Greco Roman Mythology Collection

ALGERIA: ROMAN SARCOPHAGUS. Sarcophagus at the Roman Temple of Minerva in Tebessa, Algeria, built in the 3rd century A.D. Photograph, late 19th century

ALGERIA: TEMPLE OF MINERVA. The Roman Temple of Minerva at Tebessa, Algeria, built in the 3rd century A.D. Photograph, late 19th century

MYTHOLOGY: POSEIDON. Poseidon riding on a dolphin into the harbor of Venice, Italy. Detail of Jacopo Barbaris bird s-eye-view of Venice. Woodcut, 1500

Aeneas and his family flee Troy
6116919 Aeneas and his family flee Troy; (add.info.: As Troy burns behind him Trojan hero Aeneas and his family flee. He carries his father Anchises on his back)

Les Toiles de Minerva, c. 1615 (engraving)
3480535 Les Toiles de Minerva, c.1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Les Toiles de Minerva Plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates)

Dodone, 1615 (engraving)
3480536 Dodone, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: Dodone. Plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs)

CALIFORNIA STATE SEAL. Great Seal of the State of California

MYTHOLOGY: HERA / JUNO. Juno and her peacocks. Etching, English, 1810
MYTHOLOGY: HERA/JUNO. Juno and her peacocks. Etching, English, 1810

BaLBEK: TEMPLE OF JUPITER. Entrance to the Temple of Jupiter, built in the 2nd century, A.D. at Baalbek, Lebanon. Photograph, late 19th century

PENTACLE OF VENUS. Magical talisman used to control the spirit of Venus. Drawing after a symbol from the Key of Solomon, a Renaissance book falsely attributed to King Solomon

As Troy burns behind him Trojan hero Aeneas and his family flee. He carries his father Anchises on his back. After a print based on a painting by Federico Barocci

WHEEL OF FORTUNE. An astrological representation of the Wheel of Fortune, depicting Mars in the highest position, but with the sun, Venus, and Mercury on the rise. German woodcut, 1490

MARS, 1540. Roman god of war and personification of the planet Mars. Pen drawing, 1540, by Erhard Schon

SUN GOD HELIOS, OR SOL. Representation of the Sun God, Helios or Sol. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

LEBANON: BaLBEK. West facade of the Temple of Jupiter at Baalbek, Lebanon. Photograph, late 19th century

LEBANON: BaLBEK. Ruins of the Temple of Jupiter at Baalbek, Lebanon. Photograph, late 19th century

MARS, 1540. Roman god of war and personification of the planet Mars. Pen drawing, 1540, by Erhard Schon

ALLEGORY OF VENUS, 1496. Personification of Venus, star of love, gaiety and music. Woodcut from Nicolas Le Rouges Le grant kalendrier et compost des bergieres, Troyes, France, 1496

MARS AND RHEA SILVIA. The Vestal Virgin Rhea Silvia, mother of Romulus and Remus, being seduced by the god, Mars. Line engraving by Hieronymous Rossi, 18th century

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Telemachus led by Athena (Minerva), who has taken the form of Mentor, in search of his father Odysseus. Drawing, 1918, by Willy Pogany

HERCULES AND CERBERUS. Woodcut from Villenas Doze Trabajos de Hercules, 1483

HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Odysseus and Pallas Athene. Drawing, c1918, by Willy Pogany

ATHENS: TEMPLE OF THESEUS. Ruins of the Temple of Theseus, built c450 B. C. in Athens, Greece
ATHENS: TEMPLE OF THESEUS. Ruins of the Temple of Theseus, built c450 B.C. in Athens, Greece. Photograph, late 19th century

GREECE: CORINTH. Ruins of the Temple of Apollo at Corinth, Greece

SYMBOLS: MARS. Woodcut by Fritz Kredel

CRANACH: VENUS AND CUPID. Venus and Cupid. Woodcut by Lucas Cranach the Elder, 1506

POSEIDON / NEPTUNE. Poseidon on a seahorse. Woodcut, 1599, by Jost Amman
POSEIDON/NEPTUNE. Poseidon on a seahorse. Woodcut, 1599, by Jost Amman

