Arsinoe Collection

Dire qu'Arsionoé n'était pas contente d'être portraiturée... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Dire qu'Arsionoe n'etait pas contente d'etre portraituree... 1844. Man with feather duster looking at bust (of his wife)

Ruins of ancient Patara, Antalya Province, Turkey

Marble head of a Ptolemaic queen, c. 270-50 B. C. (marble)
3615977 Marble head of a Ptolemaic queen, c.270-50 B.C. (marble) by Greek, (3rd century BC); 38.1 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Berylline hummingbird, Amazilia beryllina. Adult male
Berylline hummingbird, Amazilia beryllina (Ornismya arsinoe). Adult male. Handcolored steel engraving by Coutant after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Rene Primevere Lessons Natural

Coins and medals of the Egyptian Ptolemaic dynasty
Coins and medals from ancient Egypt, including portraits of Ptolemy Euergetes 1, 13, Berenice 2, Arsinoe 3, Ptolemy II Philadelphus 4, Arsinoe 5, Ptolemy V Epiphanes 6, Ptolemy VIII Physcon 7

Egyptian, Greek, and Roman Antiquities discovered by Mr Flinders Petrie (engraving)
1595386 Egyptian, Greek, and Roman Antiquities discovered by Mr Flinders Petrie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian, Greek)

Cameo of Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Ptolemy Philadelphus and his wife Arsinoe, 3rd Century BC (engraving)
5207533 Cameo of Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Ptolemy Philadelphus and his wife Arsinoe, 3rd Century BC (engraving) by French School

Statue of the Queen Arsinoe II, 3rd century BC. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Gold coin of Arsinoe II, 3rd century BC
Gold coin of Arsinoe II of Egypt (316-260 BC), daughter of Ptolemy I, who co-ruled with her brother-husband Ptolemy II, 3rd century BC

The Rescue of Arsinoe 1560. Oil on canvas. Arsinoe (c68-41 BC) Ancient Egyptian priencess, half-sister of Cleopatra. In 48 BC she escaped Alexandria with the eunuch Ganymede

PTOLEMY II (309-246 B. C. ). Called Ptolemy Philadelphus. King of Egypt, 285-246 B. C
PTOLEMY II (309-246 B.C.). Called Ptolemy Philadelphus. King of Egypt, 285-246 B.C. Contemporary cameo of Ptolemy II with his wife, Arsinoe. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

Arsinoe, Queen of Egypt
ARSINOE, QUEEN OF EGYPT wife and sister of Ptolemy II Philadelphus, reigned 280 - 272 BC

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"Arsinoe: A Queen of Ancient Beauty and Power" Step into the ruins of ancient Patara, in the mesmerizing Antalya Province of Turkey, and you'll find yourself transported back to a time when Arsinoe reigned supreme. This marble head of a Ptolemaic queen, dating back to 270-50 B. C. , offers a glimpse into her regal visage. As we delve deeper into history, we discover that Arsinoe was not only known for her beauty but also for her influence over the Egyptian Ptolemaic dynasty. Coins and medals from this era bear witness to her powerful reign alongside Pharaoh Ptolemy Philadelphus. The enigmatic allure extends beyond Egypt's borders. Even in distant lands like America, steel engravings depict contemporary cameos showcasing Ptolemy II with his beloved wife by his side – Arsinoe forever immortalized as an emblematic symbol of their union. But it is not just through art and artifacts that we remember this remarkable queen. Nature itself pays tribute to her legacy. The vibrant berylline hummingbird, Amazilia beryllina, captivates us with its iridescent plumage – reminiscent of the opulence associated with Arsinoe's golden coinage. Intriguingly enough, even Mr Flinders Petrie's archaeological discoveries shed light on the grandeur surrounding this influential figure. His findings reveal Egyptian, Greek, and Roman antiquities that once adorned palaces where Arsinoe held court. One cannot help but be enthralled by "The Rescue of Arsinoe, " depicted in oil on canvas - a testament to her enduring presence throughout history. In this masterpiece created centuries later in 1560 AD. , she remains an enigmatic princess whose story continues to captivate our imagination. From statues commemorating her royal stature to gold coins bearing her likeness, Arsinoe's legacy lives on.