Classical Antiquity Collection

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

Mosaic flooring depicting the Greek and Roman God Oceanus
3330234 Mosaic flooring depicting the Greek and Roman God Oceanus; (add.info.: Mosaic flooring depicting the Greek and Roman God Oceanus, a divine figure in classical antiquity)

The Excavation, 1936. Creator: Giacometti, Augusto (1877-1947)
The Excavation, 1936. Private Collection

Philopoemen, Greek general and statesman (engraving)
2788659 Philopoemen, Greek general and statesman (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philopoemen (253-183 BC), Greek general and statesman

Tableaux Vivants at the British Embassy, Constantinople (engraving)
1054684 Tableaux Vivants at the British Embassy, Constantinople (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tableaux Vivants at the British Embassy, Constantinople)

At Cupids Fountain (engraving)
1107544 At Cupids Fountain (engraving) by Walker, Marcella M. (fl.1872-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: At Cupids Fountain)

The Flute Player (engraving)
1058429 The Flute Player (engraving) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flute Player)

Fine-Art Supplement (engraving)
1624847 Fine-Art Supplement (engraving) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fine-Art Supplement)

Paris Exhibition, Tazza, by Messers Elkington and Company, a Pompeian Lady at her Toilette (engraving)
1621850 Paris Exhibition, Tazza, by Messers Elkington and Company, a Pompeian Lady at her Toilette (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris Exhibition)

Retaliation (engraving)
1621817 Retaliation (engraving) by Birch, Charles Bell (1832-1893); Private Collection; (add.info.: Retaliation. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 July 1878)

An Audience at Agrippas (engraving)
1628810 An Audience at Agrippas (engraving) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Audience at Agrippa s)

Love in Idleness (engraving)
1628321 Love in Idleness (engraving) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love in Idleness. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 February 1895)

The death of Dido (litho)
964687 The death of Dido (litho) by Troost, Cornelis (1697-1750); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Dido. Illustration from Die Karikatur der europaischen Volker vom Altertum bis zur)

Part of a larger Hadrianic inscription, 2nd century AD (stone)
3287777 Part of a larger Hadrianic inscription, 2nd century AD (stone) by Roman; Convent of the Flagellation, Jerusalem, Israel; (add.info)

Carthage, Dido directing the Equipment of the Fleet (engraving)
2773284 Carthage, Dido directing the Equipment of the Fleet (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carthage)

Fabius Maximus, Roman politician and general (engraving)
2788694 Fabius Maximus, Roman politician and general (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fabius Maximus (c280-203 BC), Roman politician and general

Plutarch, Greek historian and writer (engraving)
2788691 Plutarch, Greek historian and writer (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plutarch (c46-120), Greek historian and writer

Quintus Sertorius, Roman statesman and general (engraving)
2788690 Quintus Sertorius, Roman statesman and general (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quintus Sertorius (c123-72 BC), Roman statesman and general

Nicias, Athenian politician and general of the Pelopponesian War (engraving)
2788687 Nicias, Athenian politician and general of the Pelopponesian War (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicias (c470-413 BC)

Lysander, Spartan admiral (engraving)
2788683 Lysander, Spartan admiral (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lysander (d 395 BC)

Agis IV and Cleomenes III, Spartan kings (engraving)
2788672 Agis IV and Cleomenes III, Spartan kings (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agis IV (c265-241 BC) and Cleomenes III (d 219 BC), Spartan kings

The defeated Perseus at the feet of Lucius Aemilius Paullus in the Macedonian Wars (engraving)
2788663 The defeated Perseus at the feet of Lucius Aemilius Paullus in the Macedonian Wars (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Timoleon, Greek statesman and general (engraving)
2788662 Timoleon, Greek statesman and general (engraving) by Sturt, John (1658-1730); Private Collection; (add.info.: Timoleon (c411-337 BC), Greek statesman and general

Marcus Claudius Marcellus, Roman general and statesman (engraving)
2788660 Marcus Claudius Marcellus, Roman general and statesman (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marcus Claudius Marcellus (c268-208 BC)

Titus Quinctius Flaminimus, Roman general (engraving)
2788657 Titus Quinctius Flaminimus, Roman general (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Titus Quinctius Flaminimus (c229-c174 BC)

Themistocles, Athenian politician and general (engraving)
2788656 Themistocles, Athenian politician and general (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Themistocles (c524-459 BC), Athenian politician and general

Glycera (engraving)
1605562 Glycera (engraving) by Bulleid, George Lawrence (1858-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glycera. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 July 1896)

Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra (engraving)
1596817 Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra (engraving) by Schmalz, Herbert Gustave (1856-1935) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra)

The Shrine of Venus (engraving)
1596474 The Shrine of Venus (engraving) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shrine of Venus)

"Between Hope and Fear, "in the Exhibition of the Royal Academy (engraving)
1589822 " Between Hope and Fear, " in the Exhibition of the Royal Academy (engraving) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sacrifice to Ceres (engraving)
1107961 Sacrifice to Ceres (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrifice to Ceres)

Cimon, Athenian statesman and general (engraving)
2788688 Cimon, Athenian statesman and general (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cimon (510-450 BC), Athenian statesman and general

Sulla, Roman general and statesman (engraving)
2788684 Sulla, Roman general and statesman (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sulla (c138-78 BC), Roman general and statesman

Marcus Furius Camillus, Roman soldier and statesman (engraving)
2788679 Marcus Furius Camillus, Roman soldier and statesman (engraving) by Vanderbank, John (1694-1739) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marcus Furius Camillus (c446-365 BC)

Numa Pompilius, legendary second King of Rome who succeded Romulus (engraving)
2788676 Numa Pompilius, legendary second King of Rome who succeded Romulus (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Numa Pompilius)

Lycurgus, legendary Spartan lawgiver (engraving)
2788675 Lycurgus, legendary Spartan lawgiver (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lycurgus)

Phocion, Athenian statesman and general (engraving)
2788669 Phocion, Athenian statesman and general (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phocion (c402-c318 BC), Athenian statesman and general

Pelopidas, Theban statesman and general (engraving)
2788661 Pelopidas, Theban statesman and general (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pelopidas (d 364 BC), Theban statesman and general

Ulysses deriding Polyphemus (engraving)
2771314 Ulysses deriding Polyphemus (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses deriding Polyphemus)

Iphigenia (engraving)
1606855 Iphigenia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iphigenia. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 December 1898)

Gallery of the National Institution (engraving)
1612194 Gallery of the National Institution (engraving) by Campbell, O.R. (1820-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gallery of the National Institution)

At the Spring (litho)
1615799 At the Spring (litho) by Ryland, Henry (1856-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Spring. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Summer Number 1898)

"The Vestal Tuccia", from the Exhibition in the French Gallery, Pall-Mall (engraving)
1589856 " The Vestal Tuccia", from the Exhibition in the French Gallery, Pall-Mall (engraving) by English School

The Tears of the Muses (litho)
1603808 The Tears of the Muses (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tears of the Muses)

Morning (colour litho)
1602367 Morning (colour litho) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morning. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1 July 1876)

Waiting to cross (engraving)
1604524 Waiting to cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting to cross. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 February 1894)

Marius the Epicurean (engraving)
1603653 Marius the Epicurean (engraving) by Arthur, Reginald (fl.1880-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marius the Epicurean. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 October 1892)

The Apotheosis of Homer (engraving)
1603051 The Apotheosis of Homer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Apotheosis of Homer. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 April 1891)

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"Exploring the Depths of Classical Antiquity: From Socrates to Fine-Art Engravings" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of classical antiquity, where great minds like Socrates and Aristotle shaped the foundations of Western philosophy. Delve into their profound teachings as you wander through the corridors of ancient wisdom. As you stroll through the archeological site of Valle dei Templi, let an olive tree frame your view of the magnificent Temple of Concordia, a testament to the enduring beauty and grandeur that characterized this era. Uncover stories from Roman politics with Tiberius and Caius Gracchus, whose engravings depict their influential roles as politicians. Witness Philopoemen's valorous feats as a Greek general and statesman etched onto paper, capturing his indomitable spirit for generations to come. Marvel at Marcus Licinius Crassus' military prowess and political astuteness immortalized in another captivating engraving. Transport yourself further east with "Israel in Egypt, " a lithograph that brings biblical tales to life. Experience Tableaux Vivants at the British Embassy in Constantinople through an engraving that captures moments frozen in time, showcasing cultural exchanges between empires. Indulge your senses with scenes like "At Cupids Fountain, " where enchantment meets reality amidst lush landscapes. Lose yourself in melodies resonating from "The Flute Player, " an evocative engraving that encapsulates music's power to transcend time itself. Finally, explore fine-art engravings within our comprehensive collection – a visual feast celebrating classical antiquity's influence on artistic expression throughout history. Each piece tells its own story while paying homage to this remarkable period. Embark on a journey unlike any other; let classical antiquity ignite your curiosity and inspire your imagination. Discover timeless treasures hidden within these pages – relics from bygone eras brought vividly to life through the artistry of engravings.