Cato Collection

Marcus Porcius Cato, Roman statesman
MARCUS PORCIUS CATO (234-149 BC), Roman statesman, known as Censorius (the Censor), Sapiens (the Wise), Priscus (the Ancient), or Maior (the Elder)

Punic War, Cato & Senate
PUNIC WARS Cato insists to the Senate that Carthage is a threat to Rome and must be destroyed

Cato the Younger
MARCUS PORCIUS CATO of Utica (the younger) great grandson of Cato the Censor : praetor, supporter of Pompey. A Stoic, he killed himself rather than accept Caesars pardon

The death of Cato, c. 1640. Artist: Assereto, Gioacchino (1600-1649)
The death of Cato, c. 1640. Found in the collection of the Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa

Scenes of country life, with mythological figure. Engraving by Bernard Picart, from Johann Matthias Gesner, Scriptores rei rusticae veteres Latini: Cato, Varro, Columella, Palladius Frontispiece

Cato the Elder
Marcus Porcius Cato, or Cato the Elder, Roman consul. Hand-colored antique print

Brutus consulting Cato Date: early 19th century

Cato St - Richard Tidd
Richard Tidd A shoemaker, one of the Cato Street conspirators. Sentenced to death for high treason and hung on 2 May 1820 at Newgate. Date: 1820

Richard Tidd - Cato Street
Richard Tidd (1775 - 1820) A shoemaker, one of the Cato Street conspirators. Sentenced to death for high treason and hung on 2 May 1820 at Newgate. Date:

Mr Thomas Sheridan in the character of Cato in Joseph Addisons Cato, Covent Garden Theatre, 1754
6337763 Mr Thomas Sheridan in the character of Cato in Joseph Addisons Cato, Covent Garden Theatre, 1754 by Roberts, James (1753-c.1809) (after); (add.info)

Noah Cato Saracens Rufc Newcastle Falcons V Saracens Kingston Park, Newcastle, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Cato and Porcia, ancient Roman sculpture (engraving)
5216713 Cato and Porcia, ancient Roman sculpture (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cato and Porcia, ancient Roman sculpture)

Porcia and Cato, Ancient Roman headstone (litho)
5997057 Porcia and Cato, Ancient Roman headstone (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porcia and Cato, Ancient Roman headstone)

Cato threw down a Bunch of Figs (colour litho)
5211928 Cato threw down a Bunch of Figs (colour litho) by Bruning, Edmund (b.1865); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cato threw down a Bunch of Figs)

Portrait of a Gentleman, said to be the actor James Quin
824167 Portrait of a Gentleman, said to be the actor James Quin, in the Title Role of Addisons Cato, seated three-quarter length, in a Brocade Coat and Green Cloak by a Table with a Wword

Akalees, (Indian warriors), 1844. Artist: Lowes Dickinson
Akalees, (Indian warriors), 1844. Bearded Indian men in traditional costume with curl-toed shoes, rings round their necks and elaborate headdresses. Two of the men hold decorated rifles

Fakeer attached to the Suite of the Governor General in Camp, 1844. A bearded Hindu or Muslim holy man sits playing a drum by a small fire

A Zemindar and a Puthan, 1844. Artist: Lowes Dickinson
A Zemindar or Farmer of the Upper Provinces and a Puthan, a Famous Westler, 1844; shows both men armed with a selection of firearms, yataghans and a crossbow

A Young Hill Raja, 1844. Artist: Lowes Dickinson
A Young Hill Raja, 1844; seated and holding a sword

Louis Cato, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde, East Sussex, 2013. Artist: Brian O Connor
Louis Cato, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde, East Sussex, 2013

Cato Uticensis. Private Collection

Marcia, c. 1519. Artist: Beccafumi, Domenico (1486-1551)
Marcia, c. 1519. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Death Cato 1666-1676 oil canvas 173. 5 x 120. 5 cm
The Death of Cato, 1666-1676, oil on canvas, 173.5 x 120.5 cm, unsigned, Giovanni Battista Langetti, Genua 1635-1676 Venedig

Marcus Porcius Cato, 234 Bc To 149 Bc. Roman Statesman, Commonly Surnamed Censorius, The Censor, Sapiens, The Wise, Priscus, The Ancient, Major, The Elder Or Cato The Censor

The Arrest Of The Cato Street Conspirators, February 23, 1820. From The Book V. R. I
The Arrest Of The Cato Street Conspirators, February 23, 1820. From The Book V.R.I. Her Life And Empire By The Marquis Of Lorne, K.T. Now His Grace The Duke Of Argyll

Discussion of Latin philosophers. From right to left: Cato the Elder, Scipio, Livy and Atticus. Miniature. Codex. 15th century. Chateau of Chantilly. France

LAELIUS, Gaius (ca. 235-170 BC). Roman consul
" LAELIUS, Gaius (ca. 235-170 BC). Roman consul. He accompanied Scipio Africanus in the campaigns of Spain, Sicily and Africa.; CATO The Elder or The Censor, Marcus Porcius (234-149 BC)

Punic War: Cato
PUNIC WARS Cato throws fresh figs on Senate table, to show that Carthage is still a threat to Roman sovereignty; he demands its destruction

