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SAPPHO Greek lyric poet with Alcaeus Date: FL 610? - 580? Stock Photo
RMG3870B–SAPPHO Greek lyric poet with Alcaeus Date: FL 610? - 580?
Tyrtaeus, Greek lyric poet from Sparta, steel engraving from: Dr. C. A. Mebolds ' Welt-Gemälde-Gallerie oder Geschichte und Beschreibung aller Länder und Völker, ihrer Gebräuche, Religionen, Sitten u.f.m.' ( world history, description all countries and people, their manners and customs), Stuttgart, published by Schweizerbart, about 1836., Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared Stock Photo
RMRWCPEC–Tyrtaeus, Greek lyric poet from Sparta, steel engraving from: Dr. C. A. Mebolds ' Welt-Gemälde-Gallerie oder Geschichte und Beschreibung aller Länder und Völker, ihrer Gebräuche, Religionen, Sitten u.f.m.' ( world history, description all countries and people, their manners and customs), Stuttgart, published by Schweizerbart, about 1836., Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared
Alcaeus of Mytilene, c. 620 BC. Ancient Greek lyric poet. Stock Photo
RMBRBGB5–Alcaeus of Mytilene, c. 620 BC. Ancient Greek lyric poet.
Tyrtaeus, Greek lyric poet from Sparta, steel engraving from: Dr. C. A. Mebolds ' Welt-Gemälde-Gallerie oder Geschichte und Beschreibung aller Länder und Völker, ihrer Gebräuche, Religionen, Sitten u.f.m. ' (world history, description all countries and people, their manners and customs), Stuttgart, published by Schweizerbart, about 1836., Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared Stock Photo
RMRT5PXR–Tyrtaeus, Greek lyric poet from Sparta, steel engraving from: Dr. C. A. Mebolds ' Welt-Gemälde-Gallerie oder Geschichte und Beschreibung aller Länder und Völker, ihrer Gebräuche, Religionen, Sitten u.f.m. ' (world history, description all countries and people, their manners and customs), Stuttgart, published by Schweizerbart, about 1836., Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared
Bust of Pindar, c. 522 – c. 443 BC. Ancient Greek lyric poet. Stock Photo
RMPTB3Y3–Bust of Pindar, c. 522 – c. 443 BC. Ancient Greek lyric poet.
Greece, Peloponnese, Sparta, Tyrtaeus, Greek lyric poet from Sparta from the 7th century b.c., steel engraving from: Dr. C. A. Mebolds ' Welt-Gemälde-Gallerie oder Geschichte und Beschreibung aller Länder und Völker, ihrer Gebräuche, Religionen, Sitten u.f.m.' ( world history, description all countries and people, their manners and customs), Stuttgart, published by Schweizerbart, about 1836,, Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared Stock Photo
RMRWCPFN–Greece, Peloponnese, Sparta, Tyrtaeus, Greek lyric poet from Sparta from the 7th century b.c., steel engraving from: Dr. C. A. Mebolds ' Welt-Gemälde-Gallerie oder Geschichte und Beschreibung aller Länder und Völker, ihrer Gebräuche, Religionen, Sitten u.f.m.' ( world history, description all countries and people, their manners and customs), Stuttgart, published by Schweizerbart, about 1836,, Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared
Sappho, c. 630 - 612 BC to c. 570 BC. Ancient Greek lyric poet. Stock Photo
RMBRBHJE–Sappho, c. 630 - 612 BC to c. 570 BC. Ancient Greek lyric poet.
Sappho, Ancient Greek lyric poet, circa 620 BC - circa 570 BC, portrait, marble bust, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy, Stock Photo
RMBA7RCE–Sappho, Ancient Greek lyric poet, circa 620 BC - circa 570 BC, portrait, marble bust, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy,
Sappho, c. 630 – c. 570 BC. Archaic Greek lyric poetess. Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915. Stock Photo
RMK943YK–Sappho, c. 630 – c. 570 BC. Archaic Greek lyric poetess. Hutchinson's History of the Nations, published 1915.
Sappho, Ancient Greek lyric poet, circa 620 BC - circa 570 BC, portrait, copper engraving, circa 18th century, Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared Stock Photo
RMBHDEBG–Sappho, Ancient Greek lyric poet, circa 620 BC - circa 570 BC, portrait, copper engraving, circa 18th century, Artist's Copyright has not to be cleared
Pindar, c. 522 – c. 443 BC. Ancient Greek lyric poet. From Ward and Lock's Illustrated History of the World, published c.1882. Stock Photo
RMKHM9YD–Pindar, c. 522 – c. 443 BC. Ancient Greek lyric poet. From Ward and Lock's Illustrated History of the World, published c.1882.
