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Herodotus of Halicarnassus was a Greek historian who lived in the 5th century BC (c. 484 BC–c. 425 BC) and is regarded as the "Father of History" in Western culture. He was the first historian to collect his materials systematically, test their accuracy to a certain extent and arrange them in a well-constructed and vivid narrative.

Profile Bust of Herodotus

Herodotus of Halicarnassus was a Greek historian who lived in the 5th century BC (c. 484 BC–c.…

Homer is traditionally held to be the author of the ancient Greek epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey, as well as of the Homeric Hymns. Today the hymns are considered to be later works but many still regard Homer as the author or compiler of the epics.

Bust of Homer

Homer is traditionally held to be the author of the ancient Greek epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey,…

"The proportions of the human figure. As handed down to us by Vitruvius and described by Joseph Bonomi." —D'Anvers, 1895

Proportions of human figure

"The proportions of the human figure. As handed down to us by Vitruvius and described by Joseph Bonomi."…

Greek goddess of health. Daughter of Asklepios and granddaughter of Apollo.

Hygieia

Greek goddess of health. Daughter of Asklepios and granddaughter of Apollo.

This inkstand is sculpted with animals that are made out of oxidized silver. The entire surface of the inkstand is black, and the base is an envelope box.

Inkstand

This inkstand is sculpted with animals that are made out of oxidized silver. The entire surface of the…

An illustration of a sculpture of Andrew Jackson located in Memphis, Tennessee's city park.

Andrew Jackson

An illustration of a sculpture of Andrew Jackson located in Memphis, Tennessee's city park.

"The Assyrian physiognomy, as determined by the sculptures exhumed from the ruins of Nimrud and Khorsabad, is identical with that which the Israelite has made familiar to all the world. The forehead is low and straight; the brow prominent; the eyes large and oriental; the nose aquiline and sometimes coarse; the mouth firm-set; the lips rather thick; the chin strong and symmetrical."—Ridpath, 1885

Assyrian King

"The Assyrian physiognomy, as determined by the sculptures exhumed from the ruins of Nimrud and Khorsabad,…

A laboratory as found in Pompeii.

Laboratory, Ancient

A laboratory as found in Pompeii.

The son of Acoetes and allegedly a priest of Poseidon at Troy. He is famous for warning the Trojans in vain against accepting the Trojan Horse from the Greeks, and for his subsequent divine execution.

Laocoon

The son of Acoetes and allegedly a priest of Poseidon at Troy. He is famous for warning the Trojans…

The son of Acoetes and allegedly a priest of Poseidon at Troy. He is famous for warning the Trojans in vain against accepting the Trojan Horse from the Greeks, and for his subsequent divine execution.

Laocoon

The son of Acoetes and allegedly a priest of Poseidon at Troy. He is famous for warning the Trojans…

(1452-1519) Painter, sculpture and inventor during the high Renaissance.

Leonardo da Vinci

(1452-1519) Painter, sculpture and inventor during the high Renaissance.

A wall relief of the ancient Assyrian lion. These sculptures were placed in doorways as protective entities.

Assyrian Lion

A wall relief of the ancient Assyrian lion. These sculptures were placed in doorways as protective entities.

"Wounded Lioness. Assyrian." —D'Anvers, 1895

Wounded lioness

"Wounded Lioness. Assyrian." —D'Anvers, 1895

The artist of the painting is unknown. It is from the bronze bust, attributed to Sperandio, in Sant' Andrea in Mantua.

Andrea Mantegna

The artist of the painting is unknown. It is from the bronze bust, attributed to Sperandio, in Sant'…

This Mad Grotesque Mask is part of a modern panel designed by sculptor Hauptmann.

Mad Grotesque Mask

This Mad Grotesque Mask is part of a modern panel designed by sculptor Hauptmann.

"Mercury carrying a Ram. By Calamis. At Wilton House." —D'Anvers, 1895

Mercury carrying a Ram

"Mercury carrying a Ram. By Calamis. At Wilton House." —D'Anvers, 1895

"One of the Metopes of the Parthenon." —D'Anvers, 1895

Metopes

"One of the Metopes of the Parthenon." —D'Anvers, 1895

Mexican Terra-Cotta Head sketched in the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

Mexican Terra-Cotta Head

Mexican Terra-Cotta Head sketched in the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

The 'Last Days of Napoleon' by the Swiss sculptor, Vincenzo Vela.

Last Day of Napoleon

The 'Last Days of Napoleon' by the Swiss sculptor, Vincenzo Vela.

This statue of Narcissus a Greek Mythological hero who was renown for his beauty. In this statue, he is represented leaning on his hunting-spear, and contemplating his reflection in the stream.

Statue of Narcissus

This statue of Narcissus a Greek Mythological hero who was renown for his beauty. In this statue, he…

"Nike, or Victory." —Bulfinch, 1897

Nike

"Nike, or Victory." —Bulfinch, 1897

"The Palladium." —Bulfinch, 1897

The Palladium

"The Palladium." —Bulfinch, 1897

Detail from the low relief marble sculpture, the Parthenon Frieze.

Parthenon Frieze

Detail from the low relief marble sculpture, the Parthenon Frieze.

This pedestal is designed with four figures and leaves. It is used to display a vase or small sculpture.

Pedestal

This pedestal is designed with four figures and leaves. It is used to display a vase or small sculpture.

A statue of Oliver Hazard Perry located in Cleveland, Ohio.

Statue of Oliver Hazard Perry

A statue of Oliver Hazard Perry located in Cleveland, Ohio.

Pluto and Proserpina by Bernini in the Villa Borghese.

Pluto and Proserpina

Pluto and Proserpina by Bernini in the Villa Borghese.

