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Aristotle Bust by Lisippo
A Hellenistic bust of Greek philosopher Aristotle by Lisippo from a bronze original. (Palazzo Altemps, Rome).
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Socrates Bust, Vatican Museums
A mid-2nd century CE copy of a Greek original depicting the Greek philosopher Socrates. (The Vatican Museums, Rome).
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Antoninus Pius, Capitoline Museums
A detail of a statue of Roman emperor Antoninus Pius, reign 138-161 CE. (Capitoline Museums, Rome).
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Titus Bust, Vatican Museums
A 1st century bust of Roman emperor Titus, reign 79-81 CE. (The Vatican Museums, Rome).
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De Treurdagen
An oil painting of Orthodox Jews wearing Tallit studying the Holy Scriptures.
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Gorgon, Temple of Artemis, Corcyra
A detail of the west pediment of the Temple of Artemis (c. 580 BCE), Corcyra. The central figure is the Gorgon Medusa who was to be slain by Perseus. She is here depicted in her role as Mistress of Animals and is flanked by leopards. The...
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Fibula and key.
Roman aucissa derivative brooch and a simple key with a single tooth. Possibly 1st century CE. Provenance: unknown. (Private collection).
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Piraeus & The Long Walls
An illustration of the Long Walls fortifications which connected the city of Athens to its port of Piraeus from the 5th century BCE.
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Olympias
A Roman gold medallion depicting Olympias, mother of Alexander the Great. Early 3rd century CE. (Walters Art Museum).
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Athenian Hoplites
A 3D representation of Athenian hoplites in battle. The Gorgon device on the central figure's shield was a typical feature of Greek shield design. In Greek mythology the stare of the Gorgon Medusa was said to turn people to stone.