Camee Collection

Cameo fragment of the head of Medusa
BEN119157 Cameo fragment of the head of Medusa; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

Cameo, bearing images of Serapis and Isis, in 16th century gold frame bearing the names of Marcus Antoninius
XAM66736 Cameo, bearing images of Serapis and Isis, in 16th century gold frame bearing the names of Marcus Antoninius and his wife Faustina (sardonyx) by Roman

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Camee; Cameo (engraving)
7195134 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Camee; Cameo (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Camee; Cameo)

Cameo, 1st-2nd century AD (amethyst)
HSC270517 Cameo, 1st-2nd century AD (amethyst) by Roman; height: 2.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

Cameo depicting Emperor Honorius (395-423) and his wife
XIR189591 Cameo depicting Emperor Honorius (395-423) and his wife, Maria (ivory and metal) (b/w photo) (see also 189590) by Byzantine; Private Collection; out of copyright

Augustan cameo, after 10 AD (onyx) (detail) (see also 66579)
XAM198135 Augustan cameo, after 10 AD (onyx) (detail) (see also 66579) by Roman, (1st century AD); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

The Gemma Claudia, a cameo bearing profiles of four Roman Emperors
XAM66742 The Gemma Claudia, a cameo bearing profiles of four Roman Emperors, left: Claudius and his wife Agrippina the Younger, right: Germanicus and his wife Agrippina the Elder

Cameo of a theatre mask
HSC270516 Cameo of a theatre mask by Roman, (1st century AD); height: 1.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; out of copyright

Cameo depicting Emperor Honorius (395-423) and his wife
XIR189590 Cameo depicting Emperor Honorius (395-423) and his wife, Maria (ivory and metal) (b/w photo) (see also 189591) by Byzantine; Private Collection; out of copyright

Cameo of Dionysus on a chariot pulled by Pysche (onyx and sardonyx)
BEN119116 Cameo of Dionysus on a chariot pulled by Pysche (onyx and sardonyx) by Roman, (1st century BC); 4.2x3.3 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Sardonyx Cameo bearing the profile of Livia wife of Emperor Augustus (63BC-14AD
XAM66739 Sardonyx Cameo bearing the profile of Livia wife of Emperor Augustus (63BC-14AD) and Tiberius (Claudius Nero) (42BC-37AD), 1st century (sardonyx) by Roman

Drawing of the Gemma Augustea (pen & ink and pencil on paper)
BBC211034 Drawing of the Gemma Augustea (pen & ink and pencil on paper) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); Lubeck Museum, Germany; (add.info.: gemma augustea is in Kunsthistorisches)

Cameo commemorating the Naval victory of Octavian (63 BC-AD 14) over Mark Antony (c
XAM66740 Cameo commemorating the Naval victory of Octavian (63 BC-AD 14) over Mark Antony (c.82-30 BC) at the Battle of Actium, 31 BC (sardonyx) by Roman, (1st century BC); Kunsthistorisches Museum

Cameo depicting a triumphant emperor trampling barbarians, from Kusadek (sardonyx)
XIR212959 Cameo depicting a triumphant emperor trampling barbarians, from Kusadek (sardonyx) by Roman, (4th century AD); 15x19x2.2 cm; Narodni Muzej, Belgrade

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"Camee: A Glimpse into Ancient Artistry and History" Step back in time with these exquisite cameos, bearing images of Serapis and Isis, encased in a 16th-century gold frame. The names Marcus Antoninius and his wife Faustina are delicately engraved on this sardonyx masterpiece. Le Vocabulaire Illustre introduces us to the art of cameo engraving. Marvel at the craftsmanship displayed in a 1st-2nd century AD amethyst cameo depicting Emperor Honorius and his wife. Another stunning example is an Augustan cameo from after 10 AD, showcasing intricate details on an onyx surface. The Gemma Claudia takes us further into Roman history, featuring profiles of four emperors captured flawlessly on a single piece. Imagine the skill required to create such intricate portraits. But cameos aren't limited to imperial subjects alone. Delight in a charming theatre mask cameo or be captivated by Dionysus riding a chariot pulled by Pysche, carved meticulously onto onyx and sardonyx stones. One cannot overlook Livia, the influential wife of Emperor Augustus. Her profile immortalized forever on a sardonyx cameo serves as a testament to her importance during that era. Intriguingly, there's even a commemorative cameo celebrating Octavian's naval victory over Mark Antony—a symbol of power and triumph etched into history for eternity. These cameos transport us through time, allowing us glimpses into ancient civilizations' artistry and stories. Let them serve as reminders that beauty transcends generations while preserving tales from long ago.