Classical History Collection

Delve into the annals of classical history as we explore the reigns of King Cyrus and King Cambyses of Persia, depicted in the tragic play "La Mort de Cyrus" by P

Classical History Collection: King Cyrus King Cambyses Van de Coningen van Persen

King Cyrus King Cambyses Van de Coningen van Persen
King Cyrus and King Cambyses Van de Coningen van Persen (series title) Persian kings (series title) Den Grooten Figuer-Bibel (...) (series title)

Classical History Collection: Roman warrior front battlefield Title page Caius Velleius Paterculus cum Selectis

Roman warrior front battlefield Title page Caius Velleius Paterculus cum Selectis
Roman warrior in front of a battlefield Title page for Caius Velleius Paterculus cum Selectis Variorum Notis, 1659, A Roman warrior

Classical History Collection: Decapitated corpse Pompey burned Egyptian beach

Decapitated corpse Pompey burned Egyptian beach
Decapitated corpse of Pompey burned, On an Egyptian beach the corpse of Pompey is burned on a stake, after being beheaded upon arrival. His head will be offered to Caesar later

Titus Manlius on horseback, Hendrick Goltzius, 1586

Portrait of Emperor Galba on medallion, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1594

Famous and infamous rich people, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, 1563

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

Classical History Collection: Title page for Le Mariage de Cambise, in: P. Quinault, Le theater, Part I

Title page for Le Mariage de Cambise, in: P. Quinault, Le theater, Part I
Title page for " Le Mariage de Cambise", in: P. Quinault, Le theater, Part I, 1697

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Delve into the annals of classical history as we explore the reigns of King Cyrus and King Cambyses of Persia, depicted in the tragic play "La Mort de Cyrus" by P. Quinault. Witness the fierce battles between Roman warriors on the front lines, as chronicled by Caius Velleius Paterculus. Gaze upon the decapitated corpse of Pompey, burned on an Egyptian beach, a grim reminder of the ruthless power struggles that once defined the ancient world. In the realm of art, marvel at the works of Van de Coningen, Zacharias Dolendo, Jacob de Gheyn II, and Claes Jansz. Visscher, which showcase the Pyramids of Egypt, the triumph of fame, and the daily life of ancient civilizations. Meanwhile, the portraits of Titus Manlius on horseback, by Hendrick Goltzius, and Emperor Galba on a medallion, by Nicolaes de Bruyn, offer a glimpse into the lives of the powerful and influential figures of the time. Lastly, Philips Galle and Hadrianus Junius' works, "Famous and infamous rich people" and "Triumph of fame," provide a fascinating look at the lives of the wealthy and their pursuit of glory in the classical world. Join us as we journey through the pages of history, uncovering the stories of kings, warriors, and artists, and the legacy they left behind.