Athenian Collection (#2)

Greek red figure vase showing women caring for a sacrificial bull, 1909 (drawing)
3780767 Greek red figure vase showing women caring for a sacrificial bull, 1909 (drawing); (add.info.: Greek red figure vase showing women caring for a sacrificial bull)

Parthenon, Athenian Acropolis, Athens, Attica, Greece

Sophocles, between 1800 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Sophocles, between 1800 and 1899

The Ludovisi Menander, 1752/1756. Creator: Augustin Pajou
The Ludovisi Menander, 1752/1756

The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1757: The Colonnade of the Athenian Lyceum, 1757. Creator: Giuseppe Pozzi
The Prima Macchina for the Chinea of 1757: The Colonnade of the Athenian Lyceum, 1757

The School of Athens Arcades, for the "Chinea" Festival, 1757. Creator: Giuseppe Pozzi
The School of Athens Arcades, for the "Chinea" Festival, 1757

Athens, Greece - Relief sculptures - Theatre of Dionysus. Alterations carried out in the third century AD by the archon Phaedrus included the re-use of earlier Hadrianic reliefs (pictured here)

Statue of Hermes of Andros, Museum of Athens, Greece
Hermes Chthonios, Palaiopolis, first decade AD, Roman copy of a work of Praxiteles school Date: circa 1920s

Themistocles, (c 524-459 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Themistocles, (c 524-459 BC), 1830. Themistocles (c 524-459 BC) Athenian non-aristocratic politician and general who rose to prominence in the Athenian democracy

Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Socrates, (c470-399 BC), 1830. Socrates (c470-399 BC) Athenian moral philosopher influential in Western ethical traditions of thought

Thucydides, (c460-400 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Thucydides, (c460-400 BC), 1830. Thucydides (c460-400 BC) Athenian historian and general with a reputation for impartiality, evidence-gathering and analysis

Solon, (c630-c560 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Solon, (c630-c560 BC), 1830. Solon (c630-c560 BC) Athenian statesman, lawmaker and poet who legislated against political, economic and moral decline

Academy of Athens, Athens, Greece

Portrait bust of Solon (c.640-559 BC), copy of Greek 4th century BC original (marble)
BEN85226 Portrait bust of Solon (c.640-559 BC), copy of Greek 4th century BC original (marble) by Greek school, (4th century BC) (after); height: 53 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples

Marble portrait bust of Pericles (Pericles) Athenian statesman (c490-429 BC)
532139 Marble portrait bust of Pericles (Pericles) Athenian statesman (c490-429 BC). Roman 2nd century BC (sculpture said to be from Hadrian's villa at Tivoli, Lazio)

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 Propylaea in Athens, 1818
An architectural pencil drawing of the Propylaea of the Athenian Acropolis, a monumental gateway commissioned by Pericles in order to rebuild after the Persian wars. Date: 1818

The Parthenon, 1818
An architectural pencil drawing of the Parthenon, a temple located on the Athenian Acropolis in Greece. Date: 1818

The Athenean Treasury at Delhi, Greece
The Athenian Treasury at Delphi was constructed by the Athenians to house dedications and votive offerings made by their city and citizens to the sanctuary of Apollo

Socrates (c 469399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosophe
Socrates (c.469-399 BC). Classical Greek Athenian philosopher. Socrates in prison before being sentenced to death. Colored engraving

Tumulus of Marathon. Greece
Soros or Tumulus of Marathon. Burial mound for the 192 athenian dead at the Battle of Marathon (490 BC) between Persians and athenian army. Near Athens. Greece

5th Century BC 192 490 Ancient Age Army Athenian
5th, century, BC, 192, 490, Ancient, Age, army, Athenian, athenians, Athens, Attica, battle, Battle, of, Marathon, battlefield, burial, mound, dead, death, first, Persian, invasion, Greece, grass

Alcibiades (marble)
2562009 Alcibiades (marble) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Alcibiades, son of Cleinias, from the deme of Scambonidae (c.450-404 BC), was a prominent Athenian statesman, orator

Sacrificial death of Codrus, King of Athens (engraving)
3646999 Sacrificial death of Codrus, King of Athens (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sacrificial death of Codrus, King of Athens)

Red-figure kylix depicting a man and woman making love (pottery)
AMQ100647 Red-figure kylix depicting a man and woman making love (pottery) by Briseis Painter, (5th century BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

An illiterate voter asking Aristides to write his name on a shard of pottery used as a ballot (colour litho)
6000261 An illiterate voter asking Aristides to write his name on a shard of pottery used as a ballot (colour litho) by Wulff

The Pomp of Pausanias, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho)
IL322110 The Pomp of Pausanias, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

The pomp of Pausanias, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho)
STC373494 The pomp of Pausanias, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

