Pliny The Elder Collection

Leaf from Canzoniere e Trionfi, 1473. Creator: Unknown
Leaf from Canzoniere e Trionfi, 1473. Caii Plinii Secundi Naturalis historiae

Scene from Pliny, 1776. Creator: Christian Bernhard Rode
Scene from Pliny, 1776

Cleopatra's Banquet, between 1742 and 1743. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Cleopatra's Banquet, between 1742 and 1743

Cleopatra's Banquet, between 1742 and 1743. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Cleopatra's Banquet, between 1742 and 1743

Cleopatra's Banquet, between 1742 and 1743. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Cleopatra's Banquet, between 1742 and 1743

Cleopatra's Banquet, between 1742 and 1743. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
Cleopatra's Banquet, between 1742 and 1743

Illustration from Plinius Naturgeschichte by J. Heyden, plate 49 from Woodcuts from... 1937
Illustration from Plinius Naturgeschichte by J. Heyden, plate 49 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century, 1571, assembled into portfolio 1937

Death of Pliny the Elder
LLM459596 Death of Pliny the Elder by Marti, Ricardo (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Pliny the Elder)

Conversation between Pliny the Elder and the emperor Vespasian
LLM459594 Conversation between Pliny the Elder and the emperor Vespasian by Planella Coromina, Josep or Jose (1804-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Statue de Pline l Ancien, erigee en 1498, Cathedrale de Come (engraving)
2782005 Statue de Pline l Ancien, erigee en 1498, Cathedrale de Come (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue de Pline l Ancien, erigee en 1498)

Pliny the Elder
LLM459593 Pliny the Elder by Marti, Ricardo (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pliny the Elder. Illustration for La Ciencia Y Sus Hombres by Luis Figuier (D Jaime Seix, 1876)

Perspective of the second eruption of Vesuvius, published 1750 (etching)
1275185 Perspective of the second eruption of Vesuvius, published 1750 (etching) by Perziado, Francesco Spagnolo (1713-1789); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Detail from Historia Naturalis by Pliny the Elder, 1476 (print
860500 Detail from Historia Naturalis by Pliny the Elder, 1476 (print, engraving & tempera on paper) (see also 860407-501) by Venetian School

Historia Naturalis by Pliny the Elder, 1476 (print
860498 Historia Naturalis by Pliny the Elder, 1476 (print, engraving & tempera on paper) (see also 860497-501) by Venetian School

Detail from Historia Naturalis by Pliny the Elder, 1476 (print
860499 Detail from Historia Naturalis by Pliny the Elder, 1476 (print, engraving & tempera on paper) (see also 860497-501) by Venetian School

Historia Naturalis by Pliny the Elder, 1476 (print
860497 Historia Naturalis by Pliny the Elder, 1476 (print, engraving & tempera on paper) (see also 860498-501) by Venetian School

Perspective of the second eruption of Vesuvius, 1750
Perspective of the second eruption of Vesuvius, pub. 1750 (etching)

Pre-binomial classification of species, 1644. Here two different species of the genus camel are named in Hebrew, Latin and Dutch, although only one species, the Bactrian is depicted

Laocoon group sculpture of men being devorued by serpents, 1st century BC. Artist: Pliny the Elder
Laocoon group sculpture, of Laocoon and his sons being devoured by serpents belonging to Athena to prevent them from breaking into the Trojan Horse, which he was suspicious of

Unicorn, 1644. From Handelene van de Natuere, a Dutch translation of Natural History by Pliny the Elder (23-79), the Roman writer on natural history who died in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius that

Reconstruction of reaping machine used in Gaul in Ancient Roman times, as described by Pliny, c1890
Reconstruction of reaping machine used in Gaul in Ancient Roman times, as described by Pliny, Engraving, c1890

Reconstruction of Roman reaping cart, as described by Pliny, Engraving, 1860
Reconstruction of Roman reaping cart, as described by Pliny. Engraving, 1860. Aristotle believed that motion was a continuous pushing action

Pliny the Elder
Ancient Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

Death of Pliny the Elder, Roman naturalist
Death of Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD), Roman naturalist and author, on the beach at Stabiae during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius

Pliny the Elder, Roman naturalist
Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD), Roman naturalist and author, shown with some of the animals, minerals and plants described in his 37-volume encyclopedia Historia Naturalis

1516 Frontis for Plinys Natural History
1516 Frontispiece woodcut, with Francois Regnaults printers device, for Pliny the Elders " Natural History". Plinys Natural History (written up to AD 77)

1516 amphisbaenid Plinys Natural History
1516 A page detail from Francois Regnaults early printing of Pliny the Elders " Natural History". Plinys Natural History (written up to AD 77)

Pliny the Elder and the Emperor Titus. Historical artwork from the Laurentian Library, Florence, of Pliny the Elder (Caius Plinius Secundus)

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"Pliny the Elder: A Renaissance Man of Knowledge and Tragic Fate" Illustration from Plinius Naturgeschichte by J. Heyden, plate 49 from Woodcuts from. . 1937. Creators: Jost Ammon, Max Geisberg, Pliny the Elder In this captivating illustration, we catch a glimpse into the world of Pliny the Elder, a renowned Roman scholar whose thirst for knowledge knew no bounds. With his encyclopedic work "Naturalis Historia, " he sought to unravel the mysteries of nature and share his wisdom with future generations. Death Tragically, it was during one fateful event that history would forever remember him – as he met his untimely demise in the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This depiction captures both awe-inspiring destruction and human vulnerability as Pliny valiantly faced nature's wrath. Conversation between Pliny the Elder and Emperor Vespasian Pliny's intellectual prowess extended beyond academia; he engaged in conversations with influential figures like Emperor Vespasian himself. Their exchange undoubtedly shaped not only their own lives but also impacted society at large. Statue de Pline l'Ancien, érigée en 1498, Cathédrale de Côme (engraving) This engraving immortalizes Pliny's legacy through an imposing statue erected in his honor at Cathedral de Côme. It stands as a testament to his enduring impact on science and literature even centuries after his passing. Perspective of the second eruption of Vesuvius published 1750 (etching) The devastating power unleashed by Vesuvius is vividly captured in this etching – a reminder that even amidst tragedy lies an opportunity for scientific observation and understanding. Through documenting such events, scholars like Pliny laid foundations for modern volcanology.