Second Century Ad Collection

The Sleeping Hermaphrodite, copy after an original of the 2nd century BC, the mattress is an addition by Gian Lorenzo
PWI105675 The Sleeping Hermaphrodite, copy after an original of the 2nd century BC, the mattress is an addition by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680) (marble) by Roman

Roman mosaic, Ostia Antica
Roman mosaic in Ostia Antica, showing a bull. This mosaic was built in about 130 AD by order of the Roman emperor Hadrian

Statue of Saturn, god of time
7287218 Statue of Saturn, god of time; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Saturn, god of time. Roman sculture dating on the 2nd century AD)

Statue of Aphrodite, Callipige style, 2nd century AD, white marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian
6384418 Statue of Aphrodite, Callipige style, 2nd century AD, white marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome

Portrait of Demosthenes, greek orator, 5th-4th century BC
7287189 Portrait of Demosthenes, greek orator, 5th-4th century BC; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Portrait of Demosthenes, greek orator , 5th - 4th century BC)

Statue of a Poetess
7287251 Statue of a Poetess; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of a Poetess. The body is a 2nd century AD Roman copy of a 4th century BC original)

Roman villa, fresco of the Domus of Clos de la Lombarde, Narbonne, around the year 200 (fresco)
7485504 Roman villa, fresco of the Domus of Clos de la Lombarde, Narbonne, around the year 200 (fresco); (add.info.: Roman villa: detail of a fresco, domus of the Clos de la Lombarde, Narbonne (Aude)

The constellation of Auriga
5307771 The constellation of Auriga.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the modern constellation of Auriga which was among those listed by the astronomer Ptolemy)

Portrait of Emperor Trajan (53-117) (marble)
YOU4419204 Portrait of Emperor Trajan (53-117) (marble); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Portrait of Emperor Trajan (53-117), Roman Emperor from 98 to 117, did Italica in Hispania

The goddess Aphrodite called "Venus Genitrix" type. Marble sculpture of Paros
ETI4397282 The goddess Aphrodite called "Venus Genitrix" type. Marble sculpture of Paros, beginning 2nd century AD after an original attributed to Callimaque.; (add.info)

Bronze plate document granting citizenship to an army auxiliary named Gemellus
3330438 Bronze plate document granting citizenship to an army auxiliary named Gemellus; (add.info.: Bronze plate document granting citizenship to an army auxiliary named Gemellus)

Mosaic flooring depicting the Greek and Roman God Oceanus
3330234 Mosaic flooring depicting the Greek and Roman God Oceanus; (add.info.: Mosaic flooring depicting the Greek and Roman God Oceanus, a divine figure in classical antiquity)

Large painted panels from Hertfordshire
3330226 Large painted panels from Hertfordshire; (add.info.: Large painted panels from Hertfordshire. Dated 2nd Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Venus Felix statue, 2nd century (marble)
3914202 Venus Felix statue, 2nd century (marble); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Venus Felix statue, 2nd century (marble)
3914201 Venus Felix statue, 2nd century (marble); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Statue of Dionysos with satyr
7287196 Statue of Dionysos with satyr; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Dionysos with satyr, dated 2nd century AD)

Statue of Dionysos with satyr
7287194 Statue of Dionysos with satyr; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Dionysos with satyr, dated 2nd century AD)

Statue of Athena
7287191 Statue of Athena; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Athena, first half of the second century AD. Copy of the Artemis sculpted by praxyteles around 330-332 BC)

Bust of Ocean
7287248 Bust of Ocean; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Bust of Ocean. End of the 2nd century AD. Vatican Museum, Chiaramonti museum, Rome, Italy); © Frank Buffetrille

Portrait of Faustina the Younger, c. 175 AD (marble)
6384307 Portrait of Faustina the Younger, c. 175 AD (marble); Palazzo Massimo alle Terme & Museum, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of Faustina the Younger, 175 AD c)

The goddess Aphrodite called "Venus Genitrix" type. Marble sculpture of Paros
ETI4397281 The goddess Aphrodite called "Venus Genitrix" type. Marble sculpture of Paros, beginning 2nd century AD after an original attributed to Callimaque.; (add.info)

Portrait of Emperor Commodus (161-192) (marble)
YOU4419241 Portrait of Emperor Commodus (161-192) (marble); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Portrait of Emperor Commodus (161-192), son of Emperor Marc Aurele and Faustina the Young

Old fisherman, known as Seneque dying (marble and alabaster)
YOU4418975 Old fisherman, known as Seneque dying (marble and alabaster); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Old fisherman, known as Seneque dying, sculpture in marble and albaster)

Large painted panels from Hertfordshire
3330224 Large painted panels from Hertfordshire; (add.info.: Large painted panels from Hertfordshire. Dated 2nd Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Claude Galien (Klaudios Galenos or Claudio Galeno or Claudius Galenus or Galen, v. 131 - v)
NWI4912452 Portrait of Claude Galien (Klaudios Galenos or Claudio Galeno or Claudius Galenus or Galen, v. 131 - v. 201), Greek doctor

Engraving depicting the expelling of Jews from Jerusalem by the Romans during the 2nd century, 15th century
5308680 Engraving depicting the expelling of Jews from Jerusalem by the Romans during the 2nd century, 15th century; (add.info)

Discobolus Lancellotti, after the bronze discobolus by the greek sculptor Myron of Eleutherae, 2nd century AD (marble)
6384354 Discobolus Lancellotti, after the bronze discobolus by the greek sculptor Myron of Eleutherae, 2nd century AD (marble); Palazzo Massimo alle Terme & Museum, Rome, Lazio

