Germanicus Collection

Agrippina landing with the ashes of Germanicus
Agrippina the Elder landing at Brundisium (Brindisi, Southern Italy) with the ashes of her husband, Germanicus. circa AD 19

Claudius I (Statue)
Tiberius CLAUDIUS Drusus Nero Germanicus, Roman emperor

AGRIPPINA (14 BC - 33)
AGRIPPINA noble and heroic Roman woman, wife of Germanicus mother of Caligula

Statue of a seated Agrippina Major or Agrippina the Elder, wife of Roman general Germanicus
FLO4997376 Statue of a seated Agrippina Major or Agrippina the Elder, wife of Roman general Germanicus. Copperplate drawn

Basalt bust of young Roman general Germanicus Julius Caesar. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell
FLO4688989 Basalt bust of young Roman general Germanicus Julius Caesar. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Cover of "Facta et dicta memorabilia", 1471. Creator: Unknown. Cover of "Facta et dicta
Cover of "Facta et dicta memorabilia", 1471. Medallion portraits of Roman emperors. Red and gold decorative book cover, made in the 18th century

Burrhus, Nero's Tutor, Prostrating Himself before his Sovereign Lord, 1816. Creator: Otto Wallgren
Burrhus, Nero's Tutor, Prostrating Himself before his Sovereign Lord, 1816

Grottesco with the Tomb of Nero, 1747. Creator: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Grottesco with the Tomb of Nero, 1747

La mort de Germanicus. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin
La mort de Germanicus

Portrait of Édouard de Max (1869-1924), member of the Comédie-Française, in the role of Nero, 1920
Portrait of Edouard de Max (1869-1924), member of the Comedie-Francaise, in the role of Nero, 1920

Saints Peter and Paul Disputing with Simon Magus before Nero (recto); Five Scenes from the Story of Moses (verso), c. 1580

Head of Nero in the British Museum, n.d. Creator: Benjamin Robert Haydon
Head of Nero in the British Museum, n.d

Portrait of Germanicus, from villa Frediani Dionigi (marble)
3042688 Portrait of Germanicus, from villa Frediani Dionigi (marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Louis the German (c)
6338965 Louis the German (c by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Louis the German (c. 806-876), or Louis II, first king of East Francia

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Nero Claudius Drusus, 41-45, issued by Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Nero)

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 65. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 65

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 37-38. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 37-38

As (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 39-41. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 39-41

As (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 50-54. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 50-54

Coin Portraying Emperor Nero, 66-67. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Nero, 66-67

Coin Portraying Emperor Nero, 67-68. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Nero, 67-68

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, December 67-December 68, issued by Nero

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 54-68. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 54-68

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 54-69. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 54-69

Coin Portraying Emperor Nero, 54-68. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Nero, 54-68

Justitia (Justice) from Los Honores, Flanders, 1525 / 32. Creators: Unknown
Justitia (Justice) from Los Honores, Flanders, 1525/32. Presumably after a design by Bernard van Orley. Top left corner and center of lower section possibly produced at the workshop of Pieter van

Dupondius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 63. Creator: Unknown
Dupondius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 63

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 64-65. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 64-65

Dupondius (Coin) Portraying Germanicus Caesar, 15 BCE-19 CE. Creator: Unknown
Dupondius (Coin) Portraying Germanicus Caesar, 15 BCE-19 CE

Germanicus burying the bones of soldiers of the three Roman legions commanded by Publius Quinctilius Varus destroyed by
3647124 Germanicus burying the bones of soldiers of the three Roman legions commanded by Publius Quinctilius Varus destroyed by the Germans at the Battle of Teutoburg Forest in 9 BC (engraving)

Germanicus discovers the remains of the Legions of Varus (engraving)
970814 Germanicus discovers the remains of the Legions of Varus (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germanicus discovers the remains of the Legions of Varus)

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

Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II, 1552-1612. Rudolphus II, Austriacus, King of Bohemia, Archduke of Austria, King of Hungary and Croatia

