Hellenistic Collection (#8)

Pin with Aphrodite, Hellenistic, c. 1st century BC (gold)
CH466665 Pin with Aphrodite, Hellenistic, c.1st century BC (gold) by Greek; length: 14.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Greek, out of copyright

Sculptors trial-piece showing a profile head of Isis or a Ptolemaic queen as Isis
AMQ114258 Sculptors trial-piece showing a profile head of Isis or a Ptolemaic queen as Isis, details drawn in red, probably c.332-30 BC (limestone) by Egyptian; height: 10.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Ms 2327 f. 81v Two alembics and their receivers, copy of a late 3rd or early 4th century
CHT206276 Ms 2327 f.81v Two alembics and their receivers, copy of a late 3rd or early 4th century treatise on alchemy by Zosimos of Panoplis (vellum) by Greek School

The wrestlers, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438570 The wrestlers, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by American School

Syrian Woman sometimes identified as Cleopatra - profile, 1st Century BC (sculpture)
872755 Syrian Woman sometimes identified as Cleopatra - profile, 1st Century BC (sculpture) by Greek, (1st century BC); Private Collection; Greek, out of copyright

Young Pan, 4th-3rd century BC (bronze)
898898 Young Pan, 4th-3rd century BC (bronze) by Greek, (4th century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Young Pan.); Greek, out of copyright

Ptolemy Philadelphus, King of Egypt, summons 72 men from Judaea to translate Jewish law
694875 Ptolemy Philadelphus, King of Egypt, summons 72 men from Judaea to translate Jewish law into Greek, c.1700 (engraving) by Dutch School

The Alexander Sarcophagus depicting a battle scene, c. 325-300 BC (wall painting)
XZL151577 The Alexander Sarcophagus depicting a battle scene, c.325-300 BC (wall painting) by Greek, (4th century BC) (after); Archaeological Museum, Istanbul

The Borghese Gladiator, after Lysippos (fl. 370-310 BC) c. 100 BC (marble)
XIR155406 The Borghese Gladiator, after Lysippos (fl.370-310 BC) c.100 BC (marble) by Agasias (1st century BC); height: 169 cm; Louvre, Paris

The Kauffmann Head, Head of Aphrodite, copy of the Aphrodite of Cnidus by Praxiteles (fl
XIR158105 The Kauffmann Head, Head of Aphrodite, copy of the Aphrodite of Cnidus by Praxiteles (fl.375-40 BC) c.150 BC (marble) by Greek, (2nd century BC); height: 35 cm; Louvre, Paris

Colossal Head of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) (marble)
HSC194647 Colossal Head of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) (marble) by Greek, (3rd century BC); Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Greek, out of copyright

Hermes tying his sandal, Roman copy of a Greek original attributed to Lysippos
PWI94606 Hermes tying his sandal, Roman copy of a Greek original attributed to Lysippos, 1st or 2nd century AD (marble) (see 164619-164620 for details) by Lysippos (fl.370-310 BC) (after); height

View of the exterior showing the stairway, 13th-9th century BC (photo)
XIR95169 View of the exterior showing the stairway, 13th-9th century BC (photo) by Roman; Museum of the Ara Pacis, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

The Gonzaga Cameo, depicting Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285-246 BC
BOO90853 The Gonzaga Cameo, depicting Ptolemy II Philadelphus (285-246 BC) and his wife Arsinoe portrayed as gods of the Greek pantheon, made in Alexandria

Statuette of a faun, from the Tresor des Sources de la Seine (bronze)
XIR212855 Statuette of a faun, from the Tresor des Sources de la Seine (bronze) by Greek; Musee Archeologique, Dijon, France; Greek, out of copyright

Laocoon (marble) (detail of 217181) (b / w photo)
ALI237392 Laocoon (marble) (detail of 217181) (b/w photo) by Greek; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Alinari

Colossal head of Heracles and Antiochus from the west terrace (photo)
XIR226177 Colossal head of Heracles and Antiochus from the west terrace (photo) by Greek, (1st century BC); Nemrut Dagi, Anatolia

The design of the Tazza Farnese (red chalk with gouache on paper)
449300 The design of the Tazza Farnese (red chalk with gouache on paper) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 23.4x21.6 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: After Annibale Carracci)

