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2nd Century Collection

"Journey through Time: Exploring the Marvels of the 2nd Century" Step into the ancient world as we delve into the wonders of the 2nd century

Background image2nd Century Collection: MITHRAS KILLING THE BULL. Roman fresco, 2nd century A. D

MITHRAS KILLING THE BULL. Roman fresco, 2nd century A. D
MITHRAS KILLING THE BULL. Roman fresco, 2nd century A.D

Background image2nd Century Collection: Ptolemys Map of the World cA. D 150. (1912) Artist: Claudius Ptolemy

Ptolemys Map of the World cA. D 150. (1912) Artist: Claudius Ptolemy
Ptolemys Map of the World cA.D 150. The Ptolemy world map is a map of the known world to Hellenistic society in the 2nd century AD

Background image2nd Century Collection: St. Peters Basilica, the River Tiber and Ponte Sant Angelo at night, Rome, Lazio

St. Peters Basilica, the River Tiber and Ponte Sant Angelo at night, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background image2nd Century Collection: Historic, Sculpture

Historic, Sculpture
Antinous (110-130). Member of the Roman Emperor Hadrians entourage, to whom he was beloved. Bust. Marble. Dated 130-138. Found in Patras. National Archaeological Museum. Athens, Greece

Background image2nd Century Collection: The Pantheon and Piazza della Rotonda at night, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome

The Pantheon and Piazza della Rotonda at night, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background image2nd Century Collection: Head of Vibia Sabina, wife of Hadrian, Roman civilization, 2nd century a. d

Head of Vibia Sabina, wife of Hadrian, Roman civilization, 2nd century a. d
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Head of Vibia Sabina, wife of Hadrian

Background image2nd Century Collection: The Pantheon, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

The Pantheon, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Background image2nd Century Collection: EARLY CHRISTIAN: CHRIST. Head of Christ, from the catacomb of St. Priscilla, Rome, Italy

EARLY CHRISTIAN: CHRIST. Head of Christ, from the catacomb of St. Priscilla, Rome, Italy. 2nd or 3rd century A. D
EARLY CHRISTIAN: CHRIST. Head of Christ, from the catacomb of St. Priscilla, Rome, Italy. 2nd or 3rd century A.D

Background image2nd Century Collection: Portrait of a youth in a gold wreath, Fayum mummy portrait, Romano-Egyptian, early 2nd century

Portrait of a youth in a gold wreath, Fayum mummy portrait, Romano-Egyptian, early 2nd century. Such portraits were apparently kept at home during the subjects lifetime

Background image2nd Century Collection: The Sleeping Hermaphrodite, copy after an original of the 2nd century BC

The Sleeping Hermaphrodite, copy after an original of the 2nd century BC, the mattress is an addition by Gian Lorenzo
PWI105675 The Sleeping Hermaphrodite, copy after an original of the 2nd century BC, the mattress is an addition by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) (marble) by Roman

Background image2nd Century Collection: Mosaic from the House of Amphitrite, Roman city Bulla Regia, Tunisia

Mosaic from the House of Amphitrite, Roman city Bulla Regia, Tunisia

Background image2nd Century Collection: Library of Celsus, Ephesus, Izmir, Turkey

Library of Celsus, Ephesus, Izmir, Turkey

Background image2nd Century Collection: Asarotos Oikos mosaic depicting mouse feeding on food remains on floor

Asarotos Oikos mosaic depicting mouse feeding on food remains on floor, Roman copy of Hellenistic original by Sosos of
Roman civilization, 2nd century A.D. Asarotos oikos mosaic (unswept room), depicting a mouse feeding on food remains on the floor. Roman copy of Hellenistic original by Sosos of Pergamon

Background image2nd Century Collection: HIPPARCHUS (146-127 BC). Greek astronomer. Hipparchus observing the stars

HIPPARCHUS (146-127 BC). Greek astronomer. Hipparchus observing the stars. 19th century line engraving

Background image2nd Century Collection: WORLD MAP 2ND CENTURY. World map according to Roman geographers of the 2nd century A. D

WORLD MAP 2ND CENTURY. World map according to Roman geographers of the 2nd century A. D
WORLD MAP 2ND CENTURY. World map according to Roman geographers of the 2nd century A.D

Background image2nd Century Collection: Plan of Bremenium, 1902

Plan of Bremenium, 1902. Bremenium was an ancient Roman fort (castra) located at Rochester, Northumberland, England. The fort was one of the defensive structures built along Dere Street

Background image2nd Century Collection: Infant Dionysus Riding on a Tiger, Roman mosaic detail at El Djem, Tunisia. c2nd century

Infant Dionysus Riding on a Tiger, Roman mosaic detail at El Djem, Tunisia. c2nd century. Mosaic uncovered in the Trajan Baths, Acholla, Tunisia

Background image2nd Century Collection: Relief from mausoleum of Hercules chaining Cerberus, c2nd century

Relief from mausoleum of Hercules chaining Cerberus, c2nd century. Trier Museum

Background image2nd Century Collection: Maponus a Celtic god associated with Apollo - head, 2nd century

Maponus a Celtic god associated with Apollo - head, 2nd century
Maponus head, from Corstopitum, Northumberland. Now at Corstopitum Museum, Northumberlands, 2nd century

Background image2nd Century Collection: ST. JUSTIN (c100-c165). Also known as Saint Justin Martyr. Greek theologian

ST. JUSTIN (c100-c165). Also known as Saint Justin Martyr. Greek theologian. Color engraving, French, 1584

Background image2nd Century Collection: PTOLEMY (2nd CENTURY A. D. ). Alexandrian astronomer, mathematician and geographer