Head of Heracles, after an original by Lysippos, 2nd century AD (marble)
6384349 Head of Heracles, after an original by Lysippos, 2nd century AD (marble); Palazzo Massimo alle Terme & Museum, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Head of Heracles, after an original by Lysippos)

Portrait of Menandro. Greek dramatist
7287181 Portrait of Menandro. Greek dramatist; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Portrait of Menandro. Copy dated 2nd century AD from a greek original bronze 300 BC)

Son of Niobe fleeing
7287231 Son of Niobe fleeing; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Son of Niobe fleeing. First half of the second century AD)

Mithras relief, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
6384407 Mithras relief, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Head of a Galatian
7287203 Head of a Galatian; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Head of a Galatian. Roman sculture. 2nd century AD)

Persian Warrior
7287230 Persian Warrior; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Persian Warrior. Roman relief from the time of Hadrian of an original dated 160 - 150 AD)

Gorgoneion, 1st-2nd century (sculpture)
7485508 Gorgoneion, 1st-2nd century (sculpture); (add.info.: Gorgoneion: Gorgon's head (Medusa) recognizable by its headdress and large eyes

Portrait of Emperor Marc Aurele (121-180) (marble)
YOU4419255 Portrait of Emperor Marc Aurele (121-180) (marble); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Portrait of Emperor Marc Aurele (121-180), Roman Emperor from 161 to 180, Stoicist philosopher

Military banner carrier - Military banner, 1st-2nd AD. Roman art. Sculpture on bronze. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA
CUL4860333 Military banner carrier - Military banner, 1st-2nd AD. Roman art. Sculpture on bronze. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona

Romans in battle against the Barbarians. 2nd century (sculpture displayed at the National Museum, Rome)
533960 Romans in battle against the Barbarians. 2nd century (sculpture displayed at the National Museum, Rome); (add.info)

India: King Mahjanaka listening to Queen Vivali. 1-5 century AD (Ajanta Cave fresco)
533777 India: King Mahjanaka listening to Queen Vivali. 1-5 century AD (Ajanta Cave fresco); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Large relief of Mithras, end of 2nd century AD, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
6384409 Large relief of Mithras, end of 2nd century AD, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome

Decorative relief stockings representing hybrid characters. This plaque used to avert the bad fate
LSE4087780 Decorative relief stockings representing hybrid characters. This plaque used to avert the bad fate, probably dating from the 2nd century

World map of Claude Ptolemee (Claudius Ptolemaeus, 90-168) illustrating the flat earth
NWI4846095 World map of Claude Ptolemee (Claudius Ptolemaeus, 90-168) illustrating the flat earth. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Ancient Rome: The Roman Emperor Hadrian (76-138 AD) rendering justice during his travels in his empire
ELD4844971 Ancient Rome: The Roman Emperor Hadrian (76-138 AD) rendering justice during his travels in his empire. End of the 19th century (chromolithograph)

Statue of Artemis restored as a Muse
7287250 Statue of Artemis restored as a Muse; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Artemis restored as a Muse. 2nd century AD)

Persian Warrior
7287229 Persian Warrior; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Persian Warrior. Roman relief from the time of Hadrian of an original dated 160 - 150 AD)

Bronze Roman military badge (1st-2nd c. AD). SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia
CUL4860304 Bronze Roman military badge (1st-2nd c. AD). SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia by Roman, (1st-2nd Century AD); Archaeological Museum of Catalonia

Representation of Pope Zephyrin (198-217) confessing Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus dit Tertullian (150/160-220)
ELD4914610 Representation of Pope Zephyrin (198-217) confessing Quintus Septimius Florens Tertullianus dit Tertullian (150/160-220) writer of Berber origin converted to Christianity in 193

Portrait of Plautianus, Vatican museum, Rome, Italy, c. 2nd century AD (marble)
3914240 Portrait of Plautianus, Vatican museum, Rome, Italy, c. 2nd century AD (marble); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Portrait of Plautianus, Vatican museum, Rome)

Votive plaque of silver
3330407 Votive plaque of silver; (add.info.: Votive plaque of silver dedicated to Jupiter Dolichenus. Dated 2nd Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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"Exploring the Artistic Marvels of the Second Century AD" Step back in time to the second century AD and immerse yourself in a world of exquisite artistry. From sculptures to mosaics, tapestries to cosmetics, this era showcases an incredible range of artistic expression. One notable masterpiece is "The Sleeping Hermaphrodite, " a stunning marble sculpture that captivates viewers with its delicate beauty. Created as a copy after an original from the 2nd century BC, Gian Lorenzo Bernini added his touch by including a mattress, enhancing its allure. Roman mosaic art also flourished during this period, as seen in Ostia Antica's intricate designs. These vibrant mosaics transport us to ancient times and offer glimpses into Roman life and culture. A tapestry known as "Return of Marius Aurelius" takes us on a journey through Flanders or Tournai during 1450-1500. Crafted from wool, it tells stories through its detailed weaving technique and vivid colors. Sports played an important role in society then too, as demonstrated by ceramic figures like the Seated Ballplayer and Standing Ballplayer. These artworks capture moments frozen in time, showcasing athleticism and grace that transcends centuries. Cosmetic palettes made from schist reveal beauty practices of the era. Dating back to the 2nd-3rd century AD, these intricately carved objects were used for grinding pigments for makeup application – a testament to their sophisticated grooming rituals. Sculptures such as Leda of the "Naples Uffizi" type showcase mythological themes prevalent during this period. Carved from marble with meticulous attention to detail, they bring ancient legends alive before our eyes. The Farnese Hercules stands tall among other iconic sculptures from this era. This magnificent portrayal captures strength and power while highlighting sculptural mastery at its finest.