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Numa Pompilius offered the crown of Rome, 673 BCThe Sabine Numa Pompilius, legendary second king of Rome, offered the crown and sceptre by two senators after the death of Romulus, 673 BC. Couronne et sceptre offerts a Numa
The apotheosis of Romulus, first king of Rome, 716 BCThe apotheosis of Romulus, legendary founder and first king of Rome, 716 BC
Kidnapped Sabine women stop the war between the Romans and SabinThe kidnapped Sabine women intervene to stop the war between the Sabines led by king Titus Tatius and the Romans under Romulus, 8th century BC
Horatius Cocles defending a Roman bridge from the Etruscan invadRoman army officer Publius Horatius Cocles defending the Pons Sublicius bridge in Rome from the invading army of Etruscan King Lars Porsena of Clusium, 6th century BC
Tarquin the Elder and the augur Attus Navius, 6th century BCTarquin the Elder, legendary fifth king of Rome, cutting a whetstone with a razor in front of the augur Attus Navius, 6th century BC. Accius-Nevius assure a Tarquin que sa pensee lui est connue
Tarquin the Elder defeating the Sabines and Etruscans, 6th centuTarquin the Elder of Rome sending burning boats to defeat the Sabines and Etruscans, 6th century BC
The destruction of the Latin city of Alba Longa under the orders of the Roman triplets Horatii or the Horatius brothers. Romans pillaging and looting the city near the gate
Ancus Marcius sending priests to declare war against the LatinsAncus Marcius, legendary fourth king of Rome, sending priests or Fetials to declare war against the Latins, 7th century BC. Ancus Martius envoie des Feciales declarer la guerre aux Latins
Panoramic view of the Domus Aurea built by Emperor Nero, 64-68 APanoramic view of the Domus Aurea or Golden Palace built by Emperor Nero on the Oppian Hill, Rome, 64-68 AD
The dubious death of Germanicus Julius Caesar in Seleucia, AD 19The dubious death by poisoning of Germanicus Julius Caesar in Seleucia, AD 19
First Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus overseeing the building of RFirst Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus or Octavian overseeing the building of Rome, AD 14
View of a chariot race at the Circus Maximus in Rome
Funeral rites and apotheosis of Julius Caesar, 44 BCFuneral rites and apotheosis of Roman general Gaius Julius Caesar, 44 BC. Caesar's body is lifted onto a bed in front of the Temple of Concordia Sacra in Rome and a shrine to Venus
The Triumph of Pompey in Rome, 61 BCGnaeus Pompeius Magnus on a huge chariot drawn by elephants in a triumphal procession. Before him march soldiers and musicians and hundreds of hostages in national costume of conquered realms
Scipio reuniting a captive Carthaginian woman with her fiance. A fine example of the virtue of Roman general Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus. Bel exemple de la vertu de Publius-Scipion
The victory of Hannibal over the Romans at the Battle of CannaeThe victory of Carthaginian general Hannibal over the Roman army at the Battle of Cannae, Second Punic War, 216 BC. Victoire d'Annibal a la bataille de Cannes
Romulus and Remus and the foundation of Rome. A priest points to the gods Jupiter and Venus in the clouds above the twins and their parents Faustulus and Acca Larentia. Fondation de Rome
Aesculapius brought to Rome in the form of a serpent on a galleyAesculapius, Greek god of medicine, is brought to Rome in the form of a serpent on a galley. Esculape amene a Rome sur une Galere
Romans humiliated by the Samnites at the Claudine Forks, 321 BC. The Roman soldiers were forced to pass under a yoke and give up their weapons during the Second Samnite War
Marcus Furius Camillus expelling the Gauls from Rome, c. 390 BCRoman general Marcus Furius Camillus expelling the Senonii Gauls from Rome, c. 390 BC, breaking the treaty with Gallic leader Brennus, shown loading gold onto scales
Roman general Camillus destroying the Etruscan city of Velus, 39Roman general Marcus Furius Camillus destroying the Etruscan city of Veii or Velus after a decade-long siege in 396 BC
