Emperor Nero Collection

Plan and section of Lindum Colonia, 18th century (engraving)
3740686 Plan and section of Lindum Colonia, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Plan and section of Lindum Colonia, the Roman name for the settlement which is now the City of Lincoln in)

Bust of Emperor Nero Germanicus
3521696 Bust of Emperor Nero Germanicus; (add.info.: Bust of Emperor Nero Germanicus, Roman Emperor and the last Julio-Claudian Dynasty.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Nero (engraving)
UIG5420438 Portrait of Nero (engraving); (add.info.: Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, Ad37 - 68. Born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus. Emperor Of Rome)

Marble bus of emperor Nero, 54 AC
2604042 Marble bus of emperor Nero, 54 AC; (add.info.: Nero (37 - 68) Roman emperor from 54. Marble bust)

Cover of "Facta et dicta memorabilia", 1471. Creator: Unknown. Cover of "Facta et dicta
Cover of "Facta et dicta memorabilia", 1471. Medallion portraits of Roman emperors. Red and gold decorative book cover, made in the 18th century

Burrhus, Nero's Tutor, Prostrating Himself before his Sovereign Lord, 1816. Creator: Otto Wallgren
Burrhus, Nero's Tutor, Prostrating Himself before his Sovereign Lord, 1816

Grottesco with the Tomb of Nero, 1747. Creator: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Grottesco with the Tomb of Nero, 1747

Portrait of Édouard de Max (1869-1924), member of the Comédie-Française, in the role of Nero, 1920
Portrait of Edouard de Max (1869-1924), member of the Comedie-Francaise, in the role of Nero, 1920

Saints Peter and Paul Disputing with Simon Magus before Nero (recto); Five Scenes from the Story of Moses (verso), c. 1580

Head of Nero in the British Museum, n.d. Creator: Benjamin Robert Haydon
Head of Nero in the British Museum, n.d

Bust with the head of so called Nero as a child, 1st half of the 1st century AD, (sculpture)
7146654 Bust with the head of so called Nero as a child, 1st half of the 1st century AD, (sculpture) by Roman, (1st century AD); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Nero looking at Rome burning, 1912 (illustration)
1823097 Nero looking at Rome burning, 1912 (illustration) by Sienkiewicz, Henryk (1846-1916); (add.info.: Roman emperor Neron looking at Rome burning on july 19, 1964)

Portrait of Nero, 54-68 AD (marble)
7146759 Portrait of Nero, 54-68 AD (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Portrait of Nero, 54-68 AD, roman art, marble, Uffizi gallery)

Neros Human Torches
LLM454205 Neros Human Torches by North American, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neros Human Torches. After the burning of Rome, Nero caused the priests, whom he accused of the crime)

Neros Aqueduct (Arcus Neroniani) in Rome (engraving)
1721889 Neros Aqueduct (Arcus Neroniani) in Rome (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Built by Nero between 54-68 AD.)

Emperor Nero (engraving)
1721890 Emperor Nero (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (15 December AD 37 - 9 June AD 68)

Emperor Nero on Horseback (engraving)
1721872 Emperor Nero on Horseback (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Emperor Nero (37-68) roman emperor in 54-68 on horseback, engraving)

Nero in a Bachanalian scene
LLM454258 Nero in a Bachanalian scene by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nero in a Bachanalian scene)

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Nero Claudius Drusus, 41-45, issued by Claudius (Tiberius Claudius Nero)

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 65. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 65

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 37-38. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 37-38

As (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 39-41. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 39-41

As (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 50-54. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Germanicus, 50-54

Coin Portraying Emperor Nero, 66-67. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Nero, 66-67

Coin Portraying Emperor Nero, 67-68. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Nero, 67-68

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, December 67-December 68, issued by Nero

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 54-68. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 54-68

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 54-69. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 54-69

Coin Portraying Emperor Nero, 54-68. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Nero, 54-68

Justitia (Justice) from Los Honores, Flanders, 1525 / 32. Creators: Unknown
Justitia (Justice) from Los Honores, Flanders, 1525/32. Presumably after a design by Bernard van Orley. Top left corner and center of lower section possibly produced at the workshop of Pieter van

