Livy Collection
"Livy: Exploring the Legacy of a Roman Historian and Philosopher" Step into the world of Livy, where ancient Rome comes alive through his renowned work "Ab Urbe Condita
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"Livy: Exploring the Legacy of a Roman Historian and Philosopher" Step into the world of Livy, where ancient Rome comes alive through his renowned work "Ab Urbe Condita. " From right to left, we delve into the captivating discussions of Latin philosophers like Cato. In the fresco painting "The Death of Virginia, " created in 1531-32, we witness a tragic tale unfold in vivid detail. The tempera on panel artwork titled "The Story of Virginia" further immerses us in this heart-wrenching narrative as we see her father Virginius taking her life. Moving away from visual art, Livy's influence extends to literature with his monumental book "Livy's History of Rome. " A black and white photo captures an engraving from an edition published in Venice in 1520, showcasing Roma Caput Mundi on folio one. Delving deeper into Livy's works, manuscripts such as Ms 349 and Ms 351. 2 offer fascinating insights. Diagrams by Sicco Polentones depict the descendants of Marcus Porcius Cato and Lucius Cornelius Scipio. Illuminated incipit pages adorned with historiated initials transport us back to ancient times. Ms 347 presents a beautifully illuminated initial featuring a landscape scene that captivates our imagination. Meanwhile, Ms 357 showcases an inhabited initial with a portrait believed to be that himself. These manuscripts are testaments to Livy's enduring legacy as they preserve his words for generations to come. Through these intricate artworks and writings, we gain glimpses into the rich tapestry that was ancient Rome - its history, its tragedies, and its philosophies shaped by brilliant minds like Livy's.