Thursday, February 18, 2010

The Italian Niche: Rome History

Augustus 30b.c.-14 a.d.

Augusteische Onyxgemme in Wien. [[Gemma Augustea]]

Augusteische Onyxgemme in Wien... Digital ID: 1624851. New York Public Library

Augustus, Emperor of Rome 63 b.c.-14 a.d.

Portrait statue of Augustus : ... Digital ID: 1103389. New York Public Library

[Three illustrations of the Prima Porta statue ; bust of Augustus.]

[Three illustrations of the Pr... Digital ID: 1103395. New York Public Library

Constantine I. the Great 306-337

Byzantium is created capital of the East-Roman Empire [Constantine the Great makes his solemn entry into the new city...]


Byzantium is created capital o... Digital ID: 1624874. New York Public Library

30 b.c.-284 a.d.

The Praetorians hailing Claudius as emperor.


The Praetorians hailing Claudi... Digital ID: 1624733. New York Public Library


The death of Vitellius.

The death of Vitellius. Digital ID: 1624745. New York Public Library

"Citizens! I discharge you."

Citizens!  I discharge you. Digital ID: 1624740. New York Public Library

La Mort de Marc-Antoine.

La Mort de Marc-Antoine. Digital ID: 1624760. New York Public Library

Marc Antony's oration at Cæsar's cremation.

Marc Antony’s oration at Cæsar... Digital ID: 1624731. New York Public Library

Death of Cæsar - Cæsar, from a Colossal Bust in the Museum at Naples

Death of Cæsar - Cæsar, from a... Digital ID: 1165318. New York Public Library

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