Roman Empire Collection (#8)

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

Roman invasion: Roman Legion stormed a fortified city to extend the Roman Empire
NWI4859079 Roman invasion: Roman Legion stormed a fortified city to extend the Roman Empire. They use different war machines: catapults, ladders and assault tower

View of the atrium of a Roman villa taken from the tablinum with peristyle and garden at the back
NWI4857569 View of the atrium of a Roman villa taken from the tablinum with peristyle and garden at the back. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Villa de Pliny the Young (in Latin Caius Plinius Caecilius Secundus, 61-114), Roman writer and politician
NWI4857467 Villa de Pliny the Young (in Latin Caius Plinius Caecilius Secundus, 61-114), Roman writer and politician, Ancient Rome, 100

Roman bridge to Vaison-la-Romaine (Vaison la Romaine in the Vaucluse). Anonymous engraving of the 19th century
JEB4864763 Roman bridge to Vaison-la-Romaine (Vaison la Romaine in the Vaucluse). Anonymous engraving of the 19th century

Statuettes of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), Silene riding a marine animal, Venus Nocera and a Greek rider
JEB4937836 Statuettes of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), Silene riding a marine animal, Venus Nocera and a Greek rider, Archaeological Museum of Naples (Italy) - Photography, 1880-1900

Roman Statue of the Patio of the Casa de Pilatos (House of Pilate) is an aristocratic palace in the historical center
JEB4937157 Roman Statue of the Patio of the Casa de Pilatos (House of Pilate) is an aristocratic palace in the historical center of Seville, Spain

Nymphea carved above a basin of the Casa de Pilatos (House of Pilate), aristocratic palace of Seville (Spain)
JEB4937105 Nymphea carved above a basin of the Casa de Pilatos (House of Pilate), aristocratic palace of Seville (Spain); (add.info)

Tapestry illustrating Tarquinius Priscus. ca. 1475 (tapestry)
CUL4898980 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)

Naumachia (Naval Battle Show). Painting by Ilario Spolverini (1657-1734). Hotel de Ville de Parma
VEN5027573 Naumachia (Naval Battle Show). Painting by Ilario Spolverini (1657-1734). Hotel de Ville de Parma.; (add.info.: Naumachia (Naval Battle Show). Painting by Ilario Spolverini (1657-1734)

Sulphur ore mining: a man with a shovel digs the soil of a sulfur. Detail of a page of the manuscript " Treat
VEN5028042 Sulphur ore mining: a man with a shovel digs the soil of a sulfur. Detail of a page of the manuscript " Treat on herbs" (Tractatus de herbis) by Pedanius Dioscorides (Dioscorides)

7034/5-7 Battle scene in the Roman antiquit. Anonymous painting of the 19th century. Palazzo marescalchi, Bologna
VEN5027661 7034/5-7 Battle scene in the Roman antiquit. Anonymous painting of the 19th century. Palazzo marescalchi, Bologna.; (add.info.: 7034/5-7 Battle scene in the Roman antiquit)

Portrait of Ovide (Publius Ovidius Naso, 43 BC-17 AD.) Latin poet
NWI4911322 Portrait of Ovide (Publius Ovidius Naso, 43 BC-17 AD.) Latin poet.; (add.info.: Portrait of Ovide (Publius Ovidius Naso, 43 BC-17 AD.) Latin poet.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

The arrest of Apostle Paul in Jerusalem, to be sent to prison in Caesarea, Israel. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4915391 The arrest of Apostle Paul in Jerusalem, to be sent to prison in Caesarea, Israel. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: The arrest of Apostle Paul in Jerusalem)

Portrait of Gaius Plinius Secundus the Elder (Pliny the Elder) (Plinio il Vecchio) (23-79)
NWI4913389 Portrait of Gaius Plinius Secundus the Elder (Pliny the Elder) (Plinio il Vecchio) (23-79), Latin naturalist and writer