Rome Triumphant, with female figure of Rome receiving homage froRome Triumphant, with allegorical female figure of Rome in helmet seated on a throne receiving homage from barbarian kings
Romans offering meals to gods and goddesses in the Lectisternium, an ancient Roman propitiatory ceremony. Prisoners and debtors were freed to celebrate. Celebration du Lectisterne
Cincinnatus and consul Minucius at the Battle of Mount AlgidusThe imprudence of Consul Minucius at the Battle of Mount Algidus 458 BC. Roman dictator Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus, c. 519- 430 BC, arrives to defeat the Aequi
Romans praying at a temple to end the Antonine Plague, 2nd centuRomans praying at a temple to the Vestal Virgin Orbinia to end the Antonine Plague, 165 to 180 AD. A victimarius with an axe brings a sacrificial ox
Coriolanus beseeched by his mother to halt his attack on Rome, 5Gnaeus Marcius Coriolanus beseeched by his mother Veturia, wife Volumnia and his two sons, to halt his attack on Rome, 5th Century BC
Roman general Coriolanus entering the house of the Volscians, 5tRoman general Gnaeus Marcius Coriolanus in disguise entering the house of the Volscian leader Attius Tullus Aufidius, 5th Century BC. Coriolan se retire chez les Volsques
The secession of the Roman people to Mons Sacre, 494 BCThe secession of the Roman plebeians and soldiers to Mons Sacre, 494 BC. Patrician senators negotiate the people's return with a crowd of soldiers and signifers
Roman statues of Horatius Cocles, Scaevola and CloeliaStatues of the Roman heroes Publius Horatius Cocles and Mucius Scaevola, and heroine Cloelia on horseback. Roman citizens admire the monuments on a street
King Lars Porsena presenting Cloelia with a horse, 508 BCLars Porsena, Etruscan king of Clusium, presenting Roman hostage Cloelia with a horse, 508 BC. Cloelia and her virgins asked for the freedom of the youngest Roman boy hostages
Calligraphic title page with vignette from Zappe's Roman HistoryAllegorical scene with History seated on a cloud above Study with a history book, medallion with portraits, a globe and chart. Two winged genie write the History of Remus and Romulus
Seneca, Roman Stoic philosopher, c.4 BC - 65 ADLucius Annaeus Seneca the Younger, Stoic philosopher of Ancient Rome, , c. 4 BC - 65 AD. Statesman, dramatist, and satirist of the post-Augustan age of Latin literature. Seneca
Fetial priest or fetialis, ancient Rome. In laurel wreath, toga, and cloak, holding a spear. A statue on a column and aqueduct in the background. Pretre Feciale chez les Romains
Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome. He wears a crimson cloak or laena over a toga, and holds a bowl over a sacrificial altar. Children with sacred box and tibia or aulos
Haruspex reading the entrails of a sacrificed sheep, ancient Rome. In crimson mantle over blue toga, using a knife to disembowl a sheep on a sacrifical altar. Auspice chez les Romains
Augur performing ex tripudiis ritual, ancient RomeAugur, priest and official of ancient Rome. Performing an ex tripudiis ritual with Mars sacred chickens
A battle between gladiators, ancient RomeA battle between gladiators in the circus, ancient Rome. A retiarius with net and trident fights a secutor armed with cudgel and shield. Both wear skirts and short trousers or sagulum gregale
Regina sacrorum, high priestess of ancient Rome. Wife of the Rex sacrorum. In gold crown, crimson palla and stola, making a sacrfice to Juno at an altar in a temple. Reine des Sacrifices
Boxers fighting in a ring, ancient Rome. The pugilists wear cesti or battle gloves and short tunics. Gladiateurs: Pugilats chez les Romains. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by L
Charioteer racing at the circus, ancient Rome. In helmet, tunic, and sagulum gregale or short trousers, riding a four-horse chariot or quadriga. Course du Cirque chez les Romains
Lictor with fasces, ancient Rome. In tunic, sagulum gregale or short trounsers, sandals, in front of an acqueduct and ruined arch. Licteur. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by L