Pendant with the head of Athena Parthenos (gold and enamel)
BAL165727 Pendant with the head of Athena Parthenos (gold and enamel) by Greek School, (4th century BC); height:18 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Head of the Venus de Milo, c. 100 BC (marble) (detail)
BAL167688 Head of the Venus de Milo, c.100 BC (marble) (detail) by Greek, (1st century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Greek, out of copyright

Marble column from the Temple of Artemis at Sardis
3492992 Marble column from the Temple of Artemis at Sardis by Greek, (4th century BC); 361 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Greek, out of copyright

Statue of Eros sleeping, c. 200 B. C (bronze)
3492982 Statue of Eros sleeping, c.200 B.C (bronze) by Greek, (3rd-1st century BC); 45.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Greek, out of copyright

Limestone tomb stele, relief of a bearded banqueter with boy attendant and a seated woman
1216507 Limestone tomb stele, relief of a bearded banqueter with boy attendant and a seated woman, c.325-30 BC (limestone) by Cypriot; 192x64 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Torso, Arundel Homer (marble)
1216475 Torso, Arundel Homer (marble) by Greek; 116x52.5x64 cm cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info)

Cast bronze mirror-cover with Hellenistic bust of a woman in relief
1216351 Cast bronze mirror-cover with Hellenistic bust of a woman in relief, 100 BC - 100 AD (cast bronze with incised decoration) by Egyptian; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Eumenes II, founder of the Pergamon library, c. 50 BC (bronze)
1073835 Eumenes II, founder of the Pergamon library, c.50 BC (bronze) by Roman, (1st century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Eumenes II, King of Pergamon)

Stamnos representing Heracles and the Hydra of Lerna, 480-460 BC (ceramic)
LRI3512893 Stamnos representing Heracles and the Hydra of Lerna, 480-460 BC (ceramic) by Greek, (5th century BC); Museo Archeologico Regionale, Palermo

Macedonian cavalryman, Hellenistic period, c. 2nd - 1st century BC (bronze)
704535 Macedonian cavalryman, Hellenistic period, c.2nd - 1st century BC (bronze) by Greek; 20.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Depicted charging forward to spear his foe, wearing high boots)

Egypt- temple of Kom Ombo
3787406 Egypt- temple of Kom Ombo by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Egypt- temple of Kom Ombo. Caption reads: Main entrance to the temple of Kom Ombo)

Mirror, early 3rd century BC (bronze)
3493042 Mirror, early 3rd century BC (bronze) by Etruscan (3rd century BC); 14.5 diameter cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Esplace (Latin: Asclepius)

Love captivated by a dolphin, statue from the Hellenistic Period
3563750 Love captivated by a dolphin, statue from the Hellenistic Period by Greek; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Love captivated by a dolphin)

Alexander the Great Tetradrachm showing the head of Herakles wearing a lionskin headdress
XBP229191 Alexander the Great Tetradrachm showing the head of Herakles wearing a lionskin headdress by Greek School, (4th century BC); Private Collection; (add.info)

View of the House of Cleopatra (photo)
XIR245706 View of the House of Cleopatra (photo) by Greek, (2nd century BC); Delos, Cyclades, Greece; (add.info.: headless statues of the owner)

Pot with a scene of women bathing (painted terracotta) (see also 349779)
XZO349753 Pot with a scene of women bathing (painted terracotta) (see also 349779) by Greek; Archaeological Institute, Catania, Italy; Greek, out of copyright

Hermes tying his sandal, Roman copy of a Greek original attributed to Lysippos
XIR239954 Hermes tying his sandal, Roman copy of a Greek original attributed to Lysippos, 1st or 2nd century AD (marble) (see also 94606) by Lysippos (fl.370-310 BC) (after); height: 154 cm; Louvre

Statuette of Erato seated, from Myrina, Turkey (stone)
XIR198419 Statuette of Erato seated, from Myrina, Turkey (stone) by Greek, (1st century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: muse of lyric and love poetry; ); Greek, out of copyright

