Nero Collection

Victorias Dogs
Three of her dogs - Dash, Hector and Nero - and a lory

Emperor Nero watches Rome burn, whilst playing his Lyre
Roman Emperor Nero watches Rome burn from the Tower of Maecenas on the Esquiline Hill, whilst singing and playing the lyre. Painting by Henryk Sienkiewicz (1846-1916). Polish Artist Date: 64 AD

Colossal Nero statue, 1st century, drawing
Ancient Rome. Colossal Nero statue. Rome, 1st century. Color illustration

Tiberius, Roman Emperor
Claudius Nero Caesar Augustus TIBERIUS, Roman emperor

Emperor Nero in marble, Certosa di Pavia, Lombardy, Italy, Europe

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

Bust of Emperor Nero Germanicus
3521696 Bust of Emperor Nero Germanicus; (add.info.: Bust of Emperor Nero Germanicus, Roman Emperor and the last Julio-Claudian Dynasty.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Apostles Peter and Paul quarrelling with Simon Magus infront of Emperor Nero
5932724 The Apostles Peter and Paul quarrelling with Simon Magus infront of Emperor Nero; (add.info.: "The Apostles Peter and Paul quarrelling with Simon Magus infront of Emperor Nero 1481-83)

Title page of a 1654 edition of 'The Satyricon'. or Satyricon liber
5306424 Title page of a 1654 edition of 'The Satyricon'. or Satyricon liber; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Nero (engraving)
UIG5420438 Portrait of Nero (engraving); (add.info.: Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, Ad37 - 68. Born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus. Emperor Of Rome)

Palm cockatoo and ground parrot
5855222 Palm cockatoo and ground parrot; (add.info.: Palm cockatoo, Probosciger aterrimus, and eastern ground parrot, Pezoporus wallicus)

Statue of a seated Agrippina the Younger with her son Nero. In the Vatican
FLO4997378 Statue of a seated Agrippina the Younger with her son Nero. In the Vatican. Copperplate drawn and engraved by Giacomo Bossi from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilii's Il Museo Capitolino

Golden Palace of the Emperor Nero (AD 54-68). 18th century print engraved by J. Blundell
3085260 Golden Palace of the Emperor Nero (AD 54-68). 18th century print engraved by J. Blundell.; (add.info.: Golden Palace of the Emperor Nero (AD 54-68). 18th century print engraved by J

Gaius Petronius Arbiter (print)
5322542 Gaius Petronius Arbiter (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Gaius Petronius Arbiter, c. 27-66 AD. Roman courtier during the reign of Nero.).

Marble bus of emperor Nero, 54 AC
2604042 Marble bus of emperor Nero, 54 AC; (add.info.: Nero (37 - 68) Roman emperor from 54. Marble bust).

Aureus of Emperor Nero. Obverse: Laureate head of Nero. Reverse: The Colossus of Nero , 54-68. Private Collection

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

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

Nero's Torches, 1878. Creator: Siemiradzki, Henryk (1843-1902)
Nero's Torches, 1878. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

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

La borsa rossa
Massimo Della Latta

Portrait of Roman Emperor Maurice
Roman Emperor Maurice, 539-602. Mauricius, Mauritius, Flavius Mauricius Tiberius, Byzantine Emperor. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy

Play of light
Luca Lavezzo

NAUMACHIA OF NERO
A naumachia staged by the emperor Nero in a flooded amphitheatre near the site of the Vatican : the crews - prisoners or criminals - fought to the death Date: circa 60

RACINE/BRITANNICUS
BRITANNICUS Agrippina reproaches Nero for the death of Britannicus Date: 1669

The Naumachia of Nero. A naumachia refers to the depiction of a naval battle among the Romans
17th-century, antica, battles, black, black-and-white, black-white, contemporary, depiction, depictions, deserted, digital, digitally, display, drawing, drawings, drawn, early, emperors, exhibitions

Bust with the head of so called Nero as a child, 1st half of the 1st century AD, (sculpture)
7146654 Bust with the head of so called Nero as a child, 1st half of the 1st century AD, (sculpture) by Roman, (1st century AD); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Nero looking at Rome burning, 1912 (illustration)
1823097 Nero looking at Rome burning, 1912 (illustration) by Sienkiewicz, Henryk (1846-1916); (add.info.: Roman emperor Neron looking at Rome burning on july 19, 1964)