Sappho, Ancient Greek lyric poet, circa 620 BC - circa 570 BC, half length, sitting, wood engraving after sculpture by Jean Jacques Pradier, 1852, Stock Photo
RMBA7RCC–Sappho, Ancient Greek lyric poet, circa 620 BC - circa 570 BC, half length, sitting, wood engraving after sculpture by Jean Jacques Pradier, 1852,
Pindar or Pindaris of Thebes, c. 518 – 438 BC. Ancient Greek lyric poet. Engraved by J W Cook Stock Photo
RMA347H6–Pindar or Pindaris of Thebes, c. 518 – 438 BC. Ancient Greek lyric poet. Engraved by J W Cook
Pindar (Pindarus) Greek lyric poet (518-438 BC) Roman copy (130 AD.) of a Greek original. Marble. Archaeological Museum of Naples, Italy. Stock Photo
RM2BH4C7Y–Pindar (Pindarus) Greek lyric poet (518-438 BC) Roman copy (130 AD.) of a Greek original. Marble. Archaeological Museum of Naples, Italy.
Marble bust of Greek lyric poet Pindar (522-443 BC). Roman copy dated from 130-140 AD after a Greek original from the middle of the 5th century BC from the Farnese Collection on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Campania, Italy. Stock Photo
RMJ57APC–Marble bust of Greek lyric poet Pindar (522-443 BC). Roman copy dated from 130-140 AD after a Greek original from the middle of the 5th century BC from the Farnese Collection on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Campania, Italy.
Marble portrait of the Greek lyric poet Anacreon of Teos Stock Photo
RM2CWBJYD–Marble portrait of the Greek lyric poet Anacreon of Teos
Pindaro Pindar Pindaros 522 – 443 BC was an Ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes. Roman Rome Capitoline Museum Italy Italian Stock Photo
RMEEKH6T–Pindaro Pindar Pindaros 522 – 443 BC was an Ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes. Roman Rome Capitoline Museum Italy Italian
Portrait of Sapho or Sappho, Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos, in woven cap, on paste in Lord Montague's collection. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Worlidge from James Vallentin's One Hundred and Eight Engravings from Antique Gems, 1863. Stock Photo
RMEX279J–Portrait of Sapho or Sappho, Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos, in woven cap, on paste in Lord Montague's collection. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Worlidge from James Vallentin's One Hundred and Eight Engravings from Antique Gems, 1863.
Sappho (c. 630-580 BC). Greek lyric poetess. Bust. Marble. Copy of an original to the Hellenistic Period. From Smyrna. Stock Photo
RME26A7X–Sappho (c. 630-580 BC). Greek lyric poetess. Bust. Marble. Copy of an original to the Hellenistic Period. From Smyrna.
Sappho (600 BC), Greek Lyric Poet, Woodcut from 'Les Vrais Pourtraits et vies des Hommes Illustres', Andre Thevet, 1584 Stock Photo
RMEE50W0–Sappho (600 BC), Greek Lyric Poet, Woodcut from 'Les Vrais Pourtraits et vies des Hommes Illustres', Andre Thevet, 1584
Sappho (630-570 BC). Greek lyric poet. Roman bust copied from a lost Hellenistic original. Izmir. 2th century AD. Stock Photo
RMD210KC–Sappho (630-570 BC). Greek lyric poet. Roman bust copied from a lost Hellenistic original. Izmir. 2th century AD.
Sappho Head Stock Photo
RMAA0PP6–Sappho Head
Naples. Italy. Bronze bust of Sappho (ca. 610-580 BC), Greek lyric poet, from Villa of the Papyri, Herculaneum. Stock Photo
RMH6F4TJ–Naples. Italy. Bronze bust of Sappho (ca. 610-580 BC), Greek lyric poet, from Villa of the Papyri, Herculaneum.
Anacreon (582-485). Greek lyric poet. Statue, 1851 by Eugene Guillaume (1822-1905). Orsay Museum. Paris. France. Stock Photo
RMFX8H84–Anacreon (582-485). Greek lyric poet. Statue, 1851 by Eugene Guillaume (1822-1905). Orsay Museum. Paris. France.
Rome. Italy. Portrait bust of Pindar (Pindaros/Pindarus, ca. 522 – ca. 443 BC) ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes in the Hall of the Philosophers, C Stock Photo
RMR1TC2B–Rome. Italy. Portrait bust of Pindar (Pindaros/Pindarus, ca. 522 – ca. 443 BC) ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes in the Hall of the Philosophers, C
Classical portrait of Alcaeus of Mytilene 6th century BC, Ancient Greek lyric poet who supposedly invented the Alcaic verse. Stock Photo
RMC4ED7R–Classical portrait of Alcaeus of Mytilene 6th century BC, Ancient Greek lyric poet who supposedly invented the Alcaic verse.
Sappho, ancient Greek lyric poet, illustration from book dated 1878 Stock Photo
RMDX5YJ1–Sappho, ancient Greek lyric poet, illustration from book dated 1878
Sappho (630/612-570 BC) on engraving from 1858. Ancient Greek lyric poet. Stock Photo
RFD8513M–Sappho (630/612-570 BC) on engraving from 1858. Ancient Greek lyric poet.
