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Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Numa Pompilius offered the crown of Rome, 673 BC

Numa Pompilius offered the crown of Rome, 673 BC
The 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: The apotheosis of Romulus, first king of Rome, 716 BC

The apotheosis of Romulus, first king of Rome, 716 BC
The apotheosis of Romulus, legendary founder and first king of Rome, 716 BC

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Kidnapped Sabine women stop the war between the Romans and Sabin

Kidnapped Sabine women stop the war between the Romans and Sabin
The kidnapped Sabine women intervene to stop the war between the Sabines led by king Titus Tatius and the Romans under Romulus, 8th century BC

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Horatius Cocles defending a Roman bridge from the Etruscan invad

Horatius Cocles defending a Roman bridge from the Etruscan invad
Roman 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Tarquin the Elder and the augur Attus Navius, 6th century BC

Tarquin the Elder and the augur Attus Navius, 6th century BC
Tarquin 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Tarquin the Elder defeating the Sabines and Etruscans, 6th centu

Tarquin the Elder defeating the Sabines and Etruscans, 6th centu
Tarquin the Elder of Rome sending burning boats to defeat the Sabines and Etruscans, 6th century BC

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: The destruction of the Latin city of Alba Longa under the orders

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Ancus Marcius sending priests to declare war against the Latins

Ancus Marcius sending priests to declare war against the Latins
Ancus 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Panoramic view of the Domus Aurea built by Emperor Nero, 64-68 A

Panoramic view of the Domus Aurea built by Emperor Nero, 64-68 A
Panoramic view of the Domus Aurea or Golden Palace built by Emperor Nero on the Oppian Hill, Rome, 64-68 AD

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: The dubious death of Germanicus Julius Caesar in Seleucia, AD 19

The dubious death of Germanicus Julius Caesar in Seleucia, AD 19
The dubious death by poisoning of Germanicus Julius Caesar in Seleucia, AD 19

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: First Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus overseeing the building of R

First Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus overseeing the building of R
First Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus or Octavian overseeing the building of Rome, AD 14

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: View of a chariot race at the Circus Maximus in Rome

View of a chariot race at the Circus Maximus in Rome

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Funeral rites and apotheosis of Julius Caesar, 44 BC

Funeral rites and apotheosis of Julius Caesar, 44 BC
Funeral 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: The Triumph of Pompey in Rome, 61 BC

The Triumph of Pompey in Rome, 61 BC
Gnaeus 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Scipio reuniting a captive Carthaginian woman with her fiance

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: The victory of Hannibal over the Romans at the Battle of Cannae

The victory of Hannibal over the Romans at the Battle of Cannae
The 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Romulus and Remus and the foundation of Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Aesculapius brought to Rome in the form of a serpent on a galley

Aesculapius brought to Rome in the form of a serpent on a galley
Aesculapius, Greek god of medicine, is brought to Rome in the form of a serpent on a galley. Esculape amene a Rome sur une Galere

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Romans humiliated by the Samnites at the Claudine Forks, 321 BC

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Marcus Furius Camillus expelling the Gauls from Rome, c. 390 BC

Marcus Furius Camillus expelling the Gauls from Rome, c. 390 BC
Roman 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Roman general Camillus destroying the Etruscan city of Velus, 39

Roman general Camillus destroying the Etruscan city of Velus, 39
Roman general Marcus Furius Camillus destroying the Etruscan city of Veii or Velus after a decade-long siege in 396 BC

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Rome Triumphant, with female figure of Rome receiving homage fro

Rome Triumphant, with female figure of Rome receiving homage fro
Rome Triumphant, with allegorical female figure of Rome in helmet seated on a throne receiving homage from barbarian kings

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Romans offering meals to gods and goddesses in the Lectisternium

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Cincinnatus and consul Minucius at the Battle of Mount Algidus

Cincinnatus and consul Minucius at the Battle of Mount Algidus
The 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Romans praying at a temple to end the Antonine Plague, 2nd centu

Romans praying at a temple to end the Antonine Plague, 2nd centu
Romans 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Coriolanus beseeched by his mother to halt his attack on Rome, 5

Coriolanus beseeched by his mother to halt his attack on Rome, 5
Gnaeus Marcius Coriolanus beseeched by his mother Veturia, wife Volumnia and his two sons, to halt his attack on Rome, 5th Century BC

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Roman general Coriolanus entering the house of the Volscians, 5t

Roman general Coriolanus entering the house of the Volscians, 5t
Roman 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: The secession of the Roman people to Mons Sacre, 494 BC

The secession of the Roman people to Mons Sacre, 494 BC
The 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Roman statues of Horatius Cocles, Scaevola and Cloelia

Roman statues of Horatius Cocles, Scaevola and Cloelia
Statues of the Roman heroes Publius Horatius Cocles and Mucius Scaevola, and heroine Cloelia on horseback. Roman citizens admire the monuments on a street

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: King Lars Porsena presenting Cloelia with a horse, 508 BC

King Lars Porsena presenting Cloelia with a horse, 508 BC
Lars 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Calligraphic title page with vignette from Zappe's Roman History

Calligraphic title page with vignette from Zappe's Roman History
Allegorical 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Seneca, Roman Stoic philosopher, c.4 BC - 65 AD

