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Theodosius I on horseback with sceptre. Theodosius the Great with sceptre, plumed helmet and caparisoned horse. From a column in Istanbul built after his victory over Magnus Maximus. Porta Aurea
Europe as depicted by the ancients. Europe kidnapped by a bull from a mural in the tomb of the Nasoni family, Rome 1, as a nymph on a bull from a cameo 2
Militiades, Themistocles and Pyrrhus IBusts and gems of Athenian politicians Miltiades the Younger 1, 2, Themistocles 3, 4, and King Pyrrhus I 5. Milziade, Temistocle, &c
Ancient Greek method of riding a horse bareback. A young man returns with a chlamys on his lance to a woman offering drinks to both man and horse (top) and a rider holding lance and bridle
Greek warriors in helmets, armour, and labarum standards. They hold shields and lances. A woman brings a patera bowl and vase. From an ancient vase in the collection of Sir William Hamilton
Pyrrhic Dance, ancient Greek war dance. From a Greek vase in the collection of Sir William Hamilton. Danza Pirrica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Paglianti from Giulio Ferrarios
Ancient Greek warriors with painted shields riding a biga or two-horse chariot. Rear view of the car showing the two tiers. Guerrieri con Carri
Battle over the corpse of Patroclus outside TroyGreeks and Trojans battle over the naked corpse of Patroclus outside Troy. Menelaus and Ajax protected the body until Achilles could retrieve it. Combattimento pel Cadavere di Patroclo
Allegorical figure of Europe by Andrea AppianiAllegorical figure of Europe seated on a throne in a purple robe with books, globe, palette, sceptre, lyre and owl. After a painting by Andrea Appiani.. L Europa come figurata dall Appiani
Emperor Justinian I the Great 1, Empress Theodora, etcEmperor Justinian I the Great 1, Byzantine imperial courtiers 2, Empress Theodora 3, and Basil II, the Bulgar Slayer 4. Immagini di Giustiniano Teodora
View of the Roman Forum in AthensView of the Roman Forum or Agora in Athens, Greece. Built during the reign of Emperor Augustus. L Elevazione del Foro di Atene
Periander, Solon, Bias, Thales and PittacusPortraits of Corinthian ruler Periander 1, Athenian statesman Solon 2, Bias of Priene 3, Greek mathetician Thales of Miletus 4, and Pittacus of Mytilene 5. etc
Lysander, Agesilaus II, Hercules and other heroesLysander and Agesilaus II of Sparta (top) and Hercules in lionskin with club at a sacrifice with Deiphobus, King of Amiclea in Laconia, and his wife (bottom). Vasi rappresentanti Ercole
Figures of Greek kings from ancient vasesFigures of ancient Greek kings. King dressed like Amamemnon of Homer 1. From ancient Greek vases in the collection of Sir William Hamilton. Figure degli Antichi Re della Grecia
Costumes of ancient Greek queens from ancient vases. Two queens are depicted in rich clothing with their attendants. At the top, a queen looks into a mirror held by a servant
Odysseus entertained by Alcinous ruler of the PhaiaciansOdysseus entertained by Alcinous, ruler of the Phaiacians on the island of Scheria. Alcinous wife Arete and daughter Nausicaa listen while seated under a Thessalian-style umbrella
Penelope and her attendants spinning threadA depiction of Penelope, wife of Odysseus, with her attendants. Penelope sits on a chair at work on a thread. A servant takes away a mirror, and another brings todays cloth
View of the Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna, 1822. The main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers. Vista dell Imp. Palazzo di Schoenbrun
Sappers, miners and engineers in the Imperial ArmySappers, miners and engineers in the German (Holy Roman Empire) Imperial Army, 19th century. Zappatori, Minatori, Guastatori e Pontonieri
Lancers or Uhlan light cavalry in the Imperial ArmyLancers or Uhlan light cavalry in the (German) Imperial Army, 19th century. Ulani. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Heavy cavalry of the Imperial Army, 19th centuryCuirassiers, hussars and dragoons or heavy cavalry of the (German or Holy Roman Empire) Imperial Army, 19th century.. Corrazzieri, Ussari, Cavalleggieri e Dragoni
Grenadiers and chasseurs in the Imperial Army, 19th centuryGrenadiers and chasseurs in the German Imperial Army, 19th century. Granatieri e Cacciatori. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Family of woodcutters in Austria, 1822. The man stands with an axe, while his wife breastfeeds a child near a well. Familia dei Taalialeana nell Austria