Anacreon, c. 575/570 B.C. - 495 B.C., a Greek lyric poet / Anakreon, um 575/570 v. Chr. - 495 v. Chr., ein griechischer Lyriker, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert Stock Photo
RF2DKBB52–Anacreon, c. 575/570 B.C. - 495 B.C., a Greek lyric poet / Anakreon, um 575/570 v. Chr. - 495 v. Chr., ein griechischer Lyriker, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert
Sappho, Greek Lyric Poetess, born c600BC, c5th century BC. Artist: Unknown. Stock Photo
RMMPNT2J–Sappho, Greek Lyric Poetess, born c600BC, c5th century BC. Artist: Unknown.
Anacreon, c. 575/570 B.C. - 495 B.C., a Greek lyric poet / Anakreon, um 575/570 v. Chr. - 495 v. Chr., ein griechischer Lyriker, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert Stock Photo
RF2DKW9XT–Anacreon, c. 575/570 B.C. - 495 B.C., a Greek lyric poet / Anakreon, um 575/570 v. Chr. - 495 v. Chr., ein griechischer Lyriker, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original from the 19th century / digitale Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus dem 19. Jahrhundert
Sappho, born between 630 and 612BC - died 570 BC. Ancient Greek lyric poet Stock Photo
RMABHHKF–Sappho, born between 630 and 612BC - died 570 BC. Ancient Greek lyric poet
Sappho (c. 630-580 BC). Greek lyric poetess. Bust. Marble. Copy of an original to the Hellenistic Period. From Smyrna. Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey. Stock Photo
RMPP9MB1–Sappho (c. 630-580 BC). Greek lyric poetess. Bust. Marble. Copy of an original to the Hellenistic Period. From Smyrna. Archaeological Museum. Istanbul. Turkey.
Marble bust of Greek lyric poet Pindar (522-443 BC). Roman copy dated from 130-140 AD after a Greek original from the middle of the 5th century BC from the Farnese Collection on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Campania, Italy. Stock Photo
RMJ57A1W–Marble bust of Greek lyric poet Pindar (522-443 BC). Roman copy dated from 130-140 AD after a Greek original from the middle of the 5th century BC from the Farnese Collection on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Campania, Italy.
Marble portrait of the Greek lyric poet Anacreon of Teos Stock Photo
RM2CWBJY6–Marble portrait of the Greek lyric poet Anacreon of Teos
Pindaro Pindar Pindaros 522 – 443 BC was an Ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes. Roman Rome Capitoline Museum Italy Italian Stock Photo
RMEEKH72–Pindaro Pindar Pindaros 522 – 443 BC was an Ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes. Roman Rome Capitoline Museum Italy Italian
Portrait of Sapho or Sappho, Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos, with ribbons in hair, on plasma in Lord Bessborough's collection. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Worlidge from James Vallentin's One Hundred and Eight Engravings from Antique Gems, 1863. Stock Photo
RMEX279X–Portrait of Sapho or Sappho, Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos, with ribbons in hair, on plasma in Lord Bessborough's collection. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Worlidge from James Vallentin's One Hundred and Eight Engravings from Antique Gems, 1863.
Sappho (603-570 BC), Archaic Greek Lyric Poet with Lyre, Engraving Stock Photo
RMPB1055–Sappho (603-570 BC), Archaic Greek Lyric Poet with Lyre, Engraving
This illustration dates to 1898 and shows a statue of Euterpe. Euterpe was honored as the Muse of music, song, and lyric poetry. In Greek and Roman mythology, the Muses were nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (goddess of memory). There were honored as the patrons of arts and sciences. Calliope was the head muse, and Apollo, the god of prophecy and song, was their leader. Stock Photo
RFKR0J3C–This illustration dates to 1898 and shows a statue of Euterpe. Euterpe was honored as the Muse of music, song, and lyric poetry. In Greek and Roman mythology, the Muses were nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (goddess of memory). There were honored as the patrons of arts and sciences. Calliope was the head muse, and Apollo, the god of prophecy and song, was their leader.
Pindar (Pindarus; c. 518 – 438 BC) Ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes Copy (AD 130-140) of a greek original of mid 5th century BC Stock Photo
RM2GCHTN9–Pindar (Pindarus; c. 518 – 438 BC) Ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes Copy (AD 130-140) of a greek original of mid 5th century BC
Sappho Cazenove Oval Stock Photo
RMA313TF–Sappho Cazenove Oval
Anacreon (born 570 BC, died 488 BC), Greek lyric poet Stock Photo
RMBPD5GJ–Anacreon (born 570 BC, died 488 BC), Greek lyric poet
Anacreon (582-485). Greek lyric poet. Statue, 1851 by Eugene Guillaume (1822-1905). Orsay Museum. Paris. France. Stock Photo
RMFX8H8J–Anacreon (582-485). Greek lyric poet. Statue, 1851 by Eugene Guillaume (1822-1905). Orsay Museum. Paris. France.
