Caesar Augustus Collection

Bronze head of Augustus, Roman, from Meroe, Sudan, c27-c25 BC. This head once formed part of a statue of the emperor Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). From the British Museums collection

Battle of Actium, 31 BC
Sea battle of Actium, in which Octavius defeated Antony and Cleopatra, 31 BC. Hand colored wodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Middle East, Israel, sunset over the ocean off the historic city of Caesarea

Portrait d'Henri Maubant (1821-1902), sociétaire de la Comédie-Fançaise dans le rôle... c1883
Portrait d'Henri Maubant (1821-1902), societaire de la Comedie-Fancaise dans le role d'Auguste dans Cinna, c1883

Denarius of Augustus. Obverse: Head of Augustus. Reverse: quadriga on... 18th-16th cen. BC
Denarius of Augustus. Obverse: Head of Augustus. Reverse: quadriga on triumphal arch, 18th-16th cen. BC. Private Collection

The appearance of the Virgin to Augustus and Sibyl, c. 1544. Creator: Garofalo, Benvenuto Tisi da (1481-1559)
The appearance of the Virgin to Augustus and Sibyl, c. 1544. Found in the collection of the Musei Vaticani in Viale Vaticano, Rome

Augustus and the Tiburtine Sibyl, 1557-86. Creator: Marco Angolo del Moro
Augustus and the Tiburtine Sibyl, 1557-86

The Apparition of the Tiburtine Sibyl to Caesar Augustus, 1500s. Creator: Veronese, Paolo (1528-1588)
The Apparition of the Tiburtine Sibyl to Caesar Augustus, 1500s. Found in the collection of the Goteborg Konstmuseum

Augustus and the Sibyl, c. 1450. Creator: Master ES
Augustus and the Sibyl, c. 1450

Statue of Augustus Caesar (recto and verso), n.d. (recto); Late 16th c.(verso). Creator: Unknown
Statue of Augustus Caesar (recto and verso), n.d. (recto); Late 16th c.(verso)

Interview Between Octavian and Cleopatra, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Interview Between Octavian and Cleopatra, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Statue of Augustus as Jupiter, first half of 1st century BC. Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 BC-14 AD) became one of a triumvirate of rulers after the death in 44 BC of Julius Caesar

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

The Apparition of the Sibyl to Caesar Augustus, 1535. Artist: Paris Bordone
The Apparition of the Sibyl to Caesar Augustus, 1535. Augustus askingthe Sibyl whether he is to be worshipped as a god. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Egyptian relief of Emperor Augustus (Roman) as Pharaoh, offering to Isis, c1st century. At Egyptian Museum, Berlin

Emperor Augustus statue Augusta Porte, Nimes, Gard, France. Original Nimes gate 16 BC, 1863. Replica Augustus statue located here

The Tiburtine Sibyl showing Emperor Augustus the Virgin and Christ Child, ca. 1530-40. ca. 1530-40. Creator: Anon
The Tiburtine Sibyl showing Emperor Augustus the Virgin and Christ Child, ca. 1530-40

The Tirburtine Sibyl telling the Emperor Augustus of the coming in Christ, after Parmig... 1530-40. Creator: Anon
The Tirburtine Sibyl telling the Emperor Augustus of the coming in Christ, after Parmigianino, 1530-40

As (Coin) Portraying Augustus and Agrippa, 20 BCE-14 CE. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Augustus and Agrippa, 20 BCE-14 CE. Reverse: crocodile chained to a palm tree with banners and a wreath above. Minted in Nimes, Gaul (modern France)

Coin Depicting a Toga, Tunic and Wreath, about 18 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting a Toga, Tunic and Wreath, about 18 BCE. Reverse: a quadriga (type of four-horse chariot) and the words CAESARI AVGVSTO. Minted in Spain

Cistophoric Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, about 25 BCE. Altar decorated with two deer and garlands on reverse. Minted at Ephesus (in modern Turkey)

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Tiberius, 14-37 CE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Tiberius, 14-37 CE. Reverse: head of Augustus, Tiberius adoptive father. Minted in Alexandria, (in modern Egypt)

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Octavian, 28 BCE, issued by Octavian. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Portraying Octavian, 28 BCE, issued by Octavian. Reverse: an Egyptian Nile crocodile, a reference to Octavians triumph over the forces of Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BCE

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 21-20 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 21-20 BCE. A bull on the reverse. Minted in Samos (or possibly Pergamum)

As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 22-30. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 22-30

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 34-35. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 34-35

As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 34-37. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 34-37

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Octavian, 32-29 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Portraying Octavian, 32-29 BCE

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Octavian, 36 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Portraying Octavian, 36 BCE

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Octavian, 41 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Portraying Octavian, 41 BCE

Coin Portraying Emperor Augustus, 27 BCE-14 CE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Augustus, 27 BCE-14 CE

