Rome Collection (page 76)

Roman Shrine of Apollo
Sanctuary dedicated to Apollo (hence the lyre on the roof of the temple.)

Song Contest / Virgil
Thyrsis and Corydon gather their flock as they start a song contest under a tree

Vatican Aerial View 1846
A birds eye view if San Pietro (St. Peters) Rome, and the adjoining buildings of the Vatican

COMET 1685
Comets seen at Rome by Francesco Blanchino between June and July 1685 and mapped out in this Latin language German scientific journal

Triumphal Procession
A generic Roman triumphal procession which includes the Emperor in a chariot, elephants, conquered captives, musicians, soldiers, captured arms & burners of incense

Jewish Ghetto in Rome
The ruins of the Portico of Octavia in the Ghetto

Despondency in Rome after learning of their armys defeat at the battle of Cannae

Trajan Goes to War
Trajan enjoys victories in in the East - here he is camped on the Danube receiving tribute from defeated tribes. His successes will be honoured by Trajans Column at Rome. Date: 53 - 117

Nerva Sacrifices
MARCUS COCCEIUS NERVA a rather ineffective emperor, offers burnt sacrifices on the Capitol, Rome, but it doesn t help him control the Praetorian Guard

Grand Tour Visit Card
The visiting card of W Landon, doing Rome while making the Grand Tour and lodging in the Piazza di Spagna : he would present these cards to people he wished to call on

Tiberius Caesar / Horse
Claudius Nero Caesar Augustus TIBERIUS, second Emperor of Rome (14-37 AD), looking impressive on horseback

Ecumenical Council 1878
A session of the Oecumenical Council, held in St Peter s, Rome, the Pope presiding and the Cardinals in ranks, all in their best vestments

Giuliano and Barber
When his barber presents himself in gorgeous clothes, emperor Giuliano (Julian) observes, I ordered a narber, not a senator

Diocletian Retires
After establishing a degree of stability in the Empire thanks to the tetrarchy system, emperor Diocletian retires to Split in Croatia, building a huge palace which survives

Giordanus Refuses
Giordanus is offered the Empire, but prudently refuses it

Claudius Drains Lake
Claudius orders the Fucine Lake to be drained

Commodus Assassinated
When the appalling emperor Commodus is strangled in his bath by Narcissus, his palace is ransacked by the populace of Rome

Commodus in the Arena
The appalling emperor Commodus slays wild animals in the arena, and is about to perform as a gladiator when he is strangled in his bath by Narcissus

Nero and Rome Fire - 3
For 9 days Rome is ravaged by fire. Though Nero is not in Rome at the time, rumours accuse him of starting the fire and playing the cithara while it rages

Nero and Rome Fire - 2
Rome is ravaged by fire for 9 days. Though Nero is not in Rome at the time, rumours accuse him of starting the fire and playing the cithara while it rages

Nero and Rome Fire - 1
Fire rages in Rome for 9 days. Though Nero is not in Rome at the time, he is accused of starting the fire and playing the cithara while it rages; he blames the Christians

Barbarians Maltreated
Defeated barbarians : the men are in chains, their womenfolk dragged by the hair

Augustuss Funeral
The apotheosis of Augustus - his spirit in the form of a dove soars above his funeral pyre, to the amazement and acclamations of the spectators

Discontented Soldiers
Roman troops in Germany voice their discontent when the generals address them

Triumvirate Quarrel
The triumvirate breaks up when Octavian quarrels with Marcus Antonius in the Senate

Lepidus Ejected
Lepidus is ejected from the second Triumvirate and begs from Octavian the right to live

Proscriptions - 3
The second Triumvirate - Antony, Lepidus and Octavian - proclaim proscriptions against their political enemies, making them outlaws who can be victimised by all

Proscriptions - 2
The second Triumvirate - Antony, Lepidus and Octavian - proclaim proscriptions against their political enemies, making them outlaws who can be victimised by all

Proscriptions
The second Triumvirate - Antony, Lepidus and Octavian - proclaim proscriptions against their political enemies, making them outlaws who can be victimised by all

Caesar Assassinated
Julius Caesar is assassinated on the Ides of March, for being too ambitious, by a group including Brutus and Cassius

Pompey and his Wife
Pompeius is joined by his wife Cornelia

Pompey Holy of Holies
Pompeius enters the Holy of Holies in the temple at Jerusalem, much to the disapproval of the priests

Catiline Conspiracy
Lucius Sergius Catiline, a career intriguer, foiled in his machinations, embarks on a massive conspiracy to seize power : but he will be foiled by Cicero

Triumph of Pompeius
Gnaeus Magnus Pompeius ( Pompey ) enjoys a triumph after a series of striking victories in present-day Syria

Sulla Resigns
Lucius Cornelius Sulla, after three years as dictator during which he imposes many useful reforms, retires to live peaceably in the country writing his memoirs

Sulla Dictator
Lucius Cornelius Sulla, ruthless but far-sighted soldier and statesman, has himself elected dictator in order to carry out reforms

Metellus at Thebes
Consul Metellus rides through the conquered city of Thebes : from now on he will be known as Macedonicus

Pergamos Asks Help
Ambassadors from king Eumenes of Pergamos, in Asia Minor, come to Rome to ask for help against Philip of Macedon

Oppian Law Opposed
Valerius persuades the Senate to rescind the 20-year old Oppian Law which prohibited women from using expensive luxuries

Publius Scipio Africanus generously restores his betrothed to the king of the Celtiberi

Sophonisba - 2
Numidian daughter of Hasdrubal and queen of Syphax, king of the Masaesylii, renounces him and takes poison sent by her lover Massinissa, to avoid capture by the Romans. 2 of 2

Sophonisba -1
Numidian daughter of Hasdrubal and queen of Syphax, king of the Masaesylii, renounces him and takes poison sent by her lover Massinissa, to avoid capture by the Romans. 1 of 2

Scipio Africanus
His successes against the Carthaginians earn Publius Cornelius Scipio a massive triumphal procession; he is henceforth known as Scipio Africanus

Hannibal Crosses Alps
Hannibals brilliant strategy, attacking Rome after crossing the Alps, takes the Romans by surprise

Punic War Declared
The long-simmering rivalry with Carthage erupts when Fabius Maximus formally announces Romes declaration of war

Naval Victory Column
The Romans love to erect monuments in honour of things - this column celebrates the naval victory of Caius Duilius over the Carthaginians

Pyrrhus & Fabricius
Fabricius discovers to Pyrrhus the treachery of his physician

Appius Claudius
Though old and blind, Appius Claudius convinces the Senate that they should reject the peace proposals offered by Pyrrhus

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