Rome. Italy. Portrait bust of Pindar (Pindaros/Pindarus, ca. 522 – ca. 443 BC) ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes in the Hall of the Philosophers, C Stock Photo
RMR1TC2J–Rome. Italy. Portrait bust of Pindar (Pindaros/Pindarus, ca. 522 – ca. 443 BC) ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes in the Hall of the Philosophers, C
Pindar, ancient Greek lyric poet. Roman copy of greek original. Isolated with clipping path Stock Photo
RF2AC4A2P–Pindar, ancient Greek lyric poet. Roman copy of greek original. Isolated with clipping path
Anacreon (born 570 BC, died 488 BC), Greek lyric poet Stock Photo
RMEM5XDP–Anacreon (born 570 BC, died 488 BC), Greek lyric poet
Marble bust of Archilochus - Greek lyric poet from the island of Paros in the Archaic period Stock Photo
RF2F4G1J3–Marble bust of Archilochus - Greek lyric poet from the island of Paros in the Archaic period
Head of Medusa Stock Photo
RMKE9M06–Head of Medusa
Europa, Griechenland, Peloponnes, Sparta, Tyrtaios, war ein griechischer Elegiendichter aus dem 7. Jahrhundert v. Chr. , Stahlstich aus : Dr. C. A. Mebolds ' Welt-Gemälde-Gallerie oder Geschichte und Beschreibung aller Länder und Völker, ihrer Gebräuche, Religionen, Sitten u.f.m. ' , Stuttgart, Schweizerbart, um 1836 . / Europe, Greece, Tyrtaeus, Greek lyric poet from Sparta, steel engraving from : Dr. C. A. Mebolds ' Welt-Gemälde-Gallerie oder Geschichte und Beschreibung aller Länder und Völker, ihrer Gebräuche, Religionen, Sitten u.f.m. ' ( world history, description all countries and peop Stock Photo
RM2A1EX4C–Europa, Griechenland, Peloponnes, Sparta, Tyrtaios, war ein griechischer Elegiendichter aus dem 7. Jahrhundert v. Chr. , Stahlstich aus : Dr. C. A. Mebolds ' Welt-Gemälde-Gallerie oder Geschichte und Beschreibung aller Länder und Völker, ihrer Gebräuche, Religionen, Sitten u.f.m. ' , Stuttgart, Schweizerbart, um 1836 . / Europe, Greece, Tyrtaeus, Greek lyric poet from Sparta, steel engraving from : Dr. C. A. Mebolds ' Welt-Gemälde-Gallerie oder Geschichte und Beschreibung aller Länder und Völker, ihrer Gebräuche, Religionen, Sitten u.f.m. ' ( world history, description all countries and peop
Pindar, c. 522-443 BC, an Ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes Stock Photo
RMJ7JGC3–Pindar, c. 522-443 BC, an Ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes
Anacreon, 570 BC to 488 BC. Greek lyric poet, notable for his drinking songs and hymns. Stock Photo
RMBRCCP6–Anacreon, 570 BC to 488 BC. Greek lyric poet, notable for his drinking songs and hymns.
Sappho (630-570 BC). Greek lyric poet, born on the island of Lesbos. Roman bust of Sappho, copied from a lost Hellenistic original. Izmir. 2th century AD. Istanbul Archaeological Museum. Stock Photo
RMPPDAEG–Sappho (630-570 BC). Greek lyric poet, born on the island of Lesbos. Roman bust of Sappho, copied from a lost Hellenistic original. Izmir. 2th century AD. Istanbul Archaeological Museum.
Marble bust of Greek lyric poet Pindar (522-443 BC). Roman copy dated from 130-140 AD after a Greek original from the middle of the 5th century BC from the Farnese Collection on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Campania, Italy. Stock Photo
RMJ57ACY–Marble bust of Greek lyric poet Pindar (522-443 BC). Roman copy dated from 130-140 AD after a Greek original from the middle of the 5th century BC from the Farnese Collection on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Campania, Italy.
Marble portrait of the Greek lyric poet Anacreon of Teos Stock Photo
RM2CWBJY2–Marble portrait of the Greek lyric poet Anacreon of Teos
Pindaro Pindar Pindaros 522 – 443 BC was an Ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes. Roman Rome Capitoline Museum Italy Italian Stock Photo
RMEEKH74–Pindaro Pindar Pindaros 522 – 443 BC was an Ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes. Roman Rome Capitoline Museum Italy Italian
Portrait of Sapho or Sappho, Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos, wearing laurel wreath and diaphanous shawl, on cornelian in Lord Montague's collection. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Worlidge from James Vallentin's One Hundred and Eight Engravings from Antique Gems, 1863. Stock Photo
RMEX279H–Portrait of Sapho or Sappho, Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos, wearing laurel wreath and diaphanous shawl, on cornelian in Lord Montague's collection. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Worlidge from James Vallentin's One Hundred and Eight Engravings from Antique Gems, 1863.
