Croesus Collection

The defeat of Croesus by Cyrus 546 BC (litho)
994177 The defeat of Croesus by Cyrus 546 BC (litho) by Ogle, H. (fl.1920s); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations circa 1920 s)

Croesus, king of Lydia, is saved from death by the voice of his deaf and dumb son (litho)
976599 Croesus, king of Lydia, is saved from death by the voice of his deaf and dumb son (litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croesus, king of Lydia)

Croesus showing his treasures to Solon, 6th Century BC (chromolitho)
2782509 Croesus showing his treasures to Solon, 6th Century BC (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croesus showing his treasures to Solon)

Sardis, city of Croesus, an early home of Christianity, Asia Minor

East African sunset moth, Chrysiridia croesus. (Labeled as Prometheus sunset moth, Chrysiridia prometheus, Urania prometheus Urania prometeo)

Flat sea biscuit, Clypeaster rosaceus
Flat sea biscuit, sea urchin, Clypeaster rosaceus. Clipeastro rosaceo. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Solon in the Treasury of Croesus (engraving)
655564 Solon in the Treasury of Croesus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Solon in the Treasury of Croesus)

Cyrus and Croesus (engraving)
653854 Cyrus and Croesus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cyrus and Croesus)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 17
Hymenoptera: Croesus septentrionalis (Flat-legged Tenthredo) [Plant: Crepis sp. (Crepis tectorum, Smooth Hawk?s-beard)] Date: 1824-39

The life of Coesus saved by his death and dumb son, from My Magazine, pub. 1922 (litho)
3708985 The life of Coesus saved by his death and dumb son, from My Magazine, pub.1922 (litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: C E Brock (1870-1938) My Magazine

Croesus and his son (engraving)
2808410 Croesus and his son (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croesus and his son)

Pictures from Grecian history (colour litho)
3622280 Pictures from Grecian history (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures from Grecian history.); © Look and Learn

Croesus at the Stake
LLM454865 Croesus at the Stake by European School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Croesus at the Stake. Illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy (Boston, 1890).); © Look and Learn

Croesus before Cyrus (engraving)
655187 Croesus before Cyrus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croesus before Cyrus)

The Royal Wilts Militia (engraving)
1602085 The Royal Wilts Militia (engraving) by Skill, Frederick John (1824-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wilts Militia. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 March 1855)

Croesus stands in the shadow of death (litho)
976598 Croesus stands in the shadow of death (litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Croesus stands in the shadow of death)

Croesus of Lydia led before Cyrus the Great on the capture of Sardis, c
3614268 Croesus of Lydia led before Cyrus the Great on the capture of Sardis, c.546 BC, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

Croesus stands in the shadow of death, from My Magazine, pub. 1922 (litho)
3708984 Croesus stands in the shadow of death, from My Magazine, pub.1922 (litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: C E Brock (1870-1938) My Magazine

Cyrus and Croesus, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Cyrus and Croesus, 1890. Croesus, king of Lydia, reigned from 560 BC until his defeat by Persian king Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid empire in 546 BC

Croesus and Solon, c. 1610. Artist: Steenwyck, Hendrick van, the Younger (1580-1649)
Croesus and Solon, c. 1610. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Croesus and Solon. Artist: Platzer, Johann Georg (1704-1761)
Croesus and Solon. Found in the collection of the Dresden State Art Collections

Croesus showing Solon his Treasures. Artist: Francken, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642)
Croesus showing Solon his Treasures. From a private collection

Birdwing (Ornithoptera croesus) butterfly wing, female, Papua New Guinea

Freeing Croesus
Freeing of Croesus ?

Launch Steamship Croesus At Blackwall

Ornithoptera croesus, Wallaces golden birdwing butterfly
Specimen drawer of golden birdwing butterflys, collected by Alfred Russel Wallace

Cartoon, Croesus, WW1
Cartoon, Croesus (Cresus). A comment on the food shortage in France during the First World War - a man hides his egg in a safe

Rich blooming oncidium orchid with acid yellow and chocolate brown flowers, Oncidium croesus.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872

Croesus shows Solon his treasures
Illustration of a Croesus shows Solon his treasures

Famous and infamous rich people, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, 1563

Solon before Croesus; Nikolaus Knupfer, Dutch, about 1603 - 1655; about 1650 - 1652; Oil on panel; Unframed: 61 x 89.9 cm (24 x 35 3/8 in.), Framed: 90.2 x 118.4 x 8.6 cm (35 1/2 x 46 5/8 x 3 3/8 in.)

Croesus on the stake, historical artwork C018 / 7093
Croesus on the stake. 1883 engraving of Croesus, King of lydia, (centre) being burnt at the stake. Lydia was an Iron Age kingdom of western Asia Minor, around Anatolia

ancient Greek coin 560-546 BCE
Croesus (Kroisos) ancient Greek coin 560-546 BCE. Silver Half-Stater Lion and Bull

Croesus shows his treasures to Solon. Francken II, Frans, the Younger (1581-1642). Oil on wood

CROESUS (d. 546 B. C. ). Last king of Lydia. Croesus before Cyrus the Great of Persia, 546 B. C
CROESUS (d. 546 B.C.). Last king of Lydia. Croesus before Cyrus the Great of Persia, 546 B.C. Wood engraving, 19th century

KING CROESUS OF LYDIA (d. 546 B. C. ). Last king of Lydia. Croesus before Cyrus the Great of Persia
KING CROESUS OF LYDIA (d. 546 B.C.). Last king of Lydia. Croesus before Cyrus the Great of Persia. Wood engraving, 19th century

Croesus King of Lydia
CROESUS KING OF LYDIA Seated amongst his abundant riches

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Croesus, the mighty King of Lydia, once ruled over a prosperous empire that stretched across ancient lands. However, his fate took a tragic turn when he was captured by the Persians and faced the horrifying prospect of being burned alive. This gripping scene is immortalized in an engraving on an Ancient Greek vase, depicting Croesus standing on his pyre, ready to face his imminent demise. In another lithograph, we witness the defeat at the hands of Cyrus in 546 BC. The once powerful king now finds himself defeated and at the mercy of his conqueror. But fate has other plans for him. A remarkable twist occurs as Croesus's life is miraculously spared by the voiceless cries of his deaf and dumb son. This heartwarming lithograph captures this extraordinary moment when love triumphs over tragedy. Another intriguing depiction shows Croesus displaying his vast treasures to Solon, a wise philosopher from ancient Greece who visited Sardis - the city ruled by Croesus. It serves as a reminder that wealth does not guarantee happiness or immunity from misfortune. Sardis itself holds historical significance as one of Christianity's early homes. The city witnessed both glory and transformation throughout its existence. Beyond these historical references lies an unexpected connection between Croesus and nature – Chrysiridia croesus, also known as East African sunset moth. Its vibrant colors mirror the opulence associated with this legendary king. On a different note, we encounter Clypeaster rosaceus - a flat sea biscuit species named after its resemblance to coins minted during King Croesus' reign; it serves as yet another testament to his lasting legacy. Returning to artistry inspired by history, an engraving portrays Solon exploring the Treasury - perhaps seeking wisdom or contemplating life's transient nature amidst great riches. Lastly, we come full circle with an engraving depicting Cyrus alongside Croesus again – two figures forever intertwined in history.