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Horatius Cocles Collection

"Horatius Cocles: The Heroic Defender of Bridges" In the annals of history, there are tales of valor and bravery that inspire generations

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatius Cocles defending the bridge (engraving)

Horatius Cocles defending the bridge (engraving)
654095 Horatius Cocles defending the bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horatius Cocles defending the bridge)

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatius Cocles Stopping King Porsenna's Army outside Rome. Creator: Ludwig Refinger

Horatius Cocles Stopping King Porsenna's Army outside Rome. Creator: Ludwig Refinger
Horatius Cocles Stopping King Porsenna's Army outside Rome, Unknown date

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatius Cocles Defending the Sublician Bridge, c.1450. Creator: Anon

Horatius Cocles Defending the Sublician Bridge, c.1450. Creator: Anon
Horatius Cocles Defending the Sublician Bridge, c.1450

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatio Cocles Leaping into the River Tiber, c. 1520/1530. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer

Horatio Cocles Leaping into the River Tiber, c. 1520/1530. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
Horatio Cocles Leaping into the River Tiber, c. 1520/1530

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Horatius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Horatius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatius Cocles throwing himself into the River Tiber, 6th Century BC (chromolitho)

Horatius Cocles throwing himself into the River Tiber, 6th Century BC (chromolitho)
968722 Horatius Cocles throwing himself into the River Tiber, 6th Century BC (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatius Cocles on the Bridge (chromolitho)

Horatius Cocles on the Bridge (chromolitho)
973883 Horatius Cocles on the Bridge (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horatius Cocles on the Bridge. French educational card.); © Look and Learn

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatius Cocles (litho)

Horatius Cocles (litho)
2774887 Horatius Cocles (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horatius Cocles. Educational poster.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatius Cocles (engraving)

Horatius Cocles (engraving)
3635308 Horatius Cocles (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horatius Cocles. Illustration for Illustrations of School Classics arranged)

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatius Cocles (engraving)

Horatius Cocles (engraving)
662868 Horatius Cocles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horatius Cocles. Illustration from History of Rome by Victor Duruy (Kegan Paul, Trench & Co)

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatius Cocles saves Rome (engraving)

Horatius Cocles saves Rome (engraving)
2794098 Horatius Cocles saves Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horatius Cocles saves Rome)

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatius Cocles, Roman soldier, defending the Pons Sublicius against the invading army of the king

Horatius Cocles, Roman soldier, defending the Pons Sublicius against the invading army of the king of Clusium
669003 Horatius Cocles, Roman soldier, defending the Pons Sublicius against the invading army of the king of Clusium, 6th Century BC (chromolitho) by French School

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatius Cocles Defending Rome, 16th century. Creator: Unknown

Horatius Cocles Defending Rome, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Horatius Cocles Defending Rome, 16th century

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatio Cocles Saving Himself by Swimming, 16th century. Creator: Diana Mantuana

Horatio Cocles Saving Himself by Swimming, 16th century. Creator: Diana Mantuana
Horatio Cocles Saving Himself by Swimming, 16th century

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatius Cocles Stopping King Porsennas Army outside Rome

Horatius Cocles Stopping King Porsennas Army outside Rome. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatius Cocles Defending the Bridge, 1852. Artist: John Leech

Horatius Cocles Defending the Bridge, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Horatius Cocles Defending the Bridge, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatius Cocles series Roman Heroes 1586 Engraving

Horatius Cocles series Roman Heroes 1586 Engraving
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Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatius Cocles horseback trampling fallen soldier

Horatius Cocles horseback trampling fallen soldier
Artokoloro

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Fortune and Temperance, detail from the Lunette of Fortune and Temperance, from the

Fortune and Temperance, detail from the Lunette of Fortune and Temperance, from the
XAL219590 Fortune and Temperance, detail from the Lunette of Fortune and Temperance, from the Sala dell Udienza, 1496-1500 (fresco) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); Collegio del Cambio, Perugia

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatius Codes, Anonymous, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1645 - 1706

Horatius Codes, Anonymous, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1645 - 1706

Background imageHoratius Cocles Collection: Horatius Codes, Keijzer, Hendrick Goltzius, 1829

Horatius Codes, Keijzer, Hendrick Goltzius, 1829


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"Horatius Cocles: The Heroic Defender of Bridges" In the annals of history, there are tales of valor and bravery that inspire generations. One such legend is that of Horatius Cocles, a Roman soldier who became synonymous with courage and unwavering loyalty. The engravings and lithographs depicting Horatius Cocles defending the bridge showcase his indomitable spirit. In one engraving from 1890, an unknown artist captures the intensity as he stands firm against all odds. Another gouache painting portrays General Alexandre Dumas as the Tyrolean version of Horatius Cocles, single-handedly dispatching three Austrian opponents on Clausen Bridge in 1797. But it was not just his defense on bridges that made him legendary; even his final act showcased his selflessness. A chromolitho print depicts him throwing himself into the River Tiber during the 6th century BC to protect Rome from its enemies. Throughout these artistic interpretations, we witness Horatius Cocles' determination to safeguard Rome's honor and defend its people at any cost. His presence on various bridges symbolizes his unwavering commitment to duty. From ancient times to more recent centuries, artists have immortalized this hero through their works. Whether it be a lithograph or an engraving, each piece captures different aspects of his heroic deeds - saving Rome from invading armies or even saving himself by swimming across treacherous waters. Horatius Cocles remains etched in our collective memory as a symbol of bravery and sacrifice. His story serves as a reminder that true heroes are those who stand fearlessly in defense of what they hold dear – whether it be a bridge or an entire city-state like Rome itself. So let us remember Horatius Cocles for his unwavering courage and unyielding dedication – forever inspiring us to face adversity head-on with valor and resilience.