Tyrtaeus, a Greek lyric poet from Sparta who composed verses around the time of the Second Messenian War Stock Photo
RMG1CBNK–Tyrtaeus, a Greek lyric poet from Sparta who composed verses around the time of the Second Messenian War
Pindar, c. 518-438 BC, ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes. One of the canonical nine lyric poets of ancient Greece. Bust of bearded man with hair band. Pindaro. Copperplate engraving by Guillaume Vallet after Giovanni Angelo Canini from Iconografia, cioe disegni d'imagini de famosissimi monarchi, regi, filososi, poeti ed oratori dell' Antichita, Drawings of images of famous monarchs, kings, philosophers, poets and orators of Antiquity, Ignatio de’Lazari, Rome, 1699. Stock Photo
RM2P734PM–Pindar, c. 518-438 BC, ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes. One of the canonical nine lyric poets of ancient Greece. Bust of bearded man with hair band. Pindaro. Copperplate engraving by Guillaume Vallet after Giovanni Angelo Canini from Iconografia, cioe disegni d'imagini de famosissimi monarchi, regi, filososi, poeti ed oratori dell' Antichita, Drawings of images of famous monarchs, kings, philosophers, poets and orators of Antiquity, Ignatio de’Lazari, Rome, 1699.
Erato, muse of lyric poetry. Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, Italy.130-150. Marble. Roman copy. Queen Christina of Sweden Collection. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain. Stock Photo
RMKJ65F5–Erato, muse of lyric poetry. Hadrian's Villa, Tivoli, Italy.130-150. Marble. Roman copy. Queen Christina of Sweden Collection. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain.
Sappho Thevet 1584 Stock Photo
RMA313T1–Sappho Thevet 1584
Solon, 638 - 558 B.C. Athenian statesman, lawmaker and lyric poet. From the book Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825. Stock Photo
RMB0RBJX–Solon, 638 - 558 B.C. Athenian statesman, lawmaker and lyric poet. From the book Crabbs Historical Dictionary, published 1825.
Anacreon (582-485). Greek lyric poet. Statue, 1851 by Eugene Guillaume (1822-1905). Orsay Museum. Paris. France. Stock Photo
RMFX8H8A–Anacreon (582-485). Greek lyric poet. Statue, 1851 by Eugene Guillaume (1822-1905). Orsay Museum. Paris. France.
Rome. Italy. Portrait bust of Pindar (Pindaros/Pindarus, ca. 522 – ca. 443 BC) ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes in the Hall of the Philosophers, C Stock Photo
RMR1TC2H–Rome. Italy. Portrait bust of Pindar (Pindaros/Pindarus, ca. 522 – ca. 443 BC) ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes in the Hall of the Philosophers, C
Sappho (C. 620-570 BC) Greek lyric poet. Roman bronze. 1st cent. BC. Villa of Papiry, Ercolano. Naples Archaeological Museum, Italy. Stock Photo
RM2BMABKM–Sappho (C. 620-570 BC) Greek lyric poet. Roman bronze. 1st cent. BC. Villa of Papiry, Ercolano. Naples Archaeological Museum, Italy.
Greek mythology, old Greek vase relief Stock Photo
RMPD90DP–Greek mythology, old Greek vase relief
A detail from 'Sappho' by Cornelius Ary Renan (1857-1900). Sappho was widely regarded as one of the greatest lyric poets and was given names such as the 'Tenth Muse' and 'The Poetess. Renan was a French Symbolist painter, who studied with Elie Delaunay and Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, becoming a close friend of Gustave Moreau. Stock Photo
RM2BP3MN5–A detail from 'Sappho' by Cornelius Ary Renan (1857-1900). Sappho was widely regarded as one of the greatest lyric poets and was given names such as the 'Tenth Muse' and 'The Poetess. Renan was a French Symbolist painter, who studied with Elie Delaunay and Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, becoming a close friend of Gustave Moreau.