Poseidon / Neptune. Woodcut
POSEIDON/NEPTUNE. Woodcut

ALLEGORY OF MARS, 1482. Allegorical representation of the planet Mars. Woodcut by Bernhard Maler, from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, printed at Venice, Italy, in 1482

ALLEGORY OF MARS, 1495. A personification of the planet Mars. Woodcut from Johann Winterburgers Wiener Praktik, Vienna, 1495

THE PLANET JUPITER, 1482. An allegoric representation. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

MERCURY, 1482. Allegorical representation of the planet Mercury. Woodcut by Bernhard Maler for an edition of Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astonomicon, printed at Venice, Italy, 1482

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN. The tower of the second incarnation of Madison Square Garden (1890-1925), designed by Stanford White. Drawing, 1894

MYTHOLOGY: POSEIDON. The harbor of Venice, Italy, with Poseidon riding on a dolphin. Woodcut by Jacopo Barbari, 1500

VERSAILLES: BATHS. A view of the baths of Apollo at the palace of Versailles, France. Photochrome, c1900

VERSAILLES: CHARIOT. Sculpture of Apollos chariot in a fountain at the palace of Versailles, France. Photochrome, c1900

FRANCE: VERSAILLES, 1745. The Neptune Basin in the gardens of the Palace of Verailles. Gouache by Jacques Andre Portail, 1745

ATHENS: OLYMPIAN ZEUS. Columns of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, with the Acropolis in the background. Photograph, mid-late 19th century

GREECE: ATHENS, c1907. View east southeast from the Acropolis at Athens, showing the Lysicrates monument, Temple of Zeus and the stadium. Stereograph, c1907

POMPEII: TEMPLE OF VENUS. View of the ruins of the Temple of Venus at Pompeii, Italy. Photographed c1900

POMPEII: TEMPLE OF VENUS. Ruins of a temple to Venus (Tempio di Venere) at Pompeii. Photographed, c1890

POMPEII: TEMPLE OF JOVE. Temple of Jove (Tempio di Giove). Photographed, c1890

POMPEII: VENUS. A fresco depicting the goddess Venus from the Via dell Abbondanza

ATHENS: ERECHTHEION. View of the Erechtheion on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Photograph, late 19th century

ATHENS: OLYMPIAN ZEUS. Men seated at table before the ruins of the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens. Photograph, late 19th century

JORDAN: ROMAN RUINS. Ruins of the Roman Temple of Zeus, built in the 2nd century A.D. at Jerash, Jordan. Photograph, late 19th century

BaLBEK: TEMPLE RUINS. Ruins of the Temple of Jupiter at Baalbek, Lebanon. Photograph, late 19th century

POMPEII: VULCANs WORKSHOP. Vulcans Workshop. The god of fire hammering a design into a gladiators helmet. Detail of a fresco from Pompeii

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Greco-Roman mythology, a rich tapestry of gods, goddesses, and epic tales that have captivated the imagination for centuries. From the Roman sarcophagus at the Temple of Minerva in Tebessa, Algeria to the majestic Temple of Jupiter in Baalbek, Lebanon, these ancient structures stand as testaments to the enduring power of myth. In Venice, Italy, Poseidon rides triumphantly on a dolphin into its bustling harbor. The image immortalizes his role as the god of the sea and symbolizes Venice's deep connection to maritime trade and exploration. Les Toiles de Minerva and Dodone engravings transport us further into this mythical realm. They depict scenes from ancient stories filled with heroes like Aeneas carrying his father Anchises on his back while Troy burns behind them. These prints based on paintings by Federico Barocci evoke both tragedy and resilience. The Pentacle of Venus emerges as a magical talisman used to control the spirit of love and beauty. Its intricate design holds secrets that connect mortals with divine forces. The California State Seal proudly displays Greco-Roman influences with its depiction of an astrological representation known as the Wheel of Fortune. This emblem reminds us that fate can be fickle but also offers opportunities for growth and change. Juno, accompanied by her elegant peacocks in an English etching from 1810, showcases her regal presence within mythology. As queen among goddesses, she embodies power and wisdom. From North Africa to Europe and beyond, Greco-Roman mythology continues to inspire awe through magnificent temples like those found in Tebessa or Baalbek. These architectural marvels serve as reminders that myths are not mere legends but living legacies woven into our collective human experience.