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English SchoolSet of 7 Original Paintings - The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Classical
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The Seven Wonders of the Classical World
English School, early 20th century
set of seven (7)
7 x oil paintings on paper mounted on board, framed
Glass covering
framed: 22 x 14 inches
board: 21 x 13 inches
condition: very good
provenance: private collection, England
1. Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt)
Status: Still standing
Built: ~2560 BCE
Purpose: Tomb for Pharaoh Khufu
Significance: The only surviving wonder, this monumental feat of engineering stood as the tallest man-made structure for over 3,800 years. Its precision and grandeur still awe modern architects and historians.
2. Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Built: ~6th century BCE
Purpose: Allegedly built by Nebuchadnezzar II for his wife
Significance: Said to have been a marvel of terraced greenery, these gardens showcased advanced irrigation and architectural beauty—representing human ingenuity and love.
3. Statue of Zeus at Olympia (Greece)
Status: Destroyed (5th century CE)
Built: ~435 BCE
Purpose: Honor the god Zeus in his temple at Olympia
Significance: Made of ivory and gold, it exemplified the height of Greek sculpture and religious artistry. It inspired reverence and awe among ancient pilgrims.
4. Temple of Artemis at Ephesus (Turkey)
Status: Ruins remain
Built: Original ~550 BCE; rebuilt ~323 BCE
Purpose: Sacred to Artemis, goddess of the hunt
Significance: Renowned for its size and beauty, this temple was one of the most impressive religious structures ever built, attracting pilgrims from across the ancient world.
5. Mausoleum at Halicarnassus (Turkey)
Status: Ruins remain
Built: ~350 BCE
Purpose: Tomb for Mausolus, a Persian satrap
Significance: So iconic that the word “mausoleum” comes from it. A blend of Greek, Egyptian, and Lycian design, it was a tribute to both love and power.
6. Colossus of Rhodes (Greece)
Status: Destroyed by earthquake in 226 BCE
Built: ~292–280 BCE
Purpose: Celebrate Rhodes’ victory over Cyprus
Significance: A massive bronze statue of the sun god Helios, this wonder symbolized freedom and unity. It stood at the harbor as a beacon of resilience.
7. Lighthouse of Alexandria (Pharos of Alexandria) (Egypt)
Status: Destroyed by earthquakes (14th century CE)
Built: ~280 BCE
Purpose: Guide ships into the busy harbor of Alexandria
Significance: One of the tallest man-made structures of the ancient world, this lighthouse set the standard for all that followed and demonstrated the Ptolemaic dynasty’s commitment to science and navigation.
- Creator:English School
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
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