Antique God

A striking Japanese silk-crepe panel dating from the late Meiji to early Taishō period, depicting Jurōjin, the revered god of longevity, wisdom and good fortune. Likely produced in K...

Greek god of oriental origin, Dionysus embodied sensuality and the sensory, the alteration of the senses and elevation, achieved through the catharsis of theatrical performance or th...

A solid bronze sculpture depicting one of the main deities of the Egyptian pantheon, the god Osiris. His effigy is upright, in a rigid position.

The intaglio features an engraving of the god Hermes, messenger of the gods, who is identifiable by the caduceus he holds tightly in his right hand and the winged sandals he wears on...

The three elegantly arranged specimens are identified in the accompanying text as: Fig. 1 – The French Snake (Die französische Natter) Fig. 2 – The Aesculapian Snake (Die Aesculap-...

This king is associated with the Hindu god Shiva. On his forehead is theTripundra, three lines of white ash symbolizing Shiva dancing on the cremation on the field of cremation."

Although there are no specific references, it could be the family of the god Pan, lying in the foreground on the left playing his traditional flute made of bamboo reeds, with his wif...

Apollo sitting atop the clock face suggests the sun god controlling the passage of the day. Depth 13 Width 28 Height 52 fire-gilded

These are small sculptures representing the deceased, regardless of gender, such as the god Osiris, generally with a tripartite wig, a false beard, shrouded, and with hands crossed o...

The servant interprets this gesture of kindness as a divine sign, recognising in her the bride predestined by God for Isaac. Our painting illustrates the scene in which Eliezer gives...

Along with the maenads, the satyrs form the procession that accompanies the god Dionysus, although they may also be associated with the god Pan.

The top has beautiful penwork detailing depicting Apollo, the Greek god of music and poetry and the nine muses who looked up to him.

Their sufferings were eased by God’s help, thanks to the manna that rained down from heaven, but one day, weary and thirsty, feeling abandoned by a God whose existence they were begi...

A monumental marble sculpture in the form of a two-handled drinking cup, it is decorated with acting masks and motifs relating to the cult of the Roman god of wine, Bacchus (the Gree...

He is primarily known as a god of protection, courage, and youth, acting as a patron saint for children, young adults, and martial artists.

Fine antique Etruscan Revival Bacchus agate cameo and 14K yellow gold oval locket pendant 19th Century Length: 1.75 inches Width: 1.13 inches Condition: Very Good The God of wine and...

Translation: Have mercy on me, O God; have mercy on me, for my soul places its trust in you.

Titled "The Sword of the Spirit, Which is the Word of God," this pocket-sized volume served as a spiritual compass in the early 20th century, offering a meticulously curated topical ...

The lyre became particularly associated with Apollo, the Greek god of music and poetry. The instruments are finely engraved and enhanced with attractive original hand coloring in sh...

He used it in his public, official and private appearances, and even participated in performances disguised as the god Apollo.

Chinese cloisonné figure of Shou Xing, god of longevity or the longevity star. He is wearing a blue robe and holding a dragon head staff and a gourd.

Next to her is Cupid on a cloud, the god of love, ready to shoot his arrow at her, alluding to her amorous control over Louis XIV between 1667 and 1680.

The scene is animated by a continuous succession of elegantly intertwined figures, drapes billowing in the wind, musical instruments, and animals sacred to the god, including two mag...

The highly revered ibis, known as the earthly representation of the god Thoth, symbolizes wisdom, writing and magic.

The heroine's misfortune was to have a mother who praised her own beauty as superior even to that of the Nereids, the sea nymphs who were daughters of the god of the sea. According...

The satyrs and maenads were members of the procession of Dionysus, the Olympian god of wine and theatre, also associated with the underworld.

In a context of Renaissance humanism, she therefore chooses the young Mercury as his teacher, as he is an omnipresent and astute god, the bearer of Zeus's will and the knower of all ...

A finely executed 19th century European School oil on canvas depicting Bacchus (Dionysus), the classical god of wine, fertility, and celebration. The youthful deity is portrayed sta...

Of compact rectangular form, the Jewellery Box is mounted with sterling silver corner straps, matching barrel escutcheon and an engraved silver plaque to the lid bearing the crest of...

A distinguished patinated bronze bust depicting Aesculapius (Greek: Asclepius), the Greco-Roman god of medicine and healing. Faithfully rendered after the celebrated antique prototyp...

