Spartans Collection

Alcibiades killed by assassins
Illustration of a Alcibiades killed by assassins (probably Spartans)

Alcibiades Acclaimed
Alcibiades is acclaimed by the people of Athens when he returns after victories over the Spartans

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

DEATH OF EPAMINONDAS
Epaminondas, Theban general, dies fighting the Spartans at the battle of Mantinea risking his own life to save that of his friend Pelopidas. Date: 362 BCE

The Spartans defending the Pass of the "Hot Gates"(colour litho)
6009766 The Spartans defending the Pass of the " Hot Gates" (colour litho) by Prout, Victor William (1862-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Spartan Phalanx, against the Thracians (engraving)
655587 The Spartan Phalanx, against the Thracians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spartan Phalanx, against the Thracians)

The Spartan mother saying goodbye to her son as he leaves for war
LLM454246 The Spartan mother saying goodbye to her son as he leaves for war by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gymnastic exercise of the Spartans, illustration from
786027 Gymnastic exercise of the Spartans, illustration from The Illustrated History of the World, c.1880 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Pelopidas leading the Thebans at the Battle of Leuctra (litho)
STC416123 Pelopidas leading the Thebans at the Battle of Leuctra (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pelopidas (d.364 BC)

Eurytus fighting the Persians in the Pass (engraving)
2792653 Eurytus fighting the Persians in the Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eurytus fighting the Persians in the Pass)

Scenes in England, Regency era. English sailor setting out from home for the merchant navy 1, view of ships on the Thames in London 2, view of John o Groats in Scotland 3

Historical views of Greece
6338051 Historical views of Greece by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Historical views of Greece. View of the city of Athens in the early 19th century 28)

The Dromos in Sparta, restored (engraving)
653864 The Dromos in Sparta, restored (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dromos in Sparta, restored)

Epaminondas saving the life of Pelopidas at the Battle of Mantinea, 385 BC (engraving)
3647033 Epaminondas saving the life of Pelopidas at the Battle of Mantinea, 385 BC (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lysander orders the walls of Athen to be torn down (engraving)
3647029 Lysander orders the walls of Athen to be torn down (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lysander orders the walls of Athen to be torn down)

The Market-Place of Sparta (engraving)
3092555 The Market-Place of Sparta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Market-Place of Sparta)

He became a target for every arrow, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary
STC306480 He became a target for every arrow, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

The Pass of Thermopylae, c. 1940s (litho)
IL439464 The Pass of Thermopylae, c.1940s (litho) by Brock, Richard Henry (1871-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Newnes Pictorial Knowledge)

The Attack on the Piraeus (litho)
STC416122 The Attack on the Piraeus (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spartan fleet under Lysander blockading Piraeus)

Aristomenes fighting his way out of Ira (litho)
STC416105 Aristomenes fighting his way out of Ira (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aristomenes, king of Messenia; ); The Stapleton Collection; English

The Dromos in Sparta, restored (litho)
STC416103 The Dromos in Sparta, restored (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Spartans at Plataea (engraving)
653874 The Spartans at Plataea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spartans at Plataea)

March of the Spartan Army across the Mountains (engraving)
655581 March of the Spartan Army across the Mountains (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: March of the Spartan Army across the Mountains)

"All the young men rose and offered him their places"(engraving)
2813220 " All the young men rose and offered him their places" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Brave Three Hundred, c. 1940s (litho)
IL439465 The Brave Three Hundred, c.1940s (litho) by Brock, Richard Henry (1871-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Newnes Pictorial Knowledge)

Defeat of the Athenian army in Sicily, 413 BC (engraving)
3647030 Defeat of the Athenian army in Sicily, 413 BC (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defeat of the Athenian army in Sicily, 413 BC)

Repulse of Pyrrhus from Sparta (litho)
STC416136 Repulse of Pyrrhus from Sparta (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pyrrhus (319-272 BC), Siege of Sparta

Representatives of Athens and Corinth at the Court of Archidamas, King of Sparta, from the History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides, 1533