Cover Design to Sappho, 1895. Lyre motif, illustration for "Sappho: Memoir, Text, Selected Renderings and a Literal Translation", by Henry Thornton Wharton, on the work of the Greek lyric poet. Her poems were written to be sung while accompanied by music. From "The Best of Beardsley" edited by R. A. Walker, [The Bodley Head, London, 1948] Stock Photo
RM2HFK2EK–Cover Design to Sappho, 1895. Lyre motif, illustration for "Sappho: Memoir, Text, Selected Renderings and a Literal Translation", by Henry Thornton Wharton, on the work of the Greek lyric poet. Her poems were written to be sung while accompanied by music. From "The Best of Beardsley" edited by R. A. Walker, [The Bodley Head, London, 1948]
Europa, Griechenland, Peloponnes, Sparta, Tyrtaios, war ein griechischer Elegiendichter aus dem 7. Jahrhundert v. Chr. , Stahlstich aus : Dr. C. A. Mebolds ' Welt-Gemälde-Gallerie oder Geschichte und Beschreibung aller Länder und Völker, ihrer Gebräuche, Religionen, Sitten u.f.m. ' , Stuttgart, Schweizerbart, um 1836 . / Europe, Greece, Peloponnese, Sparta, Tyrtaeus, Greek lyric poet from Sparta from the 7th century b.c., steel engraving from : Dr. C. A. Mebolds ' Welt-Gemälde-Gallerie oder Geschichte und Beschreibung aller Länder und Völker, ihrer Gebräuche, Religionen, Sitten u.f.m. ' ( w Stock Photo
RM2A1EKKX–Europa, Griechenland, Peloponnes, Sparta, Tyrtaios, war ein griechischer Elegiendichter aus dem 7. Jahrhundert v. Chr. , Stahlstich aus : Dr. C. A. Mebolds ' Welt-Gemälde-Gallerie oder Geschichte und Beschreibung aller Länder und Völker, ihrer Gebräuche, Religionen, Sitten u.f.m. ' , Stuttgart, Schweizerbart, um 1836 . / Europe, Greece, Peloponnese, Sparta, Tyrtaeus, Greek lyric poet from Sparta from the 7th century b.c., steel engraving from : Dr. C. A. Mebolds ' Welt-Gemälde-Gallerie oder Geschichte und Beschreibung aller Länder und Völker, ihrer Gebräuche, Religionen, Sitten u.f.m. ' ( w
Muse, protectresses of the fine arts in the Greek mythology, Euterpe, Muse of the lyric poetry, wood engraving, 19th century, Stock Photo
RMCPTMJN–Muse, protectresses of the fine arts in the Greek mythology, Euterpe, Muse of the lyric poetry, wood engraving, 19th century,
Maggie Smith (Jocasta) in THE INFERNAL MACHINE by Jean Cocteau at the Lyric Hammersmith, London W6  07/11/1986  design: Bruno Santini   translated & directed by Simon Callow Stock Photo
RM2BTEDJG–Maggie Smith (Jocasta) in THE INFERNAL MACHINE by Jean Cocteau at the Lyric Hammersmith, London W6  07/11/1986  design: Bruno Santini   translated & directed by Simon Callow
Portrait of Sapho or Sappho, Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos, in woven cap, on paste in Lord Montague's collection. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Worlidge from James Vallentin's One Hundred and Eight Engravings from Antique Gems, 1863. Stock Photo
RMP7E0PT–Portrait of Sapho or Sappho, Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos, in woven cap, on paste in Lord Montague's collection. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Worlidge from James Vallentin's One Hundred and Eight Engravings from Antique Gems, 1863.
Sappho, Ancient Greek Poet Stock Photo
RMT81NT4–Sappho, Ancient Greek Poet
Bronze bust of Greek poetess Sappho. Roman copy from the 1st century AD after a Greek original found in the rectangular peristyle in the Villa dei Papiri (Villa of the Papyri) in Herculaneum on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Campania, Italy. Stock Photo
RMJ57ANJ–Bronze bust of Greek poetess Sappho. Roman copy from the 1st century AD after a Greek original found in the rectangular peristyle in the Villa dei Papiri (Villa of the Papyri) in Herculaneum on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Campania, Italy.
Classical mythology. Erato. Muse of lyric poetry. Roman statue. 2nd century AD. The muse is depicted playing the zither or lyre. From Monte Calvo, Italy. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen, Denmark. Stock Photo
RMFB6CWY–Classical mythology. Erato. Muse of lyric poetry. Roman statue. 2nd century AD. The muse is depicted playing the zither or lyre. From Monte Calvo, Italy. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen, Denmark.
Greek poetess Sappho. Roman copy after a Greek original probably from a statue by Silanion from about 340-330 BC on display in the Glyptothek Museum in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Stock Photo
RMHW0PXJ–Greek poetess Sappho. Roman copy after a Greek original probably from a statue by Silanion from about 340-330 BC on display in the Glyptothek Museum in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
l-r: Roger Frost (Teiresias), Wilbert Johnson (Cadmus) in THE BACCHAE by Euripides at the Lyric Hammersmith Studio, London W6 25/10/1988 a Shared Experience production design: David Roger lighting: Rick Fisher director: Nancy Meckler Stock Photo
RM2G78YJ8–l-r: Roger Frost (Teiresias), Wilbert Johnson (Cadmus) in THE BACCHAE by Euripides at the Lyric Hammersmith Studio, London W6 25/10/1988 a Shared Experience production design: David Roger lighting: Rick Fisher director: Nancy Meckler
Marble bust of Greek poetess Sappho by Italian Neoclassical sculptor Antonio Canova (?) from circa 1818 on display in the Museum der bildenden Künste (Museum of Fine Arts) in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. Stock Photo
RMKHD46R–Marble bust of Greek poetess Sappho by Italian Neoclassical sculptor Antonio Canova (?) from circa 1818 on display in the Museum der bildenden Künste (Museum of Fine Arts) in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany.