Peasants dancing in fields, Austria, 1822. Men and women dance together to music from a fiddler and recorder. Danze dei Contadini dell Austria
Peasant wedding in a village in Austria, 1822. Musicians play violin and pipes leading a procession with bride and groom from a church. Nozze di villagio dei contadini dell Austria
Descent into the Hallein Salt Mine, Austria, 18th century. Visitors sliding down wooden rails holding torches. Also known as the Salzbergwerk Dürrnberg, near Salzburg
Farmers of the town of Salzburg, Austria, 18th century. Contadini del Salisburgh. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Austrian peasants at work in the fields, 18th century. A ploughman and family rest near oxen and plough, while others sow seeds. Contadini dell Austria al lavoro
Austrian farmers on their way to church, 18th centuryAustrian farmers in Sunday Best outfits on their way to church, 18th century. Contadini dell Austria che si recano alla chiesa
Mounted knights in armour in a procession, 15thC tournamentMounted knights in armour in a procession during a tournament for Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I at the Castle of Luxembourg, 15th century
Tomb of Saxon leader Widukind, died 785Tomb of Widukind, died 785. Leader of the Saxons and chief opponent of the Frankish king Charlemagne during the Saxon Wars. Sepolcro di Vitichindo
Rites of Convocation of the Holy Roman Emperor. Charles IV recieving a messenger 1, an electoral mandate 2, the Elector of Brandenburg washing his hands in a silver bowl 3
Audiences with Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, 1365Audiences with Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. In crown and ermine cape, he receives boxes of gold and silver 1, diplomas 2, coins from common informers or conspirators 3
Miniatures from the Golden Bull, 1365King Wenceslaus of Bohemia riding with the Archbishop of Mainz, the Bishops of Bamberg and Wurtzburg and the Burgraves of Nuremberg 1; citizens of Frankfurt on horseback 2; the Archbishop of Mainz 3
First page of the famous Vienna Codex of the Golden Bull, 1365, an illuminated manuscript prepared for King Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia. Miniatura nel Codice Viennese
Standing figure and Golden Bull seals of HRE Charles IVStanding figure and seals from the Golden Bull of King Wenceslaus IV of Bohemia, Charles Holy Roman Emperor, 1316-1378. Figura in piedi e Sigillo di Carlo IV
View of Cologne Cathedral, GermanyView of Cologne Cathedral, Gothic church in Cologne, Germany. Lato della chiesa Cattedrale di Colonia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
Triple deities of the ancient Germans, Mairae or MairabusThe triple deities or mother goddesses of the ancient Germans, Mairae or Mairabus. Inscribed: In honorem Domits divinae diis Mairabus Dee madri o matrone
Golden Horn of Gallehus, drinking horn or TunderenseGolden Horn of Gallehus, Denmark, drinking horn or Tunderense. Decorated with armed figures, snakes, centaurs, dogs, and other ancient Norse, German or Roman mythology
Extinct bull aurochs, Bos primigenius, with stag and deer. Rappresentazione dell Uro. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient
The apotheosis of Emperor Germanicus. It depicts Germanicus with his parents, Emperor Tiberius and Livia, sitting in triumph over conquered German men and women
The Gem of Augustus, or Gemma Augustea, a sardonyx cameo depicting the apotheosis of Augustus. Augustus, Oikoumene, Roma, Neptune, and Gaia are trampling the armour of defeated German
Ruins of the mausoleum to Drusus near Mainz, GermanyRuins of the Drususstein (Drusus stone) mausoleum to Nero Claudius Drusus near Mainz. Drusus died battling the Chatti Germanic tribes in 9BC. Vestigia di un Sepolcro
Magistrates from an ancient Etruscan urn. President with curule seat, four praetors or judges in short-sleeved tunics. Urna Etrusca rappresentante alcuni magistrati
Etruscans in garlands lying on couches at a feast. Servants bring food and wine, while musicians play lyre, panpipes and flute
Figures of the dead from Etruscan furereal urns. A man lies on his side in a white tunic and toga, crowned with a garland. From the lid of an urn found near Chiasi in 1721
Scene from Petroniuss Satyricon. Trimalchio comes to have dinner after a bath, led by a servant. Another servant takes off his shoes, while an old man plays the tibia or aulos
Wall painting from the necropolis at Tarquinia. It shows life-size paintings of people conducted by their souls or genii. The souls are winged and wear ankle boots