Gaius Marius Collection

Marius, 1780-1817. Creator: Johann Heinrich Lips
Marius, 1780-1817

Gaius Marius (engraving)
816269 Gaius Marius (engraving) by Flemish School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaius Marius (c157 BC)

Gaius Marius, Roman general and statesman (engraving)
2788682 Gaius Marius, Roman general and statesman (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaius Marius (157-86 BC), Roman general and statesman

Gaius Marius in exile among the ruins of Carthage (engraving)
3647086 Gaius Marius in exile among the ruins of Carthage (engraving) by Vogel, Hermann (1856-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaius Marius in exile among the ruins of Carthage)

Julius Caesar restoring the triumphal monuments of his uncle Gaius Marius to their previous positions in the Forum
5997465 Julius Caesar restoring the triumphal monuments of his uncle Gaius Marius to their previous positions in the Forum, Rome, 65 BC (engraving) by Montaut

Gaius Marius, Roman general and politician, uncle of Julius Caesar (engraving)
5997428 Gaius Marius, Roman general and politician, uncle of Julius Caesar (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaius Marius (157-86 BC)

Defeat of the invading Cimbri by the Roman general Gaius Marius at the Battle of Vercellae, Italy, 101 BC (litho)
6014703 Defeat of the invading Cimbri by the Roman general Gaius Marius at the Battle of Vercellae, Italy, 101 BC (litho) by French School

Gaius Marius contemplating the Ruins of Carthage (oil on canvas)
781593 Gaius Marius contemplating the Ruins of Carthage (oil on canvas) by Panini, Giovanni Paolo (1691/2-1765) (studio of); 40x123.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaius Marius (157-86 BC)

Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage, January 20, 1782. Creator: Robert Blyth
Caius Marius on the Ruins of Carthage, January 20, 1782. After John Hamilton Mortimer

Caius Marius in Prison, two Cimbrian soldiers entering his cell, 1560-69. Designed by Polidoro da Caravaggio

What are You Laughing at? To the Victor Belong the Spoils (from Harpers Weekly), November 25, 1871

The Triumph of Marius, 1729. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Triumph of Marius, 1729

Caius Marius, (157 BC- 86 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Caius Marius, (157 BC- 86 BC), 1830. Gaius Marius (157 BC- 86 BC) Roman general and statesman of the Cimbrian War, consul seven times during his career, noted for reforms of Roman armies

Escape of Marius the Younger at Praeneste, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Escape of Marius the Younger at Praeneste, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

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

Gaius Marius Amid the Ruins of Carthage, 1807. Artist: Vanderlyn, John (1775-1852)
Gaius Marius Amid the Ruins of Carthage, 1807. Found in the collection of the De Young Museum, San Francisco

Marius retired from Business, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Marius retired from Business, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Marius in the Ruins of Carthage, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Marius in the Ruins of Carthage, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Marius in his Old Age, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Marius in his Old Age, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Who dares kill Marius?, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Who dares kill Marius?, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Gaius Marius sitting in exile among the ruins of Carthage, c1912 (1912). Artist: William Rainey
Gaius Marius sitting in exile among the ruins of Carthage, c1912 (1912). Gaius Marius (157 BC-86 BC) was a Roman general and statesman

Bust of the Roman republican general Marius, 2nd century
Bust of the Roman republican general Gaius Marius (157 BC - January 13, 86 BC), from the Glypotech in Munich, 2nd century

Bust of Marius, 2nd century
Bust of Marius (157-86 BC), a Roman republican general during the civil war period, from the Munich Glypotek, 2nd century

Marius among the ruins of Carthage. Gaius Marius, c. ?157 BC - 86 BC. Roman general, politician, and statesman
Marius among the ruins of Carthage. Gaius Marius, c.?157 BC - 86 BC. Roman general, politician, and statesman, banished from Rome because of his unbridled passions and ambitions

Caius Marius, 157-86 B. C
Illustration of a Caius Marius, 157-86 B.C

Gaius Marius Among Ruins of Carthage
Antique illustration of a Gaius Marius Among Ruins of Carthage

Ancus Marcius
Antique illustration of a Ancus Marcius

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Gaius Marius, a prominent figure in ancient Rome, was born in 157 BC and played a significant role as both a general and statesman. His legacy is captured through various artistic depictions such as Johann Heinrich Lips' creation of him from 1780-1817. Another portrayal by Francois-Xavier Fabre showcases Marius at Minturnae between 1796-1800. Marius's influence extended beyond his lifetime, evident in engravings that depict him contemplating the ruins of Carthage during his exile and Julius Caesar restoring triumphal monuments dedicated to his uncle in Rome's Forum in 65 BC. These engravings highlight the enduring impact of Marius on subsequent generations. His military prowess is showcased through lithographs depicting his victory over the invading Cimbri tribe at the Battle of Vercellae in Italy (101 BC) and the capture of Tetobod, King of the Teutones, after the Battle of Aquae Sextiae (102 BC). These victories solidified Marius's reputation as an exceptional Roman general. Artistic interpretations also delve into more personal aspects of Marius's life. Robert Blyth's oil painting portrays him contemplating the ruins of Carthage, perhaps reflecting on past glories or contemplating future endeavors. In contrast, an artwork from 1560-69 depicts Cimbrian soldiers entering his prison cell while he awaits their judgment—an intense moment capturing Marius's vulnerability. Through these diverse artistic representations spanning centuries, Gaius Marius emerges as a multifaceted historical figure—a skilled military leader who reshaped Roman politics and left an indelible mark on ancient Rome.