Simonides. Lyric Poet. Native of Ceos. Lived 8 years with Hieron I. Died at Syracuse, 407 b.c. Marble Statue from the book ' Greek coins and their parent cities ' by John Ward, and Sir George Francis Hill, Publication date 1902 Publisher London, J. Murray Stock Photo
RF2J9K0YP–Simonides. Lyric Poet. Native of Ceos. Lived 8 years with Hieron I. Died at Syracuse, 407 b.c. Marble Statue from the book ' Greek coins and their parent cities ' by John Ward, and Sir George Francis Hill, Publication date 1902 Publisher London, J. Murray
Sappho Manners Of Greeks Stock Photo
RMAY3J8A–Sappho Manners Of Greeks
Bronze bust of Greek poetess Sappho. Roman copy from the 1st century AD after a Greek original found in the rectangular peristyle in the Villa dei Papiri (Villa of the Papyri) in Herculaneum on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Campania, Italy. Stock Photo
RMJ57A8M–Bronze bust of Greek poetess Sappho. Roman copy from the 1st century AD after a Greek original found in the rectangular peristyle in the Villa dei Papiri (Villa of the Papyri) in Herculaneum on display in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples, Campania, Italy.
Solon, 638 - 558 B.C. Athenian statesman, lawmaker and lyric poet. From the series of early 17th century prints Septem Sapientum Græciæ Icones or Seven wise men of Greece, by Jacques de Gheyn III. Stock Photo
RM2PC5HEY–Solon, 638 - 558 B.C. Athenian statesman, lawmaker and lyric poet. From the series of early 17th century prints Septem Sapientum Græciæ Icones or Seven wise men of Greece, by Jacques de Gheyn III.
Rome. Italy. Portrait bust of Pindar (Pindaros/Pindarus, ca. 522 – ca. 443 BC) ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes in the Hall of the Philosophers, C Stock Photo
RMR1TC2D–Rome. Italy. Portrait bust of Pindar (Pindaros/Pindarus, ca. 522 – ca. 443 BC) ancient Greek lyric poet from Thebes in the Hall of the Philosophers, C
Roman Double portrait head of the Poet Sappho; 2nd century AD. Sappho (c. 630 – c. 570 BC) was an Archaic Greek poet from the island of Lesbos. Sappho is known for her lyric poetry, Stock Photo
RM2A25JPF–Roman Double portrait head of the Poet Sappho; 2nd century AD. Sappho (c. 630 – c. 570 BC) was an Archaic Greek poet from the island of Lesbos. Sappho is known for her lyric poetry,
Greek mythology, old Greek vase relief Stock Photo
RMPD910Y–Greek mythology, old Greek vase relief
Figure of Erato, Greek muse of lyric poetry, or Terpsichore, Greek muse of dance. Dancing while playing the lyre or kithara. In emerald plasma. Tersicore. In plasma di smeraldo. Copperplate engraving by Giovanni Battista Galestruzzi after Leonardo Agostini from Gemmae et Sculpturae Antiquae Depicti ab Leonardo Augustino Senesi, Abraham Blooteling, Amsterdam, 1685. Stock Photo
RM2JP1C6A–Figure of Erato, Greek muse of lyric poetry, or Terpsichore, Greek muse of dance. Dancing while playing the lyre or kithara. In emerald plasma. Tersicore. In plasma di smeraldo. Copperplate engraving by Giovanni Battista Galestruzzi after Leonardo Agostini from Gemmae et Sculpturae Antiquae Depicti ab Leonardo Augustino Senesi, Abraham Blooteling, Amsterdam, 1685.
Greek poetess Sappho. Roman copy after a Greek original probably from a statue by Silanion from about 340-330 BC on display in the Glyptothek Museum in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Stock Photo
RMHTYJRJ–Greek poetess Sappho. Roman copy after a Greek original probably from a statue by Silanion from about 340-330 BC on display in the Glyptothek Museum in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
Ancient Greeks listening to the poet Pindar and his lyre. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration Stock Photo
RM2C52CX1–Ancient Greeks listening to the poet Pindar and his lyre. Hand-colored halftone of an illustration
Anacreon, circa 550 - 495 BC, Greek author / writer, portrait, wood engraving, 19th century, Stock Photo
RMCP1NE4–Anacreon, circa 550 - 495 BC, Greek author / writer, portrait, wood engraving, 19th century,
The fishermen after a poem of Theocritus, Theokritos, the creator of ancient Greek bucolic poetry, flourished in the 3rd century BC, Illustration aus Stock Photo
RM2EJ4WAJ–The fishermen after a poem of Theocritus, Theokritos, the creator of ancient Greek bucolic poetry, flourished in the 3rd century BC, Illustration aus
Portrait of Sapho or Sappho, Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos, with ribbons in hair, on plasma in Lord Bessborough's collection. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Worlidge from James Vallentin's One Hundred and Eight Engravings from Antique Gems, 1863. Stock Photo
RMP7DY4N–Portrait of Sapho or Sappho, Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos, with ribbons in hair, on plasma in Lord Bessborough's collection. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Worlidge from James Vallentin's One Hundred and Eight Engravings from Antique Gems, 1863.
