Antique God

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...

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...

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 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...

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 maenads, or bacchae, are the possessed followers of Dionysus/Bacchus, female figures associated with sacred intoxication, dance, and the god's orgiastic rites. The works reflect...

Dionysus in this depiction is the god of wine-making, orchards and fruit and vegetation.

Dated to December 9th, 1903, this piece was gifted "From God Daddy"... How sweet! The pig is finished with fine and realistic details, amongst a grassy scene- and is perfectly matche...

Poseidon was one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and myth, god of the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses.

A bronze sculpture depicting Shiva Nataraja, the Hindu god of cosmic dance, framed by a symbolic ring of flames representing the cycle of creation and destruction.

Sansone (1905 - 1987) was one of the most famous male physique models of the interwar period, celebrated for his classical "Greek god" proportions. This image belongs to a celebrate...

Late 19th century French Neoclassical gilt bronze letter opener with Mercury God motif on handle By: unknown Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin Technique: cast, molded, metalwork,...

With the leaves down the top measures 14 1/2" deep. God condition - wear consistent with age. Displays well and fully functional.

Condition: Excellent Sheet size: 12 7/8 x 8 1/8 inches Provenance: Cleveland Museum of Art (see photo of exhibition label) Rama (or Ramacandra) is the seventh avatar of the Hindu go...

In the heart of ancient Rome, amid the splendor and the persecution of Christians by Emperor Diocletian, unfolds the extraordinary story of Saint Genesio, one of the most fascinating...

A bronze sculpture depicting Shiva in his Nataraja form, the dancing god, captured in a dynamic and expressive pose.

A bronze sculpture of Nandi, the sacred bull associated with the god Shiva in Hindu tradition, with a rich, aged patina.

A 19th century head of Askelpios from the Verona region in Italy, a mask of the Greek god of healing hand carved in white Carrara marble and mounted on a Rosso Verona marble base.

Also referred to as ‘Hermes Carrying the Infant Dionysus’, the original is crafted in marble and portrays God of Greek mythology Hermes standing with the baby God Dionysus.

Staffordshire Prattware Bacchus and Pan Figural Jug, Wood Family, Circa 1800 Staffordshire, circa 1800 Over thirteen inches of pure Georgian theater: the celebrated Bacchus and Pan...

They form the "Dionysian retinue" accompanying the god Dionysus. A tradition considered that the sons of Silenus, called Maron, Leneus and Astreo, would have been the fathers of the ...

In Catholic teaching, Purgatory is the state in which souls who die in God's grace, yet remain imperfectly purified, undergo spiritual cleansing before entering the fullness of heave...

and likely: “СЫН БОЖИЙ” Translated: “Son of God.” The Virgin is identified by the traditional Greek abbreviation "MR.

According to the Hindu epic Ramayana relates the story of the life of Rama, the seventh incarnation of the god Vishnu. It follows the story of his miraculous conception and birth, hi...

The intaglio depicts the Celtic-Roman deity Cocidius, venerated especially in northern Britain and associated by the Romans with the god Mars. Cocidius, in fact, was honoured as the ...

The figure’s left hand is raised with a pointed finger, a classic "Vincentian" gesture, symbolizing his constant preaching and warning of the coming Judgment ("Fear God and give Him ...

Drawing upon the artistic legacy of Classical Antiquity, the figure embodies the playful and festive spirit associated with the companions of Dionysus (Bacchus), the god of wine, cel...

19th century, hand painted pine panel bearing a passage by Isaac Watts “Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all its sons away, They fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the openi...

The composition depicts the Virgin Mary (Theotokos) tenderly holding the infant Jesus in her arms, emphasizing her role as the Mother of God and intercessor for humanity. The serene ...

The family motto reads Quel Che Deo Vuole Io Voglio e Prego which translates to What God Wants I Want and Pray For. The inner cover has a Royal Crown and is inscribed Le Roy & Fi...

It depicts a festival in honour of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine (or Dionysus in Greek mythology), characterised by naked or semi-naked mythological figures, such as satyrs, nymphs,...

