Gordian Collection

Alexander & Gordian Knot
ALEXANDER THE GREAT When in Gordium, Phrygia in 333 BC, Alexander cuts the Gordian knot with his sword, bluntly solving the puzzle

Alexander cutting the Gordian Knot oil on canvas. Jean-Simon Berthelemy (1743-1811) French history painter. Legend is, in 333 BC at Gordium, Phrygia, Alexander the Great, unable to untie the knot

Portrait of Roman Emperor Pupienus
Roman Emperor Pupienus, 170-238. Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus Augustus or Pupienus Maximus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma

Portrait of Roman Emperor Gaius Iulius Verus Maximus
Roman Emperor Gaius Iulius Verus Maximus, 220-238. Gaius Iulius Verus Maximinus or Maximinus the Younger. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III, 239 (late July-December), issued by Gordian III

As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III, 241-243. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III, 241-243

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III, 241-243. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III, 241-243

Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III, 240-241. Creator: Unknown
Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordian III, 240-241

Coin Portraying Emperor Claudius II Gothicus, 268-270. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Claudius II Gothicus, 268-270

Coin Portraying Emperor Gordian III, 243-244. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Gordian III, 243-244

Coin Depicting the Empress Tranquillina, 238-244. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the Empress Tranquillina, 238-244

Coin Portraying the Empress Tranquillina, 193-217. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying the Empress Tranquillina, 193-217

Coin Portraying Emperor Claudius Gothicus, 268-270. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Claudius Gothicus, 268-270

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordianus, 238-244. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Gordianus, 238-244

Portrait of Roman Emperor Gordian III
Roman Emperor Gordian III, 225-244. Marcus Antonius Gordianus Pius Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

Portrait of Roman Emperor Gordian II
Roman Emperor Gordian II, 192-238. Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Africanus Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy

Portrait of Roman Emperor Gordian I
Roman Emperor Gordian I, 159-238. Caesar Marcus Antonius Gordianus Sempronianus Romanus Africanus Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy

Tankard, the body chased with a scene representing Alexander
CH469897 Tankard, the body chased with a scene representing Alexander and the Legend of the Gordian Knot, Danzig, c.1680 (parcel gilt silver) by German School

Portrait of Roman Emperor Gordian I
6039728 Portrait of Roman Emperor Gordian I. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Gordian I, 159-238)

Roman sarcophagus, possibly of the Roman Emperor Gordian II, 3rd century BC
Detail of a Roman sarcophagus, possibly of Gordian II (c. 192 -April 12, 238), in which case the young man shown is Gordian III (20 January 225 -11 February 244), from Acilia, 3rd century BC

Bust of Gordian III, 3rd century
Bust of the Roman emperor Gordian III (225-244) from Gabies in Tunisia, from the Louvres collection, 3rd century

CARTOON: GORDIAN KNOT, 1977. Agreed - not to use the sword. Cartoon comment on Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begins efforts to resolve the Israel-Palestine

Tunisia. Roman Art. Amphitheatre of Djem. Gallery
Tunisia. Roman Art. Amphitheatre of Djem. Built by Gordian I, 3rd century. Unesco World Heritage Site. Gallery

Tunisia. Roman Art. Amphitheatre of Djem. Arena
Tunisia. Roman Art. Amphitheatre of Djem. Built by Gordian I, 3rd century. Unesco World Heritage Site. Arena. Panoramic

Tunisia. Roman Art. Amphitheatre of Djem. Tunnel
Tunisia. Roman Art. Amphitheatre of Djem. Built by Gordian I, 3rd century. Unesco World Heritage Site. Tunnel

Tunisia. Roman Art. Amphitheatre of Djem. Built by Gordian I, 3rd century. Unesco World Heritage Site. View

Gordian III, Marcus Antonius Gordianus (225-244). Roman Emperor (238-244). Coin bearing a portrait of the Emperor. Roman art. Coin. ITALY. LOMBARDY. Milan. Archaeological Museum

ALEXANDER THE GREAT (356-323 B. C. ). King of Macedonia, 336-323 B
ALEXANDER THE GREAT (356-323 B.C.). King of Macedonia, 336-323 B.C. Alexander cuts the Gordian knot, 333 B.C. Line engraving, 1899, after a drawing, 1898, by Andre Castaigne

Marble Bust of Emperor Gordian III 243 B. C
Marble Bust of Emperor Gordian III 243. 32nd Roman Emperor. Louvre Museum

New postage stamp design, Fiume, Italy
A new postage stamp design for Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia) when under Italian occupation, soon after the First World War. The design shows a short sword cutting a Gordian knot

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"Gordian: Unraveling the Knot of History" In the realm of ancient legends, one name stands out - Gordian. This enigmatic figure is forever entwined with Alexander the Great and his audacious act of cutting the Gordian Knot. Jean-Simon Berthelemy's oil on canvas immortalizes this iconic moment, capturing Alexander's determination as he slices through the intricate knot that had baffled all who attempted to unravel it. But who was Gordian? The answer lies in portraits such as those depicting Roman Emperors Pupienus and Gaius Iulius Verus Maximus. These powerful rulers bear witness to a lineage that traces back to Emperor Gordian III, whose image adorns aurei, denarii, and antoniniani coins minted during his reign from 239 to 244 AD. The coinage serves as a tangible reminder III's influence over an empire in flux. As we examine these exquisite pieces crafted by unknown hands, we catch glimpses of other significant figures like Emperor Claudius II Gothicus and Empress Tranquillina. Their presence on these coins speaks volumes about their roles within this complex tapestry of power struggles and alliances. Through these artifacts, we begin to understand how history intertwines with mythology. The story of Alexander severing the Gordian Knot becomes more than just a tale; it becomes a symbol for decisive action in times of uncertainty. Like Alexander before us, we too face our own metaphorical knots - challenges that seem insurmountable until someone dares to take bold action. Gordian reminds us that sometimes solutions lie not in painstakingly untangling every thread but rather in seizing opportunities fearlessly. Just as Alexander defied convention by slicing through the knot instead of laboriously untying it strand by strand, so can we find innovative ways to overcome obstacles. So let us embrace the spirit of Gordian, a name forever etched in history.