Third Century Bc Collection (#3)

"Unveiling the Glories of the Third Century BC: From Victorious Battles to Exquisite Artifacts" In the annals of history

Third Century Bc Collection: Battle of Lake Trasimene, Italy, Second Punic War, 217 BC (colour litho)

Battle of Lake Trasimene, Italy, Second Punic War, 217 BC (colour litho)
5217560 Battle of Lake Trasimene, Italy, Second Punic War, 217 BC (colour litho) by Mills, Alfred Wallis (1855-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Lake Trasimene, Italy)

Third Century Bc Collection: Fabius Maximus declares war on the Carthaginians, 218 BC (engraving)

Fabius Maximus declares war on the Carthaginians, 218 BC (engraving)
3647079 Fabius Maximus declares war on the Carthaginians, 218 BC (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fabius Maximus declares war on the Carthaginians, 218 BC)

Third Century Bc Collection: The meeting between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal before the Battle of Zama, 202 BC (engraving)

The meeting between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal before the Battle of Zama, 202 BC (engraving)
3647071 The meeting between Scipio Africanus and Hannibal before the Battle of Zama, 202 BC (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Third Century Bc Collection: Rostral column of Gaius Duilius, commemorating the Roman naval victory over the Carthaginians at

Rostral column of Gaius Duilius, commemorating the Roman naval victory over the Carthaginians at the Battle of Mylae in
3647063 Rostral column of Gaius Duilius, commemorating the Roman naval victory over the Carthaginians at the Battle of Mylae in 260 BC (engraving) by German School

Third Century Bc Collection: The Pharos of Alexandria, Egypt (engraving)

The Pharos of Alexandria, Egypt (engraving)
3647058 The Pharos of Alexandria, Egypt (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pharos of Alexandria, Egypt)

Third Century Bc Collection: Hannibal at nine years of age, swearing enmity to the Romans (engraving)

Hannibal at nine years of age, swearing enmity to the Romans (engraving)
5233480 Hannibal at nine years of age, swearing enmity to the Romans (engraving) by Gravelot, Hubert Francois (1699-1773); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibal at nine years of age)

Third Century Bc Collection: Over the Alps to the gates of Rome (litho)

Over the Alps to the gates of Rome (litho)
976648 Over the Alps to the gates of Rome (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Over the Alps to the gates of Rome)

Third Century Bc Collection: The oath of Hannibal, 3rd Century BC (chromolitho)

The oath of Hannibal, 3rd Century BC (chromolitho)
972395 The oath of Hannibal, 3rd Century BC (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The oath of Hannibal, 3rd Century BC)

Third Century Bc Collection: The Library of Alexandria, 300 BC (chromolitho)

The Library of Alexandria, 300 BC (chromolitho)
1093327 The Library of Alexandria, 300 BC (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Library of Alexandria, 300 BC)

Third Century Bc Collection: Fabius Maximus, Roman politician and general (engraving)

Fabius Maximus, Roman politician and general (engraving)
2788694 Fabius Maximus, Roman politician and general (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fabius Maximus (c280-203 BC), Roman politician and general

Third Century Bc Collection: Agis IV and Cleomenes III, Spartan kings (engraving)

Agis IV and Cleomenes III, Spartan kings (engraving)
2788672 Agis IV and Cleomenes III, Spartan kings (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agis IV (c265-241 BC) and Cleomenes III (d 219 BC), Spartan kings

Third Century Bc Collection: Marcus Claudius Marcellus, Roman general and statesman (engraving)

Marcus Claudius Marcellus, Roman general and statesman (engraving)
2788660 Marcus Claudius Marcellus, Roman general and statesman (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marcus Claudius Marcellus (c268-208 BC)

Third Century Bc Collection: Titus Quinctius Flaminimus, Roman general (engraving)

Titus Quinctius Flaminimus, Roman general (engraving)
2788657 Titus Quinctius Flaminimus, Roman general (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Titus Quinctius Flaminimus (c229-c174 BC)

Third Century Bc Collection: Statue of the Greek dramatist Menander (engraving)

Statue of the Greek dramatist Menander (engraving)
5216666 Statue of the Greek dramatist Menander (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of the Greek dramatist Menander (c341-c390 BC)

Third Century Bc Collection: Roman copy of a statue of the Ancient Greek comic poet Posidippus (engraving)

Roman copy of a statue of the Ancient Greek comic poet Posidippus (engraving)
5216668 Roman copy of a statue of the Ancient Greek comic poet Posidippus (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Third Century Bc Collection: Archimedes (photogravure)

Archimedes (photogravure)
3620574 Archimedes (photogravure) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archimedes. After a painting by Nicolo Barabino)

Third Century Bc Collection: Marriage of Masinissa, King of Numidia, and Sophonisbe of Carthage (engraving)

Marriage of Masinissa, King of Numidia, and Sophonisbe of Carthage (engraving)
3647070 Marriage of Masinissa, King of Numidia, and Sophonisbe of Carthage (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage of Masinissa, King of Numidia)

Third Century Bc Collection: Hannibals crossing of the Alps, 218 BC (engraving)

Hannibals crossing of the Alps, 218 BC (engraving)
3647068 Hannibals crossing of the Alps, 218 BC (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibals crossing of the Alps, 218 BC)

Third Century Bc Collection: Zeno of Citium, Ancient Greek philosopher (engraving)

