates is credited with introducing a new and critical attitude in philosophy and science

Road from ancient Athens to Eleusis
Temple of Aphrodite (left) on the road from Eleusis to Athens, ancient Greece. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Panathenaic prize amphora with lid and figure of Athena, 363-2 BC (terracotta)
XOS1765668 Panathenaic prize amphora with lid and figure of Athena, 363-2 BC (terracotta) by Greek, (4th century BC); 89.5 cm; J

Cover design, Aero Espresso Italiana timetable, with scenes of Rhodes and Athens. Serving Brindisi, Athens, Rhodes and Istanbul. 1932

Plato and Aristotle shown in a bas-relief titled " Logic" by Giotto on the doors of the Campanile, Florence. 19th-century photograph

Pericles
Athenian statesman Pericles. Photogravure reproduction of a sculpture

PANC2A-00033
A manuscript of Demosthenes copied by hand in the tenth century. Color lithograph reproduction, 19th century

The Parthenon, The Acropolis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Athens, Greece, Europe

Prehistoric Art. Greece. Handmade vase without decoration. Globular body with two small handles, wide mouth and foot. National Archaeological Museum. Athens. Greece

GREECE. ATTICA. Athens. Acropolis. Parthenon, Propylaea and Erechtheum. Classical Greek art. Architecture

Icons, paintings and religious artefacts for sale in a shop in the Plaka district of Athens, Greece, Europe

Athens / Agora Reconstruct
Reconstruction of the AGORA (main square) of Athens at the height of its glory

Greece. Athens. Hadrians Library. Created by Roman Emperor Hadrian in 132 AD. Noth side of the Acropolis of Athens. Corintian order. Detail. Date: 20070527

The Plaka District, Athens, Greece, Europe

Greece / Athens / Acropolis
The interior of the PARTHENON, or Temple of Athene Parthenos, restored

Porch of Caryatids, Erechtheion Temple, Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Minoan art. Greece. 16th century B. C. Fresco of boxing kids
Minoan art. Greece. 16th century B.C. Fresco of boxing kids. Fight between two teens provided with gloves and a belt. Painted stucco. Room B1 from Akrotiri (Thera). (1550-1500 BC)

Women of ancient Greece
Ancient Greek women and a priestess (background). Antique hand-colored print

Evening in Athens with wealthy man and two women on a deck Date: 1897

Parthenon. East Pediment. Acropolis, Athens. 438-432 BC. Bri
Parthenon. East Pediment. Helioss horses and Dionysos, Demeter and Kore, Artemis. Acropolis, Athens. 438-432 BC. Marble. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Mycenaean art. Greece. Silver rhyton as head of a bull with golden horns and forehead adorned with a gold rosette. Royal Tomb IV at Mycenae. 16th century BCE. National Archaeological Museum. Athens

Zeus Meilichios depicted as a snake and a family of supplica
Relief with Zeus Meilichios depicted as a snake. On the left, a family of supplicants. Dedicated by Aristomene. Found in Pangrati (Athens) and dated between 350-300 BC

GREECE. Daphni. Dapni Monastery. Christ Pantocrator inside the dome (early Comnenian period, ca. 1100). Byzantine art. Mosaic

Hotel Cecil at Kifissia, Athens Suburb, Greece Date: circa 1920s

Aeropagus debating in ancient Athens
Gathering of the Areopagus, a deliberative court that met in the open air, ancient Athens. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Discussions in ancient Athens, circa 400 BC
Citizens of Athens engaged in discussions during the time of Pericles, 5th century BC. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Upper view of the Acropolis from Philopappos hill at sunset, Athens, Attica region, Greece, Europe

Three men in traditional Greek Costume - Athens, Greece. Date: circa 1910s

Byzantine icon. Crucifixion. 9th-13th century. Byzantine Mus
Byzantine art. Eastern Roman Empire. Icon. Crucifixion. 9th-13th century. Byzantine Museum. Athens. Greece. Date: 20070529

Greece. Athens. Parthenon. Head of horse from the chariot of the moon-goddes Selene. East pediment. 5th C. BC. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Three Goddesses. Hestia, Dione and Aphrodite. East Pediment
Three Goddesses. Hestia, Dione and Aphrodite. From the East Pediment of the Parthenon, Athens. High Classical Greek. 438-432 BC. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Poster advertising holidays in Greece, with an idyllic view of the Bay of Athens. 20th century

Poster advertising Royal Mail Line trips to Venice
Poster advertising Royal Mail Line autumn cruises to Venice, also calling at the Dalmatian Coast, Athens, Corfu and Constantinople. Showing a gondola on the canal below the Bridge of Sighs

Marriage of Princess Sophia of Greece / Don Juan Carlos of S
The wedding, in Athens, of Princess Sophia of Greece, now Queen Sofia of Spain (born 1938) and Infante Juan Carlos of Spain, now King Juan Carlos I of Spain (born 1938) on 14 May 1962. Date: 1962

OLYMPIC GAMES, 1896. Spyridon Louis winning the marathon race in the first modern Olympic Games at Athens in 1896: illustration from a contemporary English newspaper

Solon of Athens
Bust of Athenian statesman Solon. Hand-colored halftone reproductio of an engraving

PANC2A-00056
Bust of Plato. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut

Defeat of Athenian army at Syracuse, 413 BC
Destruction of the Athenian army at Syracuse, 413 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Scene from Shakespeares Midsummer Nights Dream
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, A Midsummer Nights Dream (Act II, Scene ii), in which Puck drops a love potion into the sleeping Titanias eyes

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"Athens: A Timeless Tapestry of History and Culture" Step back in time with Apostle Paul's Missionary Journeys, as depicted in a mesmerizing lithograph published in 1886. Feel the ancient city come alive as you gaze upon the Statue of Athena, standing tall within the majestic Parthenon of ancient Athens. Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Ancient Athens, where every corner tells a story. Marvel at the Metope on the Parthenon marbles, depicting an epic battle that once raged between gods and mortals. Wander through history atop the Acropolis, where Socrates himself left his mark - even if it is just a caricature. Greek Art from the 4th century BCE brings forth a bronze statue of youth, capturing both strength and grace. This masterpiece stands testament to Athens' enduring artistic legacy. Transport yourself to another era with memories from OLYMPIC GAMES held in 1896 at Athens - Greece's gift to modern sportsmanship. The poster evokes excitement and anticipation for this historic event that brought nations together under one Olympic flame. Follow the road from ancient Athens to Eleusis, tracing footsteps etched by countless travelers throughout centuries past. Explore Agora Reconstruct; let your imagination roam freely amidst its ruins as you envision bustling markets and philosophical debates echoing through time. Discover treasures like Panathenaic prize amphora adorned with Athena herself - a symbol of victory dating back to 363-2 BC. This terracotta marvel encapsulates Athenian pride and reverence for their patron goddess. Even beyond antiquity, embrace contemporary allure found within Aero Espresso Italiana timetable cover design inspired by Athens' charm. Let it whisk you away into dreams of sipping coffee amidst picturesque streets lined with neoclassical architecture. Athens beckons all who seek an enchanting blend of history and culture—a city where legends were born and continue to thrive.