Portrait of Nero, 54-68 AD (marble)
7146759 Portrait of Nero, 54-68 AD (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of Nero, 54-68 AD, roman art, marble, Uffizi gallery)

Incendie de Rome, Great fire of Rome (postcard)
3434343 Incendie de Rome, Great fire of Rome (postcard) by Styka, Jan (1858-1925); (add.info.: Rome Antique. Coll. Part. History. Ancient Rome)

Neros torches-Burning of Christians at Rome (engraving)
654104 Neros torches-Burning of Christians at Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neros torches - Burning of Christians at Rome)

Christian Martyrs in the Roman Arena, c. 1865 (wood engraving)
KW441367 Christian Martyrs in the Roman Arena, c.1865 (wood engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Neros Human Torches
LLM454205 Neros Human Torches by North American, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neros Human Torches. After the burning of Rome, Nero caused the priests, whom he accused of the crime)

Neros Aqueduct (Arcus Neroniani) in Rome (engraving)
1721889 Neros Aqueduct (Arcus Neroniani) in Rome (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Built by Nero between 54-68 AD.)

Emperor Nero (engraving)
1721890 Emperor Nero (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (15 December AD 37 - 9 June AD 68)

Emperor Nero on Horseback (engraving)
1721872 Emperor Nero on Horseback (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Emperor Nero (37-68) roman emperor in 54-68 on horseback, engraving)

Woman holding a handkerchief (oil painting on canvas)
6283375 Woman holding a handkerchief (oil painting on canvas) by Muzzioli, Giovanni (1854-94); 122x90 cm; Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna

Girl in Black (oil on paper)
5894095 Girl in Black (oil on paper) by Forghieri, Giovanni (1898-1944); Assicoop-Unipol Collection, Modena, Emilia Romagna, Italy; (add.info.: Collezione Assicoop - Unipol, inv)

Nero and Agrippina
2562756 Nero and Agrippina by Rizzi, Antonio (1869-1940); Palazzo del Comune, Cremona, Italy; (add.info.: Cremona, Palazzo del Comune (Town Hall Palace)

Roman noblemen in laurel wreaths and toga at a sacrificial rite
6340014 Roman noblemen in laurel wreaths and toga at a sacrificial rite by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Roman noblemen in laurel wreaths and toga at a sacrificial rite)

Nero in a Bachanalian scene
LLM454258 Nero in a Bachanalian scene by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nero in a Bachanalian scene)

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

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"Emperor Nero: A Controversial Figure in Roman History" Victoria's Dogs, the beloved pets of Emperor Nero, were often seen by his side as he ruled over Rome with an iron fist. Despite his love for these loyal companions, Nero's reign was marked by scandal and controversy. One infamous event that defined Nero's legacy was the sight of him playing his Lyre while Rome burned. This callous act showcased his indifference towards the suffering of his people and solidified him as a tyrant in the eyes of many. Tiberius, another Roman Emperor known for his debauchery and cruelty, paled in comparison to Nero's infamy. The colossal statue depicting Nero from the 1st century stands as a haunting reminder of this dark period in history. In contrast to this imposing image, a marble sculpture at Certosa di Pavia portrays Emperor Nero with an air of regality. The play of light on this masterpiece captures both his power and complexity as a ruler. The Naumachia refers to naval battles depicted by Romans during exhibitions held in historical Rome. These grand spectacles were orchestrated by none other than Emperor Nero himself, showcasing both his extravagance and thirst for entertainment. Racine's play "Britannicus" delves into the intricate web of politics surrounding Emperor Claudius I during Nero's rise to power. It sheds light on the treacherous nature that permeated their relationship and ultimately led to Claudius' demise. However, not all aspects of Nero's rule were shrouded in darkness. His torches symbolize one particularly grim chapter - the burning of Christians at Rome - which occurred under unknown circumstances but left an indelible mark on history. The Naumachia exhibition itself is brought back to life through digital reproductions from a 17th-century original artwork. While its exact date remains elusive, it serves as a testament to the grandeur and audacity of Nero's reign.