Tarquinius Superbus Collection

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

Tarquinius Superbus makes himself King
LLM456495 Tarquinius Superbus makes himself King by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tarquinius Superbus makes himself King)

Tarquinius Superbus has the Sibylline Books Valued (engraving)
669601 Tarquinius Superbus has the Sibylline Books Valued (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tarquinius Superbus has the Sibylline Books Valued)

Tarquin Le Superbe Et L Envoye De Sextus (engraving)
5989633 Tarquin Le Superbe Et L Envoye De Sextus (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tarquin Le Superbe Et L Envoye De Sextus)

Tarquinius the Proud founding the Temple of Jupiter on Capitol Hill, c. 1525 (fresco)
SCP50296 Tarquinius the Proud founding the Temple of Jupiter on Capitol Hill, c.1525 (fresco) by Vaga, Perino del (Pietro Buonaccorsi) (1501-47); 132x158 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

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

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"Tarquinius Superbus: The Rise and Fall of a Ruthless Roman King" In this captivating engraving, we witness the treacherous act that propelled Tarquinius Superbus to claim the Roman throne. With cold determination, he assassinates his father-in-law, Servius Tullus, in a bid for power and control. Once crowned king, Tarquinius Superbus solidifies his authority with an iron fist. Another engraving depicts him proudly declaring himself as the sole ruler of Rome, cementing his reign as one filled with tyranny and oppression. Amidst his ruthless rule, Tarquinius recognizes the value of knowledge and seeks guidance from the Sibylline Books. In an intricate engraving capturing this momentous event, we see him carefully examining these sacred texts that hold prophecies for Rome's future. However, not all engravings depict Tarquinius' thirst for power unchallenged. "Tarquin Le Superbe Et L Envoye De Sextus" showcases a scene where Sextus arrives on behalf of Tarquinius to demand submission from other cities—a testament to their ambition extending beyond Rome's borders. The fresco depicting "Tarquinius the Proud founding the Temple of Jupiter on Capitol Hill" reveals both grandeur and arrogance intertwined. It portrays how he sought divine favor by constructing a temple dedicated to Jupiter while simultaneously flaunting his dominance over the people. Yet amidst these tales of political intrigue lies another narrative—one centered around Lucretia Among Her Maidens. This painting captures Lucretia's tragic fate at the hands of Sextus Tarquinius—an incident that sparked revolt against her violator's family rule. "The Cumaean Sibyl before Tarquin the Proud" transports us back in time as we witness an encounter between two powerful forces—the wise prophetess seeking justice against an oppressive ruler who disregards her counsel.