paintings of athens, athens in the 18th century

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Louis-Francois Edward Cassas - General view of Athens

Louis-Francois Edward Cassas - General view of Athens

Count Choisel-Gouffier, the French Ambassador (1784-1791) to the Ottoman Empire, heading to Athens, accompanied by his diplomatic and archeological entourage. ORIGINAL TITLE: "General view of Athens" ("Vue gen... More

A panoramic view of the Acropolis from west in 1751

A panoramic view of the Acropolis from west in 1751

Depicted from upper left to right: Lecabettus Hill (to the left and behind the Acropolis), the Frankish Tower (on the Acropolis), the Turkish cemetery in Athens (in front of the Acropolis), the Odeion of Herod... More

Doric portico in Athens - J. Stuart & N. Revett - 1751

Doric portico in Athens - J. Stuart & N. Revett - 1751

Αt the center, the Gate of Athena Archegetis (Πύλη τῆς Ἀθηνᾶς Ἀρχηγέτιδος), built in 11 BC on the west side of the Roman Agora of Athens and considered to be the second most prominent remain in the site after ... More