Leonidas Collection

Ancient Greeks holding the pass of Thermopylae, 480 BC
Greeks under Leonidas holding off the Persian invasion at Thermopylae, 480 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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[

Cléombrote and Léonidas, c. 1795. Creator: Francois-Xavier Fabre
Cleombrote and Leonidas, c. 1795

Leonidas at Thermopylae, 1814. Creator: David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825)
Leonidas at Thermopylae, 1814. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Leonidas at Thermopylae, 1814. Creator: David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825)
Leonidas at Thermopylae, 1814. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Bronze statue of Leonidas at Thermopylae, c20th century. Artist: Vasos Falireas
Bronze statue of Leonidas at Thermopylae, c20th century. This small monument commemorates the battle in 480 BC in which a small band of about Spartan soldiers held off a huge Persian army

Greece, Central Greece Region, Thermopylae, statue of Spartan leader Leonidas

The death of Leonidas (Thermopylae Pass), 1823 (oil on canvas)
6200545 The death of Leonidas (Thermopylae Pass), 1823 (oil on canvas) by Azeglio, Massimo Taparelli d (1798-1866); Royal Castle of Racconigi, Turin

Leonidas (engraving)
818718 Leonidas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leonidas I, King of Sparta, ruled c 489-480 BC.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Great Men of Old, Leonidas (engraving)
2792799 Great Men of Old, Leonidas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Men of Old, Leonidas. Illustration for Chatterbox (1893)

Performing cats and dogs at the London Hippodrome
Professor Leonidas and his troupe of performing cats and dogs at the London Hippodrome, shortly after the new theatre had opened in January 1900. Date: 1900

Pictures from Grecian history (colour litho)
3622280 Pictures from Grecian history (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures from Grecian history.); © Look and Learn

Leonidas and his Companions devoting themselves to Death (engraving)
655599 Leonidas and his Companions devoting themselves to Death (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pine Mountain, 1860s. Creator: George N. Barnard
Pine Mountain, 1860s

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Greece, Attica, Athens, Statue of Apollo outside the Academy of Arts

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Greece, Attica, Athens, Statue of Athena outside the Academy of Arts

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Greece, Attica, Athens, Academy of Arts

Leonidas Polk, American cleric and soldier. Polk (1806-1864) was appointed Bishop of Arkansas in 1838, and of Louisiana in 1841

Leonidas at Thermopylae, 5th century BC, (c1814). Artist: Jacques-Louis David
Leonidas at Thermopylae, 5th century BC, (c1814). Leonidas (died c480 BC) was king of Sparta from 491 BC. He held the pass at Thermopylae for 3 days with 300 Spartans

BATTLE OF THERMOPYLAE. The Greek defense at the pass of Thermopylae against the Persian army of Xerxes. 480 B.C. Illustration, late 19th century

France, Paris, Leonidas at Thermopylae
Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825), Leonidas at Thermopylae

Greece. Peloponnese. Modern city of Sparta. Tomb of Leonidas, also known as Leonidaion

Greece. Modern city of Sparta. Tomb of Leonidas, also known as Leonidaion

Greek Art. Leonidaion. Swimming pool. Olympia. Greece
Greek Art. The Leonidaion. Lodging place for athletes taking part in the Olympic Games at Olympia. It was constructed around 330 BCE and was funded and designed by Leonidas of Naxos. Swimming pool

Greek Art. Leonidaion. Baths. Olympia. Greece
Greek Art. The Leonidaion. Lodging place for athletes taking part in the Olympic Games at Olympia. It was constructed around 330 BCE and was funded and designed by Leonidas of Naxos. Baths. Olympia

Greek Art. Leonidaion. Olympia. Greece
Greek Art. The Leonidaion. Lodging place for athletes taking part in the Olympic Games at Olympia. It was constructed around 330 BCE and was funded and designed by Leonidas of Naxos. Olympia. Greece

Greek Art. Leonidaion. Ionic capitals. Olympia. Greece
Greek Art. The Leonidaion. Lodging place for athletes taking part in the Olympic Games at Olympia. It was constructed around 330 BCE and was funded and designed by Leonidas of Naxos. Ionic capitals

