Gaius Collection (#7)

ROMAN INVASION OF BRITAIN. Caesars invasion in 55 B. C Wood engraving, 19th century
ROMAN INVASION OF BRITAIN. Caesars invasion in 55 B.C.. Wood engraving, 19th century

QUINTUS LUTATIUS CATULUS (84?-54 B. C. ). Roman poet: traditional imaginary engraved portrait
QUINTUS LUTATIUS CATULUS (84?-54 B.C.). Roman poet: traditional imaginary engraved portrait

Gaius Marius at Carthage
GAIUS MARIUS Roman military commander, depicted contemplating the ruins of Carthage Date: 157 - 86 BC

Gaius Marius
GAIUS MARIUS Roman military commander and statesman Date: 157 - 86 BC

SHAKESPEARE: JULIUS CAESAR. The ghost of Caesar appears before Brutus (Act IV, Scene III). Photogravure for an American edition of William Shakespeares Julius Caesar, 1891

Pope Caius (or Gaius) Pope and Saint

Pyramid of Cestius, Rome
The pyramid was built about 18 BC-12 BC as a tomb for Gaius Cestius Epulo, a magistrate and member of one of the four great religious corporations at Rome, the Septemviri Epulonum

Caesar & his Wives
GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR he repudiates his first wife POMPEIA and replaces her with CALPURNIA

Caligula / Sherwine
GAIUS CAESAR CALIGULA Roman Emperor great-nephew of Tiberius assassinated

Julius Caesar (Bust)
GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR Roman Emperor

Caligula (Titian B&w)
GAIUS CAESAR CALIGULA Roman emperor great-nephew of Tiberius assassinated

Sallustius, Bust
GAIUS SALLUSTIUS CRISPUS Roman historian Date: 86 - 34BC

Comets of 1st Century
Various shapes of comet reported by Plinius the Elder (Gaius Plinius Secundus) including disk-shaped, twin- tailed, bearded, sword-like and other variants

Augustus / Emperor / Century
GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR AUGUSTUS First Roman Emperor from 27 BC to 14 AD

Maecenas / Gaius / Circle
GAIUS CILNIUS MAECENAS Roman statesman and patron of literature

Caligula & Horse / V Adam
GAIUS CAESAR CALIGULA Roman emperor with his horse, Incitatus, who shared meals at his table, and whom he would have made consul if the animal had lived long enough

Caligula (M V Gucht)
GAIUS CAESAR CALIGULA Roman emperor great-nephew of Tiberius assassinated

Caligula (Titian Col)
GAIUS CAESAR CALIGULA Roman emperor great-nephew of Tiberius assassinated

Augustus (Titian)
GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR AUGUSTUS (originally Gaius Octavius, also known as Octavianus) First Roman Emperor

Augustus (Cameo, Colour)
GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR AUGUSTUS (originally Gaius Octavius, also known as Octavianus) First Roman Emperor

Augustus / Emperor(Anon)
GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR AUGUSTUS (originally Gaius Octavius, also known as Octavianus) First Roman Emperor from 27 BC to 14 AD

Julius Caesar (Harding)
GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR Roman Emperor

Julius Caesar (Anon)
GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR Roman Emperor

Julius Caesar (Statue)
GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR Roman Emperor

Julius Caesar
GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR Roman Emperor

Julius Caesar (Wreathed)
GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR Roman Emperor

Julius Caesar (Welch)
GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR Roman Emperor

Julius Caesar (Thevet)
GAIUS JULIUS CAESAR Roman Emperor

SUETONIUS
GAIUS SUETONIUS TRANQUILLUS Roman historian and biographer

Caligula / Phillips
Gaius Caesar Caligula

Pliny the Elder
GAIUS PLINIUS SECUNDUS Roman scientist and scholar

APOLLINARIS 431-487
GAIUS SOLLIUS APOLLINARIS SIDONIUS Roman prelate; Christian writer, in Gaul

Pliny the Younger
GAIUS PLINIUS CAECILIUS SECUNDUS Roman statesman and scholar

First Punic War, naval victory of Duilius at Mylae
PUNIC WARS : the Roman consul Gaius Duilius is applauded for his naval victory over the Carthaginians at Mylae (present-day Milazzo) in northern Sicily

Coriolanus begged by his mother to spare Rome
Gaius Marcius Coriolanus, attacking Rome on behalf of the Volsci, is begged by his mother Veturia to spare the city

Coriolanus banished from Rome
The Roman general, Gaius Marcius Coriolanus, is banished from Rome because of his arrogance, and suspicion concerning his political ambitions

Gaius Marcius taking Corioli
Gaius Marcius, the legendary Roman hero, taking the Volscian city of Corioli, resulting in his additional name, Coriolanus, and his promotion to general

Gaius Cilnius Maecenas, Roman patron of the arts. He was also the confidant and advisor to Octavian, who became Augustus Caesar

Caligula & Horse / Craig
GAIUS CAESAR CALIGULA fed his horse Swift at his table from golden tableware, whom he made priest and would have made consul had the animal lived

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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.