Lictor riding in front of consuls, ancient Rome. In galea helmet, tunic, sagulum gregale or short trousers, sandals, with fasces and scutum shield. Licteur a Cheval allant devant les Consuls
Hornplayer in the Roman army, ancient RomeBuccinator or hornplayer in the Roman army, ancient Rome. He wears a lion-skin headdress, tunic, sagulum gregale or short trousers and sandals
Costume of a standard bearer, ancient Rome. The aquilifer wears a leopard skin tied around his torso, animal-skin boots with lion heads
Slinger in the Roman army, ancient RomeFunditor or slinger in the Roman army, ancient Rome. In galea helmet, cape, tunic, sagulum gregale or short trousers, caligae hobnail sandals, armed with slingshot and stone. Frondeur Romain
Praetorian Guards, ancient Rome. in galea helmet, lorica segmentata breastplate, tunic, sagulum gregale or short trousers, caligae hobnail sandals, armed with gladius sword and oval shield
Roman archer and spearman, ancient RomeRoman archer sagittarius and spearman hastatus, ancient Rome
Roman legionary and skirmisher, ancient RomeRoman legionary and veles, ancient Rome. The soldier in galea helmet, tunic, caligae hobnail sandals, armed with pilum or javelin and oval shield
Rex sacrificulus or king of sacrifices, ancient RomeRex sacrificulus or king of sacrifices, highest ranking priest in ancient Rome. In crown, crimson mantle, white toga, seated on a throne in front of burnt offerings on an altar in a temple
Roman soldier with scutum and gladius, ancient Rome. He wears a galea helmet, leather breastplate or lorica, tunic, sagulum gregale short trousers and caligae hobnail sandals. Soldat Romain
Costume of a mounted archer, ancient Rome. In galea or helmet, tunic, short trousers or sagulum gregale, sandals, armed with bow, arrows and quiver. Cavalier-Archer chez les Romains
Costume of a mounted lancer, ancient RomeRoman hastatus or mounted lancer, ancient Rome. Mounted on a horse, wearing galea helmet, tunic, baldric belt, sagulum gregale or short trousers. Armed with shield and spear
Roman tribune in military uniform, ancient Rome. Wearing a lorica musculata or breastplate, paludamentum cloak, tunic, short trousers or sagulum gregale, and caligae hobnail sandals
Roman knight or princeps iuventutis, ancient Rome. Wearing a paludamentum cloak, tunic, short trousers or sagulum gregale, and sandals
Emperor in military uniform, ancient Rome. Wearing laurel wreath, ornate breastplate, paludamentum cloak, tunic, short trousers or sagulum gregale, and caligae hobnail boots holding a sword
Dictator in military uniform, ancient Rome. Wearing galea or helmet, breastplate, paludamentum cloak, tunic, short trousers or sagulum gregale, and caligae hobnail boots
Triumphator receiving a triumph in ancient Rome. A military commander in armour and paludamentum rides a four-horse chariot or quadriga under an arch in front of legionaries with signifers
Aedile in toga, tunic and sandals, ancient Rome. In front of various buildings and edifices including a bridge, obelisk, temple, etc. Edile. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by L
Costume of a quaestor or treasury official, ancient Rome. In toga, tunic and sandals, in a room with military shield or ancilia, signum, aquila or eagle standard, and other treasures. Questeur
Ponitifex maximus or chief high priest, ancient RomePonitifex maximus or chief high priest of the College of Pontiffs, Rome. In crimson-edged toga praetexta in front of burnt offerings on a sacrificial altar in a temple. Grand Pontife Romain
Costume of a praetor or magistrate, ancient Rome. In toga, tunic and sandals, seated on a chair in a room decorated with screen, spear, sword, carved table. Preteur
Costume of a Tribunus plebis, ancient Rome. Tribune of the people wearing a crimson toga, tunic and sandals. Temple, column and statues in the background. Tribun du Peuple
Roman consul in military uniform, ancient Rome