Greek Art. Leonidaion. Ionic capital. Olympia. Greece
Greek Art. The Leonidaion. Lodging place for athletes taking part in the Olympic Games at Olympia. It was constructed around 330 BCE and was funded and designed by Leonidas of Naxos. Ionic capital

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Lamartine En Voyage
ALPHONSE-MARIE-LOUIS LAMARTINE visiting Thermopylae in Greece where the Spartans held the Persians, amazes his guide by exclaiming wih all his force Leonidas ! (Spartan king) Date: 1790 - 1869

Illustration of a Tyrannosaurus Rex dressed as Leonidas

The Veined Swordtail Butterfly, Graphium leonidas

BATTLE OF THERMOPYLAE. The Greek defense at the pass of Thermopylae against the Persian army of Xerxes, 480 B.C. Illustration, late 19th century

Leonidas Polk (1806-1864) American cleric and soldier. Bishop of Arkansas 1838, of Louisiana from 1841. Commanded corps of confederate troops during American Civil War 1861-1865. Engraving

Leonidas at Thermopylae (1814). Leonidas (dc480 BC) king of Sparta from 491 BC. Held pass at Thermopylae for 3 days with 300 Spartans and 700 Thespians against the Persian army

Marble bust of warrior Leonidas
Greek civilization. Marble bust of warrior Leonidas, Severe style, 480 b.C

Marble bust of Spartan warrior Leonidas, 490-480 B. C
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Marble bust of a Spartan warrior called Leonidas (490-480 b.C.). From Sparta

LEONIDAS POLK (1806-1864). American Episcopal bishop and Confederate general in the American Civil War. Line and stipple engraving, 19th century

CLEOMBROTUS II. King of Sparta, c243-c240 B. C. The Banishment of Cleombrotus by Leonidas II, c240 B. C
CLEOMBROTUS II. King of Sparta, c243-c240 B.C. The Banishment of Cleombrotus by Leonidas II, c240 B.C. Steel engraving, English, 19th century, after the painting, 1768, by Benjamin West

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Persian Spy Observes
A Persian spy hides behind some rocks observing the Spartan troops of Leonidas before reporting back to Xerxes, his king, that the Greeks are few in number

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"Leonidas: The Legendary Spartan King of Thermopylae" Step back in time to ancient Greece, where brave warriors held the pass of Thermopylae against all odds. Leonidas I, the fearless King of Sparta, stands tall as a symbol of courage and sacrifice. A magnificent monument in Spart pays tribute to this legendary leader who fought valiantly for his people. In the heartland of Central Greece lies Thermopylae, where a striking statue immortalizes Leonidas' heroic legacy. It was here that he met his tragic end defending his homeland from invading forces. An evocative oil painting captures the intensity and drama of that fateful battle at Thermopylae Pass. Leonidas' name echoes through history as an allegorical representation of Greece's indomitable spirit. Choiseul-Gouffier's artwork beautifully portrays him amidst other great men from olden times, showcasing their enduring impact on civilization. Engravings depicting Leonidas further bring forth his legend - a man whose bravery knew no bounds. His story intertwines with tales like "The marriage of Penelope and Ulysses, " reminding us of timeless Greek mythology and its captivating characters. Beyond battles and legends, life had its lighter moments too. At the London Hippodrome, performing cats and dogs entertained audiences while paying homage to ancient Greek culture. Color lithographs transport us back in time with vivid pictures from Grecian history - capturing both grandeur and everyday life. Yet it is perhaps George N. Barnard's photograph titled "Pine Mountain" that truly encapsulates the essence of Leonidas' spirit - rugged landscapes mirroring Spartan resilience even in modern times. From engravings to monuments, paintings to photographs; each portrayal adds another layer to our understanding of this remarkable figure who led by example until death claimed him alongside his loyal companions. Leonidas remains etched into our collective memory as a symbol of unwavering bravery and self-sacrifice.