To me, there really is no greater creative endeavor than breathing new life into masterpieces of the ancient world. Not too long ago, I came across a talented digital artist who depicts characters from the Ancient Mediterranean in a way that makes my jaw drop every time. Amongst Ancient Greek gods and heroes, I was most taken by Brittany’s (also known as artistfuly) Minoan-inspired pieces, especially as a Cretan Greek person. It’s amazing how she brings people from frescoes or figurines of antiquity to life!

I have permission to share some of her art on here, but to experience the full scope of her striking artwork, please visit (and follow) her Instagram page and consider supporting her on Ko-fi ❤️. And this should go without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway: Don’t repost these works without credit under any circumstances!

There are about a dozen Minoan-inspired pieces so far, but here are a few of my absolute favorites (which were so difficult to pick because they’re clearly all stunning):