Thrace Collection

Ancient Greece and its colonies around the Aegean
Map of the Aegean Sea in the time of ancient Greece. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Greek empire
Map of ancient Greece and its colonies. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illlustration

Homeric cosmogony. Map of the Earth based on the myths and knowledge of the Ancient Greeks at the time of Homer (1st or 2nd millennium BC)

Typical Bulgarian Outfits, 1885
4 typical Bulgarian outfits of the time, 1885. We see the national costume, a water seller, a lady, and a peasant woman. Part of a piece on the crisis in Eastern Roumelia

Phineus; king of Thrace and seer who appears in accounts of the Argonauts' voyage, 17th century (engraving)
3480609 Phineus; king of Thrace and seer who appears in accounts of the Argonauts' voyage, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Greek mythology)

The Water Reservoirs, the so-called Bends, in Belgrad Forest, 1744-1763. Creator: Johann Christian Vollerdt
The Water Reservoirs, the so-called Bends, in Belgrad Forest, 1744-1763

Philomela, Procne, and the Thracian King Tereus. Creator: Abraham Jansz van Diepenbeeck
Philomela, Procne, and the Thracian King Tereus

Orpheus Instructing a Savage People in Theology and the Ar... plate dated May 1, 1791, issued 1792
Orpheus Instructing a Savage People in Theology and the Arts of Social Life, plate dated May 1, 1791, issued 1792

Hercules and Diomedes, c. 1560 (marble)
875257 Hercules and Diomedes, c.1560 (marble) by Rossi, Vincenzo di Raffaello de (1525-87); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; eGiuliano Valsecchi; Italian, out of copyright

Cabinet. Antwerp (?). circa 1650. Detail. The paintings that decore the cabinet offers a Calvinist vision of concept of Love and Beauty, through a moralizing interpretation of Metamorphosis of Ovid

The Construction of the University at Philippoplis
The Gymnase (University) at Philippopolis (Plovdiv), Bulgaria, under construction in 1885. Part of a piece on the crisis in Eastern Roumelia

Nebet Tepe, Philippopolis, Bulgaria
The district of Nebet Tepe, Philippopolis (Plovdiv), Bulgaria. Part of a piece on the crisis in Eastern Roumelia, an event during the continuing Balkan's Crisis in which vassal states sought

Taat Tepe, Philippopolis, Bulgaria
Taat Tepe in Philippopolis (Plovdiv), Bulgaria. The Governor's Palace and the Maritza river in the foreground. Part of a piece on the crisis in Eastern Roumelia

Bridge over the Maritza, Philippopolis
The Bridge over the river Maritza, Philippopolis (Plovdiv), Bulgaria. Equine and pedestrian traffic crosses the bridge, and the rest of the city is visible in the background.Part of a piece

Prince Alexnder of Bulgaria Entering Philippopolis
Prince Alexander of of Bulgaria entering Philippopolis (Plovdiv) at the head of a regiment of Bulgarian Cavalry during the crisis in Eastern Roumelia, 1885

The Reception of Rifat Pasha, Turkish Governor of Thrace - Istanbul, Turkey. Date: 1922

Coin Depicting the God Ares, 306-281 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the God Ares, 306-281 BCE

Coin Depicting Bust of Dionysos, 3rd century CE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting Bust of Dionysos, 3rd century CE

Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Dionysos, after 146 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Dionysos, after 146 BCE

Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, late 2nd BCE-1st century CE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Hero Herakles, late 2nd BCE-1st century CE

Stater (Coin) Depicting a Satyr and Nymph, 500-463 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Stater (Coin) Depicting a Satyr and Nymph, 500-463 BCE

Coin Depicting the Goddess Athena, 306-281 BCE, issued by Lysimachus of Thrace

Hippocampus, 400-300 BC (bronze)
499939 Hippocampus, 400-300 BC (bronze) by Thracian; h:6.50 w:12.00 d:1.10 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund; out of copyright

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)

Greek athletes competing in the martial art of Pankration. After the Pancrastinae statue of Pankratiasts in the Florentine Museum (now in the Uffizi). Pancraziasti del Museo Fiorentino

Breastplate from a cuirass, found in the Dalboki Tomb (bronze)
AMQ201402 Breastplate from a cuirass, found in the Dalboki Tomb (bronze) by Thracian; 35.4x28.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Orpheus civilizing the Inhabitants of Thrace (engraving)
5238412 Orpheus civilizing the Inhabitants of Thrace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orpheus civilizing the Inhabitants of Thrace)

