Greeks Collection

Ares and Aphrodite. Greek art
Votive relief dedicated to Ares and Aphrodite. 5th c.BC. Classical Greek art. Relief on marble. ITALY. VENETO. Venice. Archaeological Museum

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

The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127648 The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 129.5x196 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Socrates (c.469-399 BC)

Leonidas I (died 480 BC). King of Sparta. Monument in Spart
Leonidas I (died 480 BC). Also known as Leonidas the Brave was a Greek hero-king of Sparta, the 17th of the Agiad line King of Sparta[

Phaistos Disc. s. XV BC. GREECE. Phaistos. A side
Phaistos Disc. s.XV BC. GREECE. Phaistos. A side. Minoan art / Cretan art. GREECE. Iraklion. Archaeological Museum

Tholos of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. ca. 370 -360 BC. GREECE. CENTRAL GREECE. PHOCIS. Delphi. Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. Classical Greek art. Architecture

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

Battle of Salamis
A Persian admiral, the bravest of the brothers of King Xerxes, is killed by the Greeks at the Battle of Salamis

Veneration of Demeter (Ceres) (engraving)
7186067 Veneration of Demeter (Ceres) (engraving) by Saenredam, Jan (1565-1607); Private Collection; (add.info.: Veneration of Demeter (Ceres)

Demeter rejoiced, for her daughter was by her side (colour litho)
2795218 Demeter rejoiced, for her daughter was by her side (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Demeter rejoiced, for her daughter was by her side)

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

Ancient Egypt, The eye of Horus, Wall painting, fresco, mural, Tomb of Sennufer, 18th Dynasty, New Kingdom, Thebes
3476174 Ancient Egypt, The eye of Horus, Wall painting, fresco, mural, Tomb of Sennufer, 18th Dynasty, New Kingdom, Thebes, Luxor (photo) by Egyptian; (add.info.: Ancient Egypt, The eye of Horus)

Ancient Roman armour and weapons
Ancient Roman armour on a statue of Marcus Aurelius in the Vatican 1, Shield, sword and other weapons used by the ancient Romans from a column 2, and Roman helmet owned by Cavaceppi 3

Sarcophagus. Marble. Tel Mevorah. Battle between Amazons
Amazon sarcophagus. Marble. Tel Mevorah. Roman Period. Early 3rd century AD. Detail. Battle between the Amazons and the Greeks. Relief. Rockefeller Archaeological Museum. Jerusalem. Israel

Plato (428-348 BC). Bust
Plato (428-348 BC). Greek philosopher. Bust. Marble. Roman copy of 1st century after a greek original of 4th century BC. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Acrobat. Minoian art
Acrobat. 16th c. BC. Minoan art / Cretan art. Sculpture on ivory. GREECE. CRETE. IRAKLION. Iraklion. Archaeological Museum. Proc: GREECE. CRETE. IRAKLION. Knossos. Knossos Palace

Lysistrata and his allies defending the access of the acropolis to men by farts, 1896 (litho)
AIS5356057 Lysistrata and his allies defending the access of the acropolis to men by farts, 1896 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); 32x25 cm; (add.info)

Painting of the restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace of Minos at Knossos (Evans Fresco Drawing N/4)
7310000 Painting of the restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace of Minos at Knossos (Evans Fresco Drawing N/4), 1900-50 (paper, pigment) by Gillieron

Map of Knossos buildings surrounding the Palace, circa 1903
7310021 Map of Knossos buildings surrounding the Palace, circa 1903 by Fyfe, Theodore (1875-1945); 31x100 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Pythagoras and Euclid, 1437 (marble tile)
7260238 Pythagoras and Euclid, 1437 (marble tile) by Della Robbia, Luca (1400-82); 83x69 cm; Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

The Acropolis, restored (engraving)
7165095 The Acropolis, restored (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Acropolis, restored)

How Surgeon William Maillard, RN, won the Victoria Cross at Candia (litho)
1064087 How Surgeon William Maillard, RN, won the Victoria Cross at Candia (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Surgeon William Maillard, RN)

They Crashed into the Persian Army with Tremendous Force
STC306476 They Crashed into the Persian Army with Tremendous Force, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

Climbing on neve (chromolitho)
968673 Climbing on neve (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Climbing on neve)

Menander (ca. 342-ca. 292 BC). Portrait
Menander (ca.342-ca.292 BC). Greek dramatist, representative of the athenian New Comedy. Roman copy of a Greek original. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Greece. Southern Aegean. Cyclades. Delos. House
GREECE. SOUTHERN AEGEAN. CYCLADES. Delos. House of the Trident. Mosaic of the impluvium depicting a dolphin and an anchor. Mosaic

Trojan Horse
After the death of Hector the Greeks made a huge wooden horse. The Trojans dragged it into Troy, but it was full of Greek soldiers who sacked Troy

Buildings / Seven Wonders
Built by the Greeks, almost entirely in marble, in Ephesus, now part of Turkey. Destroyed by Herostratus in 356 BC in an attempt to immortalise his name

