Greek Wedding at the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Source: Link
This oil in canvas was a work of Jean Baptiste Vanmour, from 1720 to 1737. Currently displayed in room 13, this artwork depicts Greek culture and shows how family and friends are important part of the culture of Greece. This is a painting of a Greek bride, her mother-in-law, mother and the visitors to her wedding. This museum has a rather small collection of 262 pieces of Greek artwork. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Limestone Herakles at the Metropolitan Museum of New York, New York, USA
Source: Link
The MET has around 170,000 artworks dating from 4500 B.C. to 312 A.D. While the first object donated to the museum in 1870 was a sarcophagus from Tarsus, this stone sculpture said to be created between 530 B.C.-520 B.C., this statue of Herakles from Cypriot art was built during the Archaic period. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Statue of Zeus Enthroned at J. Paul Getty Museum, California, USA
Source: Link
This medium-sized marble sculpture was probably made around 100 B.C. While the artist is unknown, it is believed that this piece of art was a result of the influence of Phedias’ statue of Zeus built in 430 B.C. It was a forty feet gold and ivory statue of the god and became one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The statue of the unknown artist has evidence of being submerged in sea water for a long time. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Apollo the Python-Slayer at the Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, USA
Source: Link
Said to be a sculpture of Praxiteles built between 400 B.C – 330 B.C., is made out of bronze, copper and stone inlay. This is one of the bronze sculptures of Praxiteles who was known more for his marble art pieces. While the arms are already gone, this might be one where the right hand of the young Apollo was resting on a laurel tree while the left hand holds an arrow. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
The Nike of Samothrace at the Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Source: Link
Considered as one of the most well-known artworks housed at the museum, this work of art is the representation of the goddesss of Victory. Also called Winged Victory, this beautiful sculpture has also been an object of controversy since the people from Samothrace have been petitioning for its return to the island. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
The Resting Satyr at the Capitoline Museums, Rome, Italy
Source: Link
Also referred to as the Leaning Satyr, this statue is an artwork depicting satyr taking a rest, with his right elbow leaning on a trunk of a tree. Done by the famous Ancient sculptor, Praxiteles, this is one of his best works. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Vatican Amphora at the Vatican Museum, Vatican City, Italy
Source: Link
One of the must-see artworks at the museum, this attic amphora depicts Achilles and Ajax playing a board game during the Trojan War. The two are fully-dressed with spears and body armors. This was a work of art by Exekias, a famous potter and painter. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Athlete Holding a Discus at the Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Source: Link
This is a copy of the lost bronze original made by Naucydes, a Greek sculptor. In this piece of work, Athlete is holding a discus or “The Discophorus”. This statue was sculpted on Pentelic marble and has a height of 1.67 meters. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Red-figured Water Jar (Hydria) at the British Museum, London, UK
Source: Link
The British Museum has an extensive collection of Greek Art and it now includes this Hydria, the finest and then owned by Sir William Hamilton. This was the finest among his first collection of Greek vases. Divided into two zones, the upper part includes Aphrodite, among others while the lower zone includes Herakles. In 1772, this jar was sold to the British Museum. Click the next ARROW to see the next image!
Venus de Milo at the Louvre Museum, Paris, France
Source: Link
Along with Winged Victory of Samothrace, this sculpture is the most admired piece at the Louvre. Also known as Aphrodite of Melos, this statue was discovered in 1820 and is said to be in Neo-classical style and built in 100 B.C. It was donated to the museum by Louis XVIII a year it was presented by the Marquis de Riviere. The parts of sculpture were done separately and were sculpted from two marble blocks.