Romans deploying in phalanx formation against Thracian cavalry (engraving)
3647055 Romans deploying in phalanx formation against Thracian cavalry (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Funerary relief, 2nd-3rd century AD (marble)
3525798 Funerary relief, 2nd-3rd century AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); 64.1 diameter cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Backplate of a cuirass, found in the Dalboki Tomb (bronze)
AMQ201403 Backplate of a cuirass, found in the Dalboki Tomb (bronze) by Thracian; 33.6x31.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Wolf Attacking a Man, 400-300 BC (bronze)
499940 Wolf Attacking a Man, 400-300 BC (bronze) by Thracian; h:7.00 w:9.30 d:0.40 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund; out of copyright

Map of Ancient Greece
6340084 Map of Ancient Greece by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Map of Ancient Greece. Routes of King of Persia Xerxes Is army (blue) and navy (red)

Alexander the Great (engraving)
3635321 Alexander the Great (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander the Great)

Horse harness plaques, late 4th-early 3rd century BC (silver)
HSC270529 Horse harness plaques, late 4th-early 3rd century BC (silver) by Thracian; each length: 9.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

Queen Tomyris, from the Villa Carducci series of famous men and women, c. 1450 (fresco)
BEN50358 Queen Tomyris, from the Villa Carducci series of famous men and women, c.1450 (fresco) by Castagno, Andrea del (1410-57); 245x155 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Emperor Constantine IV and settlers, 1910 (lithograph)
3783432 Emperor Constantine IV and settlers, 1910 (lithograph); (add.info.: Emperor Constantine IV enlisting settlers to populate Thrace (historical and geographic area in southeast Europe)

Pre-Persian, circa 600 B. C. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Pre-Persian, circa 600 B.C. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and near East, showing the ancient civilisations of empires of Lydia, Media, Babylonia, Independent States, and free Greek cities

Hippocampus, 400-300 BC. Creator: Unknown
Hippocampus, 400-300 BC

Sleeve (?), 1800s. Creator: Unknown
Sleeve (?), 1800s

Orpheus, 1865 (1900). Reprinted from The Magazine Of Art, 1885. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1900

Roman tombstone erected in memory of a Thracian cavalryman, 2nd century
Roman tombstone erected in memory of Rufus Sita, a Thracian cavalryman of the VI cohort. It was found near London Road in Gloucester, and is now in the Gloucester City Museum, 2nd century

Votive relief for the goddess Artemis, 4th century BC
A Greek votive relief for the goddess Artemis Bendis - Bendis was a Thracian goddess identified with Artemis, 4th century BC

Death Of Diomedes
The Greek hero and demigod Heracles watches King Diomedes of Thrace being eaten by his own horses, during the completion of his famous Twelve Labours

Rome and Carthage, 264 BC
Territories of Rome and Carthage at the outset of the Punic Wars, 264 BC. Color lithograph

Babylonia, Lydia, and Medea in ancient times
Map of ancient Babylonia and of the kingdoms of Lydia and Medea, circa 550 BC. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Wolf Attacking Man 400-300 BC Thrace 4th Century BC
Wolf Attacking a Man, 400-300 BC. Thrace, 4th Century BC. Bronze; overall: 7 x 9.3 x 0.4 cm (2 3/4 x 3 11/16 x 3/16 in.)

Hippocampus 400-300 BC Thrace 4th Century BC
Hippocampus, 400-300 BC. Thrace, 4th Century BC. Bronze; overall: 6.5 x 12 x 1.1 cm (2 9/16 x 4 3/4 x 7/16 in.)

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"Thrace: A Journey Through Ancient Greece and its Colonies" Step back in time to the ancient Greek empire, where Thrace played a significant role in shaping history. From its colonies around the Aegean Sea to its rich cultural heritage, Thrace holds countless tales waiting to be discovered. Delve into Homeric cosmogony, exploring the mythical origins of this enchanting region. Marvel at intricate details found within the Cabinet of Antwerp, circa 1650, showcasing the artistic prowess that thrived during this era. Witness the grandeur of The Construction of the University at Philippoplis as it stands proudly amidst Nebet Tepe and Taat Tepe in modern-day Bulgaria. These archaeological sites offer glimpses into a bygone era when knowledge was revered. Immerse yourself in Bulgarian culture through Typical Bulgarian Outfits from 1885. Admire their vibrant colors and intricate designs that reflect centuries-old traditions passed down through generations. Cross over the Bridge over Maritza River, connecting past and present as you traverse Philippopolis. Witness Prince Alexander of Bulgaria's triumphant entry into this historic city, symbolizing unity and progress. Marvel at Hercules and Diomedes' marble sculpture from c. 1560; an embodiment of strength and heroism prevalent throughout ancient Greek mythology. Feel their power resonate through time as they stand frozen in eternal battle. Discover Hecate's triple form encircling an ancient Greek column - a testament to her significance as a goddess associated with magic, crossroads, and protection. Let her mystique guide you on your exploration of Thrace's hidden wonders. Join us on an unforgettable journey through Thrace - where ancient Greece comes alive once more. Uncover its captivating history while immersing yourself in its timeless beauty that continues to inspire awe even today.