2nd Century Collection (#6)

Marble bust of the emperor Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117 AD) c.108
AIS5383450 Marble bust of the emperor Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117 AD) c.108.; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; © Iberfoto

Hispanic-Roman coin, minted in Empuries (Catalonia, Spain), 1st-2nd century (metal)
AIS5378578 Hispanic-Roman coin, minted in Empuries (Catalonia, Spain), 1st-2nd century (metal); Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain ; (add.info.: Hispanic-Roman coin)

Representation du monde selon Claude Ptoleme (Claudius Ptolemaeus (vers 100-170)
AIS5331520 Representation du monde selon Claude Ptoleme (Claudius Ptolemaeus (vers 100-170). Gravure extraite de "Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica" (1661)

A 19th century Chinese Junk ship
5307452 A 19th century Chinese Junk ship.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Chinese Junk ship, which were used as seagoing vessels as early as the 2nd century AD)

Antonius Pius, Roman Emperor from 138 to 161, copperplate engraving from Strahlheim, c.1840 (engraving)
UTD4919475 Antonius Pius, Roman Emperor from 138 to 161, copperplate engraving from Strahlheim, c.1840 (engraving); (add.info.: Antonin le Pieux (Antoninus Pius) (86-161) - Antonius Pius

Remains of the latrines of the bath establishment in the Roman fort Cilurnum (or cilurvum)
NWI4863699 Remains of the latrines of the bath establishment in the Roman fort Cilurnum (or cilurvum), by Chesters Walwick (Northumberland, England)

Remains of the establishment of baths (public baths) in the Roman fort Cilurnum (or cilurvum)
NWI4863664 Remains of the establishment of baths (public baths) in the Roman fort Cilurnum (or cilurvum), by Chesters Walwick (Northumberland, England)

Representation of Saint Gregoire VII (ca. 1015-1073) (Pope Gregory VII). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4909339 Representation of Saint Gregoire VII (ca. 1015-1073) (Pope Gregory VII). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Representation of Saint Seraphia (or serapie) (2nd century) and his mistress Sabina (Savina)
ELD4914444 Representation of Saint Seraphia (or serapie) (2nd century) and his mistress Sabina (Savina) of Rome (st serapia (Seraphia of Syria) and her mistress Sabina)

Representation of Hegesippe of Jerusalem (115-180) Christian writer. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4910773 Representation of Hegesippe of Jerusalem (115-180) Christian writer. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

The goddess Aphrodite called "Venus Genitrix" type. Marble sculpture of Paros
ETI4397285 The goddess Aphrodite called "Venus Genitrix" type. Marble sculpture of Paros, beginning 2nd century AD after an original attributed to Callimaque.; (add.info)

Trajan's column (Trajane column, construction 107-113) Rome, 18th century
FLO4576709 Trajan's column (Trajane column, construction 107-113) Rome, 18th century. Triumphal pillar built by the architect Apollodorus

Statue of a male divinite, called "Jupiter of Smyrna". Izmir, Turkey, mid-2nd century
ETI4397626 Statue of a male divinite, called "Jupiter of Smyrna". Izmir, Turkey, mid-2nd century. The right arm wielding lightning was added in 1680

Bust of Impress Julia Domna (ca. 170-217) (marble)
YOU4419210 Bust of Impress Julia Domna (ca. 170-217) (marble); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bust of Impress Julia Domna (ca)

Bacchus, Ancient Roman god of Wine (Dionysius in Greek pantheon) riding on a tiger
533955 Bacchus, Ancient Roman god of Wine (Dionysius in Greek pantheon) riding on a tiger. 1st or 2nd century AD (roman mosaic displayed at the British Museum, London); British Museum, London

Roman Oil Lamp Found in Sri Lanka, c.200 AD (bronze)
5861914 Roman Oil Lamp Found in Sri Lanka, c.200 AD (bronze) by Roman School ; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Ancient Roman)

Ancient Roman harbours of Ostia Antica (litho)
8663899 Ancient Roman harbours of Ostia Antica (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Roman harbours of Ostia Antica, Italy)

Ancient Rome: The Roman Emperor Caracalla (188-217) controls and inspects the public baths (baths)
ELD4844988 Ancient Rome: The Roman Emperor Caracalla (188-217) controls and inspects the public baths (baths) he built in 216 AD in Rome, his architect shows him the plans of the frigidarium

Persecution of the first Christians: martyrdom of St Blandine of Lyon in the arena in 177 delivered to the lions
ELD4843612 Persecution of the first Christians: martyrdom of St Blandine of Lyon in the arena in 177 delivered to the lions, during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius

Representation of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (69/89-156) ((Martyrdom of Polycarp of Smyrna 156). 19th century (engraving)
ELD4912594 Representation of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (69/89-156) ((Martyrdom of Polycarp of Smyrna 156). 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Flavius Josephe (37-100) and Titus (39-81) shortly after the siege of Jotapata, first-century Roman-Jewish scholar
ELD4956155 Flavius Josephe (37-100) and Titus (39-81) shortly after the siege of Jotapata, first-century Roman-Jewish scholar, historian and hagiographer in 67

Roman coin struck in Alexandria during the reign of the Roman emperor Commodus (161-192), 2nd century (coin)
AIS5362292 Roman coin struck in Alexandria during the reign of the Roman emperor Commodus (161-192), 2nd century (coin); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of Geta, son of Julia Domna, and Septimus Severus
7287200 Portrait of Geta, son of Julia Domna, and Septimus Severus, ; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Portrait of Geta, son of Julia Domna, and Septimus Severus)