Guiscard Defeats Arabs
The Saracens and Greeks are defeated by a Norman prince, Robert Guiscard, who rides triumphally into Palermo and takes the title of Count of Sicily

Homer, Greek poet, author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, , 1731 (engraving)
7235561 Homer, Greek poet, author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, , 1731 (engraving) by Bodart, Pieter (1676-1712); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homer, Greek poet)

Athena guiding Telemachus in his search for Odysseus (colour litho)
7201988 Athena guiding Telemachus in his search for Odysseus (colour litho) by Bonamy, Armand Joseph (fl.1900-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athena, disguised as Mentor)

The Iliad: Andromache and Astyanax meet Hektor prepared for war (engraving)
6026365 The Iliad: Andromache and Astyanax meet Hektor prepared for war (engraving) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (1857-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scythian armour and weapons
Scythian breastplate, shield, helmet and maces from the Column of Theodosius in Constantinople (Istanbul). Copperplate engraving by Pietro Ruga after an illustration by Lorenzo Rocceggiani from his

The last day of Corinth (gravure)
964415 The last day of Corinth (gravure) by Robert-Fleury, Tony (1837-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last day of Corinth. After Tony Robert-Fleury, gravure by Goupil & Co)

The Zulu War, Fort Melvill, near Isandhlwana (engraving)
1106701 The Zulu War, Fort Melvill, near Isandhlwana (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, Fort Melvill, near Isandhlwana)

Socrates (470-399 BC). Bust
Socrates (470-399 BC). Athenian philosopher. Bust. Marble. Roman copy of 2nd century after a greek original of 4th century. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Golden earrings with shaped like a dolphin
Earrings with shaped like a dolphin. Gold. From Taranto. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Greek triremes. Engraving. Warship appeared in 6th c. BC: It was used by Phoenicians, Greeks, Egyptians, Romans and Carthaginians

Olympic Hero / Dionysos
Ancient Greeks : an olympic victor with a lyre, Priest of Bacchus and a king

Love in Twenty-four Languages (colour litho)
8656920 Love in Twenty-four Languages (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love in Twenty-four Languages)

Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho)
8666609 Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Odysseus and Laertes)

Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho)
8666602 Illustration for Homer's Odyssey (litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The arrival at Ithaca)

The birth of Athena (colour litho)
8626207 The birth of Athena (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The birth of Athena)

Aphrodite and Eros (colour litho)
8626206 Aphrodite and Eros (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aphrodite and Eros)

The Judgment of Paris (colour litho)
8626204 The Judgment of Paris (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Judgment of Paris)

Bay of Navarino, 1830 (print)
7340652 Bay of Navarino, 1830 (print) by Smyth, William Henry (1788-1865); 32.5x25.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Two-handled spouted jug with dark-on-light polychrome decoration, -100 BC (ceramic, painted)
7309968 Two-handled spouted jug with dark-on-light polychrome decoration, -100 BC (ceramic, painted); 18.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: ceramic)

Pedestalled cup, Vasilike mottled ware, circa 2700 BC -2200 BC (clay, pigment)
7309997 Pedestalled cup, Vasilike mottled ware, circa 2700 BC -2200 BC (clay, pigment); 8.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: clay)

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"Greeks: Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Ancient Greece" Step into the realm of ancient Greece, where history and mythology intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From the majestic Acropolis in Athens to the iconic Parthenon, every corner of this land whispers tales of valor and intellect. In 1787, "The Death of Socrates" immortalized one of history's greatest philosophers, showcasing his unwavering commitment to truth. Leonidas I, the revered King of Sparta who died in 480 BC, stands tall in a monumental tribute that echoes his legendary bravery at Thermopylae. Journeying further into Attica reveals the Tholos of Athena Pronaia—a remarkable sanctuary that exudes divine beauty. The Battle of Salamis comes alive as we envision Greek ships fiercely clashing against Persian forces, forever etching their triumph into our collective memory. Phaistos Disc—an enigmatic artifact from XV century BC Phaistos—unleashes mysteries waiting to be unraveled. Meanwhile, Daphni Monastery's Christ Pantocrator radiates spiritual serenity amidst lush surroundings. Witness how Surgeon William Maillard earned his Victoria Cross during Candia's turmoil through an awe-inspiring lithograph. Ares and Aphrodite grace us with their presence through timeless Greek artistry—symbolizing war and love entwined within humanity's essence. Delve deeper into Crete's mythical past as you gaze upon a restored Taureador Fresco from Knossos Palace—the very heartland where Minos reigned supreme. Maps meticulously outline Knossos' architectural marvels surrounding its grand palace—a testament to Minoan civilization’s ingenuity. As we explore these fragments from antiquity, let us celebrate Greeks for their indomitable spirit that shaped Western civilization. Their legacy endures through centuries—inspiring generations with wisdom and artistic brilliance.