Two bacchantes, a female satyr, and two putti make up the god's entire Bacchic retinue—a rather decorous bacchanal, typical of the good-natured inventiveness of Gérard Van Opstal.

Top to bottom register, Left Panel: Saint Athanasius and Saint Cyril of Alexandria, Saint Nicholas and Saint Spyridon, Saint George slaying the dragon Top to bottom register, Rig...

God of Wine: 19th-Century Staffordshire Pottery Figure of Bacchus Circa 1820–1840 A charming and spirited Staffordshire pottery figure depicting Bacchus (or Dionysus), the classica...

The monumental figure of Saint Anne replaces Mary as the outermost and largest “throne,” while the crowned Mother of God, depicted in a girlishly diminutive form, sits before her and...

Krishna is a central figure in Hindu mythology, revered as a god who exemplifies love, compassion, and divine playfulness (lila).

Carved into the original stone is the Latin inscription “SI DEUS PRO NOBIS QUIS CONTRA NOS” — If God is for us, who can be against us? — a quotation from Romans 8:31.

This theme became especially beloved in Russian Orthodoxy, where the Pokrov symbolizes the Mother of God’s spiritual guardianship over believers and the nation.

Mary appears as the Mother of God and Queen of Heaven, while Christ is depicted as a small-scale ruler and teacher.

This imagery draws directly from classical Roman mythology, representing Bacchus, the god of wine, ritual madness, and ecstasy. This was a highly popular motif for period dining tabl...

The composition is organised around a central roundel enclosing the name of God, set within a framework of shaped cartouches and lobed medallions.

May we too, at the end of our lives, look back and repeat these words with serenity and Gratitude to God. This painting is perfectly suited for private chapels, sacred art collectio...

Kitsune masks are primarily associated with the Shinto god Inari, who represents fertility, agriculture, and industry but the masks themselves also represent mystery, intelligence, a...

Christ Crucified (Christus Patiens) with God the Father, the Virgin and St. John In the manner of 14th century Tuscan painting Tempera on panel Height: 150 cm Width: 99 cm Perform...

Personification of lust, a wild god of fertility, protector of flocks, and a symbol of sexual potency, the god Pan was considered to have originated in Arcadia and to be the son of H...

The Pokrov, or Protection of the Mother of God A deeply beloved Orthodox subject depicting the Virgin Mary as protector and intercessor.

A good set of motifs, including a thistle with the words 'GoD AnD our RIGht has Obtand It' around the outside.

The presence of vines and grapes clearly links both figures to the retinue of the pagan god Bacchus or Dionysus. The influence of Neoclassicism can be seen both in the decorative ele...

This choice determines the change in the hierarchy of myth by placing the gift of the defeated god at the center of the construction of the scene, demonstrating on the part of the en...

In Greek mythology, the Maenads were the followers of the god Dionysus (god of ecstasy, wine, and the liberation of the senses).

One of Isis's most popular iconography of the goddess was that of a lactating woman, nursing her son, Horus (Harpocrates in the Graeco-Roman world) the god of divine kingship. Often ...

Mid-19th century Chinese framed embroidery of Zhao Gongming. The God of Wealth, he is depicted here riding a tiger & appropriately rendered in gold & silver threads on silk ground.

A beautifully engaging, darkly nuanced Theotokos of Vladimir Russian icon (or possibly Our Lady of Kazan Icon/Mother of God of Kazan) tempera painting (and possibly gold leaf) on a w...

King Cyrus was convinced that the god Baal actually consumed the offerings placed in the temple every night.

Cupid and Psyche, of course, is the story of a person and a God who fall in love with each other immortally.

The mask, which was worn over a tunic that floated empty beneath it, was the image of the god linked to the afterlife, to the aspect of Dionysus as an underground deity.

In Greco-Roman mythology, Cupid (Eros), the god of love, and Psyche, the mortal princess whose beauty rivaled that of Venus, symbolize the triumph of love through perseverance, trust...

NOTES: * Krishna is one of the most widely revered of all the Indian deities, often depicted with a calf, or playing the flute amongst cows. Krishna is the god of protection, compass...

The gesture of his hand and his wife's attentive gaze lend emphasis to his words, thereby foregrounding his commitment to spreading the word of God. The work is well presented in a b...

The generously proportioned oval bowl is encircled by a continuous high-relief frieze of playful cherubs and putti engaged in scenes of celebration, harvesting grapes and revelry, re...

The figure stands in contrapposto, leaning against a vine-covered tree trunk, referencing the close association of satyrs with the wine god Dionysus. The sculpture has been extensiv...