Antiochus I Collection

Antiochus tries to hide the love for his mother Stratonice, 1775. Creator: Jean Grandjean
Antiochus tries to hide the love for his mother Stratonice, 1775

Antiochus and Stratonice, 1671-1675. Creator: Gerard de Lairesse
Antiochus and Stratonice, 1671-1675. By taking Antiochus pulse when Stratonice enters the room, the physician discovers that the love for his stepmother is the cause of Antiochus illness

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Antiochus I Soter, 281-261 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Antiochus I Soter, 281-261 BCE

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Antiochus I, II or III (?), 3rd-2nd century BCE

Antiochus Yearning for Stratonice, c. 1740. Creator: Stefano Pozzi
Antiochus Yearning for Stratonice, c. 1740

Ancient stone heads, Mount Nemrut, Adiyaman, Turkey. These giant statues surround the tomb of King Antiochus I of Commagene, sited on the summit of the 2150 metre high Mount Nemrut

The meeting between the Roman Ambassador, Popillius, and King Antiochus, Egypt, c18th century. Gaius Popillius Laenas was sent as an envoy to prevent a war between Antiochus IV Epiphanes of

Antiochus and Stratonike, 1840. Artist: Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867)
Antiochus and Stratonike, 1840. Found in the collection of the Musee Conde, Chantilly

Antiochus and Stratonice, 17th or early 18th century. Artist: Luca Giordano
Antiochus and Stratonice, 17th or early 18th century. Antiochus I Soter (d261 BC) was a king of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire

Antiochus and Stratonike, 18th century. Artist: Gaspare Diziani
Antiochus and Stratonike, 18th century. Antiochus I Soter (d261 BC) was a king of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire. He married his stepmother, Stratonice, after his father, Seleucus I Nicator

Antiochus and Stratonice, 18th century. Artist: Francesco Fontebasso
Antiochus and Stratonice, 18th century. Antiochus I Soter (d261 BC) was a king of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire. He married his stepmother, Stratonice, after his father, Seleucus I Nicator

Gold stater of Antiochus I, 3rd century BC
Gold stater of Antiochus I Soter of the Selucid Empire (? -261 BC), and bears a posthumous portrait of his father Seleucus I. It was struck at the mint at Carrhae, 3rd century BC

Antiochus I Soter C324 - 261 Bc King Of The Hellenistic Seleucid Empire From The Book Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Title page for in Stratonice, P Quinault, Le Theatre, Volume I, 1697, Caspar Luyken, Antoine Schelte, 1697

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"Exploring the Legacy of Antiochus I: From Coins to Art and History" This captivating caption delves into the multifaceted world of Antiochus I, a prominent figure in ancient history. The first hint, a Tetradrachm coin portraying King Antiochus I Soter from 281-261 BCE, offers a glimpse into his reign and monetary influence. Moving forward in time, another Tetradrachm coin showcases an ambiguous portrayal of either Antiochus I, II or III from the 3rd-2nd century BCE. Shifting our focus to art, we encounter Stefano Pozzi's masterpiece "Antiochus Yearning for Stratonice, " created around 1740. This artwork captures the emotional turmoil faced by Antiochus as he falls in love with his father's wife. Mount Nemrut in Adiyaman, Turkey presents us with ancient stone heads that may have once represented this enigmatic ruler. The historical meeting between Roman Ambassador Popillius and King Antiochus during Egypt's c18th century adds intrigue to this narrative. Artists like Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (1780-1867), Luca Giordano (17th or early 18th century), Gaspare Diziani (18th century), and Francesco Fontebasso (18th century) have all depicted various aspects of the relationship between Antiochus and Stratonice through their stunning artworks. To further explore his wealth and power, we observe a gold stater dating back to the 3rd century BC when it was minted under Antiochus I's rule. Finally, Crabbs Historical Dictionary published in 1825 provides valuable insights into this Hellenistic Seleucid Empire king. From coins to art pieces spanning centuries, these hints offer glimpses into the life and times of one of history's intriguing figures, Antiochus I.