Portrait of Roman Emperor Augustus (Caius Julius Caesar Octavianus Augustus) (63 BC-14 AD)
ELD4902961 Portrait of Roman Emperor Augustus (Caius Julius Caesar Octavianus Augustus) (63 BC-14 AD) and his wife Livie (55 BC- 29 AD) (Livia Drusilla Augusta)

Herculanum (Herculaneum, Ercolano, Italia, Italy) - thermopolium marble counter - tavern (street restaurant)
PCT4293479 Herculanum (Herculaneum, Ercolano, Italia, Italy) - thermopolium marble counter - tavern (street restaurant, fast food) - Photo Patrice Cartier - by Roman; (add.info)

Saint Victor (Victricius), archaic of Rouen. Party on August 7. Victor, soldier of the Roman army in the 4th century
PCT4273271 Saint Victor (Victricius), archaic of Rouen. Party on August 7. Victor, soldier of the Roman army in the 4th century, refuses to serve an apostate emperor

Battle between Emperors Constantine I, (272-337) and Maxence (regne 306 to 312), 1840 (engraving)
PCT4268689 Battle between Emperors Constantine I, (272-337) and Maxence (regne 306 to 312), 1840 (engraving); (add.info.: Battle between Emperors Constantine I)

Harpy (harpye), 17th century (engraving)
PCT4293445 Harpy (harpye), 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Harpy (harpye) - wood engraving by John the Baptist Coriolan (Giovanni Battista Coriolano) (1595-1649)

Armee besieging a fortified city of Roman Antiquity using the turtle's device to reach the walls
PCT4286785 Armee besieging a fortified city of Roman Antiquity using the turtle's device to reach the walls. Assault of fortifications

Italy, Sicily, Palermo: tourists by car hippomobile visit a Roman temple, 1890
LUX4779551 Italy, Sicily, Palermo: tourists by car hippomobile visit a Roman temple, 1890; (add.info.: Italy, Sicily, Palermo: tourists by car hippomobile visit a Roman temple)

Italy, Lazio, Rome: the forum, the sacred way with some tourists, 1895
LUX4773135 Italy, Lazio, Rome: the forum, the sacred way with some tourists, 1895; (add.info.: Italy, Lazio, Rome: the forum, the sacred way with some tourists, 1895); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Italy, Lazio, Lazzio, Rome: forum, restoration and construction work, 1895
LUX4772899 Italy, Lazio, Lazzio, Rome: forum, restoration and construction work, 1895; (add.info.: Italy, Lazio, Lazzio, Rome: forum, restoration and construction work, 1895); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Roman antiquite: representation of Neron (37-68 AD) with a tigress as a domestic animal (Ancient rome)
ELD4959254 Roman antiquite: representation of Neron (37-68 AD) with a tigress as a domestic animal (Ancient rome: emperor Nero with his tiger)

Italy, Rome: The Forum, a tourist reads the history of Rome while contemplating the ruins, 1895
LUX4805294 Italy, Rome: The Forum, a tourist reads the history of Rome while contemplating the ruins, 1895; (add.info.: Italy, Rome: The Forum)

Plaster cast of a woman's body from the Via Stabiana now in the Museum of Pompeii
FLO4687112 Plaster cast of a woman's body from the Via Stabiana now in the Museum of Pompeii. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhn

Cast of a dead dog from the House of Vesonius Primus, a fuller. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an
FLO4687111 Cast of a dead dog from the House of Vesonius Primus, a fuller. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhn (1844-1878)

Crocodile and pygmies from the House of the Pygmies (Casa dei Pygmeii) 9, Regio IX, Insula V. Chromolithograph by J.G
FLO4687070 Crocodile and pygmies from the House of the Pygmies (Casa dei Pygmeii) 9, Regio IX, Insula V. Chromolithograph by J.G

Pedro Benito Antonio Quevedo y Quintano, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub
3473309 Pedro Benito Antonio Quevedo y Quintano, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Pedro Benito Antonio Quevedo y Quintano, 1736 - 1818)

Juan de Jesus Maria, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473294 Juan de Jesus Maria, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Juan de Jesus Maria, 1564 - 1615. Carmelite monk, writer and philosopher)

