Rome Antique Collection

Ancient Rome: A triumphal procession in roman forum, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702512 Ancient Rome: A triumphal procession in roman forum, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Rome: Captured enemies are harnessed, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702516 Ancient Rome: Captured enemies are harnessed, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ancient Rome: Selling and manufacturing books, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702503 Ancient Rome: Selling and manufacturing books, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roman antiquity: head of a medusa, carved sardoine (glyptic). (Inv. 25864), National Archaeological Museum of Naples
BEN5478373 Roman antiquity: head of a medusa, carved sardoine (glyptic). (Inv. 25864), National Archaeological Museum of Naples, Italy by Roman School ; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Roman villa, fresco of the Domus of Clos de la Lombarde, Narbonne, around the year 200 (fresco)
7485504 Roman villa, fresco of the Domus of Clos de la Lombarde, Narbonne, around the year 200 (fresco); (add.info.: Roman villa: detail of a fresco, domus of the Clos de la Lombarde, Narbonne (Aude)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

The foundation of the city of Rome: the workers build the walls. Miniature from the manuscript Alfa D.3.9.C by Tite
VEN5028131 The foundation of the city of Rome: the workers build the walls. Miniature from the manuscript Alfa D.3.9.C by Tite Live (59 BC - 17 AD) JC) on the History of Rome, Biblioteca Estense

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)

House in Regio VIII, insula 2, Pompeii. Chromolithograph and illustration by G
FLO4688286 House in Regio VIII, insula 2, Pompeii. Chromolithograph and illustration by G. Autoriello from Antonio Niccolinios Pompeii: Views and Restorations (Pompeii: Essaies et Restorations)

House of Ariadne or the House of the Coloured Capitals, VII.4.31/51, Pompeii. Chromolithograph and illustration by G
FLO4688169 House of Ariadne or the House of the Coloured Capitals, VII.4.31/51, Pompeii. Chromolithograph and illustration by G

View of a street and fountain of Mercury, VI.8.24, Pompeii. Chromolithograph and illustration by G
FLO4688131 View of a street and fountain of Mercury, VI.8.24, Pompeii. Chromolithograph and illustration by G. Autoriello from Antonio Niccolinios Pompeii: Views and Restorations (Pompeii)

Frigidarium or cold bath, near the gate to Stabiae. Chromolithograph and illustration by G
FLO4688087 Frigidarium or cold bath, near the gate to Stabiae. Chromolithograph and illustration by G. Autoriello from Antonio Niccolinios Pompeii: Views and Restorations (Pompeii)

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

Literature. Writing. Stylus and inkwells in the ancient Rome. Inventor of the chaptalization
3434744 Literature. Writing. Stylus and inkwells in the ancient Rome. Inventor of the chaptalization, process that increase the alcohol content of the wine

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)

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

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

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

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

Brennos (ou Brennus, 4e siecle avant JC), chef des gaulois sennons, jette son epee sur la balance
AIS5391506 Brennos (ou Brennus, 4e siecle avant JC), chef des gaulois sennons, jette son epee sur la balance, qui pese la rancon d'or demandee aux romains

The wedding of King Massinissa of Numidia and Sophonisba of Carthage. From a fragment of a painting found in Pompeii
FLO4620769 The wedding of King Massinissa of Numidia and Sophonisba of Carthage. From a fragment of a painting found in Pompeii

Cadmos (Kadmos) and Harmony Transforms into Snakes - Cadmus and Hermione metamorphosed into serpents from Ovid's
FLO4607714 Cadmos (Kadmos) and Harmony Transforms into Snakes - Cadmus and Hermione metamorphosed into serpents from Ovid's Metamorphoses. Copperplate engraving by W

Roman Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre (Flavian or Colisee amphitheatre, Rome, construction 70-80) circa 1800
FLO4576634 Roman Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre (Flavian or Colisee amphitheatre, Rome, construction 70-80) circa 1800. Plan showing the oval arena, entrances and raked stands

Crowns of the ancients: radial crowns 1, 2, laurel wreaths 3, 4, civic crown 5
FLO4575177 Crowns of the ancients: radial crowns 1, 2, laurel wreaths 3, 4, civic crown 5, Obsidionalis (for generals who delivered a town under siege) 6

Roman antiquite: siege tower 5, five-storey tower 6, belier on chain 7- Roman siege engines
FLO4573637 Roman antiquite: siege tower 5, five-storey tower 6, belier on chain 7- Roman siege engines: siege tower or the Taker of Cities, Helepolis 5, five-storey tower Sambucae 6

Christ and the Apotra, in front of Paleochretian sarcophagus, Roman art, sculpture from Genzano, Italy
YOU4419457 Christ and the Apotra, in front of Paleochretian sarcophagus, Roman art, sculpture from Genzano, Italy, made in the 5th century

Roman antiquity: gold coin from the reign of Emperor Mark Aurelius (121-181 AD), (Inv)
BEN5478366 Roman antiquity: gold coin from the reign of Emperor Mark Aurelius (121-181 AD), (Inv. FR 9833), National Archaeological Museum of Naples, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of ancient Rome. From triumphal processions to captivating artworks, this captivating civilization comes to life before your eyes. In one breathtaking scene, we witness the power of Ancient Rome as captured enemies are harnessed, their defeat a testament to Roman might. The vividly colored engraving from 1866 transports us to a time when conquest was celebrated and dominance asserted. Moving through the bustling streets of the Roman Forum, we join a triumphal procession that fills every corner with splendor. This vibrant image from 1866 captures the essence of victory and glory, reminding us of Rome's unparalleled achievements. As we delve deeper into daily life, another engraving takes us on a journey through bookshops and workshops where books are both sold and manufactured. This glimpse into intellectual pursuits reveals an aspect often overshadowed by tales of war - Rome's thirst for knowledge and culture. But not all moments were filled with celebration; tragedy also struck this great city. In an oil painting from the 18th century titled "The Fire of Rome, " we witness the devastating blaze that engulfed the city on July 18th, 64 AD. Flames dance across canvas as chaos unfolds, reminding us that even mighty civilizations can be vulnerable. In contrast to this catastrophe is "The Death of Germanicus, " depicted in a striking oil painting from 1627. Here, grief permeates every brushstroke as Germanicus' untimely demise is mourned by his loved ones. It serves as a poignant reminder that even within powerful empires like Rome, human emotions remain universal. Artistic mastery continues its reign with two exquisite marble sculptures depicting Athena's head from the first century AD. These intricate works capture her wisdom and strength while serving as enduring symbols of classical beauty. Yet not all aspects of ancient Rome inspire awe; some reveal darker chapters in history.