Terentius Collection

Fresco portrait of Terentius Neo and his wife - Pompeii
Fresco portrait of Terentius Neo and his wife from wall paintings at Pompei, AD 79

Marcus Terentius Varro
MARCUS TERENTIUS VARRO Roman scholar

Bacchus, Ceres and Venus, 1612-1655. Creator: Cornelis Schut I
Bacchus, Ceres and Venus, 1612-1655

Pamphilius and his sevant Davus, 1802. Creator: Nicolai Abraham Abildgaard
Pamphilius and his sevant Davus. From Terence´s Andria;The lover Pamphilus speaking to his sly servant Davus. Scene from Terence's The Andria, 1802

The Eunuch from Terenti cum directorio, Plate 29 from Woodcuts...1496...assembled 1929
The Eunuch from Terenti cum directorio, Plate 29 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century, 1496, portfolio assembled 1929

Illustration from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint. n. d
Illustration from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint.n.d

Eunuchus, from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Eunuchus, from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint.n.d

Andria, from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Andria, from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint.n.d

Heauton Timouroumenos, from The Comedies of Terence, 19th century reprint. n. d
Heauton Timouroumenos, from The Comedies of Terence, 19th century reprint.n.d

Hecyra, from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Hecyra, from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint.n.d

Adelphi, from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Adelphi, from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint.n.d

Westminster School - scene from "The Andria"of Terence, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Westminster School - scene from " The Andria" of Terence, 1845. Public school production of an ancient Roman comedy, Act IV, Scene 11: Of the costume...we must speak in the highest terms

Roman portrait of Terentius Neo and his wife, 1st century
Portrait of Terentius Neo and his wife from Pompeii. From the National Museums collection in Naples, 1st century

Marcus Terentius Varro, 116 Bc To 27 Bc, Aka Varro Reatinus. Roman Scholar, Historian And Writer. From Crabbes Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Eunuches, from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint. n. d. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Eunuches, from The Comedie of Terence, 19th century reprint.n.d

Terentius / Terence / Ingouf
PUBLIUS TERENTIUS AFER known as TERENCE Roman playwright, born in Carthage

Tabula Hospitalis. Table describing the hospitality pact
Tabula Hospitalis. Bronze table describing the hospitality pact between the prefect Gaius Terentius Basso and his descendants with the Lunienses. 40 AD. Latin. Front face

Terence (195-159 BC). Engraving
Terence (195-159 BC). Playwright during the Roman Republic. Portrait. Engraving in an edition of his works of 1518. Library University of Barcelona. Spain

Terence (195-159 BC). Comedies
Terence (195-159 BC). Latin comic writer. Portrait of Terence at the title cover of his Comedies. Incunabula. Paris. 1505. University of Barcelona Library. Spain

Terence. Comedies
Terence (195-159 BC). Latin comic writer. Title cover of his comedies. Compiled by Elio Donato (4th century). 1518 edition

Terence (195-159 BC). Playwright during the Roman Republic. Engraving. 1736

Terentius (Stothard)
Publius Terentius Afer (186? - 159 BC) Roman playwright

Terentius (Campiglia)
Publius Terentius Afer (186? - 159 BC) Roman playwright

Terence [Publius Terentius Afer] (author), German 15th Century (artist) Johann Trechsel (publisher) (active 1488-1498), Comoediae, published August 29, 1493

Title page for Comedia for Terentius, Ernst Ludwig Creite, Isaac van der Kloot, 1732

TERENCE, Publius Terentius Afer (190-154 BC). Cover of an edition of his comedies printed in Paris

Terentius / Terence / 1822
PUBLIUS TERENTIUS AFER known as TERENCE Roman playwright, born in Carthage

C15 Theatrical Style
A scene from a play by the Roman dramatist Terentius (Terence) depicted in 15th century style

Terentius / Terence / Anon
PUBLIUS TERENTIUS AFER (known as TERENCE ) Roman writer, depicted with two masked actors

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Terentius: A Glimpse into the World of Roman Comedy Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Terentius, a prominent figure in ancient Rome. From fresco portraits to theatrical illustrations, his influence on Roman comedy is undeniable. One such portrait showcases Terentius Neo and his wife, frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii. This vivid fresco offers a glimpse into their lives and serves as a testament to Terentius' enduring legacy. Another notable mention is Marcus Terentius Varro, an esteemed scholar whose works greatly influenced Roman literature. His contributions to various fields like agriculture and language earned him recognition as one of Rome's greatest minds. The Comedies of Terence, brought to life through 19th-century reprints and illustrations by Albrecht Durer, transport us directly onto the stage where laughter echoed throughout ancient theaters. Eunuchus, Andria, Heauton Timouroumenos - these timeless plays continue to entertain audiences even today. In Hecyra and Adelphi, we witness complex family dynamics unraveling before our eyes. These comedies explore themes of love, deception, and moral dilemmas with wit and charm that have stood the test of time. Even Westminster School paid homage to Terence's brilliance with their rendition of "The Andria" in 1845. The students breathed life into his characters on stage while honoring this influential playwright who shaped comedic storytelling for generations. Terentius himself lived during the second century BC but left an indelible mark on history through his literary genius. Though much about him remains unknown today; it is clear that he was revered for his talent as evidenced by various depictions throughout history. Finally, Tabula Hospitalis provides insight into an intriguing aspect of Roman society - hospitality pacts between families or individuals bound by mutual trust and respect.