Greece Greek Collection (#6)

Aryballe, from Corinth, Greece. 1st quarter of the 6th century BC: lion and griffon
JEB4910007 Aryballe, from Corinth, Greece. 1st quarter of the 6th century BC: lion and griffon. Museum of Mediterranean Archaeology, Marseille; (add.info.: Aryballe, from Corinth, Greece)

Bust of the ancient Greek poet Homere (9th-8th century BC). Colorful engraving after 19th century illustration
NWI4911671 Bust of the ancient Greek poet Homere (9th-8th century BC). Colorful engraving after 19th century illustration.; (add.info.: Bust of the ancient Greek poet Homere (9th-8th century BC)

Representation of Saint Pantene (pantaenus or panthene) of Alexandria (died 216)
ELD4908259 Representation of Saint Pantene (pantaenus or panthene) of Alexandria (died 216), Greek founder of the Theological School of Alexandria and the Master of Clement of Alexandria

Civilization of Antiquity: Suicide of Socrates, philosopher of ancient Greece (5th century BC)
NWI4913076 Civilization of Antiquity: Suicide of Socrates, philosopher of ancient Greece (5th century BC) condemns to drink the cigue after being accused of impiete and corruption of youth.;

Greece, Thessaloniki or Thessaloniki: A covered walk with shops, 1916
LUX4809013 Greece, Thessaloniki or Thessaloniki: A covered walk with shops, 1916; (add.info.: Greece, Thessaloniki or Thessaloniki: A covered walk with shops, 1916); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Hermes of Olympia, 1896 (engraving)
LEG4339425 Hermes of Olympia, 1896 (engraving); (add.info.: Hermes of Olympia or Hermes carrying Dyonisos as a child (representation of the sculpture attributed to Praxitele)

View of the stern of the military ship H.M.S. Asia, weapon of 84 guns, which took part in the Battle of Navarin
FAT4300748 View of the stern of the military ship H.M.S. Asia, weapon of 84 guns, which took part in the Battle of Navarin (20/10/1827)

Ancient Greek military communicating via beacon fires
NWI4954763 Ancient Greek military communicating via beacon fires.; (add.info.: Ancient Greek military communicating via beacon fires.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890
LUX4810820 Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890; (add.info.: Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890
LUX4810899 Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890; (add.info.: Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890
LUX4810895 Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890; (add.info.: Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, Thessaloniki or Saloniki: The port of Thessaloniki with its fishermen and their nets, 1916
LUX4809026 Greece, Thessaloniki or Saloniki: The port of Thessaloniki with its fishermen and their nets, 1916; (add.info.: Greece)

Greece Thessaloniki, in a Franco-English military camp, soldiers play volleyball, 1920
LUX4816151 Greece Thessaloniki, in a Franco-English military camp, soldiers play volleyball, 1920; (add.info.: Greece Thessaloniki, in a Franco-English military camp, soldiers play volleyball)

Greece, Crete: English Armee Shooting Competition, 1907
LUX4815343 Greece, Crete: English Armee Shooting Competition, 1907; (add.info.: Greece, Crete: English Armee Shooting Competition, 1907); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890
LUX4810879 Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890; (add.info.: Greece, Athenes: The Parthenon and its ruins, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, Athenes: on the acropolis, a woman sits beside a small temple in ruins, 1900
LUX4815701 Greece, Athenes: on the acropolis, a woman sits beside a small temple in ruins, 1900; (add.info.: Greece, Athenes: on the acropolis, a woman sits beside a small temple in ruins)

Greece, Athenes: The low relief of Phidias in the Parthenon, 1860 - photograph of rumine paris 10, rue de villedo
LUX4817342 Greece, Athenes: The low relief of Phidias in the Parthenon, 1860 - photograph of rumine paris 10, rue de villedo; (add.info.: Greece, Athenes: The low relief of Phidias in the Parthenon)

Greece, Crete: Three French soldiers of the 122nd century in the yard of their house smoke the narguile, 1908
LUX4805563 Greece, Crete: Three French soldiers of the 122nd century in the yard of their house smoke the narguile, 1908; (add.info.: Greece)

Greece, Crete: dinner of 2 French officers in a cafe, the waiter is one of the military, 1905
LUX4806083 Greece, Crete: dinner of 2 French officers in a cafe, the waiter is one of the military, 1905; (add.info.: Greece, Crete: dinner of 2 French officers in a cafe)