PTOLEMY (2nd CENTURY A. D. ). Alexandrian astronomer, mathematician and geographer: colored line engraving, French
PTOLEMY (2nd CENTURY A.D.). Alexandrian astronomer, mathematician and geographer: colored line engraving, French, 1584

Background image2nd Century Collection: Ceramic figurine of a Mother Goddess, sitting in a chair and nursing a baby, 2nd century

Ceramic figurine of a Mother Goddess, sitting in a chair and nursing a baby, 2nd century
Ceramic figurine of a Mother Goddess, sitting in a chair and nursing a baby, Romano-British, 2nd century. This piece is mould-made from pipeclay and was found in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England

Background image2nd Century Collection: Bust of pseudo-Seneca, 1st century

Bust of pseudo-Seneca, 1st century
Although this bust is supposed to be of Seneca, it is actually a copy of a 2nd Century BC original. From the Louvres collection, 1st century

Background image2nd Century Collection: Mosaic pavement of a Roman villa, 2nd century

Mosaic pavement of a Roman villa, 2nd century
Mosaic pavement of a Roman villa in Lullingstone, Kent, 2nd century

Background image2nd Century Collection: MARCUS AURELIUS (121-180). Roman emperor, 161-180. Roman equestrian statue

MARCUS AURELIUS (121-180). Roman emperor, 161-180. Roman equestrian statue, the only such remaining of a Roman emperor. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

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Background image2nd Century Collection: Mosaic floor with geometric decoration, late 2nd-early 3rd century AD, from via Piamarta (mosaic)

Mosaic floor with geometric decoration, late 2nd-early 3rd century AD, from via Piamarta (mosaic)
8620157 Mosaic floor with geometric decoration, late 2nd-early 3rd century AD, from via Piamarta (mosaic) by Roman, (2nd century); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

Background image2nd Century Collection: Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic)

Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic)
8620153 Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic) by Roman, (2nd century); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

Background image2nd Century Collection: Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic)

Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic)
8620148 Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic) by Roman, (2nd century); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

Background image2nd Century Collection: Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic)

Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic)
8620145 Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic) by Roman, (2nd century); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

Background image2nd Century Collection: Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic)

Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic)
8620141 Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic) by Roman, (2nd century); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

Background image2nd Century Collection: Portrait of Marcus Aurelius Probus, late 2nd-early 3rd century AD (gilt bronze)

Portrait of Marcus Aurelius Probus, late 2nd-early 3rd century AD (gilt bronze)
8620129 Portrait of Marcus Aurelius Probus, late 2nd-early 3rd century AD (gilt bronze) by Roman, (2nd-3rd century); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

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8966933

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Background image2nd Century Collection: Mosaic floor with geometric decoration, late 2nd-early 3rd century AD, from via Piamarta (mosaic)

Mosaic floor with geometric decoration, late 2nd-early 3rd century AD, from via Piamarta (mosaic)
8620160 Mosaic floor with geometric decoration, late 2nd-early 3rd century AD, from via Piamarta (mosaic) by Roman, (2nd century); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

Background image2nd Century Collection: Mosaic floor with geometric decoration, late 2nd-early 3rd century AD, from via Piamarta (mosaic)

Mosaic floor with geometric decoration, late 2nd-early 3rd century AD, from via Piamarta (mosaic)
8620159 Mosaic floor with geometric decoration, late 2nd-early 3rd century AD, from via Piamarta (mosaic) by Roman, (2nd century); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

Background image2nd Century Collection: Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic)

Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic)
8620154 Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic) by Roman, (2nd century); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

Background image2nd Century Collection: Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic)

Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic)
8620152 Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic) by Roman, (2nd century); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

Background image2nd Century Collection: Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic)

Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic)
8620151 Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic) by Roman, (2nd century); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia

Background image2nd Century Collection: Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic)

Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic)
8620146 Geometric pattern from the Via san Rocchino domus, 2nd century AD (mosaic) by Roman, (2nd century); Museo di Santa Giulia, Museo della citta, Brescia




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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Marvels of the 2nd Century" Step into the ancient world as we delve into the wonders of the 2nd century. From magnificent frescoes to intricate sculptures, this era captivates with its artistic prowess and historical significance. Witness Mithras Killing the Bull, a captivating Roman fresco from the 2nd century A. D. This masterpiece depicts a powerful mythological scene that showcases both skillful craftsmanship and symbolic storytelling. Travel further in time with Ptolemy's Map of the World, created around A. D. 150. This remarkable cartographic creation by Claudius Ptolemy offers a glimpse into how people perceived our planet centuries ago, showcasing their knowledge and imagination. Immerse yourself in Rome's enchanting nightscape as you gaze upon St. Peter's Basilica, beautifully illuminated alongside the River Tiber and Ponte Sant Angelo. These iconic landmarks stand as testaments to Rome's grandeur during this period. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites like The Pantheon and Piazza della Rotonda at night – architectural marvels that have stood tall for centuries, leaving visitors awestruck by their magnificence. Discover portraits that bring history to life; behold Vibia Sabina, wife of Hadrian, whose regal visage reflects Roman civilization's elegance during this epoch. Marvel at The Sleeping Hermaphrodite sculpture – an exquisite copy after an original from the 2nd century BC – adorned with Gian Lorenzo Bernini's masterful addition. Its delicate beauty is sure to leave you mesmerized. Transport yourself to North Africa with a mosaic from Bulla Regia in Tunisia; it reveals glimpses of daily life during this era while showcasing exceptional artistic talent. Uncover remnants of ancient libraries at Ephesus in Izmir, Turkey - such as Library of Celsus - which served as intellectual hubs where knowledge thrived amidst the bustling city.