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Ruins of the mausoleum to Drusus near Mainz, Germany
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Ruins of the mausoleum to Drusus near Mainz, Germany
Ruins of the Drususstein (Drusus stone) mausoleum to Nero Claudius Drusus near Mainz. Drusus died battling the Chatti Germanic tribes in 9BC. Vestigia di un Sepolcro. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1844
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Antico Apotheosis Armour Augustus Cameo Celtic Corsi Dalmatian Defeat Drusus Enemies Ferrario Gaia Giulio Mainz Mausoleum Moderno Neptune Peoples Roma Detta Gemma Sardonyx
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the ruins of the Drususstein, or Drusus stone mausoleum, located near Mainz, Germany. The mausoleum was built in honor of Nero Claudius Drusus, the elder stepbrother of the famous Roman emperor Augustus, who died in battle against the Chatti Germanic tribes in 9 BC. Drusus is shown in apotheosis, or divine glory, atop the mausoleum, surrounded by symbols of the Roman Empire and personifications of the earth (Gaia) and the god of the sea (Neptune). Drusus is depicted in military attire, wearing a helmet and holding a spear, signifying his victories and his role as a powerful Roman general. The mausoleum itself is adorned with intricate decorations, including a cameo of Drusus and his family, carved from sardonyx, and various other historical gems and intaglios. The inscription on the mausoleum reads "Detta," which means "given" or "granted" in Latin, reflecting the idea that Drusus' accomplishments and sacrifices were granted to the Roman people and the wider "oikoumene," or inhabited world, by the gods. This engraving is taken from Giulio Ferrario's "Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World," published in Florence in 1844. The detailed illustration offers a glimpse into the historical fashion and artistic sensibilities of the time, as well as the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.
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