Greece, Athenes: Temple at the foot of the Parthenon, 1890
LUX4800665 Greece, Athenes: Temple at the foot of the Parthenon, 1890; (add.info.: Greece, Athenes: Temple at the foot of the Parthenon, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, Thessaloniki: dismantling of a German biplane, French soldiers pack the pieces in wooden boxes or is inscribed
LUX4802272 Greece, Thessaloniki: dismantling of a German biplane, French soldiers pack the pieces in wooden boxes or is inscribed: Aeronautic Orient Armee, 1916; (add.info.: Greece)

Amphion, 17th century (engraving)
3480610 Amphion, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Greek mythology: Amphion. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats from Tableaux du temple des muses (1655)

View of the Acropolis from the South
3523313 View of the Acropolis from the South; (add.info.: View of the Acropolis from the South. The Acropolis of Athens is an ancient citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city of Athens)

The Greco-Turkish War of 1897, 1897
3480819 The Greco-Turkish War of 1897, 1897; (add.info.: The Greco-Turkish War of 1897, also called the Thirty Days War and known in Greece as the Black 97, or the Unfortunate War)

Castor and Pollux, 17th century (engraving)
3480514 Castor and Pollux, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Castor and Pollux. Engraving from Tableaux du temple des muses (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

Greece, Crete, the South: Italian sector, the central stronghold, 1908
LUX4763331 Greece, Crete, the South: Italian sector, the central stronghold, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, the South: Italian sector, the central stronghold, 1908); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, Crete, Messara: region of the Messara, English sector, ruins of the archaeological site of Tessas, 1908
LUX4762908 Greece, Crete, Messara: region of the Messara, English sector, ruins of the archaeological site of Tessas, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, Messara: region of the Messara, English sector)

Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector, port, Venitian fort, Venetian ramparts
LUX4763048 Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector, port, Venitian fort, Venetian ramparts, numerous sailboats and docks cluttered with barrels, bags and crates, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Crete)

Greece, Crete, La Sude, suda: Le Taurus, stationary breastplate English, 1906 - Cuirasse: Le Taurus
LUX4767457 Greece, Crete, La Sude, suda: Le Taurus, stationary breastplate English, 1906 - Cuirasse: Le Taurus; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, La Sude, suda: Le Taurus, stationary breastplate English)

Greece, La Chania, Chania, CR: Shopping street of the Arab quarter with shops, 1908
LUX4765012 Greece, La Chania, Chania, CR: Shopping street of the Arab quarter with shops, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, La Chania, Chania, CR: Shopping street of the Arab quarter with shops)

Greece, Chania, Crete: A corner of the Turkish Quarter, Men in Chechias, 1908
LUX4764934 Greece, Chania, Crete: A corner of the Turkish Quarter, Men in Chechias, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Chania, Crete: A corner of the Turkish Quarter, Men in Chechias)

Greece, Chania, Crete: lively view of the harbour. Craft Shipyard, Fishing Boat Construction, 1908
LUX4764673 Greece, Chania, Crete: lively view of the harbour. Craft Shipyard, Fishing Boat Construction, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Chania, Crete: lively view of the harbour)

Greece, Chania, Crete: The port, boarding French troops, officers and their families in a rowing shuttle to join
LUX4764870 Greece, Chania, Crete: The port, boarding French troops, officers and their families in a rowing shuttle to join the ship waiting for them offshore

Greece, Chania, Crete: a policeman on horseback in a white garment with a sword in a garden, 1908
LUX4764866 Greece, Chania, Crete: a policeman on horseback in a white garment with a sword in a garden, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Chania)

Greece, La Chania, Crete: preparation of the celebration of the French national festival
LUX4764854 Greece, La Chania, Crete: preparation of the celebration of the French national festival, the garden of the Balmelle buffet, 1906; (add.info.: Greece, La Chania)

Greece, La Chania, Crete: French theatre with armees, repetition of the show gives for the national party, 1906
LUX4764823 Greece, La Chania, Crete: French theatre with armees, repetition of the show gives for the national party, 1906; (add.info.: Greece, La Chania, Crete: French theatre with armees)

Greece, La Sude, Suda, CR: The beach, soldiers bathe, 1908
LUX4763564 Greece, La Sude, Suda, CR: The beach, soldiers bathe, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, La Sude, Suda, CR: The beach, soldiers bathe, 1908); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, Crete: 2 French soldiers smoke the narguile and a third drink a glass of wine, 1905 - number on cap: 122nd
LUX4770682 Greece, Crete: 2 French soldiers smoke the narguile and a third drink a glass of wine, 1905 - number on cap: 122nd; (add.info.: Greece)

