Brennus Collection

View of the encampment of German and Roman armies
View of the battle formation, encampment and entrenchment of German and Roman armies in ancient Germany. Roman legions with eagles, cavalry and barracks

Brennus throwing his sword on the scales before Camillus, 1540-56. Creator: Leon Davent
Brennus throwing his sword on the scales before Camillus, 1540-56

Ancient Germanic gods: Irmensula, Crodo and Prono (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986563 Ancient Germanic gods: Irmensula, Crodo and Prono (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Ancient Germanic deities: Irmensula)

Brennus from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836. Creators: Auguste Raffet
Brennus from The Complete Works of Beranger, 1836

The death of Roman Consul Marcus Papirius in the Gallic sack of Rome, 387 BC (engraving)
3647044 The death of Roman Consul Marcus Papirius in the Gallic sack of Rome, 387 BC (engraving) by Neuville, Alphonse Marie de (1835-85) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Romans trying to buy their salvation from the Gaulish chief Brennus, 4th Century BC (chromolitho)
668997 The Romans trying to buy their salvation from the Gaulish chief Brennus, 4th Century BC (chromolitho) by French School

The King and Queen of Italy on board the French battleship Brennus (colour litho)
2819029 The King and Queen of Italy on board the French battleship Brennus (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Camillus breaking the treaty with Brenno and the Allegories of Glory, Ceiling of the Entrance Hall
930931 Camillus breaking the treaty with Brenno and the Allegories of Glory, Ceiling of the Entrance Hall, Galleria Borghese (fresco) by Rossi

Vae Victis (Woe to the conquered) (chromolitho)
1094378 Vae Victis (Woe to the conquered) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vae Victis (Woe to the conquered)

Brennus at Rome (engraving)
654078 Brennus at Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brennus at Rome. Illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier (1890)

The Collision off Cape St Vincent, the French Battle-Ship "Brennus, "which sunk a Destroyer (litho)
1600065 The Collision off Cape St Vincent, the French Battle-Ship " Brennus, " which sunk a Destroyer (litho) by Wright

Capture of the Temple of Delphi by the Gauls, 279 BC (engraving)
3647828 Capture of the Temple of Delphi by the Gauls, 279 BC (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of the Temple of Delphi by the Gauls, 279 BC)

Brennus, statue (engraving)
3645375 Brennus, statue (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brennus, statue. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1866)

Brennus throwing his Sword into the Scale (engraving)
655661 Brennus throwing his Sword into the Scale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brennus throwing his Sword into the Scale)

Camillus Foils Brennus (engraving)
727780 Camillus Foils Brennus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camillus Foils Brennus)

French Navy review off Cherbourg (colour litho)
3099155 French Navy review off Cherbourg (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Navy review off Cherbourg. Revue de l armee navale a Cherbourg)

GEESE HONOURED BY ROME
Geese, whose cackling warned the Romans of the approach of Brennus and his Gauls, are municipally honoured Date: 390 BC

Brennus at Rome, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Brennus at Rome, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

The Ravine at Delphi (Scene of the Repulse of the Gauls. ), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Ravine at Delphi (Scene of the Repulse of the Gauls.), 1890. Brennus leader of the Gallic invasion suffered devastating defeat at Delphi, 279 BC

The Citadel saved by the cackling of the Geese, 1852. Artist: John Leech
The Citadel saved by the cackling of the Geese, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

The king the queen of Italy on board the French battleship Brennus, 1899. Artist: Henri Meyer
The king the queen of Italy on board the French battleship Brennus, 1899. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 30th April 1899

The Gaulish Chief Brennus Invades Rome In 390 Bc After Battle Of The Allia. Romans Attempted To Buy Their Salvation With Gold From The Book Harmsworth History Of The World Published 1908

Camillus foils Brennus
Illustration of a Camillus foils Brennus

St. Johns Gateway
The figures of Brennus and Belinus, the founders of the ancient town of Bristol, England, on St. Johns Gateway, a fortified gateway in the defensive city wall. Date: 14th century

Breenus, Chieftain
BRENNUS Warrior of Ancient Gaul Date: 4th century BC

Breenus and his Sword
When Brennus defeats the Romans, he measures their tribute with false weights, they protest, he adds his sword, saying Vae victis ! (Woe to the defeated). Date: 4th century BCE

Geese Warn Rome of Gauls
Cackling geese on the Capitol, Rome, alert the city to the approach of Brennus and his Gauls

Geese Honoured by Rome
The Romans honour the geese of the Capitol, who, alarmed by the approach of Brennus and his Gauls, honked like crazy and thereby gave the alarm which saved the city

Camillus and Brennus
Brennus, captor of Rome, barg- aining for ransom, throws his sword in the scales saying Vae victis (Woe to the defeated). But Camillus is able to save Rome

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"Brennus: A Historical Figure Shrouded in Myth and Legend" Step back in time to witness the epic clash between the Germanic and Roman armies, as captured in a mesmerizing view of their encampment. Amongst them stands Brennus, a formidable warrior whose actions would leave an indelible mark on history. Intriguingly, we see Brennus throwing his sword onto the scales before Camillus, symbolizing his audacious demand for tribute from Rome. This pivotal moment depicted by Leon Davent transports us to an era where power was asserted through strength and conquest. Delving deeper into ancient beliefs, handcoloured copperplate engravings reveal glimpses of the Germanic gods Irmensula, Crodo, and Prono. These deities were revered by Brennus' people, guiding them through battles with divine intervention. The imagery continues to unfold with Auguste Raffet's portrayal from "The Complete Works of Beranger. " Here we witness his commanding presence as he leads his warriors fearlessly into battle against Rome. The intensity is palpable; it is clear that this historical figure left an indomitable legacy behind. One cannot ignore the fateful event that unfolded during the Gallic sack of Rome in 387 BC. Engraved depictions immortalize Marcus Papirius' tragic demise at the hands of Gaulish forces led by none other than Brennus himself. It serves as a stark reminder of how empires can crumble under relentless assault. Interestingly enough, another image portrays Romans attempting to buy their salvation from Brennus—a testament to both his military prowess and strategic cunning. This chromolithograph captures a desperate plea for survival amidst chaos and destruction. Moving away from warfare but still within maritime realms lies "The sinking of Framee, " depicted in vivid color lithographs.