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Roman Empire Collection (#7)

"Exploring the Magnificence of the Roman Empire: From Ancient Athens to Gladiatorial Combat" Step into history with an antique map of the Roman Empire

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Pantheon Vulgo Rotunda, the remains of the Pantheon

Pantheon Vulgo Rotunda, the remains of the Pantheon
7278547 Pantheon Vulgo Rotunda, the remains of the Pantheon; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pantheon Vulgo Rotunda, the remains of the Pantheon)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: The painting depicts the temple of Juno on the Aventine

The painting depicts the temple of Juno on the Aventine
7278545 The painting depicts the temple of Juno on the Aventine.; Private Collection; (add.info.: The painting depicts the temple of Juno on the Aventine)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Colosseum, Rome, Italy (photo)

Colosseum, Rome, Italy (photo)
7071430 Colosseum, Rome, Italy (photo); (add.info.: Colosseum, Rome, Italy); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Le mamillare, the bath toilet of a roman lady (engraving)

Le mamillare, the bath toilet of a roman lady (engraving)
8643249 Le mamillare, the bath toilet of a roman lady (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le mamillare, the bath toilet of a roman lady)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Hannibal crossing the river Rhone (litho)

Hannibal crossing the river Rhone (litho)
8634581 Hannibal crossing the river Rhone (litho) by Macfarlane, John (1857-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibal crossing the river Rhone)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Siege of Agrigentum (engraving)

Siege of Agrigentum (engraving)
8635764 Siege of Agrigentum (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Agrigentum, Sicily, First Punic War, 262 BC. Illustration from Rom)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Hamilcar Barca, Carthaginian general (engraving)

Hamilcar Barca, Carthaginian general (engraving)
8635760 Hamilcar Barca, Carthaginian general (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamilcar Barca (c275-228 BC)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Triumph of Scipio Africanus (engraving)

Triumph of Scipio Africanus (engraving)
8635746 Triumph of Scipio Africanus (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Triumph of Scipio Africanus after his defeat of Hannibal at the Battle of)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Downfall of Carthage (engraving)

Downfall of Carthage (engraving)
8635730 Downfall of Carthage (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Downfall of Carthage, Third Punic War, 146 BC. Illustration from Rom)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Hannibal's elephants at the Battle of Zama, 202 BC (litho)

Hannibal's elephants at the Battle of Zama, 202 BC (litho)
8663565 Hannibal's elephants at the Battle of Zama, 202 BC (litho) by Motte, Henri-Paul (1846-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Ancient Rome: Gamblers (colour litho)

Ancient Rome: Gamblers (colour litho)
8673825 Ancient Rome: Gamblers (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gamblers)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Ancient Rome: A Roman Poet (colour litho)

Ancient Rome: A Roman Poet (colour litho)
8673821 Ancient Rome: A Roman Poet (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Roman Poet)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Meeting between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal (engraving)

Meeting between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal (engraving)
8664204 Meeting between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Baldassarre Peruzzi (1481 - 1536): Scenography project for a theatrical representation

Baldassarre Peruzzi (1481 - 1536): Scenography project for a theatrical representation
GIM5037872 Baldassarre Peruzzi (1481 - 1536): Scenography project for a theatrical representation, the scene reproduces the palaces and ruins of a city of ancient Rome; (add.info)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Games: a mother playing with her two children at the time of ancient Rome

Games: a mother playing with her two children at the time of ancient Rome. Chromolithography of the late 19th century
JAB5037041 Games: a mother playing with her two children at the time of ancient Rome. Chromolithography of the late 19th century; (add.info.: Games)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Pliny The Elder (23-79) - Portrait de Pline l'Ancien (23 - 79), naturaliste romain

Pliny The Elder (23-79) - Portrait de Pline l'Ancien (23 - 79), naturaliste romain
GIA5036518 Pliny The Elder (23-79) - Portrait de Pline l'Ancien (23 - 79), naturaliste romain, d'apres une miniature d'un manuscrit de 1497

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Portland vase in the British Museum. Cameo vase in blue and white glass with historical or

Portland vase in the British Museum. Cameo vase in blue and white glass with historical or mythological figures
FLO4974647 Portland vase in the British Museum. Cameo vase in blue and white glass with historical or mythological figures

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: depiction of ancient warriors with spears on horseback from a very ancient vase in the British

depiction of ancient warriors with spears on horseback from a very ancient vase in the British Museum
FLO4974646 depiction of ancient warriors with spears on horseback from a very ancient vase in the British Museum. Copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, etc

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Patera in the British Museum. Shallow ceramic dish with mythological or historical figures with

Patera in the British Museum. Shallow ceramic dish with mythological or historical figures with parasol and vase
FLO4974642 Patera in the British Museum. Shallow ceramic dish with mythological or historical figures with parasol and vase

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Roman emperor Charles the great at his court. Late 19th century (chromolithograph)

Roman emperor Charles the great at his court. Late 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4966103 Roman emperor Charles the great at his court. Late 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4899025 Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry); (add.info.: Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475. History of the founder and fifth king of Rome according to the account of Livy)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Prisoner fighting a starving lion in an arena of the Roman Empire