Greece, Chania, Crete, Bouzzou-Maria: An outdoor table, picnicking tourists, 1906
LUX4765256 Greece, Chania, Crete, Bouzzou-Maria: An outdoor table, picnicking tourists, 1906; (add.info.: Greece, Chania, Crete, Bouzzou-Maria: An outdoor table, picnicking tourists)

Greece, La Chania, Crete: View of the lighthouse, a day of stormy, 1906
LUX4765130 Greece, La Chania, Crete: View of the lighthouse, a day of stormy, 1906; (add.info.: Greece, La Chania, Crete: View of the lighthouse, a day of stormy, 1906); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, La Chania, Chania, CR: Place des Mautimeguies, in the evening. Tables are ready for dinner, 1906
LUX4765126 Greece, La Chania, Chania, CR: Place des Mautimeguies, in the evening. Tables are ready for dinner, 1906; (add.info.: Greece, La Chania, Chania, CR: Place des Mautimeguies, in the evening)

Greece, La Chania, Chania, Crete: Rue des Ecuries with Arab horse and donkeys dealers and renters, 1906
LUX4765068 Greece, La Chania, Chania, Crete: Rue des Ecuries with Arab horse and donkeys dealers and renters, 1906; (add.info.: Greece, La Chania, Chania)

Greece, La Chania, Crete: Greek street of the Cathedrale, a pastry shop, 1906 - Sign in Greek: PRAKTORION EPHIMERIDON
LUX4765034 Greece, La Chania, Crete: Greek street of the Cathedrale, a pastry shop, 1906 - Sign in Greek: PRAKTORION EPHIMERIDON. Newspaper workshop

Greece, Chania, Crete: lively view of the Plazza, shaded square and pave with cafe and floor lamp
LUX4764886 Greece, Chania, Crete: lively view of the Plazza, shaded square and pave with cafe and floor lamp. Many passers-by, twins under a tree, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Chania)

Greece, Hieropidis, CR, Hieropidis: Scene of daily life in Crete, day of celebration and blessing of the sea
LUX4764619 Greece, Hieropidis, CR, Hieropidis: Scene of daily life in Crete, day of celebration and blessing of the sea. Procession with banners and cross, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Hieropidis, CR)

Greece, Chania, Crete: Crete's military campaign, review of the Cretan militia before Zainis, 1908
LUX4764603 Greece, Chania, Crete: Crete's military campaign, review of the Cretan militia before Zainis, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Chania, Crete: Crete's military campaign)

Greece, Hieropidis, CR, Hieropidis: Scene of daily life in Crete, day of celebration and blessing of the sea, 1908
LUX4764596 Greece, Hieropidis, CR, Hieropidis: Scene of daily life in Crete, day of celebration and blessing of the sea, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Hieropidis, CR)

Greece, Crete, CR, Crete: Crete's military campaign, maneuver of international weapons
LUX4764452 Greece, Crete, CR, Crete: Crete's military campaign, maneuver of international weapons, a group of Englishmen in colonial helmets and shorts, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, CR)

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"Greece: A Journey through Ancient History and Art" Step into the captivating world of Greece, where history intertwines with art to create a mesmerizing tapestry of culture. Surgeon William Maillard, RN, emerges as a hero in the battle for Candia, earning the prestigious Victoria Cross. His bravery echoes through time. The restored Taureador Fresco from the Palace of Minos at Knossos transports us back to ancient times. This remarkable painting, meticulously recreated by Evans Fresco Drawing N/4 in 1900-50, unveils the grandeur and sophistication of Minoan civilization. As we explore further, a map reveals Knossos' architectural wonders surrounding its majestic Palace. Circa 1903, this intricate layout showcases the ingenuity and vision that shaped this extraordinary city. Pythagoras and Euclid grace our journey with their presence on a marble tile dating back to 1437. These renowned mathematicians left an indelible mark on Greek intellectual heritage. In Karl Pavlovich Briullov's masterpiece "Oedipe et Antigone, " we witness filial devotion as a young girl assists her blind father in walking. This poignant painting captures both love and sacrifice within Greek mythology. Athena takes center stage as she guides Telemachus in his quest for Odysseus. The vibrant lithograph brings forth Athena's wisdom and guidance amidst epic adventures. Homer himself comes alive through an enchanting engraving from 1731. As one of Greece's greatest poets and author of both the Iliad and Odyssey, Homer immortalizes tales that continue to captivate readers across generations. "The Iliad: Andromache and Astyanax meet Hektor prepared for war" depicts heart-wrenching moments before battle ensues—a testament to human resilience even during times of conflict. Witnessing Corinth's final day through an evocative gravure, we glimpse the fall of an ancient city.