Roman Empire Collection (#9)

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

Roman mythology: Hercules, famous heros for his strength, with his lion skin - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant
FLO4680083 Roman mythology: Hercules, famous heros for his strength, with his lion skin - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf, after an illustration by Leonard Defrance (1735-1805)

Greek mythology: Megere, Erinye or infernal desses of jealousy, with its attributes
FLO4679910 Greek mythology: Megere, Erinye or infernal desses of jealousy, with its attributes, a dagger and a snake - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Greek mythology: Calliope, muse of epic poesy and eloquence, with a crown and a tablet (or book)
FLO4679785 Greek mythology: Calliope, muse of epic poesy and eloquence, with a crown and a tablet (or book) - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Roman mythology: Ceres, goddess of agriculture, harvests and fertility, holding a sickle
FLO4679713 Roman mythology: Ceres, goddess of agriculture, harvests and fertility, holding a sickle and a bushel of wheat - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Roman mythology: the goddess Cybele (or Rhea), mother of the gods, sitting on a seat
FLO4679690 Roman mythology: the goddess Cybele (or Rhea), mother of the gods, sitting on a seat and holding a horn of abundance - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Vase with depiction of a festival to Bacchus, woman holding vine leaf with basket on her head
FLO4679507 Vase with depiction of a festival to Bacchus, woman holding vine leaf with basket on her head, and two men holding torch and javelins. In the British Museum

Vases decorated with mythical scenes from C.H. Tatham's collection. Copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A
FLO4679482 Vases decorated with mythical scenes from C.H. Tatham's collection. Copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, etc

Elevation of the Mausoleum of Hadrian in its perfect state in Parco Adriano, Rome
FLO4679377 Elevation of the Mausoleum of Hadrian in its perfect state in Parco Adriano, Rome. Copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, etc

Roman mythology: Rename, Nature and Opportunity - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf
FLO4680096 Roman mythology: Rename, Nature and Opportunity - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf, based on an illustration by Leonard Defrance (1735-1805)

Ancient vase in the possession of J.P. Anderdon. Vase in red clay with black design of man in lionskin (Hercules)
FLO4679303 Ancient vase in the possession of J.P. Anderdon. Vase in red clay with black design of man in lionskin (Hercules) fighting centaurs

Greek mythology: a siren, Protee and triton, marine deities - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf
FLO4679996 Greek mythology: a siren, Protee and triton, marine deities - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf, based on an illustration by Leonard Defrance (1735-1805)

Greek mythology: a river deity, with a crown of leaves, holding an oar and seated on a jar pouring water - Eau forte by
FLO4679994 Greek mythology: a river deity, with a crown of leaves, holding an oar and seated on a jar pouring water - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Roman mythology: Juno, queen of gods and heaven, with his attribute the peacock - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant
FLO4679708 Roman mythology: Juno, queen of gods and heaven, with his attribute the peacock - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf, based on an illustration by Leonard Defrance (1735-1805)

Portrait of Emperor Trajan (53-117) (marble)
YOU4419204 Portrait of Emperor Trajan (53-117) (marble); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Portrait of Emperor Trajan (53-117), Roman Emperor from 98 to 117, did Italica in Hispania

Antinous Mondragone. Bust of Antinous (ca. 110-130), favorite of the Roman emperor Hadrian
ETI4397645 Antinous Mondragone. Bust of Antinous (ca. 110-130), favorite of the Roman emperor Hadrian. Marble from the Borghese Collection. Italy, around 130

Roman period in Great Britain (1st to 5th century): A Roman Brito and a Feryllt (metallurgist)
FLO4608266 Roman period in Great Britain (1st to 5th century): A Roman Brito and a Feryllt (metallurgist, chemist and botanist) - Eau forte by Robert Havell (1793-1878)

Emperor Heliogabalus (Elagabalus) (Heliogabale or Elagabale, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, ca)
FLO4704183 Emperor Heliogabalus (Elagabalus) (Heliogabale or Elagabale, Marcus Aurelius Antoninus, ca. 203-222) in robes of a Phoenician warrior or Syrian priest making an offering

Two Roman Vestal Virgins, priestesses of Vesta. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4704713 Two Roman Vestal Virgins, priestesses of Vesta. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of

Two Roman men wearing the dalmatic (tunic) and lorum (sash), and a priestess of the goddess Isis
FLO4704582 Two Roman men wearing the dalmatic (tunic) and lorum (sash), and a priestess of the goddess Isis. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture

Juno, Roman goddess of marriage, with bride, groom and mother of the bride
FLO4703738 Juno, Roman goddess of marriage, with bride, groom and mother of the bride. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of

Literature. Don Quixote and the lion. Illustration: Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes (1605-1615), Munich (Germany)
3434406 Literature. Don Quixote and the lion. Illustration: Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes (1605-1615), Munich (Germany), 1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Litterature. Coll. Part)

