Septimius Bassianus Collection

View of the Terme di Caracalla in Rome, 1845. Creator: Thorald Lessoe
View of the Terme di Caracalla in Rome, 1845

Baths of Caracalla - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Baths of Caracalla - Rome, 1850. The Baths of Caracalla...are situated at the other or eastern side of the gate of St. Paul, between the Aventine and Celian hills, in the direction of the Gate of St

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Caracalla, 216, issued by Caracalla. Creator: Unknown
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Caracalla, 216, issued by Caracalla. Reverse: Serapis wearing a polos on his head, raising his right hand and holding a sceptre. Minted in Rome

View of ruins, possibly the Baths of Caracalla, from the series The Small book of Roman ruins and buildings (Operum antiquorum romanorum), 1561

Magnificent peristyle of the Baths of Caracalla (east), Rome, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
Magnificent peristyle of the Baths of Caracalla (east), Rome, Italy, c1909. Roman public baths, or thermae, likely built between AD 212 (or 211) and 216/217

The Baths of Caracalla, Rome, Italy, 1927. Artist: Eugen Poppel
The Baths of Caracalla, Rome, Italy, 1927. The Baths of Caracalla were large public baths built between 212 and 216 during the reign of the Emperor Caracalla

Roma - Remains of the Baths of Caracalla on the Appian Way, 1910. The Baths of Caracalla in Rome, Italy, were the second largest Roman public baths, or thermae

Ancient marble bust of Emperor Caracalla, 212-217. A marble bust of emperor Caracalla found during the construction of the Via dei Fori Imperiali, now in the collections of the Capitoline Museums

Baths of Caracalla, 3rd century
The baths of Caracalla in Rome, 3rd century

Bust of Caracalla, 2nd century
Bust of the Roman emperor Caracalla (188-217), from Gabies in Tunisia, from the Louvres collection, 2nd century

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Septimius Bassianus, better known as Caracalla, was a prominent Roman emperor who ruled during the 3rd century. He is often associated with the Baths of Caracalla, an impressive complex that still stands today in Rome. This series of baths was one of his most notable architectural achievements and served as a symbol of his power and grandeur. Caracalla's reign was marked by significant coinage production, with various coins depicting his image being circulated throughout the empire. These coins, such as the Aureus, Denarius, Sestertius, and others showcased his likeness and were created by unknown artists at the time. The ruins of the Baths of Caracalla provide us with a glimpse into their former magnificence. The peristyle area in particular showcases its grandeur and beauty. Photographs from different eras capture its splendor through time - from black-and-white images dating back to 1909 to vibrant colored depictions from 1927. One remarkable artifact associated with Caracalla is an ancient marble bust portraying him. This finely crafted sculpture captures his features and serves as a testament to his prominence during this period.