Lucius Tarquinius Superbus Collection

Brutus Listening to the Ambassadors from the Tarquins, c1815. Creator: Louis Lafitte
Brutus Listening to the Ambassadors from the Tarquins, c1815

The Banquet at the House of Tarquinius (engraving)
3646731 The Banquet at the House of Tarquinius (engraving) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Banquet at the House of Tarquinius. The Banquet)

The Cumaean Sibyl before Tarquin the Proud, 16th century

Lucretia Among Her Maidens, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Lucretia Among Her Maidens, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Tarquinius and the Sibyl, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Tarquinius and the Sibyl, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

The expulsion of Tarquin and his family from Rome. Artist: Master of Marradi (Maestro di Marradi) (active 1470-1513)
The expulsion of Tarquin and his family from Rome. Private Collection

Aruns and Brutus, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Aruns and Brutus, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Tarquinius Superbus has the Sibylline Books valued, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Tarquinius Superbus has the Sibylline Books valued, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

The Evil Conscience of Tarquin, 1852. Artist: John Leech
The Evil Conscience of Tarquin, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

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

She carried in her arms nine books, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
She carried in her arms nine books, c1912 (1912). Lucius Tarquinius Superbus (died 495 BC) the seventh king of Rome, was offered the sacred prophecies of Sybyl Cumae by an old women asking an

View of the Roman forum, 5th century BC
View of the Roman forum. On the left is the temple of Saturn, and on the far right is the temple of Castor and Pollux, 5th century BC

Tarquinius and the Sibyl. Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, aka Tarquin the Proud, d. 495 BC, seventh and final king of Rome
Tarquinius and the Sibyl. Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, aka Tarquin the Proud, d.495 BC, seventh and final king of Rome. Tarquin was approached by the Cumaean Sibyl

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"Lucius Tarquinius Superbus: The Rise and Fall of a Tyrant" Step into the world of ancient Rome as we delve into the captivating story of Lucius Tarquinius Superbus. From lavish banquets to tragic heroines, this enigmatic figure left an indelible mark on Roman history. In "The Banquet at the House of Tarquinius, " an exquisite engraving captures the opulence and extravagance that defined his reign. Surrounded by loyal subjects, he revels in his power and wealth, unaware of the impending doom that awaits him. "The Cumaean Sibyl before Tarquin the Proud" transports us to a fateful encounter between Superbus and a prophetic oracle. As he seeks guidance from this mystical seer, little does he know that her words will shape his destiny forever. Amongst these tales lies Lucretia, whose tragic fate intertwines with our protagonist's narrative. In "Lucretia Among Her Maidens, " we witness her beauty and grace juxtaposed against the darkness lurking within their society. As tensions rise, "Tarquinius and the Sibyl" depicts another pivotal moment where ambition clashes with morality. Will Superbus heed her warnings or succumb to his insatiable thirst for power? But every empire has its downfall. In "The expulsion of Tarquin and his family from Rome, " we witness justice prevailing as Romans unite against tyranny. The Master of Marradi masterfully portrays this historic event filled with triumph over oppression. Through John Leech's artistry, we glimpse further into Superbus' character - both despised tyrant ("Superbus, the upstart") and tormented soul ("The Evil Conscience of Tarquin"). These illustrations capture conflicting emotions surrounding this complex historical figure. Yet amidst chaos emerges hope; in "Aruns and Brutus, " we see courageous individuals rising above corruption to restore justice and freedom.