Curtius Collection

The Sacrificial Death of Marcus Curtius, 1556-1557. Creator: Gambara, Lattanzio (c. 1530-1574)
The Sacrificial Death of Marcus Curtius, 1556-1557. Found in the collection of the Museo di Santa Giulia, Brescia

The Death of Marcus Curtius, Villa Centurione, Sampierdarena, 1613-15 (fresco)
LRI1762610 The Death of Marcus Curtius, Villa Centurione, Sampierdarena, 1613-15 (fresco) by Strozzi, Bernardo (1581-1644); Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

The sacrifice of Curtius (engraving)
654079 The sacrifice of Curtius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The sacrifice of Curtius)

Curtius (engraving)
1616969 Curtius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curtius. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 April 1843)

Marcus Curtius leaping into the gulf, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)
3081888 Marcus Curtius leaping into the gulf, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Pannini or Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765); 73.7x98.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

The Sacrificial Death of Marcus Curtius. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The sacrifice of Curtius. Marcus Curtius a mythological young Roman who offered himself to the gods of Hades. After an earthquake in 362 BC

Wasserspeier von der Traufrinne des Zeustempels, Olympia; die ergebnisse der von dem Deutschen Reich veranstalteten ausgrabung, im auftrage des Koniglich preussischen ministers der geistlichen

Marcus Curtius Riding Into The Chasm. Engraved By H. Le Keux After A Painting By J. Martin

Sir William Curtius
SIR WILLIAM CURTIUS We can t trace him in any of our reference books. Date: 17TH CENTURY

Franciscus Papiensis
FRANCISCUS CURTIUS PAPIENSIS Italian scholar and/or jurist Date: circa 1533

Drawings Prints, Print, Marcus, Curtius, Plunging, Into, Chasm, Artist, Lucas Cranach Elder
Drawings and Prints, Print, Marcus Curtius Plunging Into the Chasm, Artist, Lucas Cranach the Elder, German, Kronach 1472-1553 Weimar, Cranach, Lucas, the Elder, German, 1472, 1553, 1472

Marcus Curtius on horseback, Anonymous, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1645 - 1706

Marcus Curtius on horseback, print maker: Herman Daniel van Perls, Hendrick Goltzius, 1826 - 1830

Marcus Curtius plunges into a gorge, Georg Pencz, 1535

CURTIUS, Rufus Quintus (1st century). The history of Alexander the Great. 1461 - 1468. Battle scene. Ilustration of the french edici󮠯 f the original of the 1st century b.c. Gothic art

Fight between Romulus and Mettius Curtius
Page of text with marginal drawing showing a horseman outside Rome, and a fight between the horseman and another figure. The horse has collapsed under its rider

Marcus Curtius - 4
A Roman hero who, in obedience to a divine instruction, rode with his horse into a chasm in the Forum at Rome, thereby saving the city. The story is almost certainly pure legend

Marcus Curtius - 3
A Roman hero who, in obedience to a divine instruction, rode with his horse into a chasm in the Forum at Rome, thereby saving the city. The story is almost certainly pure legend

Marcus Curtius - 2
A Roman hero who, in obedience to a divine instruction, rode with his horse into a chasm in the Forum at Rome, thereby saving the city. The story is almost certainly pure legend

Marcus Curtius - 1
A Roman hero who, in obedience to a divine instruction, rode with his horse into a chasm in the Forum at Rome, thereby saving the city. The story is almost certainly a legend. Date: 362 BCE

Marcus Curtius sacrifices himself for Rome
When a fissure appears in the Forum in Rome, the oracle demands a sacrifice. A young horseman, Marcus Curtius, volunteers and rides into it, nobly giving his life for the city he loves

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"Courage and Sacrifice: The Legend of Marcus Curtius" In the annals of ancient Rome, one name stands out for its selflessness and bravery - Marcus Curtius. This legendary figure has been immortalized in various artworks throughout history, each capturing a different aspect of his remarkable story. One such depiction is "The Death of Marcus Curtius, " a stunning fresco adorning Villa Centurione in Sampierdarena. Painted between 1613-15, it portrays the fateful moment when Curtius leapt into the gaping chasm that had opened up in the Roman Forum after an earthquake in 362 BC. His sacrifice was believed to have saved Rome from impending doom. Another renowned artwork showcasing this heroic act is an engraving aptly titled "The Sacrifice of Curtius. " Created by an unknown artist, it vividly captures the intensity and determination on Curtius' face as he plunges into the depths below. It serves as a testament to his unwavering devotion to his nation. A similar engraving simply named "Curtius" also pays homage to this iconic Roman figure. Though anonymous like its predecessor, it conveys the same sense of valor and resolution that defined Marcus Curtius' character. Yet another representation comes in the form of an oil painting dating back to around 1730. Titled "Marcus Curtius Leaping Into The Gulf, " it showcases him mounted on his horse, fully armed and adorned with decorations before taking that fateful leap into oblivion. This masterpiece encapsulates both his physical prowess and unwavering commitment to protecting Rome at any cost. The tale behind these artistic tributes speaks volumes about Marcus Curtius' significance within Roman mythology. After consulting an augur who revealed that gods demanded their most precious possession be sacrificed, young soldier Marcus offered himself willingly without hesitation or fear for what lay beneath those treacherous depths.