Francisco Mendoza de Bobadilla, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473260 Francisco Mendoza de Bobadilla, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Francisco Mendoza de Bobadilla, 1508 - 1566)

Tigris or Arno, Hadrian period statue (marble)
3914228 Tigris or Arno, Hadrian period statue (marble); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Roman antiquite: seat machines, shelter for digging a tunnel 1, semi-circular shelter 2, shelter with belier 3
FLO4573628 Roman antiquite: seat machines, shelter for digging a tunnel 1, semi-circular shelter 2, shelter with belier 3

Roman Legionnaires - Heavily armed Roman legionnaires 1, 2, lightly armed soldiers 3, 4
FLO4573372 Roman Legionnaires - Heavily armed Roman legionnaires 1, 2, lightly armed soldiers 3, 4, Roman soldier with pack on a march 5, eagle bearer 6 and trumpet and horn players 7, 8

Military of the antiquite: general roman 1, bearer 2, roman cavalry 3, numide 4 and dace 6, and an archer on his horse
FLO4573450 Military of the antiquite: general roman 1, bearer 2, roman cavalry 3, numide 4 and dace 6, and an archer on his horse, wearing armor 5 - Roman general 1, fasces bearer 2, Roman cavalry 3

Arch of Constantine, triumphal arch in Rome. (Arch of Constantine, Rome, built in 312)
FLO4576563 Arch of Constantine, triumphal arch in Rome. (Arch of Constantine, Rome, built in 312) Built in 312 to commemorate his victory over Maxentius

Greek and Roman gods: Diane 1, 2, 3, Vulcan 4, and Minerva 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's
FLO4575754 Greek and Roman gods: Diane 1, 2, 3, Vulcan 4, and Minerva 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), Weimar

Greek and Roman gods: Hercules 1, Aesculapius 2, Hygiea 3, Vertumnus 4, and Flora 5
FLO4575737 Greek and Roman gods: Hercules 1, Aesculapius 2, Hygiea 3, Vertumnus 4, and Flora 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder"

Ancient Roman Circus or games arena 1, four-horse chariot or quadriga 2, chariot yoke with ram's head 3
FLO4575150 Ancient Roman Circus or games arena 1, four-horse chariot or quadriga 2, chariot yoke with ram's head 3, and bronze medal to honour the victor 4

Letter I: Icilio, in "Virginia", opera (composed in 1849-1850, banned by censorship)
DUV4208551 Letter I: Icilio, in "Virginia", opera (composed in 1849-1850, banned by censorship, represented in 1866) by Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870)

Saint Quentin, martyr, 1932 (engraving)
DUV4202383 Saint Quentin, martyr, 1932 (engraving) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Quentin, martyr. Engraving in Alphabet des saints')

Pia in Chatelaine's costume around 1400 and Quintia in Roman costume from the time of the emperors
DUV4199287 Pia in Chatelaine's costume around 1400 and Quintia in Roman costume from the time of the emperors. Alphabet (ABC or abecedary) of female names on the theme

France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Nimes: La Tour Magne, 1870
LUX4716162 France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Nimes: La Tour Magne, 1870; (add.info.: France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Nimes: La Tour Magne, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Nimes: Pont du Gard in Nimes, 1870 - F Descourt
LUX4706477 France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Nimes: Pont du Gard in Nimes, 1870 - F Descourt; (add.info.: France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Nimes: Pont du Gard in Nimes

France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Nimes: the Roman amphitheatre of Nimes, 1870
LUX4705872 France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Nimes: the Roman amphitheatre of Nimes, 1870; (add.info.: France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Nimes: the Roman amphitheatre of Nimes

France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Nimes: La Tour Magne, 1870
LUX4705864 France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Nimes: La Tour Magne, 1870; (add.info.: France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Gard (30), Nimes: La Tour Magne, 1870); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

From a very ancient vase in the British Museum decorated with a man riding a two-horse chariot
FLO4679311 From a very ancient vase in the British Museum decorated with a man riding a two-horse chariot, another man with a spear

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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.