Verus Collection

Wild thyme, Thymus serpyllum, and dittany of Crete, Origanum dictamnus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Column of Antoninus Pius in Rome, Italy (engraving)
3730924 Column of Antoninus Pius in Rome, Italy (engraving); (add.info.: History of Ancient Rome. Column of Antoninus Pius is a Roman honorific column in Rome, Italy)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Gaius Iulius Verus Maximus
Roman Emperor Gaius Iulius Verus Maximus, 220-238. Gaius Iulius Verus Maximinus or Maximinus the Younger. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy

Bust of Lucius Verus (marble)
3042853 Bust of Lucius Verus (marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

A Roman priest offers a sacrifice to the gods at
A Roman priest offers a sacrifice to the gods, while a ploughman and oxen plow a field. Centurions perform maneuvers, build structures, make camp, etc.Sketch of Rome by Romulus

Portrait of Roman Emperor Maximinus Thrax
Roman Emperor Maximinus Thrax, Maximinus I, 173-238. Gaius Iulius Verus Maximinus Augustus.Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma

Portrait of Roman Emperor Lucius Verus
Roman Emperor Lucius Verus, 130AD-169AD. Lucius Aurelius Verus Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

Portrait of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius
Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, 121AD-180AD. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

Portrait of Roman Emperor Hadrian, 76-138, Publius Aelius Hadrianus Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

Roman Emperors (engraving)
3639582 Roman Emperors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperors. Illustration for Historical Tablets and Medallions (Samuel Leigh)

Bust of Lucius Verus, 2nd century
Bust of the Roman Emperor Lucius Verus (130-169), from the Louvres collection, 2nd century

Portrait of Lucius Verus, mid third quarter of 2nd century. Lucius Verus (130-169) was co-emperor of Rome with Marcus Aurelius from 161 until his death

Lucius Verus Augustus. Roman Emperor (161-169). Bust. Olympia Archaeological Museum. Ilia Province. Peloponnese region. Greece

Lucius Verus (130-169 AD). Roman co-emperor. Bust. Marble. From Rome. British Museum. London. England. United Kingdom

Lucius Verus Augustus. (130-169). Roman Emperor (161-169). Fragmentary roman marble bust. Antonine period. It comes from a villa in Acqua Traversa (near Rome). Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York

Rome, Italy - Lucius Verus Vatican
Black and white. Marble statue of Lucius Verus (co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius) in Roman military uniform. The image has a border of black paint.. Part of Box 196, Rome, Boswell collection

Statue of a deer chased by a pack of dogs Herculaneum
Italy. Herculaneum. House of the Deer. 1st century AD. Statue of a deer chased by a pack of dogs

Lucius Verus (130 A?i? 169). Roman co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius, from 161 until his death. Dynasty Antonine. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Maximinus Thrax (c. 173-238). Roman Emperor. Bust. Marble. C
Maximinus Thrax (c. 173-238), also known as Maximinus I. Roman Emperor from 235 to 238. Bust. Marble. Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

Rome, Italy - Lucius Verus, in Roman Military Costume Vatica
Black and white. Marble statue of Lucius Verus (co-emperor with Marcus Aurelius) in Roman military uniform. The image seems to have a border of black paint

Jean Morin after Justus van Verus (French, c. 1600 - 1650), Armand de Bourbon-Conti, etching, engraving, and stippling on laid paper

Robert Nanteuil after Justus van Verus (French, 1623 - 1678), Marechal de La Meilleraye, 1662, engraving

John Baptist Jackson after Justus van Verus (English, 1701 - c. 1780), Algernon Sidney, chiaroscuro woodcut in tan, light brown, light gray, and dark gray

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

Science Verus Religion
A group of Italian priests making astronomical observations through a telescope at the Torre Metrologica, Rome, Italy. Date: 1930s

Column of Antoninus Pius
The Column of Antoninus Pius built in the 2nd century by Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, successors of Emperor Antoninus Pius in his honour. Date: 2nd century AD

Emperor Verus
LUCIUS AURELIUS VERUS adopted son of Antoninus Pius, ruled 161 - 169

Making Oars 1930
Making wooden oars for the Oxford verus Cambridge boat race - shaping the haft

Makeshift See-Saw
Its boys versus girls on this makeshift see-saw!

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"Exploring the Legacy of Verus: From Wild Thyme to Roman Emperors" Step into the world of Verus, where history intertwines with nature's beauty. The scent of wild thyme, known as Thymus serpyllum, fills the air, evoking images of ancient landscapes and forgotten civilizations. In this captivating journey, we encounter Lucius Verus Augustus, a Roman Emperor who reigned from 161 to 169 AD. A bust depicting Lucius Verus reveals his regal countenance and hints at the power he once held. Another portrait showcases Gaius Iulius Verus Maximus, offering a glimpse into the lives of these influential figures. Rome itself becomes our backdrop as we visit notable locations like Vatican City and admire a marble bust capturing Lucius Verus' likeness. But it is not just emperors that define this era; it is also their grand palaces and religious rituals. The magnificent pavilion in Isfahan's Ali Qapu Palace transports us to an opulent time when artistry flourished under Persian influence. Meanwhile, a Roman priest engages in sacred offerings to appease the gods—a testament to their belief system. Verus stands alongside other prominent rulers such as Marcus Aurelius and Hadrian in portraits that showcase their unique personalities and contributions to history. Each brushstroke tells a story of ambition, conquests, or benevolent rule—reminders of an empire that shaped Western civilization. As we delve deeper into the enigmatic world of Verus, we discover connections between nature's herbs and human achievements—an intricate tapestry woven through time. Let us unravel this captivating tale together—one that encompasses both wild thyme's delicate fragrance and the indomitable spirit of those who once walked among us.