Nero Collection (#7)

Nero at Baiae, c. 1900. Private Collection

The Death of Nero. Found in the Collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Actor Talma as Nero in Britannicus. Found in the Collection of Comedie Francaise, Paris

Nero Germanicus. Private Collection

Portrait bust of Nero. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Antikensammlungen und Glyptothek, Munchen

Conflagration of Rome, 1882. Artist: Payne, Albert Henry (1812-1902)
Conflagration of Rome, 1882. Private Collection

The Burning of Rome. Artist: Robert, Hubert (1733-1808)
The Burning of Rome. Found in the collection of Musee d art moderne Andre Malraux Le Havre

Leading Light of Christianity. Nero?s Torches, 1882. Artist: Siemiradzki, Henryk (1843-1902)
Leading Light of Christianity. Nero?s Torches, 1882. From a private collection

Detail of decoration in the Domus Aurea in Rome, 64-68 AC. Artist: Classical Antiquities
Detail of decoration in the Domus Aurea in Rome, 64-68 AC. Found in the collection of the Domus Aurea, Rome

The Shipwreck of Agrippina. Artist: Wertheimer, Gustav (1847-1902)
The Shipwreck of Agrippina. Private Collection

Poppee - Femme De Neron, 1403, (1939). Artist: Master of Berrys Cleres Femmes
Poppee - Femme De Neron, 1403, (1939). Poppaea Sabina (AD 30 - AD 65) known as Poppaea Sabina the Younger (to differentiate her from her mother) and, after AD 63

A messenger was seen spurring his horse toward the city, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
A messenger was seen spurring his horse toward the city, c1912 (1912). Hasdrubal entrusted a letter with four soldiers to be placed in his brother Hannibals hands

Portrait of a man holding a coin of the Emperor Nero, 1474. Artist: Hans Memling
Portrait of a man holding a coin of the Emperor Nero, 1474. Painting held at the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd

Nero and Poppaea, 1479 (1964). Poppaea Sabina was the wife of the Roman Emperor Nero. From Anton Sorgs edition of Giovanni Boccaccio s, De Mulieribus Claris (On Famous Women), Ulm, 1479

Nero, as a Boy, Roman Emperor, (54-68), c1st century. Nero, (37 AD-68 AD) was the last Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty

Copper alloy statuette of Nero in the guise of Alexander the Great, Roman Britain, 1st century AD. Found at Barking Hall, Barking, Suffolk, England. From the British Museums collection

Painting showing the martyrdom of St Peter and St Paul, 14th century Artist: Master Bertram of Hamburg
Painting showing the Second Horseman, and the martyrdom of St Peter (died- 67 AD) and St Paul (died - 67 AD) by the Roman emperor Nero (15 December 37 ? 9 June 68)

Roman coins of Nero, 1st century
Roman coins of Nero, showing on the left the temple of Janus with closed doors as a symbol of peace. On the right is the Arch of Nero built to celebrate his Persian victories, 1st century

Marble bust of Nero, Roman, c54. Artist: Nero
Marble bust of Nero, Roman, c54

Domus Aurea (Golden House). Rome. Italy
Domus Aurea (Golden House). Villa built by the Emperor Nero after the great fire between 64-68 A.C. Rome. Italy

Titus (39 A?i? 81). Was Roman Emperor from 79 to 81. Bust
Titus (39 A?i? 81). Was Roman Emperor from 79 to 81. A member of the Flavian dynasty. Bust. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Portrait head from a statue of a prince of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, perhaps the younger Drusus, son of the roman emperor Tiberius. Marble. 20-40 AD. From Kyrenia (Cyprus). British Museum. London

Roman Period. Neros House called Octagon. The edifice was recognized as temporary residence for the emperor Nero, who had lived at the Sanctuary during his participation to the Olympic Games of 65

Egyptian Art. Cornice Block with relief showing the Baptism of Pharaoh Roman Period. 41- 68 A.D. Sandstone. 1st Cataract, Philae, Temple of Harendotes. Egypt. Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York

Germanicus Caesar
GERMANICUS CAESAR Roman military leader, son of Nero Claudius Drusus, nephew of Tiberius Date: 15 BC - 19 AD

Tiberius (Phillips)
Claudius Nero Caesar Augustus TIBERIUS, Roman emperor Date: 42 BC - 37 AD

Nero (Racine)
NERO CLAUDIUS CAESAR DRUSUS Roman emperor as presented by Jean Racine in his play Britannicus Date: 37 - 68

Edible bolete or porcino nero, Boletus aereus, and suspect lurid bolete, Boletus luridus.. Chromolithograph from Leon Dufours Atlas des Champignons Comestibles et Veneneux (1891)