Holy Roman Emperor Otto III, 980-1002, Ottonian dynasty. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

Louis the Stammerer
Louis II or Louis the Stammerer, 846-878. Ludovicus III, Balbus. King of Aquitaine, King of West Francia. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy

Portrait of Byzantine Emperor Theodosius III
Byzantine Emperor Theodosius III, Adramyttenus, died 717. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

Set design for operas at the San Salvatore theatre in Venice
CHT341982 Set design for operas at the San Salvatore theatre in Venice, 1675 (pen & ink wash on paper) by Italian School, (17th century); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris

Germanicus, Son of Drusus (engraving)
663048 Germanicus, Son of Drusus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germanicus, Son of Drusus)

Bust of young Roman general Germanicus
Basalt bust of young Roman general Germanicus Julius Caesar. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Statue of a seated Agrippina Major or Agrippina the Elder, wife of Roman general Germanicus. Copperplate drawn and engraved by Giacomo Bossi from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilis Il Museo Capitolino

Stage machinery for the operas at the San Salvatore theatre in Venice
CHT224309 Stage machinery for the operas at the San Salvatore theatre in Venice, 1675 (pen & ink wash on paper) by Italian School, (17th century); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris

Curtis British Entomology Plate 71
Coleoptera: Necrophorus germanicus (Black-horned Grave-digger) [Plant: ? (Agaricus coccineus Bulliard)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 46
Diptera: Asilus germanicus = Pamponerus germanicus (White- and Black-winged Robber-fly) [Plant: Corydalis claviculata (Fumaria claviculata, Climbing Fumitory)] Date: 1824-39

Portrait of the Emperor Caligula (12-41) (marble)
ALG365015 Portrait of the Emperor Caligula (12-41) (marble) by Roman; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info)

Stage machinery for the operas at the San Salvatore theatre in Venice
CHT224311 Stage machinery for the operas at the San Salvatore theatre in Venice, 1675 (pen & ink wash on paper) by Italian School, (17th century); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris

The Great Cameo of France (agate)
XIR159322 The Great Cameo of France (agate) by Roman, (1st century AD); 30x26 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Germanicus (engraving)
3092575 Germanicus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Germanicus. Illustration for A Pictorial History of the Worlds Great Nations by Charlotte M Yonge)

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"Germanicus: A Legacy of Power and Tragedy" In the wake of a great loss, Agrippina lands with the ashes of Germanicus, her beloved husband and Rome's revered military leader. The weight of grief is etched on her face as she carries his remains. A statue stands tall, depicting Claudius I, who succeeded Germanicus as Emperor. His reign marked by both progress and controversy, he sought to honor his brother's memory while navigating the complexities of ruling an empire. Agrippina herself was no ordinary woman; born in 14 BC, she possessed intelligence and ambition that surpassed societal expectations. Her influence extended far beyond her time, shaping the course of history through her descendants' rise to power. Caligula, also known as Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, followed in his father's footsteps but would be remembered for his tyrannical rule. His reign was marred by excesses and cruelty that shocked even those accustomed to Roman decadence. Emperor Claudius took on a divine persona in artistry - depicted as Jupiter himself at the Vatican Museums. This portrayal symbolized not only his authority but also highlighted the connection between him and Germanicus - brothers bound by bloodline and shared destiny. The portrait captures Germanicus' noble countenance from villa Frediani Dionigi. Carved meticulously from marble, it immortalizes a man whose life was tragically cut short but left an indelible mark on Rome's collective memory. Vipsania Agrippina graces us with her presence in this ancient Roman camp scene. As wife to Tiberius Nero Caesar Augustus (later known as Emperor Tiberius), she played a pivotal role in shaping political alliances during this tumultuous era. An idealized bust showcases Emperor Claudius once again - capturing his likeness with intricate detail carved into marble stone. It serves as a reminder that despite personal setbacks or physical impairments, true power lies in the strength of character and intellect.