Ptolemaic Hoodies

The kingdom of the diadochi Ptolemy

A timeless owl from the Ptolemaic period (after Alexander the Great) in Egypt, still beautiful today.

Vintage illustration astronomy and antique celestial image featuring the Earth at the center of the universe with the seven known planets circling by Andreas Cellarius, 1660. Ptolemaic Planisphere, from The Celestial Atlas, or the Harmony of the Universe. Andreas Cellarius (c.1596-1665) was a cartographer, best known for his Harmonia Macrocosmica of 1660, a major star atlas, published by Johannes Janssonius in Amsterdam. Planisphaerium Ptolemaicum, sive machina orbium mundi ex hypothesi ptolemaica in plano disposita.

A timeless owl from the Ptolemaic period (after Alexander the Great) in Egypt, still showing wisdom today.

The iconic Ptolemaic Eagle from of the Ptolemy Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, the Greek Pharaohs. Part of the Diadochi and Alexander the Great Collection

Vintage illustration antique old world map by Johannes Schnitzer von Arnsheim. This antique world map is part of famed cartographer Nicolaus Germanus’ wonderful rendition of Ptolemy’s ‘Cosmographia’ of 1482. The artist responsible for the woodcut map identifies himself at the top of the world map as Johannes of Arnsheim, making it the earliest datable printed map to have a signature.

The Ptolemaic Universe by Andreas Cellarius. Situs Terrae Circulis Coelestibus Circundatae. The Celestial Sphere, from The Celestial Atlas, or the Harmony of the Universe. Andreas Cellarius (c.1596-1665) was a cartographer best known for his Harmonia Macrocosmica of 1660, a major star atlas, published by Johannes Janssonius in Amsterdam.

From an original engraving published 1881 Please note with regard to scanned antique prints there may be some age related marks or faults from the originals which will show also on any print ordered. This is inevitable with prints of this age & actually lends an authentic look to the prints. Please refer to the actual image on sale. If you are interested in purchasing the original engraving or print that may be possible if I still have it, please send me a private message to check.

Arsinoe II was one the most powerful queens to ever rule in the ancient world, and the first woman to have her own portrait on a coin. After the death of her children, she was deified in her lifetime and co-reigned as pharaoh of Egypt along side her brother Ptolemy Philadelphus. It's also said that she personally won three yes THREE Olympic chariot races :o Yeah, we've got ancient queen envy too.

The famous battle between the two diadochi kingdoms and the Syrian Wars of the ancient world

Digital remaster of Cleopatra’s Banquet (1667) by Gerard de Lairesse.

Black and white mysterious Cleopatra

Cleopatra

Cleopatra VII coin from the end of her reign, the Greek legend reads BACILICCA KLEOPATRA, or "Queen Cleopatra"

The Elite pikemen of the Greek Diadochi Kingdoms and Alexander the Great, the veteran warriors of countless battles. Part of the Ancient History, Ancient Battles and Elite Warrior Collection

Library of Alexandria College Sports Style Shirt