Nero Rubens 1638 Engraving sheet 12 5 / 16 x 7 7 / 8
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Tomb Nero Grotteschi Grotesques ca 1748 Etching
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Drawings Prints, Print, Plate 6, Nero, head, turned, slightly, right, Twelve Caesars
Drawings and Prints, Print, Plate 6: Nero with his head turned slightly to the right, from The Twelve Caesars, The Twelve Caesars, Artist, After, Raffaello Schiaminossi, Italian

Nero 1840-1917 Graphite wash watercolor gouache
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View Nero aqueduct Rome 1823 Etching sheet 21 3 / 4 x 30 1 / 2
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Design Dish Portraits Roman Emperors Nero Galba
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Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Nero Twelve Caesars
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Reconstruction Thermae Nero View Ruins 1704 Red chalk
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Drawings Prints, Print, Domitius, Nero, Twelve, Caesars, Horseback, Artist, Abraham de Bruyn
Drawings and Prints, Print, Domitius Nero from Twelve Caesars on Horseback, Artist, Abraham de Bruyn, Flemish, Antwerp 1540-1587 Cologne (?), Bruyn, Abraham de, 1540, 1587, ca. 1565-1587, 1565, 1587

Drawings Prints, Print, Tiberius, Claudius, Nero, Twelve, Caesars, Horseback, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Tiberius Claudius Nero from Twelve Caesars on Horseback, Artist, Abraham de Bruyn, Flemish, Antwerp 1540-1587 Cologne (?), Bruyn, Abraham de, 1540, 1587, ca

Source Size = 5401 x 3920
" nero after the Burning of Rome, " by Carl Piloty, in the Late International Exhibition, 1862

Altar Frontal depicting Saint Peter seated with crozier and four scenes from his life
XIR498162 Altar Frontal depicting Saint Peter seated with crozier and four scenes from his life, 1150-1200 (tempera on panel) by Lleida

View of the Aqueduct of Nero, from the Views of Rome series, c. 1760 (etching)
XJF497234 View of the Aqueduct of Nero, from the Views of Rome series, c.1760 (etching) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vedute di Roma)

View of the Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, from the Views of Rome series, c
XJF497213 View of the Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, from the Views of Rome series, c.1760 (etching) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vedute di Roma)

Portrait of Emperor Nero medallion, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1594

The Fire of Rome, 18 July 64 AD (oil on canvas)
XIR101691 The Fire of Rome, 18 July 64 AD (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 76x93 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre, France; French, out of copyright

Octagonal Table; Unknown; Mantua (possibly), Italy, Europe; about 1550; Rosso di Verona inlaid with nero antico and cipollina marble; Object: 84.5 x 115.6 cm (33 1/4 x 45 1/2 in.)

Pietre dure Table; Unknown; tabletop 1580 - 1600; base 1825; Pietre dure and marble commesso (mosaic) top including breccia di Tivoli (or Quintilina), giallo antico, nero antico, breccia rossa

Mounted Bowl; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1760; Bianco e nero antico marble; gilt bronze mounts; Object: H: 31.7 x W: 50.2 x D: 28.3 cm (1 ft. 1/2 in. x 1 ft. 7 3/4 in. x 11 1/8 in.)

Nero Pauses for a Drink during the Mutilation of His Mothers Body; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

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"Emperor Nero: A Controversial Figure in Roman History" Victoria's Dogs, the beloved pets of Emperor Nero, were often seen by his side as he ruled over Rome with an iron fist. Despite his love for these loyal companions, Nero's reign was marked by scandal and controversy. One infamous event that defined Nero's legacy was the sight of him playing his Lyre while Rome burned. This callous act showcased his indifference towards the suffering of his people and solidified him as a tyrant in the eyes of many. Tiberius, another Roman Emperor known for his debauchery and cruelty, paled in comparison to Nero's infamy. The colossal statue depicting Nero from the 1st century stands as a haunting reminder of this dark period in history. In contrast to this imposing image, a marble sculpture at Certosa di Pavia portrays Emperor Nero with an air of regality. The play of light on this masterpiece captures both his power and complexity as a ruler. The Naumachia refers to naval battles depicted by Romans during exhibitions held in historical Rome. These grand spectacles were orchestrated by none other than Emperor Nero himself, showcasing both his extravagance and thirst for entertainment. Racine's play "Britannicus" delves into the intricate web of politics surrounding Emperor Claudius I during Nero's rise to power. It sheds light on the treacherous nature that permeated their relationship and ultimately led to Claudius' demise. However, not all aspects of Nero's rule were shrouded in darkness. His torches symbolize one particularly grim chapter - the burning of Christians at Rome - which occurred under unknown circumstances but left an indelible mark on history. The Naumachia exhibition itself is brought back to life through digital reproductions from a 17th-century original artwork. While its exact date remains elusive, it serves as a testament to the grandeur and audacity of Nero's reign.