The Nile Mosaic, detail depicting scenes of peasant life (mosaic) (b / w photo)
ALI190257 The Nile Mosaic, detail depicting scenes of peasant life (mosaic) (b/w photo) by Greek, (2nd century BC); Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Palestrina e Santuario della Fortuna Primigenia

Figurine of Aphrodite playing with Eros, from Tanagra, late 4th century BC (terracotta)
BAL165728 Figurine of Aphrodite playing with Eros, from Tanagra, late 4th century BC (terracotta) by Greek School, (4th century BC); height:18.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Head of Zeus-Oromandes (photo)
aP168406 Head of Zeus-Oromandes (photo) by Greek, (1st century BC); Nemrut Dagi, Anatolia, Turkey; (add.info.: built by the Commagene King Antiochus; ); Greek, out of copyright

Greek ruins of the port of Emporion (photo)
XIR223644 Greek ruins of the port of Emporion (photo) by Greek, (6th century BC); Ampurias, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: where Gnaeus Scipio landed during Iberian expedition in the Second Punic War)

Head of Zeus-Oromandes, a goddess and an eagle (photo)
XSP224335 Head of Zeus-Oromandes, a goddess and an eagle (photo) by Greek, (1st century BC); Nemrut Dagi, Anatolia, Turkey; (add.info.: built by the Commagene King Antiochus; ); Greek

Hermes, found during the underwater excavations at Mahdia, c. 100 BC (bronze)
XIR223887 Hermes, found during the underwater excavations at Mahdia, c.100 BC (bronze) by Greek, (2nd century BC); 32x11 cm; Musee National du Bardo, Le Bardo, Tunisia; Greek, out of copyright

Bust of Zeno of Citium (c. 335-c. 264 BC) (stone)
XIR184000 Bust of Zeno of Citium (c.335-c.264 BC) (stone) by Greek; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Greek, out of copyright

An Attic black-figure hydria depicting Athena and Herakles in combat, and below
1764789 An Attic black-figure hydria depicting Athena and Herakles in combat, and below, Herakles wrestling with Nereos, c.520 BC (ceramic) by Greek

The Victory of Samothrace (Parian marble) (see also 92583 & 94601-03 & 154093)
XIR54788 The Victory of Samothrace (Parian marble) (see also 92583 & 94601-03 & 154093) by Greek, (2nd century BC); Louvre, Paris, France; Greek, out of copyright

Ms Fr 9342 Page from the Histoire du Grand Alexandre by Jean Vauquelin, c
XZL151872 Ms Fr 9342 Page from the Histoire du Grand Alexandre by Jean Vauquelin, c.1465 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

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The Hellenistic period, spanning from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC to the establishment of the Roman Empire in 31 BC, was a time of immense cultural and artistic growth. This era produced some of the most iconic and breathtaking works that continue to captivate us today. One such masterpiece is the Boxer of Quirinal, also known as the Terme Boxer. Discovered on Rome's Quirinal Hill in 1885, this Hellenistic Greek sculpture depicts a seated boxer with his battered body showcasing his physical prowess and determination. Another renowned piece from this period is the Winged Victory of Samothrace or Nike of Samothrace. This stunning marble statue portrays Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, standing triumphantly atop a ship's prow. The dynamic composition and intricate detailing make it an enduring symbol of grace and power. The Pergamon Altar offers yet another glimpse into Hellenistic artistry. One panel showcases Athena battling against Alcyoneus, a giant from Greek mythology. The dramatic scene captures Athena's strength as she defends herself against her formidable opponent. In terms of cartography, Ptolemy's Map of the World stands out as one of history's earliest attempts at creating an accurate representation of our planet. Created around AD 150 by Claudius Ptolemy, this map provides valuable insights into ancient geography and navigation techniques. Moving beyond sculptures and maps, we find ourselves marveling at architectural wonders like Babylon's Ishtar Gate. Adorned with vibrant blue glazed tiles depicting mythical creatures such as lions and dragons, this gate served as a grand entrance to King Nebuchadnezzar II's palace complex. Hellenistic culture extended far beyond just art; it encompassed philosophy too. Aristotle emerged during this period as one its greatest thinkers whose ideas continue to shape our understanding today. Babylonian wall tiles offer further evidence of the Hellenistic influence in Mesopotamia.