Roman Hispania
3499737 Roman Hispania; (add.info.: Roman Hispania. Roman coin called As. Bronze. Coined in the Mint of Iltirda (Lerida, Catalonia, Spain). Front (left), a head with dophins

Castor and Pollux, 17th century (engraving)
3480514 Castor and Pollux, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Castor and Pollux. Engraving from Tableaux du temple des muses (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

Representation of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of ancient Rome
3480501 Representation of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of ancient Rome; (add.info.: Representation of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of ancient Rome)

Italy, Lazio, Rome: the capitol (campidoglio), the museum of the capitol, statue of the dying gladiator, 1895
LUX4771529 Italy, Lazio, Rome: the capitol (campidoglio), the museum of the capitol, statue of the dying gladiator, 1895; (add.info.: Italy, Lazio, Rome: the capitol (campidoglio)

Italy, Lombardy, Brescia: museum, statue of the ailee victory of Brescia (Greek antiquite of the 3rd century BC)
LUX4771385 Italy, Lombardy, Brescia: museum, statue of the ailee victory of Brescia (Greek antiquite of the 3rd century BC, modified in the 1st century by the addition of wings)

Italy, Lazio, Rome: the capitol, statue, statue of a red marble fauna, 1895
LUX4771326 Italy, Lazio, Rome: the capitol, statue, statue of a red marble fauna, 1895; (add.info.: Italy, Lazio, Rome: the capitol, statue, statue of a red marble fauna)

Tunisia, El Djem (El Jem): Roman ruins - A couple of tourists, 1900
LUX4765752 Tunisia, El Djem (El Jem): Roman ruins - A couple of tourists, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, El Djem (El Jem): Roman ruins - A couple of tourists, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

The arrival of Jacob and his sons, Catacombs of Via Latina, Rome, 6th century (fresco)
3433214 The arrival of Jacob and his sons, Catacombs of Via Latina, Rome, 6th century (fresco); Catacomb of Via Latina, Rome, Lazio

Ancient Rome, Roman Glass Urn with handles and lid
3027417 Ancient Rome, Roman Glass Urn with handles and lid; Romisch-Germanisches Museum, Cologne, Germany; (add.info.: Ancient Rome, Roman Glass Urn with handles and lid.); © Don Troiani

Bronze figure of the God Neptune
3330158 Bronze figure of the God Neptune; (add.info.: Bronze figure of the God Neptune, he god of freshwater and the sea in the Roman religion. Dated 1st Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

1st century AD statuette in Bronze depicting the Roman God Mercury
3329572 1st century AD statuette in Bronze depicting the Roman God Mercury; (add.info.: 1st century AD statuette in Bronze depicting the Roman God Mercury. Southern Italy)

Iron knife with a bronze handle
3330426 Iron knife with a bronze handle; (add.info.: Iron knife with a bronze handle from the 1st Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Mosaic flooring depicting the Greek and Roman God Oceanus
3330234 Mosaic flooring depicting the Greek and Roman God Oceanus; (add.info.: Mosaic flooring depicting the Greek and Roman God Oceanus, a divine figure in classical antiquity)

Pont du Gard, Nimes, southern France, Roman aqueduct (no cement used) built in 18 BC. 19th century (lithograph)
536594 Pont du Gard, Nimes, southern France, Roman aqueduct (no cement used) built in 18 BC. 19th century (lithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG

Bust of Roman Emperor Constans (reigned 337-350). Second third of the 4th century, Louvre, Paris (marble sculpture)
529022 Bust of Roman Emperor Constans (reigned 337-350). Second third of the 4th century, Louvre, Paris (marble sculpture); Universal History Archive/UIG

Acroterial statue of Harpy/Siren with spread wings, painted terracotta, from rome, 5th century BC
6384428 Acroterial statue of Harpy/Siren with spread wings, painted terracotta, from rome, 5th century BC, national etruscan museum of villa Giulia, Rome

Statue of Jupiter Aegiochus, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
6384396 Statue of Jupiter Aegiochus, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Portrait of Augustus, head of Octavian before he was appointed the title of Augustus, shortly before 27 BC, marble
6384393 Portrait of Augustus, head of Octavian before he was appointed the title of Augustus, shortly before 27 BC, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome

Venus Felix statue, 2nd century (marble)
3914202 Venus Felix statue, 2nd century (marble); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Venus Felix statue, 2nd century (marble)
3914201 Venus Felix statue, 2nd century (marble); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Statue of Dionysos with satyr
7287196 Statue of Dionysos with satyr; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Dionysos with satyr, dated 2nd century AD)

Statue of Dionysos with satyr
7287194 Statue of Dionysos with satyr; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Dionysos with satyr, dated 2nd century AD)

Statue of Athena
7287191 Statue of Athena; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Athena, first half of the second century AD. Copy of the Artemis sculpted by praxyteles around 330-332 BC)

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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.