An illustration of a sculpture of Queen Amenderdas.

Queen Amenderdas

An illustration of a sculpture of Queen Amenderdas.

"Tomb of Queen Louise. By Rauch." —D'Anvers, 1895

Tomb of Queen Louise

"Tomb of Queen Louise. By Rauch." —D'Anvers, 1895

"Relief. Over the door of "The Public Scales," Nuremberg. By Adam Kraft." —D'Anvers, 1895

Relief

"Relief. Over the door of "The Public Scales," Nuremberg. By Adam Kraft." —D'Anvers, 1895

"The earliest Etruscan works of sculpture which have come down to us are the stone reliefs of tombstones, in which the figures are treated in the realistic manner characteristic of Assyrian art." —D'Anvers, 1895

Etruscan relief

"The earliest Etruscan works of sculpture which have come down to us are the stone reliefs of tombstones,…

"Effigy of Robert of Normandy. In Gloucester Cathedral." —D'Anvers, 1895

Robert of Normandy

"Effigy of Robert of Normandy. In Gloucester Cathedral." —D'Anvers, 1895

"Reproduction of sculpture from a tomb in Thebes, showing preparation of leather cords by process similar to rope making." -Hill, 1921

Egyptian Rope Making

"Reproduction of sculpture from a tomb in Thebes, showing preparation of leather cords by process similar…

A Greek statue.

Victory of Samothreace

A Greek statue.

Winged bull from Assyria.

Sculpture

Winged bull from Assyria.

Winged bull from Assyria (detail).

Sculpture

Winged bull from Assyria (detail).

This sculpture is entitled "charity". It is part of a monumental group.

Sculpture

This sculpture is entitled "charity". It is part of a monumental group.

This sculpture shows Fair Rosamond who was the mistress of King Henry II of England.

Sculpture

This sculpture shows Fair Rosamond who was the mistress of King Henry II of England.

This sculpture shows a kneeling figure.

Sculpture

This sculpture shows a kneeling figure.

This sculpture shows children and goats. It is made out of parian marble.

Sculpture

This sculpture shows children and goats. It is made out of parian marble.

This sculpture depicts Ganymede feeding an eagle. Ganymede is a prince from Greek mythology.

Sculpture

This sculpture depicts Ganymede feeding an eagle. Ganymede is a prince from Greek mythology.

This sculpture depicts the Queen and the Prince of Wales in bronze.

Sculpture

This sculpture depicts the Queen and the Prince of Wales in bronze.

This sculpture depicts two mermaids at the base, a small figure in the center and a lion holding a shield on the very top.

Sculpture

This sculpture depicts two mermaids at the base, a small figure in the center and a lion holding a shield…

This sculpture depicts Dante's lovers, which is a fictional scene by famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri.

Sculpture

This sculpture depicts Dante's lovers, which is a fictional scene by famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri.

This sculpture depicts a female that has been layed to rest and her last earthly image is of the spirits who are welcoming her.

Sculpture

This sculpture depicts a female that has been layed to rest and her last earthly image is of the spirits…

This sculpture is a group of figures that represent repentance, faith and resignation in the Christian religion.

Sculpture

This sculpture is a group of figures that represent repentance, faith and resignation in the Christian…

This sculpture depicts a cupid on a panther.

Sculpture

This sculpture depicts a cupid on a panther.

This sculpture is two dimensional. It represents a dog attacking a duck's nest in high relief style.

Sculpture

This sculpture is two dimensional. It represents a dog attacking a duck's nest in high relief style.

This sculpture is two dimensional. It represents two dogs fighting over a heron's nest in a high relief style.

Sculpture

This sculpture is two dimensional. It represents two dogs fighting over a heron's nest in a high relief…

This sculpture represents an infant ringing a bell.

Sculpture

This sculpture represents an infant ringing a bell.

This sculpture represents Bacchus the Greek God of wine eating grapes.

Sculpture

This sculpture represents Bacchus the Greek God of wine eating grapes.

This sculpture depicts Jacob and Rachel from the Bible.

Sculpture

This sculpture depicts Jacob and Rachel from the Bible.

This sculpture depicts "Whittington listening to the bells of London".

Sculpture

This sculpture depicts "Whittington listening to the bells of London".

An ancient bas relief (low relief) sculpture of a war galley.

Sculpture

An ancient bas relief (low relief) sculpture of a war galley.

Assyrian sculpture of displaying horses, carriage, Assyrians and a lion.

Assyrian Sculpture

Assyrian sculpture of displaying horses, carriage, Assyrians and a lion.

The Bashful Beggar sculpture is an Austrian design. It depicts a veiled woman with her children begging.

Bashful Beggar Sculpture

The Bashful Beggar sculpture is an Austrian design. It depicts a veiled woman with her children begging.

The deliverer sculpture is a sequel to the faithful friend story by the sculptor. It shows the boy caressing the dog for saving his life from the serpent.

Deliverer Sculpture

The deliverer sculpture is a sequel to the faithful friend story by the sculptor. It shows the boy caressing…

Front of Egyptian sculpture, figure in bronze.

Egyptian Sculpture

Front of Egyptian sculpture, figure in bronze.

Side of Egyptian sculpture, figure in bronze.

Egyptian Sculpture

Side of Egyptian sculpture, figure in bronze.

The Faithful Friend Sculpture is a story told by the sculptor. It depicts a boy and his dog attacked by a serpent, and the faithful dog defends the boy by destroying the serpent.

Faithful Friend Sculpture

The Faithful Friend Sculpture is a story told by the sculptor. It depicts a boy and his dog attacked…

This girl with hoop sculpture is a portrait of a young lady.

Girl with Hoop Sculpture

This girl with hoop sculpture is a portrait of a young lady.