Dupondius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 63. Creator: Unknown
Dupondius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 63

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 64-65. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Nero, 64-65

Plate 6: Nero with his head turned slightly to the right, from The Twelve Caesars, 1610-40

Vespasien sleeping with Nero claims his own verses (engraving)
3625704 Vespasien sleeping with Nero claims his own verses (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vespasien endormi pendant que Neron recite ses propres vers)

"Nero after the Burning of Rome, "in the late International Exhibition (engraving)
1587995 " Nero after the Burning of Rome, " in the late International Exhibition (engraving) by Piloty, Karl Theodor von (1826-86); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nero amongst the Ruins of Rome (engraving)
1589502 Nero amongst the Ruins of Rome (engraving) by Piloty, Karl Theodor von (1826-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nero amongst the Ruins of Rome)

Octagonal floor mosaic (mosaic)
LEE241046 Octagonal floor mosaic (mosaic) by Roman; Domus Aurea (The Golden House) Rome, Lazio, Italy; eDavid Lees Photography Archive; out of copyright

The first memorable ones, the Nero by Arrigo Boito at the Scala in Milan (colour litho)
2809298 The first memorable ones, the Nero by Arrigo Boito at the Scala in Milan (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first memorable ones)

Portrait of Roman Emperor Nero
6039700 Portrait of Roman Emperor Nero. by Netherlandish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperor Nero, 37AD-68AD, Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus)

Chretiens mariyrises par Neron (engraving)
3624109 Chretiens mariyrises par Neron (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chretiens mariyrises par Neron)

Persecution of the Christians at Rome by Nero
LLM454102 Persecution of the Christians at Rome by Nero by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persecution of the Christians at Rome by Nero)

Locusta in the presence of Nero trying the poison prepared for Britannicus (gravure)
964430 Locusta in the presence of Nero trying the poison prepared for Britannicus (gravure) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Emperor Nero witnessing the Burning of Christian Martyrs at Rome, Romas VIII, 36 (engraving)
5218810 The Emperor Nero witnessing the Burning of Christian Martyrs at Rome, Romas VIII, 36 (engraving) by English School

Neron conduisait un char dans l arene (engraving)
3624116 Neron conduisait un char dans l arene (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neron conduisait un char dans l arene)

Tomb of Nero, 1551. Creator: Unknown
Tomb of Nero, 1551

The Tomb of Nero, from the Grotteschi (Grotesques), ca. 1748

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Emperor Nero, infamous for his tyrannical reign, is depicted in various forms throughout history. In the sculpture of a bust with his head as a child, we catch a glimpse of the innocence that would soon be corrupted by power. The portrait of Nero carved in marble captures his regal demeanor but fails to reveal the darkness lurking within. One haunting illustration shows Nero gazing upon Rome engulfed in flames during the Great Fire, believed by some to have been started under his orders. This event marked the beginning of Neros Torches - Burning of Christians at Rome, an era stained with persecution and suffering. The Living Torches of Nero are vividly portrayed in a gravure depicting innocent souls set ablaze for their faith. Among them stands St. Paul, whose martyrdom is immortalized on the bronze doors of a basilica decorated centuries later. Nero's Aqueduct (Arcus Neroniani) stands as both an architectural marvel and a symbol of his grandiose ambitions. Its towering presence reminds us that even amidst chaos and destruction, emperors sought to leave their mark on history. In engravings capturing Emperor Nero on horseback or engaging in Bacchanalian revelry, we witness glimpses into his extravagant lifestyle and debauchery. These scenes serve as reminders that absolute power can corrupt even those who were once innocent children. An aureus coin portraying Nero Claudius Drusus issued during Claudius' rule offers insight into how he was perceived by others at that time – perhaps not yet fully aware or acknowledging the extent of his cruelty. Emperor Nero's legacy remains one shrouded in infamy – from burning Christians alive to indulging in excesses while Rome crumbled around him. His name serves as a cautionary tale about unchecked power and its potential consequences for both individuals and society alike.