Marcus Portius Cato
MARCUS PORTIUS CENSORIUS Roman lawyer and statesman, depicted here as a countryman Date: 234 - 149 BC

Kemble as Cato - 2
JOHN PHILIP KEMBLE the great classical actor as Cato in Addisons play of that name. Date: 1757 - 1823

Kemble as Cato
JOHN PHILIP KEMBLE the great classical actor as Cato in Addisons play of that name. Date: 1757 - 1823

EDD LADD AND CATO SELLS. Edd Ladd, an Apache Native American of the Jicarilla Reservation in New Mexico, photographed with Cato Sells, the Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs

Dante, Virgil, and Cato of Utica, by Gustave Dore, 1832 - 1883, French
DANTE, VIRGIL, AND CATO OF UTICA, BY GUSTAVE DORE, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for the Purgatorio by Dante. Wood engraving by Pannemaker and Doms after Gustave Dore, with signatures in the print

Elysium and Sartarus or the State of Final Retribution, 1791 (etching)
XYC291021 Elysium and Sartarus or the State of Final Retribution, 1791 (etching) by Barry, James (1741-1806); Yale Center for British Art, Yale Art Gallery Collection; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John E

People go to the feast in honor of Cato, print maker: Lambertus Antonius Claessens, Jacques Kuyper, 1801

Triumph of fame, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, c. 1565

Vine cultivation (viticulture), II. Illustration by Christian Friedrich Boetius, from Johann Matthias Gesner, Scriptores rei rusticae veteres Latini: Cato, Varro, Columella, Palladius Date: 1773-1774

Vine cultivation (viticulture). Illustration by Christian Friedrich Boetius, from Johann Matthias Gesner, Scriptores rei rusticae veteres Latini: Cato, Varro, Columella, Palladius Tab. I

DANTE, VIRGIL, AND CATO OF UTICA, BY GUSTAVE DORE, 1832 - 1883, French. Engraving for the Purgatorio by Dante. Wood engraving by Pannemaker and Doms after Gustave Dore, with signatures in the print

The Divine Comedy. s. XIV. Dante, Virgil and Cato
The Divine Comedy. s.XIV. Dante, Virgil and Cato. Boat with an angel and six souls. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

CATO The Elder or The Censor, Marcus Porcius (234-149 BC). Roman politician. Engraving

MARCUS PORCIUS CATO (234-149 B. C. ). Known as Cato the Censor and Cato the Elder: line engraving, 19th century
MARCUS PORCIUS CATO (234-149 B.C.). Known as Cato the Censor and Cato the Elder: line engraving, 19th century

Cato Street Stable / 1820
A view of Cato Street, showing the stable and loft used by the conspirators, where most of the gang were arrested on 23 February 1820 Date: 1820

Cato Street / J Monument
JOHN MONUMENT A Cato Street conspirator. Once arrested, he agreed to provide evidence to convict the rest of the gang. Date: 1820

1820 / Cato Street Escape
As the police raid their base in Cato Street, four conspirators escape from a rear window. All are later arrested. Date: 23 February 1820

Capture of the Cato Street Conspirators
The capture of Cato Street conspirators in their hayloft hideout as depicted by George Cruikshank in 1820. Police entering the loft shouted, We are Peace Officers. Lay down your arms

Cisterns of Carthage
Delenda est Carthago (Carthage must be destroyed) declared Roman statesman Cato the Elder, but these cisterns remain, impressive relics of the once-mighty city

Theatre / Plays / Addison
CATO by Joseph Addison - Mr Sheridan in the character of Cato

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"Cato: A Roman Statesman and Symbol of Virtue" Marcus Porcius Cato, a prominent Roman statesman during the Punic War era, left an indelible mark on history. Known for his unwavering commitment to traditional values and staunch defense of the Senate's authority, Cato became an emblematic figure in ancient Rome. Cato the Younger, following in his father's footsteps, continued to champion these ideals. His refusal to compromise with Julius Caesar and his involvement in the conspiracy against him made him a symbol of resistance and integrity. Scenes depicting country life often featured Cato as a mythological figure embodying wisdom and virtue. These portrayals showcased his connection to nature and emphasized his role as a moral compass for society. Cato the Elder was renowned for his writings on agriculture, which provided practical advice on farming techniques. His treatise "De Agri Cultura" not only served as a guide but also highlighted the importance of hard work and self-sufficiency. In historical depictions such as Brutus consulting Cato, their meeting represents an intellectual exchange between two great minds seeking guidance from one another. This scene exemplifies how Cato's wisdom transcended generations. The name "Cato Street" holds significance due to its association with Richard Tidd's plot against Parliament in 1820 known as the "Cato Street Conspiracy. " The street became synonymous with rebellion against oppressive regimes. Latin philosophers were often subjects of discussion among intellectuals during this time period. From right to left: Cato takes part in these debates alongside other esteemed thinkers who shaped philosophical thought throughout history. Livys History of Rome showcases Roma Caput Mundi (Rome - Capital of the World) at its finest moments through beautiful engravings like this one from Venice's 1520 edition. It serves as a visual reminder of Rome's grandeur during Catos' lifetime. Joseph Addison's play "Cato" brought the Roman statesman to life on stage.