Dioscuri Collection

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Statues Dioscuri
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Base of the obelisk with the Fountain of Monte Cavallo in Piazza del Quirinale, Rome
3560767 Base of the obelisk with the Fountain of Monte Cavallo in Piazza del Quirinale, Rome by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Piazza del Quirinale, Rome 1870 ca)

Castor and Pollux, 17th century (engraving)
3480514 Castor and Pollux, 17th century (engraving); (add.info.: Castor and Pollux. Engraving from 'Tableaux du temple des muses' (1655) by Michel de Marolles (1600 - 1681)

Barcha de Castor e Poluce. Creator: Balthasar Moncornet
Barcha de Castor e Poluce

The Judgment of Paris; he is sitting at left with Venus, Juno and Pallas Athena, a... ca. 1510-20
The Judgment of Paris; he is sitting at left with Venus, Juno and Pallas Athena, a winged victory above; in the upper section the Sun in his chariot preceeded by Castor

View of the Back of Statues of the Dioscuri at the Quirinal, 1550. Creator: Anon
View of the Back of Statues of the Dioscuri at the Quirinal, 1550

Monte Cavallo - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Monte Cavallo - Rome, 1850. The Piazza di Monte Cavallo...with the Quirinal Palace on the right...occupies the crest of the Quirinal Hill

Wall paintings from various houses in Pompeii
Candelabra (left) from the Casa del Panettiere or House of the Baker, VII.III.30, candelabra (right) and frieze (top) from House of Caecilius Iucundus, V.I.26

Detail of the graded ramp that leads to Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome At the end of it are sculptured groups of the Dioscuri

Statues depicting one of the Dioscuri, Aesculapius, the goddess Fortune and two busts, in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Statue

Marble statue representing Pollux taking part to the Dioscuri in Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome. Rome Piazza del Campidoglio Sculptural Group Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Castor and Pollux with their respective horses, late imperial era sculpture, taken from their temple, dedicated and located in 1585 in Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome

View of the Church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli and the sculpted group of Dioscuri, located at the end of the border that leads to Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome

Sculpted group depicting Castor and Pollux, called the group of S. Ildefonso; work preserved in the Prado Gallery, Madrid Spain Madrid, Prado Gallery Sculptural Group Imperial Period, Roman Art

Castor, late imperial sculpture located since 1585 in Piazza del Campidoglio, Rome. Rome Piazza del Campidoglio Sculptural Group Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Castor and Pollux on the Capitoline in Rome Rome Sculptural Group Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1940 ca.. Date of Artwork:I sec. ca

Close-up of the Capitoline with Castor and Pollux. In the backgroud is the facade of the Church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli Rome Sculptural Group Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

The statue of one of the two Dioscuri, in Piazza del Campidoglio, in Rome, with part of the Capitolian garden in the background Rome Piazza del Campidoglio Sculptural Group Roman Art, Europe

Votive relief dedicated to the Dioscuri, in the National Museum of Athens Greece Athens, National Museum Relief Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1920-1930 ca

Relief depicting an offering to the Dioscuri, preserved at the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Low Relief, Basrelief. Date of Photograph:1908. Date of Artwork:480-323 a.C

Aesculapius, marble, Roman art, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples Naples National Archaeological Museum Statue, Head Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Wall paintings of candlesticks from the House
Trompe l oeil wall paintings of candlesticks from the House of Castor and Pollux, Pompeii, excavated 1828. Handcoloured lithograph by Berth after an illustration by Wilhelm Zahn from his Ornament of

Castor and Pollux, c1628, (1943). Creator: Nicolas Poussin
Castor and Pollux, c1628, (1943). Sketch of The Castor and Pollux group (also known as the San Ildefonso Group ), an ancient Roman sculpture of the 1st century AD

Relief with Dioscuri and procession of worshippers, Brancaccio collection (marble)
3042667 Relief with Dioscuri and procession of worshippers, Brancaccio collection (marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Horse Tamers (Dioscuri) from the Capitoline Hill, Rome, ca. 1560-1580. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Horse Tamers (Dioscuri) from the Capitoline Hill, Rome, ca. 1560-1580

Didrachm (Coin) Depicting the Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux), 225-214 BCE, issued by the Roman Republic. Reverse: the god Jupiter holding a thunderbolt in a quadriga (four horse chariot)

Tetras (Coin) Depicting the Dioscuri, 203-89 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Tetras (Coin) Depicting the Dioscuri, 203-89 BCE

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Dioscuri, 49 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Dioscuri, 49 BCE

Roman ruins with the horse tamers (Dioscuri) on the Quirinal Hill, 1730-60. Sculptures of Castor and Pollux in Rome. Plate 36 from: Discorsi Sopra L Antichita di Roma, a work on Roman antiquities