Young Spartans Exercising, ca 1860. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
Young Spartans Exercising, ca 1860. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Young Women of Sparta (Jeunes filles de Sparte), 1868-1870. Artist: Corot, Jean-Baptiste Camille (1796-1875)
Young Women of Sparta (Jeunes filles de Sparte), 1868-1870. Found in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum, New York

Epaminondas saves the life of Pelopidas during the siege of Mantinea, 385 BC. Epaminondas, c. ?418 BC - 362 BC
Epaminondas saves the life of Pelopidas during the siege of Mantinea, 385 BC. Epaminondas, c.?418 BC - 362 BC. Greek general of Thebes and statesman. Pelopidas, died 364 BC

Pelopidas leading the Thebans at the Battle of Leuctra, 6 July, 371 BC. From Cassells Universal History, published 1888

Aristomenes fighting his way out of Eira. Aristomenes, king of Messenia, known for his fight with the Spartans in the Second Messenian War (685-668 BC)

The Battle of Plataea, 479 BC, in which the defeat of the invasion forces of Xerxes was the final land battle of the second Persian invasion of Greece

Imaginary View Of The Market Place In Ancient Sparta. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, 1880

GREECE. PELOPONNESE. LACONIA. Sparta. Ruins of a theater

Young Spartans Exercising at Sparta
Illustration of a young Spartans Exercising at Sparta

Dromos, Sparta
The Dromos, Sparta, venue for sporting and athletic activities in which the Spartans excelled

Education of young Spartans in Ancient Greece
The education of young Spartans in Ancient Greece emphasises brawn rather than brain

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

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

Spartans asking Oracle at Delphi whether to make war against Athenians. Peloponnesian War (Second or Great 431-404BC) between Athens and Sparta. Wood engraving 1910

Spartan Dromos
Spartans exercise in the dromos, or sport stadium. Date: ancient

Greece Thermopylae
Scene of the battle in 480 BCE when 300 Spartans and 700 Thespians fought a heroic defensive action against invading Persians under Xerxes

Brasidas Drops Shield
The Spartan admiral Brasidas, bombarded by Athenians defending the fortress of Pylos, drops his shield into the sea, an omen to the Greeks, who soon defeat him

Helen Elopes with Paris
Spartan princess Helen, wife of Menelaus, elopes with Paris, prince of Troy, who has Aphrodites support: the Greek princes unite to get her back - hence the Trojan War

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"Spartans: Warriors of Ancient Greece and Tales of Triumphs and Tragedies" In the annals of history, the Spartans stand as a testament to valor, discipline, and sacrifice. From their legendary battles to their controversial treatment of helots, they left an indelible mark on ancient Greece. One such tale is that of Alcibiades, a charismatic Athenian general who met his untimely demise at the hands of assassins. His death shook the region, leaving behind a void that would be hard to fill. Yet even in death, Alcibiades was acclaimed for his military prowess and strategic brilliance. Another chapter unfolds with the death of Epaminondas, a Theban general whose leadership brought glory to his city-state. As news spread across Greece about this tragic loss, it served as a reminder that even great men are not immune to fate's cruel hand. Venturing into Sparta itself reveals haunting ruins that whisper tales from centuries past. These remnants bear witness to the once-mighty Spartan civilization which thrived in Laconia within Peloponnese. Among these ruins stands a statue commemorating Leonidas - an iconic Spartan leader who valiantly defended Thermopylae against overwhelming odds. However, amidst their celebrated victories lies another side - one marked by controversy and cruelty towards helots. Hutchinson's History recounts stories depicting the harsh treatment endured by these enslaved people under Spartan rule; reminding us that greatness often comes at a cost. Allegorical representations further illustrate Greece's complex relationship with its own identity. Choiseul-Gouffier captures this sentiment through symbolic imagery evoking both pride and introspection. The image defending "Hot Gates" showcases their unwavering determination against formidable foes while engraving depicts them locked in battle with Thracians – showcasing their renowned phalanx formation known for its impenetrable defense.