An eagle emblematic of the Holy Roman Empire
3330378 An eagle emblematic of the Holy Roman Empire; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an eagle emblematic of the Holy Roman Empire. Dated 2nd Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Gorgon's head, from the Venus temple in Rome, marble, 2nd century AD, Vatican museums, Rome, Italy
6384430 Gorgon's head, from the Venus temple in Rome, marble, 2nd century AD, Vatican museums, Rome, Italy; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Hercules statue, copper alloy sculpture dating from the end of the 2nd century or the beginning of the 3rd century
YOU4418852 Hercules statue, copper alloy sculpture dating from the end of the 2nd century or the beginning of the 3rd century

Colossal bust Jupiter of Versailles 9marble)
YOU4419032 Colossal bust Jupiter of Versailles 9marble); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Colossal bust of bearded deity, known as Jupiter of Versailles, Roman art)

Bust of Hadrian (76-138) (marble)
YOU4419220 Bust of Hadrian (76-138) (marble); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bust of Hadrian (76-138), Roman emperor from 117 to 138, humanist, letter, has a peaceful reputation

Bust of Emperor Trajan (53-117) (marble)
YOU4419200 Bust of Emperor Trajan (53-117) (marble); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bust of Emperor Trajan (53-117), Roman Emperor from 98 to 117, did Italica in Hispania

KAIROS Fragment of a sarcophagus representing Kairos, 2nd century (low relief)
FGL5499986 KAIROS Fragment of a sarcophagus representing Kairos, 2nd century (low relief); (add.info.: According to the sculpture of Lysippe (circa 395-around 305 BC)

Statue of the goddess Juno (marble)
YOU4419205 Statue of the goddess Juno (marble); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Statue of Juno, known as Providence, marble sculpture dating from the 2nd century AD)

Buddha. Stone statue from Gandhara. 2nd century AD (sculpture) Delhi Museum
531692 Buddha. Stone statue from Gandhara. 2nd century AD (sculpture) Delhi Museum; National Museum of India, New Delhi, India; Universal History Archive/UIG

Bust of Faustine the young (130-175) (marble)
YOU4419225 Bust of Faustine the young (130-175) (marble); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bust of Faustine the young (130-175), daughter of Emperor Antonin the pious and Faustine the old

Triumph of Neptune, Roman god of the sea (Greek: Poseidon) carrying his trident
544252 Triumph of Neptune, Roman god of the sea (Greek: Poseidon) carrying his trident and riding in chariot pulled by horses with dolphin tails

Athenes view of the East from the time of Adrien (1st and 2nd century)
NWI4856991 Athenes view of the East from the time of Adrien (1st and 2nd century).; (add.info.: Athenes view of the East from the time of Adrien (1st and 2nd century)

Statue of Isis, late 2nd century AD, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
6384410 Statue of Isis, late 2nd century AD, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome

Statue of Emperor Marc Aurele (121-180) (marble)
YOU4419199 Statue of Emperor Marc Aurele (121-180) (marble); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Statue of Emperor Marc Aurele (121-180), Roman Emperor from 161 to 180, Stoicist philosopher

The Roman Emperor Marc Aurele (120-180 AD) writing his Thoughts (engraving)
ELD4962194 The Roman Emperor Marc Aurele (120-180 AD) writing his Thoughts (engraving); (add.info.: Roman Antiquite "The Roman Emperor Marc Aurele (120-180 AD)

Left: Reed pen with a split nib from the Roman Era in Egypt circa 1st Century AD
527709 Left: Reed pen with a split nib from the Roman Era in Egypt circa 1st Century AD. On the right Styli (three stylus pens) used in the Roman Empire c2nd Century AD

A feast at the times of germanic peoples, 1st or 2nd century Engraving from "Germania" by Johannes Scherr
ELD4931560 A feast at the times of germanic peoples, 1st or 2nd century Engraving from "Germania" by Johannes Scherr 1880 Private collection; (add.info)

Roman Antiquite " Emperor Hadrian directs the construction work of the temple of Venus and Rome 121-135 AD"
ELD4962169 Roman Antiquite " Emperor Hadrian directs the construction work of the temple of Venus and Rome 121-135 AD" (Emperor Hadrian during the construction of Temple of Venus and Roma)

Anatomy chart by Galen
3892962 Anatomy chart by Galen; Private Collection; (add.info.: 2nd century); Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Imaginary portrait of Homere (8th century BC?) (marble)
YOU4419105 Imaginary portrait of Homere (8th century BC?) (marble); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Imaginary portrait of Homere (8th century BC)

Persecutions of the early Christians: " Christian community of Rome descending into the catacombs to escape
ELD4897601 Persecutions of the early Christians: " Christian community of Rome descending into the catacombs to escape persecutions or bury one of their own in the 2nd and 3rd centuries"

Portrait of the Greek doctor Claude Galien, 1866 (engraving)
ELD4861091 Portrait of the Greek doctor Claude Galien, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Representation of the Greek doctor Claude Galien (129-201)

Roman Antiquite: "The Emperor Commodus (161-192) takes pleasure in descending into the arena to fight
ELD4876949 Roman Antiquite: "The Emperor Commodus (161-192) takes pleasure in descending into the arena to fight the gladiators

Representation of Claude Ptolemee (90-168), 1866 (engraving)
ELD4861153 Representation of Claude Ptolemee (90-168), 1866 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representation of Claude Ptolemee (90-168)

Soldiers of the Praetorian Guard, relief, Roman, 2nd century (marble)
XTD69792 Soldiers of the Praetorian Guard, relief, Roman, 2nd century (marble) by Roman School ; Louvre, Paris, France

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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.