Prisoner fighting a starving lion in an arena of the Roman Empire. Coloured engraving of the 19th century
NWI4856002 Prisoner fighting a starving lion in an arena of the Roman Empire. Coloured engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Prisoner fighting a starving lion in an arena of the Roman Empire)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Fragment of carved bone with erotic scene. Roman art. Early Empire. Relief. SPAIN. CATALONIA

Fragment of carved bone with erotic scene. Roman art. Early Empire. Relief. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona
CUL4849950 Fragment of carved bone with erotic scene. Roman art. Early Empire. Relief. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. SPAIN. CATALONIA. GERONA. L'Escala

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Fragment of voluted roman oil lamp with erotic scene. 1st c. A.D. Roman art Early Empire

Fragment of voluted roman oil lamp with erotic scene. 1st c. A.D. Roman art Early Empire. Terra-cotta. SPAIN
CUL4849935 Fragment of voluted roman oil lamp with erotic scene. 1st c. A.D. Roman art Early Empire. Terra-cotta. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. SPAIN

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Map of Italy, from the time of Augustus (Octavian or Octavian, 63 BC-14 AD)

Map of Italy, from the time of Augustus (Octavian or Octavian, 63 BC-14 AD)
NWI4863040 Map of Italy, from the time of Augustus (Octavian or Octavian, 63 BC-14 AD. BC) first Roman emperor until the Constantine Empire

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Ancient Rome: map of Mount Palatine. Map of Palatine Hill, city center of ancient Rome

Ancient Rome: map of Mount Palatine. Map of Palatine Hill, city center of ancient Rome
NWI4863003 Ancient Rome: map of Mount Palatine. Map of Palatine Hill, city center of ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration; (add.info.: Ancient Rome)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: PETRONIUS Arbiter, Gaius (1st century) (engraving)

PETRONIUS Arbiter, Gaius (1st century) (engraving)
CUL4863327 PETRONIUS Arbiter, Gaius (1st century) (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: PETRONIUS Arbiter, Gaius (1st century). Latin satirical writer

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Car drawn by 4 horses, Roman Empire, Antiquite. 19th century coloring engraving

Car drawn by 4 horses, Roman Empire, Antiquite. 19th century coloring engraving
NWI4862178 Car drawn by 4 horses, Roman Empire, Antiquite. 19th century coloring engraving.; (add.info.: Car drawn by 4 horses, Roman Empire, Antiquite)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Easier family consulting their philosopher in the villa, ancient Rome

Easier family consulting their philosopher in the villa, ancient Rome. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4859557 Easier family consulting their philosopher in the villa, ancient Rome. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Easier family consulting their philosopher in the villa)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Map of Europe under the domination of the Roman Empire. 19th century colour lithography

Map of Europe under the domination of the Roman Empire. 19th century colour lithography
NWI4856687 Map of Europe under the domination of the Roman Empire. 19th century colour lithography.; (add.info.: Map of Europe under the domination of the Roman Empire)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Roman Empire: View of Rome in the antiquit taken from Mount Palatino

Roman Empire: View of Rome in the antiquit taken from Mount Palatino. From left to right: Boarium Forum
NWI4857599 Roman Empire: View of Rome in the antiquit taken from Mount Palatino. From left to right: Boarium Forum, Jupiter Temple, Sempronia Basilica, Tabularium, Roman Forum Temple

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Civilization of Antiquity: Roman soldiers wearing the various insignia of the Empire

Civilization of Antiquity: Roman soldiers wearing the various insignia of the Empire
NWI4857410 Civilization of Antiquity: Roman soldiers wearing the various insignia of the Empire. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Civilization of Antiquity)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Agape: a meal in the catacombs of ancient Rome reunited the first Christians in commemoration of

Agape: a meal in the catacombs of ancient Rome reunited the first Christians in commemoration of the Cene
NWI4863071 Agape: a meal in the catacombs of ancient Rome reunited the first Christians in commemoration of the Cene, during which they shared the "kiss of peace" in tribute to

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: View of the bullring, Arles. Arbaud Museum, Aix en Provence

View of the bullring, Arles. Arbaud Museum, Aix en Provence
JEB4864400 View of the bullring, Arles. Arbaud Museum, Aix en Provence; (add.info.: View of the bullring, Arles. Arbaud Museum, Aix en Provence); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Remains of a gate in the Roman cavalry fort of Cilurnum (or cilurvum)

Remains of a gate in the Roman cavalry fort of Cilurnum (or cilurvum), present-day Chesters Walwick (Northumberland)
NWI4863633 Remains of a gate in the Roman cavalry fort of Cilurnum (or cilurvum), present-day Chesters Walwick (Northumberland, England) built in 123 AD

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Waterway in the Roman Fort Cilurnum (or cilurvum), of Chesters Walwick (Northumberland, England)

Waterway in the Roman Fort Cilurnum (or cilurvum), of Chesters Walwick (Northumberland, England)
NWI4863594 Waterway in the Roman Fort Cilurnum (or cilurvum), of Chesters Walwick (Northumberland, England), fort built along the wall of Hadrian (Adrien); (add.info)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Lamp. Roman art. Bronze sculpture. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona

Lamp. Roman art. Bronze sculpture. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia
CUL4862547 Lamp. Roman art. Bronze sculpture. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia by Roman; Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Lamp)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Numa Pompilius (6th CenturyII A.c -s. VII BC). (engraving)

Numa Pompilius (6th CenturyII A.c -s. VII BC). (engraving)
CUL4861981 Numa Pompilius (6th CenturyII A.c -s. VII BC). (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Numa Pompilius (6th CenturyII A.c -s. VII BC). King of Rome between 715-673 BC

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Trirreme romana, 19th c (engraving)

Trirreme romana, 19th c (engraving)
CUL4860650 Trirreme romana, 19th c (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Trirreme romana. 19th c. Engraving. Engraving. SPAIN. ARAGON. Zaragoza)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Ancient Rome: Woman taking art lessons in the atrium of a Roman villa

Ancient Rome: Woman taking art lessons in the atrium of a Roman villa. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4861358 Ancient Rome: Woman taking art lessons in the atrium of a Roman villa. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Ancient Rome)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Vestibule of the Diocletian's Palace in Split, Croatia, Europe

Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Vestibule of the Diocletian's Palace in Split, Croatia, Europe
IMB4842087 Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Vestibule of the Diocletian's Palace in Split, Croatia, Europe; (add.info.: Palace of Diocletian Croatia - Vestibule of the Diocletian's Palace in)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Historical map of Palestine under the rule of Constantine I the Great around 306 - 337 AD

Historical map of Palestine under the rule of Constantine I the Great around 306 - 337 AD
ELD4921769 Historical map of Palestine under the rule of Constantine I the Great around 306 - 337 AD (Historical map of Palestine at the times of Constantine the great 306-337)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Hadrian, Roman emperor, copperplate engraving from Strahlheim, c.1840 (engraving)

Hadrian, Roman emperor, copperplate engraving from Strahlheim, c.1840 (engraving)
UTD4919613 Hadrian, Roman emperor, copperplate engraving from Strahlheim, c.1840 (engraving); (add.info.: Hadrien (Imperator Caesar Traianus Hadrianus Augustus, 76-138) - Hadrian, Roman emperor

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Attila the Hun, ruler of the Huns, image from Strahlheim, 1840s (engraving)

Attila the Hun, ruler of the Huns, image from Strahlheim, 1840s (engraving)
UTD4919392 Attila the Hun, ruler of the Huns, image from Strahlheim, 1840s (engraving); (add.info.: Attila (vers 395-453), roi des Huns - Attila the Hun, ruler of the Huns

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: View of the ruins of the Colisee in Rome, Italy

View of the ruins of the Colisee in Rome, Italy
IMB4916744 View of the ruins of the Colisee in Rome, Italy.; (add.info.: View of the ruins of the Colisee in Rome, Italy.); Photo © BAO/Imagebroker

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Mercury, Harrow and Aglaure, 17th century (oil on canvas)

Mercury, Harrow and Aglaure, 17th century (oil on canvas)
JEB4877683 Mercury, Harrow and Aglaure, 17th century (oil on canvas); 122x102 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; (add.info)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Roman Empire: Roman woman dressed and styled by servants. Colourful engraving of the 19th century

Roman Empire: Roman woman dressed and styled by servants. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4860161 Roman Empire: Roman woman dressed and styled by servants. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Roman Empire: Roman woman dressed and styled by servants)

Background imageRoman Empire Collection: Banquet in the villa of a wealthy family in Rome

Banquet in the villa of a wealthy family in Rome
NWI4859832 Banquet in the villa of a wealthy family in Rome.; (add.info.: Banquet in the villa of a wealthy family in Rome.); Photo © North Wind Pictures




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"Exploring the Magnificence of the Roman Empire: From Ancient Athens to Gladiatorial Combat" Step into history with an antique map of the Roman Empire, tracing its vast territories and influential reign. Witness the strategic Battle of Cannae in 216 BC, where Rome's military prowess was put to test. Marvel at the grandeur of Ancient Athens, a city that flourished under Roman rule. Delve deeper into Europe's landscape as it thrived under the dominion of this mighty empire through another detailed map. Behold Dionysus, or Bacchus, seated on his throne—a symbol of artistry and indulgence celebrated by Romans. Yet not all moments were triumphant; gaze upon "The Sack of Rome" in 410 AD by Visigoths—an event that marked a turning point in history. The haunting painting by Joseph-Noel Sylvestre captures both destruction and resilience. Discover daily life within these ancient walls through a fresco depicting a young woman gathering flowers—a glimpse into ordinary existence amidst extraordinary times. Join Thomas Couture's vivid depiction of a Roman feast on canvas—where opulence met revelry. Uncover one aspect synonymous with Rome—the gladiators who captivated audiences with their valorous combat—as depicted in an intricate mosaic. Lastly, witness Caesar leading his army across the Rubicon River—a decisive moment that forever changed Rome's political landscape. The Roman Empire remains an eternal testament to human ambition and achievement—its legacy etched in maps, artwork, and historical events that continue to inspire awe and fascination today.