3rd Century Collection (#52)

The 3rd century was a pivotal time in the Roman Empire, circa 200 AD. It was an era filled with remarkable art and cultural achievements that still captivate us today

3rd Century Collection: Porta San Paolo. One of the southem gates in the 3rd century Aurelian Wals of Rome

Porta San Paolo. One of the southem gates in the 3rd century Aurelian Wals of Rome. Rome. Italy

3rd Century Collection: Roman Art. Aurelian Walls (Mura Aureliane). Is a line of city walls built between 271

Roman Art. Aurelian Walls (Mura Aureliane). Is a line of city walls built between 271 and 275 in Rome, during the reign of the Roman emperor Aurelian. Detail. Rome, Italy

Roman 3rd Century painting in Bardo Museum in Tunis Tunisia Northern Africa

3rd Century Collection: Hollow clay figure of a ball player. From Colima, Mexico, 100-300 A. D

Hollow clay figure of a ball player. From Colima, Mexico, 100-300 A. D
MEXICO: BALL PLAYER. Hollow clay figure of a ball player. From Colima, Mexico, 100-300 A.D

3rd Century Collection: MEXICO: MAYAN BALL PLAYERS. Two ceramic figures of fMexican ball players wearing thick protective

MEXICO: MAYAN BALL PLAYERS. Two ceramic figures of fMexican ball players wearing thick protective clothing. From Jaina Island, Campeche, Mexico, 200-900 A.D

3rd Century Collection: Fired clay sculpture of a house, intended for burial. Japanese, Kofun period, 3rd-6th century A. D

Fired clay sculpture of a house, intended for burial. Japanese, Kofun period, 3rd-6th century A. D
JAPAN: HOUSE SCULPTURE. Fired clay sculpture of a house, intended for burial. Japanese, Kofun period, 3rd-6th century A.D

TERTULLIAN (c160-c230). Latin ecclesiastical writer. Line engraving, 1584

3rd Century Collection: ORIGEN (185?-?254). Christian writer and teacher; one of the Greek Fathers of the Church

ORIGEN (185?-?254). Christian writer and teacher; one of the Greek Fathers of the Church. Line engraving, French, 1584

3rd Century Collection: LUCIUS SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS (146-211). Emperor of Rome, 193-211. Line engraving, 18th century

LUCIUS SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS (146-211). Emperor of Rome, 193-211. Line engraving, 18th century, after an ancient marble bust

SAINT BARBARA. 3rd century Christian martyr. Wood engraving

3rd Century Collection: DISTILLATION, 3RD CENTURY. Distillation device invented by Zozimus of Panopolis

DISTILLATION, 3RD CENTURY. Distillation device invented by Zozimus of Panopolis, a 3rd century Greek-Egyptian alchemist. French line engraving, 19th century

3rd Century Collection: CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA (c150-c220 A. D. ). Greek theologian of the early Christian church

CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA (c150-c220 A. D. ). Greek theologian of the early Christian church. Line engraving, 16th century
CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA (c150-c220 A.D.). Greek theologian of the early Christian church. Line engraving, 16th century

3rd Century Collection: ROME: CHRISTIAN WIDOW and her child honor her martyred husband in the catacombs of Rome

ROME: CHRISTIAN WIDOW and her child honor her martyred husband in the catacombs of Rome: colored line engraving, 19th century

3rd Century Collection: DOMITIUS ULPIANUS / n(170?-228 A. D. ). Roman jurist. Line engraving, 1584

DOMITIUS ULPIANUS / n(170?-228 A. D. ). Roman jurist. Line engraving, 1584
DOMITIUS ULPIANUS /n(170?-228 A.D.). Roman jurist. Line engraving, 1584

3rd Century Collection: AN AEOLIPILE (STEAM ENGINE) described by Hero of Alexandria (3rd century A. D)

AN AEOLIPILE (STEAM ENGINE) described by Hero of Alexandria (3rd century A. D. ): line engraving, 19th century
AN AEOLIPILE (STEAM ENGINE) described by Hero of Alexandria (3rd century A.D.): line engraving, 19th century

3rd Century Collection: SAINT CECILIA, d. 230. Christian martyr and patron saint of music

SAINT CECILIA, d. 230. Christian martyr and patron saint of music. Engraved title-page of Parthenia, London, England, c1611

3rd Century Collection: ROME: CHRISTIAN WIDOW Christian widow and her child honor her martyred husband in the catacombs of

ROME: CHRISTIAN WIDOW Christian widow and her child honor her martyred husband in the catacombs of Rome. Line engraving, 19th century

3rd Century Collection: EUSEBIUS OF CAESAREA (260?-340? AD). Palestinian theologian, church historian

EUSEBIUS OF CAESAREA (260?-340? AD). Palestinian theologian, church historian, and scholar: French engraving, 1584

ROME: INFANTRY SOLDIER. Engraving after a relief on the Trajan Column at Rome

3rd Century Collection: ST. ANTHONY (c250-355). First Christian monk. The Temptation of St. Anthony : line engraving, 1509

ST. ANTHONY (c250-355). First Christian monk. The Temptation of St. Anthony : line engraving, 1509
ST. ANTHONY (c250-355). First Christian monk. " The Temptation of St. Anthony" : line engraving, 1509, by Lucas van Leyden (1494-1533)

3rd Century Collection: HELIOGABALUS (204-222). Also known as Elagabalus. Emperor of Rome, 218-222

HELIOGABALUS (204-222). Also known as Elagabalus. Emperor of Rome, 218-222. Line engraving after a contemporary sculpture head

