Jacques Grasset De Saint Sauveur Collection

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

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

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 Rome
Buccinator 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 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

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 Rome
Roman archer sagittarius and spearman hastatus, 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

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

Man of Aragon, Spain. In conical hat decorated with ribbons, wool tunic over a jerkin, short cape, culottes, gaiters and shoes, holding a cudgel. Homme de l'Aragon

Costume of a king of Congo, Africa
Costume of a king of Congo, In turban, robe with long train, sash belt, scimitar and stick. Perhaps a portrait of King Alfonso I (c. 1456-1543)

Woman of Aragon, Spain. In a gown with laced corset, contrasting amadis sleeves, full skirts, lace ruff collar standing up from the chemise. Femme de l'Aragon

Woman of Salamanca, Kingdom of Leon, Spain. In wide brim hat with ribbons, chaperon or kerchief tied to an embroidered corset, blouse with embroidered sleeves, apron and long skirts

Man of Salamanca, Kingdom of Leon, Spain

Catalan woman, Spain
Catalan woman, Catalonia, Spain. In a long black veil, laced corset, kerchief a la francais over the bust, long skirts, apron, shoes, holding a basket of vegetables and fish. Catalanne

Catalan man, Catalonia, Spain

Evenks or Tungusic woman of Siberia. Hair in pigtails, wearing a long elegant coat, gown, breeches and boots of reindeer skin decorated with beads and fringes. Femme Tounguses

Woman of the Mari people (Cheremisa or Cheremis) of Russia. In bonnet of birch bark covered in cloth with shells, embroidered linen tunic, sash belt, culottes, gaiters and shoes. Femme Tscheremisse

Man of the Mari people (Cheremisa or Cheremis) of Russia. In furred jerkin coat, embroidered linen shirt, sash, culottes, gaiters, shoes, holding a staff and fur cap. Homme Tscheremisse

Kabardian woman, one of the 12 Circassian tribes. In veil, bodice, blouse, wide skirts, gaiters and shoes, holding a fish. Kabardinienne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Kabardian man, one of the 12 Circassian tribes. In turban, mustache, domino coat with open sleeves, tunic with belt and scimitars, wide pantalons, and tall boots. Kabardinien

Evenks or Tungusic man of Siberia. Hunter in hat, facial tattoo, coat, breeches and apron of deer skin, decorated with beads and fringes. Armed with spear, bow, quiver and arrows. Homme Tounguses

Samoyedic woman of Siberia: Nenets, Enets, Nganasans or Selkups people

Ostyak woman of Siberia: Khanty or Ket people. In hooded coat of bear or reindeer skin, with beaded necklaces, striped apron, leggings and leather bootlets. Femme Ostyack

Ostyak man of Siberia: Khanty or Ket people. He wears a cloak, trousers and boots of bear or reindeer-skin, walking on carved skis with wooden ski pole. Homme Ostyack

Samoyedic man of Siberia, Nenets, Enets, Nganasans or Selkups people

Costume of a native girl of Tahiti. Her short hair is perfumed with coconut oil and herbs, adorned with flowers. She wears a long tunic over a gown. Fille de Taiti

Khoikhoi woman of South Africa wearing a feather headdress, animal-skin cape, dakka or talisman hanging from a cord, loincloth, holding a staff. Hottentote. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Costume of a native woman of Tahiti. Her short hair is perfumed with coconut oil and herbs. She wears a turban of horsehair, a cape and skirt with belt. Femme de Taiti

Itelmen peasant woman and child of Kamchatka. Woman in reindeer-skin coat and trousers, boots, belt with tassels, boy strapped on her back. Paysanne de Kamtschatka

Polynesian man of Tahiti, Pacific Islands. Wearing a long robe tied at the waist with a belt. Homme de Taiti. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Ceremonial costume of a King of Tahiti. Perhaps Otoo, King Pomare I. He wears a tall headdress of feathers, a cloak and tunic, and holds a large carved wooden deity. Roi de Taiti

Woman of Kamchatka, Itelmen, Koryak or Ainu. In kerchief headdress, fur-lined gown over skirts, leather shoes. Femme de Kamtschatka. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Itelmen peasant of Kamchatka in front of summer dwelling
Itelmen peasant of Kamchatka in front of a pehm or summer dwelling. He wears a furred hooded reindeer-skin coat, animal-skin trousers and boots, armed with bow and quiver of arrows

Itelmen or Kamchadal woman. In striped turban, high collar shirt, fur-lined coat, animal-skin gown dressed with fringes, sandals, holding a basket of vegetables

Costume of a man of Kamchatka, Itelmen, Koryak or Ainu. In furred hat and coat, trousers and leggings, leather boots, holding a club. Homme de Kamtschatka. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Woman of the Kalina or Carib people, South America
Woman of the Kalina or Carib people, French Guiana, South America. In apron or coyon decorated with beads, shawl, beaded gaiters, carrying a basket of flowers on her back. Sauvagesse de la Guiane

Itelmen or Kamchadal man. In fur-lined jerkin, skirt, trousers, boots, armed with spear, low and arrow, dagger. Aboriginal people of Kamchatka, decimated by Cossacks and smallpox in the 18th century

Piaye of the Kalina people, French Guiana, South America
Piaye of the Kalina or Carib people, French Guiana, South America. Medicine man or ceremonial person with feather headdress, skirt, and wooden club. Piaye-Medecin de la Guiane

Man of the Kalina or Carib people, South America
Man of the Kalina or Carib people, French Guiana, South America. In loincloth or camiza, armed for hunting or battle with ironwood club or putu, bow and quiver of arrows. Sauvage de la Guiane

Warrior of the Iroquois Confederacy. In breechcloth and moccasins, armed with musket and ax, smoking a pipe tomahawk. Guerrier Iroquois. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by J

Costume of an African Amazon warror, lived near the Kingdom of D'mt in Ethiopia

Male dancer of the Sandwich Isles, now Hawaii. In makini, a gourd helmet and mask with feather crest and tapa strips, short cape and loincloth

Chief Kanaina of the Sandwich Isles, now Hawaii
Chief of the Sandwich Isles, now Hawaii. In feather helmet or mahiole, feather cloak or ahu'ula, and loincloth, holding a mace embedded with shark teeth

Woman of the Sandwich Isles, now Hawaii. In shawl, short skirt decorated with colourful shells, garlands, necklace and bracelets of feather

Unangan woman and child of Unalaska, Aleutian Islands
Unangan or Aleut woman and child of Unalaska, Aleutian Islands. With facial tattoos and piercings, wearing a long jacket or parka of birdskin, holding a baby swaddled in a woven-grass basket

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