Caligula 24 41 Collection

The Roman Emperor Caligula entertaining his favourite horse, Incitatus, at supper (engraving)
7148832 The Roman Emperor Caligula entertaining his favourite horse, Incitatus, at supper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait bust of the emperor Gaius, known as Caligula, 37-41 AD (marble)
3614027 Portrait bust of the emperor Gaius, known as Caligula, 37-41 AD (marble) by Roman; 50.8 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Medallions of Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar, Tiberius Caesar, and Caligula (engraving)
8639527 Medallions of Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar, Tiberius Caesar, and Caligula (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medallions of Julius Caesar)

The Jews before Caligula, AD 40 (litho)
8661276 The Jews before Caligula, AD 40 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jews before Caligula, AD 40)

Caesonia giving Caligula a love potion, which made him mad (engraving)
8639538 Caesonia giving Caligula a love potion, which made him mad (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caesonia giving Caligula a love potion)

Caligula's Palace and Bridge (engraving)
8676361 Caligula's Palace and Bridge (engraving) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caligula's Palace and Bridge)

Portrait of Prince Giulio-Claudio
7287252 Portrait of Prince Giulio-Claudio; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Portrait of Prince Giulio-Claudio. Young Caligula before he ascended to the throne in 37 AD)

Bust of a man, so called Caligula, before 4 AD (marble)
7146250 Bust of a man, so called Caligula, before 4 AD (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Bust of a man, so called Caligula)

Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, 31 August 12, 24 January 41, posthumously known as Caligula
7279182 Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, 31 August 12, 24 January 41, posthumously known as Caligula by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coins of Persons, Berenice - Claudius (engraving)
7164266 Coins of Persons, Berenice - Claudius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coins of Persons, Berenice - Claudius)

The Caesars deified (engraving)
7185090 The Caesars deified (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Caesars deified, cameo from the reign of the Roman Emperor Tiberius, 1st century)

Coins of Persons, Aemilianus - Alexander (engraving)
7164288 Coins of Persons, Aemilianus - Alexander (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coins of Persons, Aemilianus - Alexander)

Head of Emperor Caligula, 1st century
7145287 Head of Emperor Caligula, 1st century by Roman, (1st century AD); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece; (add.info.: Marble portrait of emperor Caligula)

Sestertius of Caligula (bronze)
614841 Sestertius of Caligula (bronze) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Caligula (12-41 AD), also known as Gaius

Caligula (engraving)
654099 Caligula (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caligula. Illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by Edward Ollier (1890)

Bust of Gaius Germanicus Caesar (AD12-41) (engraving)
KW216309 Bust of Gaius Germanicus Caesar (AD12-41) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from the book Caesar a Sketch by James Anthony Froude)

Le Theatre Illustre, Caligula, tragedie d Alexandre Dumas, representee a l Odeon, Le prologue (engraving)
3623959 Le Theatre Illustre, Caligula, tragedie d Alexandre Dumas, representee a l Odeon, Le prologue (engraving) by French School

Caligula (engraving)
3624107 Caligula (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caligula. Illustration for La Bible Populaire, Nouveau Testament (Hachette)

Caligula et Claude (engraving)
3645736 Caligula et Claude (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caligula et Claude. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1874)

The Great Cameo of France (agate)
XIR159322 The Great Cameo of France (agate) by Roman, (1st century AD); 30x26 cm; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

The Jews before Caligua
908751 The Jews before Caligua by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920); English, out of copyright

Messalina, ballet at the Eden-Theatre, Paris (chromolitho)
2817101 Messalina, ballet at the Eden-Theatre, Paris (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messalina, ballet at the Eden-Theatre, Paris)

Caligula in Heroic Costume (engraving)
663088 Caligula in Heroic Costume (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caligula in Heroic Costume. (Statue found at Otricoli.--Vatican, Museo Pio-Clem. No)

Giant barge of the Roman Emperor Caligula (coloured engraving)
6029847 Giant barge of the Roman Emperor Caligula (coloured engraving) by European School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Caius Caesar Germanicus dit Caligula (12-41) - Emperor Caligula par Rubens, Peter Paul
FIA5404756 Caius Caesar Germanicus dit Caligula (12-41) - Emperor Caligula par Rubens, Peter Paul, (School). Oil on wood, size : 64x51, 17th century, Private Collection by Rubens

Caligula (engraving)
664934 Caligula (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caligula. Illustration for Blackies Modern Cyclopedia (1899)

The Children of Germanicus: Caligula, Drusilla, Agrippina, and Livilla (engraving)
663086 The Children of Germanicus: Caligula, Drusilla, Agrippina, and Livilla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Children of Germanicus: Caligula)

Embassy of Philo to Roman Emperor, Gaius Caligula, chapter heading illustration from
694878 Embassy of Philo to Roman Emperor, Gaius Caligula, chapter heading illustration from Histoire de la Guerre des Juifs contre les Romains, by Flavius Josephus, published in Paris

The stables of Caligulas horse, Incitata, c. 1800-1818 (coloured engraving)
STC175872 The stables of Caligulas horse, Incitata, c.1800-1818 (coloured engraving) by Biasioli, Angelo (1790-1830); Private Collection; (add.info)

Caligula (chromolitho)
3098156 Caligula (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caligula. Cigar label, probably early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

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"Caligula: The Infamous Roman Emperor Who Met a Tragic End" Step into the intriguing world of Caligula, the notorious Roman emperor whose reign from 37-41 AD was marked by scandal and controversy. This captivating portrait bust captures the essence of Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, posthumously known as Caligula, showcasing his commanding presence and enigmatic personality. Before ascending to power, Caligula's early years were shrouded in tragedy. A bust believed to depict him as a young man before 4 AD reveals hints of the future ruler he would become. Little did anyone know that this seemingly innocent face would soon be associated with one of history's most infamous figures. As emperor, Caligula's rule took a dark turn. The assassination of not only himself but also his wife and daughter sent shockwaves throughout Rome. An engraving depicting this tragic event serves as a chilling reminder of the violence that plagued his reign. However, it is not just death that defines Caligula's legacy; it is also his eccentricities. Another engraving portrays him entertaining his favorite horse, Incitatus, at supper – an act that showcased both extravagance and madness. Coins bearing images ranging from Berenice to Claudius reflect the tumultuous times during which Caligula reigned. These coins serve as tangible reminders of those who lived under his rule and their subsequent deification after death. Despite being remembered for his tyrannical actions and questionable sanity, there are glimpses into another side of Caligula through surviving artifacts like this first-century head sculpture or sestertius coin featuring his likeness – evidence that even complex individuals can have multifaceted legacies. Intrigue surrounds every aspect of "Caligula 24-41, " leaving us captivated by both fascination and horror at the life led by this enigmatic figure in ancient Rome.