Gaius Collection (#5)

CAESAR INVADING BRITAIN. Julius Caesars invasion of Britain in 55 B. C Pen-and-ink drawing
CAESAR INVADING BRITAIN. Julius Caesars invasion of Britain in 55 B.C.. Pen-and-ink drawing, late 19th century

THE PLANET JUPITER, 1482. An allegoric representation. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CANIS MAJOR, 1482. Figuration of Canis Major. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

MERCURY, 1482. Allegorical representation of the planet Mercury. Woodcut by Bernhard Maler for an edition of Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astonomicon, printed at Venice, Italy, 1482

MILKY WAY, 1482. The Greek goddesses of night and day tending to the Milky Way. Woodcut by Bernhard Maler from Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

ZODIAC: CAPRICORN, 1482. Capricornus, the Goat. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, printed at Venice, Italy, 1482

ZODIAC: ARIES, 1482. Aries, the ram. Zodiacal woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, printed at Venice, 1482

ZODIAC: AQUARIUS, 1482. Aquarius, the water-bearer. Zodiacal woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, printed at Venice, Italy, 1482

HYDRA, CRATER AND CORVUS. Figurations of the constellations Hydra, Crater and Corvus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: CENTAURUS. Personification of Centaurus (Phyllirides). Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: BOOTES. Personification of Bootes. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: DELPHINUS. Figuration of Delphinus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CORONA BOREALIS, 1482. Figuration of Corona Borealis. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: LEPUS, 1482. Figuration of Lepus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: ERIDANUS. Personification of Eridanus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: OPHIUCHUS. Personification of Ophiuchus (Serpentarius). Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: TRIANGULUM. Figuration of Triangulam. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: SAGITTA. Figuration of Sagitta. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: ARA, 1482. Figuration of Ara. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: ARGO, 1482. Figuration of Argo. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: CEPHEUS. Personification of Cepheus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

FIGURATION OF EQUULEUS. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

ALLEGORY OF VENUS, 1482. Allergoric representation of the planet Venus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: HERCULES. Personification of Hercules. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: PERSEUS. Personification of Perseus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

ALLEGORY OF SATURN, 1482. Allegorical representation of the planet Saturn. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

SUN GOD HELIOS, OR SOL. Representation of the Sun God, Helios or Sol. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

ANDROMEDA, 1482. Personification of Andromeda. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus, Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

ANDROMEDA. Personification of Andromeda. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

ZODIAC: SAGITTARIUS, 1482. Sagittarius, the archer. Zodiacal woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLAION: PEGASUS. Figuration of Pegasus (Al Feras). Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: CASSIOPEIA. Personification of Cassiopeia. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

ORION, 1482. Personification of Orion. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus, Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

ALLEGORY OF MARS, 1482. Allegorical representation of the planet Mars. Woodcut by Bernhard Maler, from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, printed at Venice, Italy, in 1482

PLINY THE ELDER (23-79). Gaius Plinius Secundus. Roman scholar, shown with his celebrated Natural History open before him. French woodcut, 1584

CAESARs COMMENTARIES. First page from an edition of Julius Caesars Commentaries on the Gallic War, printed at Venice in 1517

JULIUS CAESAR (100-44 B. C. ). Roman general and statesman. Lithograph, 19th century
JULIUS CAESAR (100-44 B.C.). Roman general and statesman. Lithograph, 19th century

SIMIA SATYRUS, 1516. Simia Satyrus from India. Woodcut from Gaius Plinius Secunduss Historia Naturalis, Venice, Itlay, 1516

TROGLODYT MONSTER, 1516. The elephant-headed Troglodyt of Ethiopia. Woodcut from Gaius Plinius Secunduss Historia Naturalis, Venice, Itlay, 1516

ALLEGORY OF THE MOON, 1482. Allegorical representation of Luna, Roman goddess of the moon. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

SICILIAN CYCLOP, 1516. The one-eyed Cyclop of Sicily. Woodcut from Gaius Plinius Secunduss Historia Naturalis, Venice, Italy, 1516

Augustus Caesar - Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 BC-14 AD), first Roman Emperor from 27 BC. The Tiburtine Sibyl announcing to Augustus the coming of Jesus

Augustus Caesar - Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 BC-14 AD), first Roman Emperor from 27 BC

Augustus Caesar - Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (BC 63-14 AD), first Roman Emperor from 27 BC. Profile portrait wearing laurel wreath. Late 18th century copperplate engraving

Cornelia, Mother of the Gracchi, 1795. Joseph Benois Suvee (1843-1807) French painter. Cornelia, Ancient Roman matron who, widowed, devoted herself to educating her jewels, her children Gaius

Death of Pliny the Elder (Gaius Plinius Secundus 23-79) in the eruption of Vesuvius. Roman writer and author of Historia naturalis. Engraving from Vie des Savants Illustres by Louis Figuier

The apocryphal birth of Julius Caesar in 100 B. C. by caesarian operation
BIRTH OF JULIUS CAESAR. The apocryphal birth of Julius Caesar in 100 B.C. by caesarian operation. Woodcut from an early 16th century manuscript of Suetonius Lives of the Caesars

CAESAR, Gaius Julius (101-44 BC). Roman general and statesman. He governed as a dictator. Roman art. Sculpture on marble. ITALY. Naples. National Museum of Archaeology

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"Gaius: A Multifaceted Figure in Roman History" Gaius, a name that echoes through the annals of ancient Rome, evokes images of power, tragedy, and intrigue. From Julius Caesar's weeping to Gaius Marcius Coriolanus offering his services to the Volsci, this enigmatic figure has left an indelible mark on history. In 49 B. C. , as Julius Caesar stood at the Rubicon River contemplating his fateful decision to cross it with his army, he must have felt a mix of emotions. Little did he know that this pivotal moment would change the course of Roman history forever. The weight of responsibility and ambition weighed heavily upon him; even great men like Caesar shed tears. The death of Elder Pliny further illustrates the impact Gaius had on those around him. Pliny was not only a renowned scholar but also an eyewitness to some of Rome's most significant events. His passing marked the end of an era and served as a reminder that even giants among men are mortal. Draco, Ursa Major (Big Dipper), and Ursa Minor - constellations immortalized by their association with celestial beings - find themselves intertwined with Gaius' legacy. Just as these stars shine brightly in the night sky, so too does Gaius' influence continue to illuminate our understanding of ancient Rome. An armillary sphere symbolizes both scientific progress and philosophical contemplation – two realms where Gaius excelled. This intricate instrument allowed astronomers to study celestial movements while prompting philosophers to ponder humanity's place within the cosmos. Surely Gaius found solace in such intellectual pursuits amidst political turmoil. Caesar refusing Marc Antony's offer for a crown captures another facet of Gaius' character – one defined by honor and loyalty rather than personal gain or absolute power.