Spartacus Collection

Election Campaign Poster for the Bavarian Peoples Party (colour litho)
2646207 Election Campaign Poster for the Bavarian Peoples Party (colour litho) by Keimel, Hermann (1899 - 1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bayerische Volkspartei)

Spartacus, 1850 (marble)
6200639 Spartacus, 1850 (marble) by Vela, Vincenzo (1820-91); MASI (Museo d arte della Svizzera italiana, Lugano, Switzerland; (add.info.: Vincenzo Vela: " Spartaco", scultura in marmo)

William Muldoon, The Fighting Gaul, 1887 (b / w photo)
473234 William Muldoon, The Fighting Gaul, 1887 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Muldoon (1852-1933) Greco-Roman Wrestling Champion

Salon de 1872, Sculpture, Spartacus (engraving)
3645690 Salon de 1872, Sculpture, Spartacus (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salon de 1872, Sculpture, Spartacus)

Student - Graduate - Gown - Mortar board
Socialist Society pamphlet cover illustration: Spartacus edited by Frank Wright and Alison Finch, Socialist Society, 1968 Date: 1968

Spartacus (engraving)
669538 Spartacus (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spartacus. Illustration for The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert Abbott a Beckett (Bradbury, Evans, c 1850)

The oath of Spartacus (engraving)
964403 The oath of Spartacus (engraving) by Barrias, Louis Ernest (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The oath of Spartacus, from the sculpture by Louis Ernest Barrias)

Spartacus. From: Hombres y mujeres ce?lebres de todos los tiempos by Juan Landa, 1875-1877. Private Collection

Christians! Shall Spartacus tear down your churches?, 1919. Artist: Keimel, Hermann
Christians! Shall Spartacus tear down your churches?, 1919. From a private collection

Ruins of the amphitheater where the revolt of Spartacus left, its the second largest one in the world

Spartacus Death, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Spartacus Death, 1882. Private Collection

A RAF Short SC-5 Belfast CMk1 XR369 Spartacus takes-off
A RAF Short SC-5 Belfast CMk1, XR369, Spartacus, takes-off from the island of Gan in the Indian Ocean for the last time. The airfield was handed over to the Republic of Maldives on 29 March 1976

Maldivians wave goodbye for the last time as a RAF Short SC-5 Belfast, XR369, Spartacus, prepares to leave from the island of Gan in the Indian Ocean

Bolshevik leaning across map of Europe and setting fire to Bavaria. The Bolshevik is coming Throw him out on Election Day Bavarian Peoples Party poster, 1919

German political poster shows a soldier standing in front of a woman and her children. Text reads: We won t tolerate anarchy We ll protect women and children : 1919

Spartacus League Poster
Poster for the Spartakists, Germany 1918 with Karl Liebknech as leading figure. Date: c. 1918

Karl Liebknecht, German socialist and communist
Karl Liebknecht (1871-1919), German socialist and co-founder with Rosa Luxemburg of the Spartacus League and the Communist Party of Germany. Seen here (right) with an unidentified man

Spartacus Uprising, Germany
Left wing revolutionaries in a car with a mounted machine gun, in front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, during the Spartacus Uprising, c. December 1918

Karl Liebknecht / Postcard
KARL LIEBKNECHT German left-wing statesman who opposed WWI, in 1918 formed the Spartacus League which became the German Communist Party; he was assassinated Date: 1871 - 1919

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"Spartacus: The Legendary Gladiator Who Led the Rebellion of Gladiators" In ancient Rome, a remarkable figure emerged from the shadows - Spartacus. Born in 111 BC as a Thracian gladiator, he would go on to become an icon of resistance and freedom. Leading a revolt of Roman gladiators against their oppressors, his name became synonymous with bravery and defiance. The Vow was not just a mere oath; it was a declaration that ignited the flames of rebellion. With unwavering determination, Spartacus rallied his fellow gladiators to fight for their rights and liberation from the chains that bound them. Engravings depicting this historic event capture the intensity and passion behind Spartacus' cause. They immortalize him as both a symbol of hope for those oppressed and fear for those who sought to suppress him. Tragically, like all great heroes, Spartacus met his end in 71 BC. Engraved depictions show us glimpses into this fateful moment when he fell in battle but remained undefeated in spirit. Throughout history, artists have paid homage to this legendary figure through various mediums. From marble sculptures capturing his strength and resilience to chromolithos portraying his indomitable spirit, each artwork tells its own story about the impact he had on society. Even beyond artistry's realm lies evidence of how deeply rooted Spartacus is within our collective consciousness. An election campaign poster for the Bavarian Peoples Party showcases how politicians drew inspiration from his legacy while appealing to voters' desire for change and justice. Spartacus continues to inspire generations with tales of courage against insurmountable odds. His story serves as a reminder that even amidst darkness, there will always be individuals willing to rise up against injustice – just like this graduate donning their gown and mortarboard or any student seeking knowledge despite adversity.