Atlas's punishment from the gods: to hold up the entire weight of the earth for all of eternity. Is his story one of misery or one of impressive, titanic endurance?...

With clenched fists the size of boulders, he subdues even the mighty Cerberus, the merciless, three-headed beast who guards the Gates of Hell. It was an impossible task, according to legend. But...

A god of menacing power, Poseidon summoned seas and storms to do his bidding at will. His impressive command of the merciless elements is both awe-inspiring and fear-inducing. While we...

Perseus's mother was stunningly beautiful and a coveted prize among many suitors, including the nefarious Polydectes. Despite Perseus's valiant efforts to protect his mother from Polydectes's advances, the scheming suitor...

A "ruff" is an accordion-shaped collar which was a symbol of wealth, status, and style for 16th century noblemen. The larger the collar, the more powerful you were.  This nobleman's attitude...

He cares little for the petty squabbles of men that catapult them into war. Perhaps because he's a soldier with no nation; a rebel without a cause. He's a pawn...

The masked commander surveys his new territory with a temporarily satisfied gaze. He's a simple man. He's only satisfied with victory. Today requires different tactics to defeat one's enemies than yesterday....

George Washington, the military officer who led his forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War, is often depicted stone-faced and resolute—naturally. Erecting a sovereign nation from under the boot...

Aglaia, Thalia, and Euphrosyne: the daughters of Zeus, each of whom is described in mythology as being able to bestow a unique gift on humanity. Considered to be the personifications of beauty, charm,...

She is the quintessence of strength and elegance. Since her creation, mankind has yet to surpass this depiction of these two ideals in such perfect harmony. Her garments envelope her...

Her beauty is outshined only by her incisive strategy and steadfast courage. Athena was a goddess of war and of wisdom—a frightening combination which is doubly embodied in her steadfast demeanor....

She's the most beautiful woman you can't see. Though a veil's purpose is to conceal, this depiction of a veiled girl demonstrates the paradoxical way in which clothing can accentuate...

They are riddled with contrast. They are an enigma wrapped inside a mystery. The bright brunette's preppy attire and child-like curls are contrasted by her devilish grin and guilty stare....

Is she smug or is she just shy? Perhaps she's even melancholic. Her vacant facial expression is everything and nothing at once. Her porcelain, statuesque skin does little to dispel the...

Her righteous, determined gaze is unmistakable. She demands justice. Her iron grip demonstrates unequivocally that she is fierce, unwavering, principled, and steadfast. Her raven hair and ivory skin are as striking and as...

The determined yet unphased Mediterranean beauty clutches her firearm in case intruders appear. The truth is: she is the intruder. And she's just performed another heist with calculating precision. She...

Menelaus, the heroic military commander, guards his comrade with lion-like courage while fending off his flood of anguish. War is a whale with its mouth agape, engulfing the weak and...

Following the story of the Fallen Soldier during the Trojan War, Achilles was pulled into battle to avenge his comrade's death. Here, the menacing solider is depicted abducting the King of Troy's...

Psyche was a mortal woman whose beauty was so immense it rivaled even the goddess Aphrodite. When Aphrodite's temples were deserted because her worshippers became devotees of Psyche, Aphrodite unleashed a...

Prometheus was a defiant hero who resisted the tyrannical wrath of the gods by stealing fire and gifting it to humanity. Prometheus is sentenced to eternal torment for his transgression. His punishment? Prometheus...

Her unimpressed gaze appears as a challenge. There is a front that radiates confidence, maturity, and a little disdain. Her back is turned to the shadows as she smugly smokes...

The boy blowing smoke has had the naivety and innocence of childhood stolen from him. He doesn't entirely realize it. He is too busy arming himself against the dangers which surround...

The young street girl hoards money before children should concern themselves with such matters.  The time of childhood is fleeting. For some children, childhood is more fleeting than for others. The...

The uncommon depiction of a child with a rifle is not merely provocative, created simply to evoke a reaction. His wholesome smile demonstrates something real: the impending loss of innocence...

The venomous Medusa is depicted here as a vanquished foe with her head severed decisively from her body. Guts and blood drip torrentially. Her facial expression is synonymous with a peaceful slumber, characteristic...

Though Michelangelo depicts David as the symbol of youthful male beauty, the jarring addition of the red skull serves as an obtrusive and conspicuous counterpoint. Youth and life in general...

Medusa, the snake-haired menace, is depicted here as uncharacteristically human and vulnerable.  Her furrowed brow betrays a wracking anxiety and torment. Perhaps she has finally met the fate that she perpetrated on...

The intermingling of gold within the skull motif presents an enticing contrast. While gold is reminiscent of earthly luxury and of untarnished value, skulls remind us of the opposite: the harrowing fate...

The voluptuous redhead twirls amidst the bright lights. Salivating savages launch money from the darkness. She evokes righteous indignation. Some may object at her display. Yet, she's the recipient of a...

The sculptor, in deep focus, works tirelessly to capture the intricate details of the model's garments. The model, proudly content with her contribution, steps down to collect herself. Marble dust...

The resolute soldier rests restlessly, consumed with contemplations about his combat strategy. The spoils of war litter the floor beneath him. He's only mildly interested in his fickle winnings.  They are...

The slender brunette extends herself like a feline on the Sahara. Her cat-like charisma is implied doubly by her piercing gaze and the playthings she's captured. Shade and smoke flood the room....