ORIGEN (185?-254?). Christian theologian. French line engraving, 1584

3rd Century Collection: TERTULLIAN (160?-230? A. D. ). Latin ecclesiastical writer. Color French engraving, 1584

TERTULLIAN (160?-230? A. D. ). Latin ecclesiastical writer. Color French engraving, 1584
TERTULLIAN (160?-230? A.D.). Latin ecclesiastical writer. Color French engraving, 1584

3rd Century Collection: ZENOBIA (d. after 274 A. D. ). Queen of Palmyra, c267-272. After her defeat

ZENOBIA (d. after 274 A. D. ). Queen of Palmyra, c267-272. After her defeat and capture by Emperor Aurelian in 272
ZENOBIA (d. after 274 A.D.). Queen of Palmyra, c267-272. After her defeat and capture by Emperor Aurelian in 272. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

3rd Century Collection: PERU: NAZCA POUCH. Woven pouch from the Nazca civillization of southern Peru, c200 B. C. -600 A. D

PERU: NAZCA POUCH. Woven pouch from the Nazca civillization of southern Peru, c200 B. C. -600 A. D
PERU: NAZCA POUCH. Woven pouch from the Nazca civillization of southern Peru, c200 B.C.-600 A.D

3rd Century Collection: Ptolemy I Soter, Macedonian general

Ptolemy I Soter, Macedonian general
Ptolemy I Soter (367-283 BC), Macedonian general, descending the steps at the temple of the Muses, coloured historical artwork

3rd Century Collection: Detail from 18th century Roman mosaic

Detail from 18th century Roman mosaic. Detail from the 18th century frame surrounding a third century mosaic depicting the phases of the moon (top left corner)

3rd Century Collection: Lunar phases, 3rd century Roman mosaic

Lunar phases, 3rd century Roman mosaic. A third century AD mosaic from Tusculum, a major ancient Roman city in the Latium region of Italy

3rd Century Collection: Hua Tuo, Chinese physician, artwork

Hua Tuo, Chinese physician, artwork
Hua Tuo, Chinese physician. Historical Chinese engraving depicting Hua Tuo (died circa 208 AD) standing by a tree. Hua Tuo was a famous Chinese physician who lived during the Han Dynasty

3rd Century Collection: Cosmas and Damian, Christian saints

Cosmas and Damian, Christian saints. A winged cherub is holding laurel wreaths over their heads. One of the saints is holding an apothecarys flask

3rd Century Collection: EDDIE GRANT (1883-1918). American baseball player, playing third base for the Philadelphia

EDDIE GRANT (1883-1918). American baseball player, playing third base for the Philadelphia Phillies c1910

3rd Century Collection: SAINT SILVANUS OF EMESA. The martyrdom of Saint Silvanus, Bishop of Emesa, and two other Christians

SAINT SILVANUS OF EMESA. The martyrdom of Saint Silvanus, Bishop of Emesa, and two other Christians, under the order of Roman emperor Maximian. Illumination from the Menologium of Basil II, c1000 A.D

3rd Century Collection: INCA EARRINGS. Pair of Peruvian ear ornaments of gold with semi-precious stones

INCA EARRINGS. Pair of Peruvian ear ornaments of gold with semi-precious stones. Mochica IV style, 200-500 A. D
INCA EARRINGS. Pair of Peruvian ear ornaments of gold with semi-precious stones. Mochica IV style, 200-500 A.D

3rd Century Collection: MEXICO: TEOTIHUACAN. Ceramic vase in the shape of a turkey, from Teotihuacan, Mexico

MEXICO: TEOTIHUACAN. Ceramic vase in the shape of a turkey, from Teotihuacan, Mexico, 3rd-6th century A. D
MEXICO: TEOTIHUACAN. Ceramic vase in the shape of a turkey, from Teotihuacan, Mexico, 3rd-6th century A.D

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One of the Bynum Mounds, built between 100 BC and 200 AD along the ancient Natchez Trace pathway, Mississippi. Digital photograph

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The 3rd century was a pivotal time in the Roman Empire, circa 200 AD. It was an era filled with remarkable art and cultural achievements that still captivate us today. One such masterpiece is the Barberini Faun, a Roman marble copy of a sleeping or drunken satyr. Its intricate details and lifelike portrayal showcase the artistic prowess of this period. Another stunning artifact from this time is the Mosaic of Nine Muses, discovered in Augusta Treverorum (Trier). This mosaic depicts the muses, goddesses of inspiration, each adorned with their unique attributes. The vibrant colors and meticulous craftsmanship make it a true testament to Roman ingenuity. Traveling further south to Tunis, Tunisia, we encounter yet another breathtaking Roman mosaic housed in the Bardo museum. This intricate piece showcases scenes from daily life during this period - a glimpse into ancient society frozen in time. In Tebessa, Algeria stands an awe-inspiring sight - the Roman Temple of Minerva. Built during this epoch, its grandeur speaks volumes about Rome's architectural prowess and influence over distant lands. Moving away from visual arts but no less significant is Saint Anthony the Great, patron saint of basket makers. His devotion to Christianity as one of its first monks paved the way for future spiritual seekers seeking solace in solitude. Speaking of spirituality brings us to Liu Bei (161-223), also known as Xuande - an influential figure during China's Three Kingdoms period. His leadership skills and strategic acumen left an indelible mark on Chinese history. Returning to matters religiously profound leads us to Saint Anthony (c250-350), considered Christianity's first monk. A line engraving from 1832 captures him amidst his ascetic lifestyle in the desert – reminding us how faith can shape lives across centuries. Jan Muller's painting depicting St. Sebastian's martyrdom around 1600 takes us back to Rome.