The Return of Alcibiades to Athens- Engraving Print Ancient Greek Battle

Original 1894 Engraving — “The Return of Alcibiades to Athens”

Authentic antique engraving from Best Men and Famous Women (Selmar Hess, New York, 1894).

This dynamic historical scene depicts the celebrated Athenian general and statesman Alcibiades returning in triumph to Athens after military success during the Peloponnesian War. The composition captures the grandeur of ancient Greek civic ceremony with elaborate armor, chariots, crowds, and architectural monuments.

Notable engraved details include:

• Greek military procession & soldiers

• Ornate chariot & shields

• Civic crowds welcoming the general

• Classical architecture & statuary

• Ceremonial gestures of triumph

A dramatic historical artwork ideal for collectors of:

• Ancient Greece history

• Military leaders

• Classical warfare art

• Peloponnesian War subjects