Cuma Collection

Further Discoveries at Cuma and Canosa (engraving)
1618965 Further Discoveries at Cuma and Canosa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Further Discoveries at Cuma and Canosa)

Wax Head discovered in a Roman Tomb, at Cuma (engraving)
1601608 Wax Head discovered in a Roman Tomb, at Cuma (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wax Head discovered in a Roman Tomb, at Cuma)

View of the Lake Avernus from the road between Puzzoli and Cuma, Plate XXIX
1275111 View of the Lake Avernus from the road between Puzzoli and Cuma, Plate XXIX, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

View from the top of Monte Gauro or Barbaro into its crater, Plate XXVIII
1275110 View from the top of Monte Gauro or Barbaro into its crater, Plate XXVIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Ruines de Cumes, 18th century. Creator: Quentin Pierre Chedel
Ruines de Cumes, 18th century

The Cumaean Sibyl, dated 1516. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
The Cumaean Sibyl, dated 1516

View of the Lake Avernus from the road between Puzzoli and Cuma, 1776
View of the Lake Avernus from the road between Puzzoli and Cuma, Plate XXIX, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Sibyl of Cuma
The Sibyl of Cuma offers the Sibylline Books to Tarquinius Superbus : he considers them overpriced, but eventually buys one for the price of the whole set Date: circa 520 BC

Italy. Campania. Cumae. Acropolis. The Greek temple of Apoll
Italy. Campania. Cumae. Ancient city of Magna Graecia. Acropolis. The Greek temple of Apollo, attributed to mystic Dedalus, 5th century BC. Later Christian church

Italy. Campania. Cumae. Acropolis. Temple Zeus. 5th century
Italy. Campania. Cumae. Ancient city of Magna Graecia. Acropolis. Temple Zeus. 5th century BC. later converted into a paleochristian basilica. View of walls

Archaeological Site of Cumae. Greek colony. Italy. Sacred R
Archaeological Site of Cumae. Greek colony. Magna Graecia. Italy. Sacred Road

In a dark bedroom is Aristodemus prince of Cuma in bed while he is betrayed by his companion Xenocrite, she has a torch in her hand, the two soldiers carrying knives in hand

Apollo and the Sibyl
Apollo promises his lover Sibyl she may live as many years as she can hold grains of sand; she becomes very aged, no more than a voice - the oracular Sibyl of Cuma

Italian Lakes C18Th
Volcanic lakes Lucrino and Averno, Gulf of Cuma and part of Baia in the Bay of Naples

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"Cuma: Unveiling the Ancient Mysteries and Timeless Beauty" Step into the enchanting world of Cuma, where history whispers through every stone and artistry tells tales of a bygone era. From further discoveries at Cuma and Canosa to the captivating wax head discovered in a Roman tomb, these engravings transport us back in time. Plate XXIX unveils an awe-inspiring view of Lake Avernus, as seen from the road between Puzzoli and Cuma. The tranquil waters reflect the serenity that once graced this ancient land. Plate XXVIII takes us to the top of Monte Gauro or Barbaro, offering a breathtaking glimpse into its crater - nature's masterpiece carved over centuries. The 18th-century ruins de Cumes captured by Quentin Pierre Chedel remind us of the grandeur that once adorned this sacred place. Meanwhile, Agostino Veneziano's dated 1516 portrayal of The Cumaean Sibyl transports us to a realm where divination meets mythological prophecy. In 1776, another artist captures our attention with his depiction of Lake Avernus from the road between Puzzoli and Cuma. This vista serves as a testament to Italy's timeless allure. As we explore Cumae's archaeological site, we encounter remnants of its Greek colony heritage - from Apollon's temple on Acropolis to Zeus' temple dating back to the 5th century. These structures stand as witnesses to human ingenuity across millennia. Yet it is not only Italy that holds echoes of ancient wisdom; Ukraine boasts its own Juma-Jami Mosque in Yevpatoria reminiscent of cultural exchange throughout history. Lastly, we cannot forget about Sibyls - mystical figures who held great significance in ancient times. Among them stands out none other than the Sibyl herself – her prophecies whispered through generations like secrets from the past.