The Temple of Castor, 1833 (etching with brown wash)
STC384828 The Temple of Castor, 1833 (etching with brown wash) by Tofanelli, Agostino (1770-1834); Private Collection; (add.info)

Castor and Pollux, twin brothers and demigods in ancient Greek and Roman mythology (engraving)
5207786 Castor and Pollux, twin brothers and demigods in ancient Greek and Roman mythology (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Castor and Pollux)

Castor and Pollux, 1922 (oil on canvas)
988762 Castor and Pollux, 1922 (oil on canvas) by La Fresnaye, Roger de (1885-1925); 28x19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Castor and Pollux; Castor et Pollux. Roger de la Fresnaye (1885-1925)

Gemini represented by the Twins, from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols
BEN85108 Gemini represented by the Twins, from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac, c.1450 (plaster) by Duccio, Agostino di (1418-c.81); Chapel of the Planets

Castor and Pollux (engraving)
3480590 Castor and Pollux (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); (add.info.: Castor and Pollux. Engraving depicting Jason and the Argonuats)

The Discoveries in the Roman Forum (b / w photo)
1601360 The Discoveries in the Roman Forum (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Discoveries in the Roman Forum)

Castor and Pollux or Orestes and Pylades, group from San Ildefonso (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI164865 Castor and Pollux or Orestes and Pylades, group from San Ildefonso (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman, (1st century BC); height: 161 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Alinari

Castor and Pollux, 1731 (engraving)
STC404047 Castor and Pollux, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

A Roman micro-mosaic table-top inlaid with figures before the Temples of Castor
1765126 A Roman micro-mosaic table-top inlaid with figures before the Temples of Castor and Pollux in the Roman Forum (mosaic) by Italian School

Castor and Pollux, 1731 (engraving)
STC134104 Castor and Pollux, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Temple of Castor and Pollux (oil on canvas)
SJS176535 Temple of Castor and Pollux (oil on canvas) by Mayer, Luigi (fl.1776-92); 43.7x63.1 cm; Courtesy of the Trustees of Sir John Soanes Museum

Dioscuri, ie Castor and Pollux (chromolitho)
975955 Dioscuri, ie Castor and Pollux (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Greek and Roman mythology)

View of the Piazza di monte Cavallo, from Vedute di Roma (Roman Views), ca. 1773

Selene accompanied by the Dioscuri (Louvre, Paris), woodcut, published 1897
The Moon-goddess Selene or Luna accompanied by the Dioscuri, or Phosphoros (the Morning Star) and Hesperos (the Evening Star)

Constellations of Gemini and Canis Minor, 1729. From Atlas Coelestis, by John Flamsteed (1646-1710), the first Astronomer Royal

Senatorial Palace, Piazza del Campidoglio, Capitoline Hill, Rome, Italy. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Senatorial Palace, Piazza del Campidoglio, Capitoline Hill, Rome, Italy. The Palazzo Senatorio was originally built in the 13th and 14th century

The Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux) protect a ship, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
The Dioscuri (Castor and Pollux) protect a ship, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Castor and Pollux, 1733. Artist: Bernard Picart
Castor and Pollux, 1733. A plate from Le Temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Castor and Pollux, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Castor and Pollux, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

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"Dioscuri: The Divine Twins of Rome" The Dioscuri, also known as Castor and Pollux, were revered figures in ancient Roman mythology. These twin brothers were believed to be the sons of Zeus and Leda, and they played significant roles in various aspects of Roman culture. One notable representation of the Dioscuri is found in the Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Statues Dioscuri. This collection showcases magnificent statues depicting Castor and Pollux, highlighting their divine stature and importance. In Rome's Capitoline Hill stands the Horse Tamers (Dioscuri), sculpted by Marcantonio Raimondi. These impressive sculptures capture the strength and grace associated with these mythical twins. The Temple of Castor and Pollux in Rome served as a sacred space dedicated to honoring these deities. It stood as a testament to their significance within Roman religious practices. Artistic depictions of the they are also be found on various artifacts such as coins. For instance, a Didrachm coin from 225-214 BCE portrays detailed images of Castor and Pollux, showcasing their iconic presence even within currency. Their influence extended beyond Rome itself; wall paintings featuring candlesticks from Pompeii houses demonstrate how far-reaching their worship was throughout ancient Italy. Renowned painter Nicolas Poussin created "Castor and Pollux" in 1628 during World War II. This artwork beautifully captures the essence of these mythological figures through its intricate details. Even today, remnants of this divine duo can still be seen at places like Pizza Campidoglio or Quirinal Palace in modern-day Rome. Their legacy lives on through these architectural marvels that continue to awe visitors from around the world.