Customs in Ancient Greece. Chromolithography. La Civilizacion (The Civilization), volume II, 1881. Stock Photo
RMR5CBE1–Customs in Ancient Greece. Chromolithography. La Civilizacion (The Civilization), volume II, 1881.
Ganymede mural of the Lyric Poetry series by Henry O. Walker, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C., USA ca. 1901 Stock Photo
RM2H8JCJA–Ganymede mural of the Lyric Poetry series by Henry O. Walker, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C., USA ca. 1901
Terpsichore Lyran (Muse of Lyric Poetry), 1816. In Greek mythology, Terpsichore was one of the nine Muses, or goddesses of creative inspiration. The lyre, the Greek inscription on the short column, and the caduceus (entwined snakes) on the side identify the figure as Terpsichore Lyran, muse of lyric poetry. This sculpture began with a commission from Napoleon's brother, Lucien, for an idealized portrait of his wife, Alexandrine. Antonio Canova made this version for a British aristocrat and exhibited it in 1817 at the Royal Academy in London to great acclaim. Stock Photo
RM2A52CEM–Terpsichore Lyran (Muse of Lyric Poetry), 1816. In Greek mythology, Terpsichore was one of the nine Muses, or goddesses of creative inspiration. The lyre, the Greek inscription on the short column, and the caduceus (entwined snakes) on the side identify the figure as Terpsichore Lyran, muse of lyric poetry. This sculpture began with a commission from Napoleon's brother, Lucien, for an idealized portrait of his wife, Alexandrine. Antonio Canova made this version for a British aristocrat and exhibited it in 1817 at the Royal Academy in London to great acclaim.
Endymion mural of the Lyric Poetry series by Henry O. Walker, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C., USA ca. 1901 Stock Photo
RM2H8JCG9–Endymion mural of the Lyric Poetry series by Henry O. Walker, Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson Building, Washington, D.C., USA ca. 1901
the Bacchae women - l-r: Claire Benedict, Annabelle Apsion, Rowan Wylie, Shona Morris, Denise Wong in THE BACCHAE by Euripides at the Lyric Hammersmith Studio, London W6 25/10/1988 a Shared Experience production design: David Roger lighting: Rick Fisher director: Nancy Meckler Stock Photo
RM2G78YJB–the Bacchae women - l-r: Claire Benedict, Annabelle Apsion, Rowan Wylie, Shona Morris, Denise Wong in THE BACCHAE by Euripides at the Lyric Hammersmith Studio, London W6 25/10/1988 a Shared Experience production design: David Roger lighting: Rick Fisher director: Nancy Meckler
George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, FRS (22 January 1788 – 19 April 1824), commonly known simply as Lord Byron, was an English poet and a leading figure in the Romantic Movement. Among his best-known works are the lengthy narrative poems Don Juan and Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, and the short lyric She Walks in Beauty. Byron is regarded as one of the greatest British poets, and remains widely read and influential. He travelled widely across Europe, especially in Italy where he lived for seven years. Later in life, Byron joined the Greek War of Independence fighting the Ottoman Empire, for wh Stock Photo
RM2B033HH–George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron, FRS (22 January 1788 – 19 April 1824), commonly known simply as Lord Byron, was an English poet and a leading figure in the Romantic Movement. Among his best-known works are the lengthy narrative poems Don Juan and Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, and the short lyric She Walks in Beauty. Byron is regarded as one of the greatest British poets, and remains widely read and influential. He travelled widely across Europe, especially in Italy where he lived for seven years. Later in life, Byron joined the Greek War of Independence fighting the Ottoman Empire, for wh
Pindar. Chief of Lyric Poets. Born at Thebes, 522 b.c. Visited Syracuse, 473 b.c. Died, 442 b.c. Friend and Panegyrist of Hieron I. from the book ' Greek coins and their parent cities ' by John Ward, and Sir George Francis Hill, Publication date 1902 Publisher London, J. Murray Stock Photo
RF2J9K0YC–Pindar. Chief of Lyric Poets. Born at Thebes, 522 b.c. Visited Syracuse, 473 b.c. Died, 442 b.c. Friend and Panegyrist of Hieron I. from the book ' Greek coins and their parent cities ' by John Ward, and Sir George Francis Hill, Publication date 1902 Publisher London, J. Murray
Poetess Sappho, 1852. Marble statue by James Pradier (1790-1852). Orsay Museum. Paris. France. Stock Photo
RMFX8H7B–Poetess Sappho, 1852. Marble statue by James Pradier (1790-1852). Orsay Museum. Paris. France.
Sculpture of Sappho, the most famous lyric poetess of the antiquity, at her hometown of Eressos, in Lesvos island, Greece. Stock Photo
RM2A0XY7T–Sculpture of Sappho, the most famous lyric poetess of the antiquity, at her hometown of Eressos, in Lesvos island, Greece.
Erato Stock Photo
RMBMR5HA–Erato
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