Coin Depicting Emperor Augustus, 27 BCE-14 CE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting Emperor Augustus, 27 BCE-14 CE

Virgil Reading the "Aeneid"to Augustus, Octavia, and Livia, 1790 / 93
Virgil Reading the " Aeneid" to Augustus, Octavia, and Livia, 1790/93

Palace of the Caesars on the Palatine, 1860. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Palace of the Caesars on the Palatine, 1860. A work made of albumen print

Temple de Tafeh (Ancienne Taphis), Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Temple de Tafeh (Ancienne Taphis), Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 88 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Temple De Dandour (Ancienne Tantour), DedieaLa Triade Osiris-Isis-Horus
Temple De Dandour (Ancienne Tantour), Dedie a La Triade Osiris-Isis-Horus; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 93 from the album " egypte, nubie

Plate 2: Octavian in profile to the left, from The Twelve Caesars, 1610-40. 1610-40
Plate 2: Octavian in profile to the left, from The Twelve Caesars, 1610-40

An Italian sculpted statuary and breccia marble bust of Caesar Augustus
1764805 An Italian sculpted statuary and breccia marble bust of Caesar Augustus, after the antique (marble) by Italian School

The Interview of Augustus and Cleopatra, engraved by Richard Earlom (1743-1822
STC101896 The Interview of Augustus and Cleopatra, engraved by Richard Earlom (1743-1822) published 1784 (litho) by Mengs

After the Audience, 1879 (oil on panel)
PNH349148 After the Audience, 1879 (oil on panel) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 91.5x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: see An Audience at Agrippa s, 1875 (10796); here, Agrippa

Augustus and Livia (engraving)
654037 Augustus and Livia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augustus and Livia)

Octavianus Caesar, illustration from Imperatorum romanorum omnium orientalium et
955628 Octavianus Caesar, illustration from Imperatorum romanorum omnium orientalium et occidentalium verissimae imagines ex antiquis numismatis, woodcut by Rudolph Wyssenbach

Death of Augustus (engraving)
654038 Death of Augustus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Augustus)

Bust of Caesar Augustus, c. 1800 (oil on canvas)
829405 Bust of Caesar Augustus, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Italian School; 62.5x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Copy of the bust in the museum at Raxa Augustus (63 BC - 14 AD)

The Arrival in Bethlehem, c. 1540 (oil on wood)
3614098 The Arrival in Bethlehem, c.1540 (oil on wood) by Netherlandish School (16th century); 67.3x93.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Burrhus, Neros Tutor, Prostrating Himself before his Sovereign Lord
3930902 Burrhus, Neros Tutor, Prostrating Himself before his Sovereign Lord, 1816 (oil on canvas) by Wallgren, Otto (1795-1857); 45x37 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Augustus and the Tiburtine Sibyl, ca 1547. Creator: Lombard, Lambert (1505-1566)
Augustus and the Tiburtine Sibyl, ca 1547. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Plate 21: Temple of Pola in Istria (Tempio di Pola in Istria), ca. 1748. Temple of Augustus in Pula, Croatia. Dedicated to the first Roman emperor, Augustus

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"Caesar Augustus: The Rise and Legacy of Rome's First Emperor" In the year 31 BC, a pivotal moment in history unfolded at the Battle of Actium. It was here that Octavian, later known as Caesar Augustus, emerged victorious, solidifying his power and marking the beginning of a new era for Rome. A remarkable artifact from this time is the Bronze head of Augustus, discovered in Meroe, Sudan. Crafted between 27-25 BC, it showcases the regal features that would come to define this influential leader. Augustus' influence extended far beyond Rome itself. In Israel, one can witness breathtaking sunsets over Caesarea – a city founded by Herod the Great under Roman rule during Augustus' reign. This picturesque setting serves as a reminder of his impact on distant lands. The enigmatic meeting between Octavian and Cleopatra has captivated historians for centuries. Although an interview from 1890 sheds little light on their conversation's details or outcome, it highlights their significance within ancient history. Depictions of Augustus often portray him as Jupiter – embodying both political and divine authority. A statue from the first half of the 1st century BC exemplifies how he sought to consolidate power through religious symbolism. Even after his death in 14 AD, Caesar Augustus continued to inspire artistic creations like "The Apparition of the Sibyl. " Painted by Paris Bordone in 1535, it captures an imagined encounter between Augustus and a prophetic figure – showcasing his enduring legacy. Egyptian relief art further illustrates how far-reaching his influence was. An offering to Isis depicted on an Egyptian relief shows Emperor Augustus embracing aspects of local culture while asserting Roman dominance during Egypt's incorporation into its empire. The Tiburtine Sibyl played a significant role in shaping perceptions about Caesar Augustus' connection with divinity.