Praetorian Collection

Palermo, Italy at Piazza Pretoria in the early morning

Praetorians (engraving)
3092554 Praetorians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Praetorians. Illustration for A Pictorial History of the Worlds Great Nations by Charlotte M Yonge)

Plan of a Roman military camp (engraving)
3655158 Plan of a Roman military camp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of a Roman military camp)

Praetorian guards hailing Claudius as imperator (engraving)
654101 Praetorian guards hailing Claudius as imperator (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Praetorian guards hailing Claudius as imperator)

Burrhus, Neros Tutor, Prostrating Himself before his Sovereign Lord
3930902 Burrhus, Neros Tutor, Prostrating Himself before his Sovereign Lord, 1816 (oil on canvas) by Wallgren, Otto (1795-1857); 45x37 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, 10 BC - AD 54. Fourth Roman emperor. After Caligula was assassinated in a conspiracy involving the Praetorian commander Cassius Chaerea

Four-horse chariot of the Praetorian Prefect, Praefectus praetorio or Praefectus urbi.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal

MARCUS ANNIUS VERUS. Roman statesman during the 1st and 2nd century. Engraving, Italian, 18th or 19th century

Soldiers of the Praetorian Guard. 2nd c. Roman art. Early Empire. Relief on marble. FRANCE. Paris. Louvre Museum

CLAUDIUS AND GUARDS. Claudius being proclaimed emperor by the Praetorian Guard in 41 A. D
CLAUDIUS AND GUARDS. Claudius being proclaimed emperor by the Praetorian Guard in 41 A.D. Wood engraving by Herbert Bone, 1914

ROME: PRAETORIAN GUARDS. Wood engraving, after a relief

City Hall, Koper, Slovenia
The City Hall in Tito Square at Koper, on the Adriatic coast of Slovenia. The building dates from the 15th century, a Praetorian Palace in Ventian Gothic style

ROMAN CAMP of the Praetorian Guard, the household guards of the Roman emperors, an elite force with very fancy housing

Nerva Sacrifices
MARCUS COCCEIUS NERVA a rather ineffective emperor, offers burnt sacrifices on the Capitol, Rome, but it doesn t help him control the Praetorian Guard

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"Praetorian: Guardians of Power and Betrayal" The captivating painting "Death of Messalina" transports us back to ancient Rome, where the infamous Praetorian Guard played a significant role. This oil on canvas masterpiece, created between 1704-12, depicts the downfall of Emperor Claudius' scandalous wife. Engraved in history, the Praetorians were an elite force entrusted with protecting Roman emperors. The engraving "Praetorians" showcases their formidable presence and unwavering loyalty within the imperial court. A glimpse into military strategy is revealed through the detailed engraving titled "Plan of a Roman military camp. " It highlights how these skilled soldiers meticulously organized their camps for maximum efficiency during campaigns. In another striking engraving, we witness the Praetorian guards hailing Claudius as imperator. Their proclamation solidified his position as emperor after Caligula's assassination orchestrated by Cassius Chaerea and senators. Claudius found himself amidst chaos as his friends fell victim to the ruthless executioners while he sought refuge behind a curtain until Gratus discovered him and declared him princeps or emperor. Burrhus, Nero's trusted tutor, humbly prostrates himself before his sovereign lord in an awe-inspiring depiction. This scene reminds us that even those closest to power had to show reverence towards it. The four-horse chariot of the Praetorian Prefect symbolizes their prestigious status within society. Riding this grand vehicle showcased their authority and influence over Rome's affairs. Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus emerges as a central figure in this narrative; he became Rome's fourth emperor due to circumstances involving conspiracies by both noblemen and members of his own guard. His story unfolds through time-honored engravings like those found in Cassells Illustrated Universal History from 1883.