Two Roman consuls seated on thrones in ancient Rome. They wear purple-bordered toga praetexta and are attended by lictors with fasces. Consuls Romains
Roman senator seated on a chair, ancient Rome. In white toga with maroon sandals in the Curia Julia or senate house. Senateur Romain. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by L
Censor conducting a census at the Villa Publica, ancient Rome. He sits on a throne in toga and red pallium while the populace gathers outside the Forum. Censeur Romain
An orator speaking to a crowd in a forum, ancient Rome. The speaker is attended by a clerk accensus or scribe librarius. L'Orateur Romain. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by L
A wedding ceremony in ancient Rome. The bride wears a yellow flammeum bridal veil, the groom a short tunic, cape and yellow sandals
Allegorical figure of Rome instructed by Time and MinervaAllegorical figure of Rome in palla and stola instructed by Time and the goddess Minerva on the history of Rome. Minerva with helmet, armour and shield, accompanied by an owl
Roman woman from a Patrician family, ancient Rome. With diadem of Juno in her hair, stola (robe) with gold hem, palla (cloak). In front of a temple, obelisk and broken columns
Woman citizen of Rome in palla and stola, ancient RomeWoman citizen of Rome in palla (cloak) and stola (robe), her hair in a mitra (headband). In front of a column, obelisk and colonnade. Citoyenne de Rome
Young man from a Patrician family, ancient Rome. In a robe called a toga virilis or libera, with gold bulla hanging around his neck, yellow and red sandals. In front of an arch, aqueduct and obelisk
Roman citizen applying for a job, ancient RomeRoman citizen applying for a job in toga and sandals, ancient Rome. The tunic worn falling over the heels was the sign of pretension. In a square with arch, obelisk, statues
A wealthy Roman citizen in palla, toga, and sandalsA wealthy Roman citizen in cloak or palla with embroidered hem, white toga, yellow and red sandals. Seated on a stool with footrest in front of a colonnade with statues. Citoyen Romain
Victimarius, an assistant at a ritual sacrifice, ancient Rome. He carries an axe, wears an apron or limus, and leads a bull by a rope. A musician plays the tibia or aulos. Victimaire
Vestal Virgin, priestess ofthe goddess Vesta, ancient RomeVestal Virgin, priestess of Vesta, goddess of the hearh, ancient Rome. She wears a stola and palla or shawl, stands before the sacred hearth with water pitcher and patera. Vestale Romaine
Sibyl, an oracle or prophetess, ancient Rome. In palla or shawl and stola. holding a book like the Tiburtine Sibyl or Albunae. Sybille chez les Romains
Salii priest in costume of an archaic warrior, ancient RomeOne of the 12 Salii, or leaping priests, in costume of an archaic warrior, ancient Rome
Calligraphic title page with bas-relief of Roman historyCalligraphic title page with bas-relief of scenes from Roman history showing Romulus and Remus with a wolf and the kidnap of the Sabine women. Premier Frontispiece
Miliary column and rostral column of G. Duilius, RomeMiliary column or milestone, erected to measure distance from the Forum (left), and rostral column commemorating Gaius Duilius's naval victory at the Battle of Mylae, 260 BC
Plan and elevation of an oval temple of ancient RomePlan and elevation of an oval temple to Venus, ancient Rome. Dome with four doors and 16 columns
Decorated ceiling in the Casa del Gallo II, Pompeii, ItalyPart of a decorated ceiling from the House of Chlorus and Caprasia or Casa del Gallo II (Reg. IX, Ins. II, No. 10), Pompeii, Italy. Decke in der Casa del Gallo, Pompeji. Chromolithograph by A
Antique wall painting in the Tiberine Museum, Rome. Now the National Roman Museum, Museo Nazionale Romano. Museo Antike Wandmaleeri, Museo Tiberino, Rom. Chromolithograph by G
A noble woman at her toilette in 18th century FranceA noble woman at her toilette in the era of Marie Antoinette, 18th century France. A hairdresser with a powder puff fixes the woman's huge pouffe hair-do. The woman sits holding a lap dog