Seneca, Roman Stoic philosopher, c.4 BC - 65 AD
Lucius 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Fetial priest or fetialis, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Haruspex reading the entrails of a sacrificed sheep, ancient Rom

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Augur performing ex tripudiis ritual, ancient Rome

Augur performing ex tripudiis ritual, ancient Rome
Augur, priest and official of ancient Rome. Performing an ex tripudiis ritual with Mars sacred chickens

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: A battle between gladiators, ancient Rome

A battle between gladiators, ancient Rome
A 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Regina sacrorum, high priestess of ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Boxers fighting in a ring, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Charioteer racing at the circus, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Lictor with fasces, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Lictor riding in front of consuls, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Hornplayer in the Roman army, ancient Rome

Hornplayer in the Roman army, ancient Rome
Buccinator or hornplayer in the Roman army, ancient Rome. He wears a lion-skin headdress, tunic, sagulum gregale or short trousers and sandals

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Costume of a standard bearer, ancient Rome

Costume of a standard bearer, ancient Rome. The aquilifer wears a leopard skin tied around his torso, animal-skin boots with lion heads

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Slinger in the Roman army, ancient Rome

Slinger in the Roman army, ancient Rome
Funditor 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Praetorian Guards, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Roman archer and spearman, ancient Rome

Roman archer and spearman, ancient Rome
Roman archer sagittarius and spearman hastatus, ancient Rome

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Roman legionary and skirmisher, ancient Rome

Roman legionary and skirmisher, ancient Rome
Roman legionary and veles, ancient Rome. The soldier in galea helmet, tunic, caligae hobnail sandals, armed with pilum or javelin and oval shield

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Rex sacrificulus or king of sacrifices, ancient Rome

Rex sacrificulus or king of sacrifices, ancient Rome
Rex 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Roman soldier with scutum and gladius, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Costume of a mounted archer, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Costume of a mounted lancer, ancient Rome

Costume of a mounted lancer, ancient Rome
Roman 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Roman tribune in military uniform, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Roman knight or princeps iuventutis, ancient Rome

Roman knight or princeps iuventutis, ancient Rome. Wearing a paludamentum cloak, tunic, short trousers or sagulum gregale, and sandals

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Emperor in military uniform, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Dictator in military uniform, ancient Rome

Dictator in military uniform, ancient Rome. Wearing galea or helmet, breastplate, paludamentum cloak, tunic, short trousers or sagulum gregale, and caligae hobnail boots

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Triumphator receiving a triumph in ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Aedile in toga, tunic and sandals, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Costume of a quaestor or treasury official, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Ponitifex maximus or chief high priest, ancient Rome

Ponitifex maximus or chief high priest, ancient Rome
Ponitifex 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Costume of a praetor or magistrate, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Costume of a Tribunus plebis, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Roman consul in military uniform, ancient Rome

Roman consul in military uniform, ancient Rome

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Two Roman consuls seated on thrones in 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Roman senator seated on a chair, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Censor conducting a census at the Villa Publica, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: An orator speaking to a crowd in a forum, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: A wedding ceremony in ancient Rome

A wedding ceremony in ancient Rome. The bride wears a yellow flammeum bridal veil, the groom a short tunic, cape and yellow sandals

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Allegorical figure of Rome instructed by Time and Minerva

Allegorical figure of Rome instructed by Time and Minerva
Allegorical 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Roman woman from a Patrician family, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Woman citizen of Rome in palla and stola, ancient Rome

Woman citizen of Rome in palla and stola, ancient Rome
Woman 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Young man from a Patrician family, ancient 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Roman citizen applying for a job, ancient Rome

Roman citizen applying for a job, ancient Rome
Roman 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: A wealthy Roman citizen in palla, toga, and sandals

A wealthy Roman citizen in palla, toga, and sandals
A 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Victimarius, an assistant at a ritual sacrifice, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Vestal Virgin, priestess ofthe goddess Vesta, ancient Rome

Vestal Virgin, priestess ofthe goddess Vesta, ancient Rome
Vestal 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Sibyl, an oracle or prophetess, ancient Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Salii priest in costume of an archaic warrior, ancient Rome

Salii priest in costume of an archaic warrior, ancient Rome
One of the 12 Salii, or leaping priests, in costume of an archaic warrior, ancient Rome

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Calligraphic title page with bas-relief of Roman history

Calligraphic title page with bas-relief of Roman history
Calligraphic 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Miliary column and rostral column of G. Duilius, Rome

Miliary column and rostral column of G. Duilius, Rome
Miliary 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Plan and elevation of an oval temple of ancient Rome

Plan and elevation of an oval temple of ancient Rome
Plan and elevation of an oval temple to Venus, ancient Rome. Dome with four doors and 16 columns

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Decorated ceiling in the Casa del Gallo II, Pompeii, Italy

Decorated ceiling in the Casa del Gallo II, Pompeii, Italy
Part 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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: Antique wall painting in the Tiberine Museum, Rome

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

Background imageAncient Rome Collection: A noble woman at her toilette in 18th century France

A noble woman at her toilette in 18th century France
A 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



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