The fortification of the port of Piraeus, Greece, initiated by Themistocles, c
3614279 The fortification of the port of Piraeus, Greece, initiated by Themistocles, c.477 BC, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by Stewart

Artful trick of Peisistratus, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho)
STC373486 Artful trick of Peisistratus, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Plato instructing his pupils in the colonnades of Athens while youths cavort in the gymnasium (colour litho)
6000255 Plato instructing his pupils in the colonnades of Athens while youths cavort in the gymnasium (colour litho) by Wulff

Interior of a rich persons home in Ancient Greece. After a late 19th century work by lithographer Friedrich Gustave Nordmann

Athenian Ridden By N.Callan York Races York Racecousre, York, England 14 June 2003 Date: 14 June 2003

Demosthenes ( 385-322 B.C), by E.Benjamin Andrews, Pres t of Brown University

Battle of the Amazons and Greeks (detail), c. 1617 (oil on panel)
BAL8539 Battle of the Amazons and Greeks (detail), c.1617 (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 121x165 cm; Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Harbour of Piraeus, Ancient Greece (engraving)
5216610 Harbour of Piraeus, Ancient Greece (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harbour of Piraeus, Ancient Greece)

The studio of the Athenian sculptor Praxiteles (engraving)
3647037 The studio of the Athenian sculptor Praxiteles (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The studio of the Athenian sculptor Praxiteles)

Athens (engraving)
3622607 Athens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athens.); © Look and Learn

Athens With The Acropolis, 1839 (oil on canvas)
3822414 Athens With The Acropolis, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Muller, William James (1812-45); 55.7x77.5 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English

Monument of an Athenian foot soldier, found near the site of the Battle of Marathon, Greece (litho)
5997425 Monument of an Athenian foot soldier, found near the site of the Battle of Marathon, Greece (litho) by English School

Reconstruction showing the north-west view of the Erechtheion, Ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis
5999636 Reconstruction showing the north-west view of the Erechtheion, Ancient Greek temple on the Acropolis, Athens (engraving) by European School

Marble bust of Euripides, Ancient Greek playwright (litho)
5208302 Marble bust of Euripides, Ancient Greek playwright (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marble bust of Euripides (c480-c406 BC), Ancient Greek playwright

Double bust of Herodotus and Thucydides, Ancient Greek historians (litho)
5208301 Double bust of Herodotus and Thucydides, Ancient Greek historians (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kore, copy of a caryatid from the Erechtheion in Athens (marble)
703290 Kore, copy of a caryatid from the Erechtheion in Athens (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Area Archeologica di Villa Adriana, Tivoli, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Kore)

Head of Socrates (marble)
703287 Head of Socrates (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Nazionale Romano, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Socrates (c.469-399 BC), Greek Athenian philosopher.); out of copyright

Detail of Greek pottery (colour litho)
960162 Detail of Greek pottery (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Detail of Greek pottery, from Athens, published in Figaro Illustre, August 1898)

Ancient Greek architecture; the Acropolis, Athens (chromolitho)
968545 Ancient Greek architecture; the Acropolis, Athens (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek architecture; the Acropolis, Athens)

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"Athenian: A Journey through Ancient Greece's Intellectual Legacy" Immerse yourself in the rich history of Athens, the birthplace of democracy and a hub for intellectual pursuits. The city that produced great minds like Themistocles, Socrates, Plato, and Pericles continues to inspire us today. Gaze upon the majestic bust of Themistocles, an Athenian statesman known for his strategic brilliance during the Persian Wars. His leadership played a crucial role in defending Athens against invasion. Relive the legendary tale of Pheidippides as he runs from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of victory. This iconic moment symbolizes courage and determination – values deeply ingrained in Athenian society. Discover Socrates, one of history's most influential philosophers whose caricature captures his distinctive appearance and sharp wit. Known for challenging conventional wisdom, Socrates encouraged critical thinking and self-reflection among his fellow citizens. Step into ancient Athens with a glimpse into daily life during "Socrates (Day). " Experience firsthand how this classical Greek philosopher engaged in thought-provoking discussions with students who sought knowledge and enlightenment. Explore Plato's profound ideas on justice, truth, and ideal governance – concepts that continue to shape political philosophy today. Marvel at Plato's own caricature which reflects his philosophical depth combined with a touch of humor. Witness the meeting between two giants of philosophy - Plato and Aristotle - depicted in artistry that captures their intellectual exchange. These brilliant minds influenced generations with their teachings on ethics, metaphysics, logic, and more. Learn about Pericles' transformative leadership as you encounter his bust prominently displayed. Under Pericles' guidance during the Golden Age of Athens (PANC2A-00033), arts flourished while democratic principles were strengthened within society. Admire Miltiades' bust – another prominent figure from ancient Athens who led Athenians to victory at the Battle of Marathon against overwhelming odds. His strategic genius and bravery left an indelible mark on Athenian history.