Gnaeus Collection

naeus (or Gaius) Marcius Coriolanus, 5th century BC Roman general. Coriolanus mother Veturia and his wife Volumnia
Gnaeus (or Gaius) Marcius Coriolanus, 5th century BC Roman general. Coriolanus mother Veturia and his wife Volumnia imploring Coriolanus to cease his attack on Rome

Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, Commonly Known As Pompey, Pompey The Great Or Pompey The Triumvir, 106 Bc - 48 Bc. Distinguished Military And Political Leader Of The Late Roman Republic

Bust of Pompey (106 BC-48BC). Military and political leader of the late Roman Republic. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen, Denmark

Pompey (106 BC-48 BC)
Illustration of a Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, usually known in English as Pompey or Pompey the Great

JULIA (c. 80-54 B. C. ). Daughter of Julius Caesar and wife of Pompey the Great. Aquatint
JULIA (c.80-54 B.C.). Daughter of Julius Caesar and wife of Pompey the Great. Aquatint, English, 18th century

Pompey (Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus), Pompey the Great 106 BC - 48 BC, military and political
Vipsania Agrippina known as Agrippina Major or Agrippina the Elder, 14 BC - 33 AD) granddaughter of the Emperor Augustus. Agrippina was wife of Germanicus, second granddaughter of Augustus

JERUSALEM: ROMANS, 63 B. C. Roman soldiers under the command of Pompey the Great
JERUSALEM: ROMANS, 63 B.C. Roman soldiers under the command of Pompey the Great assault the northern wall of Jerusalem with a battering ram while Jewish defenders resist from the battlements, 63 B.C

POMPEY THE GREAT (106-48 B. C. ). Roman general and statesman. Pompeys defeat at Pharsalus in 48 BC: wood engraving
POMPEY THE GREAT (106-48 B.C.). Roman general and statesman. Pompeys defeat at Pharsalus in 48 BC: wood engraving, 19th century

POMPEY (106-48 B. C. ). Pompey the Great, also known as Pompeius. Roman general and statesman
POMPEY (106-48 B.C.). Pompey the Great, also known as Pompeius. Roman general and statesman: line engraving after a Roman bust

Triumph of Pompeius
Gnaeus Magnus Pompeius ( Pompey ) enjoys a triumph after a series of striking victories in present-day Syria

Gaius Marcius taking Corioli
Gaius Marcius, the legendary Roman hero, taking the Volscian city of Corioli, resulting in his additional name, Coriolanus, and his promotion to general

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"Gnaeus: A Name that Echoes Through History" From the bust of Pompey, a military and political genius of ancient Rome, to Gnaeus Marcius Coriolanus, a renowned Roman general from the 5th century BC, the name "Gnaeus" holds great significance in the annals of history. Pompey the Great, also known as Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, was a distinguished leader during the late Roman Republic. His military prowess and political acumen earned him immense respect and admiration. As depicted in Crabbs Historical Dictionary published in 1825, Pompey's legacy is immortalized through his victories on numerous battlefields. In his younger years, Pompey displayed exceptional talent and ambition. The image captures his youthful vigor and determination that would later propel him to greatness. One notable event etched into history is when General Pompey entered Jerusalem's Holy of Holies in 63 B. C. , leaving an indelible mark on both Roman and Jewish narratives. Julia Caesaris, daughter of Julius Caesar and wife of Pompey the Great, played a significant role in their alliance. Her aquatint portrait showcases her elegance and influence within this powerful union. However, even legends face defeat at times. In Pharsalus in 48 B. C. , Pompey suffered a crushing loss against Julius Caesar's forces. This wood engraving depicts this pivotal moment with striking detail. Despite setbacks like Pharsalus or moments of vulnerability captured by various busts throughout time – including one featured in line engravings after a Roman portrait – Gnaeus remains an emblematic figure who shaped ancient Rome's destiny. The name "Gnaeus" reverberates through centuries as it represents not only military might but also political astuteness—a testament to its enduring power within historical discourse.