Zeno of Citium, Ancient Greek philosopher (engraving)
3647057 Zeno of Citium, Ancient Greek philosopher (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zeno of Citium (c334-c262 BC), Ancient Greek philosopher

Third Century Bc Collection: Mencius, ancient Chinese Confucian philosopher (engraving)

Mencius, ancient Chinese Confucian philosopher (engraving)
3647836 Mencius, ancient Chinese Confucian philosopher (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mencius (372-289 BC), ancient Chinese Confucian philosopher

Third Century Bc Collection: The blind Appius Claudius Caecus speaking in the Roman Senate against Cineas

The blind Appius Claudius Caecus speaking in the Roman Senate against Cineas, the ambassador of Pyrrhus of Epiris
3647102 The blind Appius Claudius Caecus speaking in the Roman Senate against Cineas, the ambassador of Pyrrhus of Epiris, 279 BC (engraving) by German School

Third Century Bc Collection: Scene from the childhood of Hannibal (chromolitho)

Scene from the childhood of Hannibal (chromolitho)
2817020 Scene from the childhood of Hannibal (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the childhood of Hannibal)

Third Century Bc Collection: Hannibal crossing the Rhone with his army and elephants, 218 BC (chromolitho)

Hannibal crossing the Rhone with his army and elephants, 218 BC (chromolitho)
2782910 Hannibal crossing the Rhone with his army and elephants, 218 BC (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Third Century Bc Collection: Hannibal and his army crossing the Alps, 218 BC (engraving)

Hannibal and his army crossing the Alps, 218 BC (engraving)
972347 Hannibal and his army crossing the Alps, 218 BC (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannibal and his army crossing the Alps, 218 BC)

Third Century Bc Collection: The Banishment of Cleombrotus (engraving)

The Banishment of Cleombrotus (engraving)
976051 The Banishment of Cleombrotus (engraving) by West, Benjamin (1738-1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Banishment of Cleombrotus by Leonidas II, King of Sparta)

Third Century Bc Collection: Hamilcar Barca, Carthaginian general and father of Hannibal (engraving)

Hamilcar Barca, Carthaginian general and father of Hannibal (engraving)
3647066 Hamilcar Barca, Carthaginian general and father of Hannibal (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hamilcar Barca (c275-228 BC)

Third Century Bc Collection: The Battle of Asculum, 279 BC (engraving)

The Battle of Asculum, 279 BC (engraving)
3647064 The Battle of Asculum, 279 BC (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Asculum, 279 BC)

Third Century Bc Collection: Theophrastus, Ancient Greek philosopher (engraving)

Theophrastus, Ancient Greek philosopher (engraving)
3647056 Theophrastus, Ancient Greek philosopher (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theophrastus (c371-c287 BC)), Ancient Greek philosopher

Third Century Bc Collection: Hannibal leading the Carthaginian army over the Alps (coloured engraving)

Hannibal leading the Carthaginian army over the Alps (coloured engraving)
3630102 Hannibal leading the Carthaginian army over the Alps (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Third Century Bc Collection: Scipio Africanus the Elder, Roman general of the Punic Wars (litho)

Scipio Africanus the Elder, Roman general of the Punic Wars (litho)
5997118 Scipio Africanus the Elder, Roman general of the Punic Wars (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scipio Africanus the Elder (236-183 BC)

Third Century Bc Collection: Gonzaga Cameo, Ancient Greek engraved gem (engraving)

Gonzaga Cameo, Ancient Greek engraved gem (engraving)
5216830 Gonzaga Cameo, Ancient Greek engraved gem (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gonzaga Cameo, Ancient Greek engraved gem)

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"Unveiling the Glories of the Third Century BC: From Victorious Battles to Exquisite Artifacts" In the annals of history, the third century BC stands as a testament to remarkable triumphs and artistic brilliance. The Battle of the Aegates in 241 BC witnessed an awe-inspiring victory of the Roman fleet over their Carthaginian adversaries, forever altering the course of Mediterranean power dynamics. An engraving depicting this historic event captures both the might and determination that led Rome to emerge victorious. Amidst these tales of conquest, Hannibal's legendary elephants left an indelible mark on ancient warfare. A captivating chromolitho showcases these majestic creatures, reminding us of their pivotal role in shaping military strategies during this era. Beyond battles and war machines, exquisite jewelry from this period reveals a world steeped in opulence and refinement. A gold ring adorned with a delicate sardonyx cameo transports us back to a time when craftsmanship reached unparalleled heights. The lion head motif emerges as a recurring symbol throughout various artifacts from this era. Pairing elegance with ferocity, golden lion head earrings exemplify timeless beauty while evoking strength and courage. Delicate ear pendants crafted from gold offer glimpses into fashionable adornments favored by women during early third-century BC society. These intricate pieces showcase not only impeccable artistry but also reflect cultural preferences that have endured through centuries. A finger ring adorned with floral inlay demonstrates how nature-inspired designs captivated ancient craftsmen's imagination during this period. Combining gold, garnet, and rock crystal harmoniously within its structure creates an enchanting piece that transcends time itself. The hinged lion head bracelet further exemplifies masterful techniques such as filigree work and enamel application prevalent during this epoch. Its intricacy speaks volumes about skilled artisans who transformed precious metals into wearable works of art. Segments from an ornate diadem reveal another facet of the third century BC's opulence.