The scene depicts the Goddess Juno borrowing the Belt of Venus in her efforts to seduce the God Jupiter. Cupid stands in the centre, his bow and quiver discarded on the ground.

The Holy Spirit descends as a white dove from heaven, where God the Father presides over the scene from the clouds.

This expressive Kutani porcelain figure dates to the late Meiji period and portrays Hotei, one of Japan's most beloved deities of good fortune. Known as the god of contentment, happi...

The central pictorial panel depicts the biblical story of The Binding of Isaac (Genesis 22), in which God commands Abraham to offer his son Isaac as a sacrifice.

Florentine painter, 16th-17th century Saint John the Baptist Oil on canvas 67 x 56 cm - In frame 98 x 83 cm In bringing out the sculptural figure of this young Saint John the...

The painting is housed in the original gilt-wood frame, it has Emil Rau's label to the rear with the dedication "Grüss di Gott, Lisel!" (God Bless Lisel!) which in German is a diminu...

High up, among the clouds of the golden sky, appears the figure of God the Father, blessing and observing the scene.

The scene depicts a dramatic Inca ritual dedicated to the Sun God, rendered in the highly theatrical and romantic style popular in mid-19th century France.

This imagery emphasizes Mary's role as the Mother of God and a bridge between humanity and the divine.

Three Buddhist deities are stamped onto the front, including Shakyamuni, the historic Buddha, Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, and Vajrapani, the wrathful god of strength. Eleva...

The composition is framed by an extraordinarily sophisticated symbolic border incorporating the IHS Christogram, the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God), the Eucharistic chalice, richly ornament...

It features a portion of two columns of hieroglyphs which enumerate a hymn or prayer to Ptah, the creator and craftsman god, reading from left to right: "You have planned/thought th...

According to local tradition, Segesta was founded by Egestos, the son of a Trojan maiden and the river god Krimissos, who approached her in the form of a dog.

In Greek Mythology, Leda was the wife to the King of Sparta, who was loved by the god, Zeus. Zeus transformed himself into a swan and seduced Leda, and as a consequence she gave birt...

Hermes, known to the Romans as Mercury, was the god of travelers, commerce, eloquence, and communication.

The recto, on the other hand, is characterised by a face, in this case associated with Apollo, god of the Sun and the arts, although it is not uncommon to find the affixing of the fa...

This coin, in particular, was minted in the Greek colony of Massalia, a city that corresponds to today's Marseille: these coins usually featured the iconography of Artemis or Apollo,...

These antique natural stone statues or garden ornaments were part of a classical very large Italian garden fountain representing Triton, god of the sea. In Greek or Roman era Triton ...

Above the saints appears a celestial vision featuring Jesus Christ on the Cross, accompanied by God the Father and the Virgin Mary emerging among luminous clouds.

The iconographic theme on this sculpture refers to the legend of the triumph of Dionysus, or as the Romans called him, Bacchus the god of the grape harvest, winemaking and wine, the ...

Iconographic Analysis of the Composition The composition is rigorously structured around the conventions of 18th-century history painting: The Deity (Top Left): We recognize the bron...

He graduated in 1820, the second prize for sculpture in Rome for his "Cain cursed by God" .It was in 1831 that Barye became known to the public exhibiting then his "Tiger devouring a...

The second painting tells instead of Isaac, Abraham's second son, begotten by his wife Sarah although in old age. God subjected Abraham to an extraordinary test of obedience, and to...

The God faces right, wearing a striated tripartite wig, and an elongated false beard.

This striking sculpture embodies the classical elegance and movement associated with the messenger god, making it a commanding statement piece for both interior and garden settings.

At the center stands Shoulao (Shou Xing), the God of Longevity, distinguished by his flowing beard and benevolent expression.

In the foreground stems and ears of wheat are visible, the traditional attribute of the deity in his role as god of the harvest. The brushwork is confident and fluid; the palette is ...

The Holy Family is depicted as under the protecting arms of God-the-Father, three Angeles and the Holy Spirit, as represented by the Dove with outstretched wings.

The composition depicts an intoxicated Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and festivity, being supported by a faithful Satyr.