Fabius Collection

Woman in yellow taffeta afternoon dress with laced sleeves. Petite robe de taffetas pour l apres-midi. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in a large toile skirt, looking afraid of a spider. Jupe de grosse toile. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Gerda Wegener from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames

Woman in morning tailored suit with cane. Petit tailleur du matin. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Bernard Boutet de Monvel from Tommaso Antonginis Journal des Dames

Tiger leafwing, orsis bluewing and Ceretes thais moth
Tiger leafwing, Consul fabius Nymphalis hippona, upper side 1, under side 2, orsis bluewing, Myscelia orsis Nymphalis orsis male 3, and Ceretes thais moth, Castnia thais 4

A Sunday school. Creator: Fabius, Jan (1820-1889)
A Sunday school. Private Collection

Fabius, the slow coach, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Fabius, the slow coach, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

His Excellency Q Fabius offering Peace or War to the Carthaginian Senate, 1852. Artist: John Leech
His Excellency Q Fabius offering Peace or War to the Carthaginian Senate, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

I carry here peace and war: choose, men of Carthage, which ye will, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
I carry here peace and war: choose, men of Carthage, which ye will, c1912 (1912). Fabius Maximus, known as the Cunctator (delayer)

Marcus Fabius Quintilianus (c. 35-c. 100). Roman rhetorician from Hispania. Statue. Calahorra. La Rioja. Spain

Minucius after winning the Battle of Geronium
PUNIC WARS : after gaining victory at the Battle of Geronium (or Gerunium) against the Carthaginians during the Second Punic War

Portrait of Fabius Chisius, Pieter Holsteyn (II), in or after 1648 - 1673

QUINTUS FABIUS MAXIMUS (d. 203 B. C. ). Surnamed Cunctator. Roman statesman and army commander
QUINTUS FABIUS MAXIMUS (d. 203 B.C.). Surnamed Cunctator. Roman statesman and army commander. Quintus Fabius declares war to the Carthaginian senate, 218 B.C.: wood engraving, 19th century

QUINTILIAN (c35-c100 AD). Marcus Fabius Qintilianus. Roman rhetorician. Copper engraving, French, 1584

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John Dickinson, with his autograph. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait by Charles Wilson Peale. 1770

Quintilian / Thevet 1584
MARCUS FABIUS QUINTILIANUS Roman rhetorician and consul, born in Spain

Punic War Declared
The long-simmering rivalry with Carthage erupts when Fabius Maximus formally announces Romes declaration of war

Fabius Maximus appointed Roman dictator
PUNIC WARS : because of the military emergency, Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus Cunctator is appointed dictator

Papirius Cursor spares Fabius
Lucius Papirius Cursor, Roman general and dictator, spares Quintus Fabius Maximus Rullianus, his magister equitum (master of the horse), with whom he had quarrelled

C Fabius Dorso performing sacrifices
Even while the Gauls are besieging Rome, C Fabius Dorso continues to perform sacrifices on the Quirinal Hill, passing safely through the enemy camp, hoping to influence the Gods to save the city

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"Fabius: A Roman Rhetorician and a Man of Many Faces" Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, known simply as Fabius, was a prominent Roman rhetorician who lived during the first century. His teachings on oratory and public speaking have left an indelible mark on the art of persuasion. In one corner of history, we find a woman in a stunning yellow taffeta afternoon dress, her elegance mirroring the grace with which Fabius delivered his speeches. She embodies the refined eloquence that he advocated for. On another canvas, we see a woman in a large toile skirt, fear etched across her face as she encounters a spider. This image reminds us that even great minds like they are be vulnerable to irrational fears – perhaps it was this vulnerability that allowed him to connect with his audience on a deeper level. In contrast to these delicate portrayals is another depiction - this time as an authoritative figure clad in morning tailored suit and wielding a cane. This representation highlights his commanding presence and ability to captivate crowds with his words alone. But beyond the realm of human affairs lies nature's own tribute to Fabius' legacy. The Tiger leafwing, Orsis bluewing, and Ceretes thais moth flutter through fields and forests just as gracefully as he once commanded attention from eager listeners. Even artists were inspired by Fabian themes; Jan Fabius created vivid illustrations capturing scenes from Sunday school gatherings where young minds were shaped under moral guidance. Yet not all depictions are flattering; John Leech's satirical piece titled "Fabius, the slow coach" pokes fun at those who criticized him for being cautious in military matters. It serves as both critique and reminder that even great men have their detractors. Another artwork by Leech portrays "His Excellency Q Fabius offering Peace or War to the Carthaginian Senate.