Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus Collection

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Ahenobarbus, 41 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Portraying Ahenobarbus, 41 BCE

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

The Brick Tower and Musculus at the Siege of Marseilles, engraved by Cornelis Huyberts
XJF468525 The Brick Tower and Musculus at the Siege of Marseilles, engraved by Cornelis Huyberts, illustration from Caesars Commentaries translated into English by William Duncan

Statue of the young Nero (37-68 AD) c. 54 (marble) (b / w photo) (detail)
ALI194104 Statue of the young Nero (37-68 AD) c.54 (marble) (b/w photo) (detail) by Roman, (1st century AD); Vatican Museums and Galleries

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

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

Design for a Dish with Portraits of the Roman Emperors Nero, Galba, and Caligula, ca. 1588

Plate 6: Emperor Nero on Horseback, from The First Twelve Roman Caesars, after Tempesta, 1610-50

Vue des debris des bains de Neron from Differentes vues dessined apres nature
Vue des debris des bains de Neron from Differentes vues dessine d apres nature... dans les environs de Rome et de Naples, 18th century

Plate 6: equestrian statue of Nero, seen from behind, the Great Fire of Rome in the background, from Roman Emperors on Horseback, ca. 1587-89

Left Third of a Martyrdom of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. 1508-ca. 1550. Creator: Unknown
Left Third of a Martyrdom of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. 1508-ca. 1550. After Antonio da Trento. After Parmigianino

Ceiling decoration in Neros Domus Aurea, Rome, Italy, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Ceiling decoration in Neros Domus Aurea, Rome, Italy, (1928). 3rd Quarter of 1st Century A.D...Part view of the ceiling of a passage in the Golden House of Nero (54-68 A.D)

Nerva, (30-98 AD), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Nerva, (30-98 AD), 1830. Nerva (30-98 AD) became Roman emperor when aged almost 66, from 96 to 98 AD after a lifetime of imperial service under Nero and the rulers of the Flavian dynasty

Seneca, (c4 BC-AD 65), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Seneca, (c4 BC-AD 65), 1830. Seneca the Younger (c4 BC-AD 65) Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, dramatist and satirist exiled to Corsica by emperor Claudius in AD 41

Completed in 1893, the Corinth Canal, 1937
Begun in A.D. by the Roman Emperor Nero but not completed until 1893, the Corinth Canal considerably shortened communications in the Mediterranean

Roma - Imaginary reconstruction of the Colosseum, 1910. Colosseum of the Meta Sudans, with Colossal bronze Statue of Nero. From Cento Vedute Classiche di Roma. [Enrico Verdesi, Rome, 1910]

Poppee - Femme De Neron, 1403, (1939). Artist: Master of Berrys Cleres Femmes
Poppee - Femme De Neron, 1403, (1939). Poppaea Sabina (AD 30 - AD 65) known as Poppaea Sabina the Younger (to differentiate her from her mother) and, after AD 63

Portrait of a man holding a coin of the Emperor Nero, 1474. Artist: Hans Memling
Portrait of a man holding a coin of the Emperor Nero, 1474. Painting held at the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp. From World Famous Paintings edited by J Grieg Pirie [W.& G. Foyle Ltd

Nero and Poppaea, 1479 (1964). Poppaea Sabina was the wife of the Roman Emperor Nero. From Anton Sorgs edition of Giovanni Boccaccio s, De Mulieribus Claris (On Famous Women), Ulm, 1479

Nero, as a Boy, Roman Emperor, (54-68), c1st century. Nero, (37 AD-68 AD) was the last Roman emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty

Copper alloy statuette of Nero in the guise of Alexander the Great, Roman Britain, 1st century AD. Found at Barking Hall, Barking, Suffolk, England. From the British Museums collection

Painting showing the martyrdom of St Peter and St Paul, 14th century Artist: Master Bertram of Hamburg
Painting showing the Second Horseman, and the martyrdom of St Peter (died- 67 AD) and St Paul (died - 67 AD) by the Roman emperor Nero (15 December 37 ? 9 June 68)

Roman coins of Nero, 1st century
Roman coins of Nero, showing on the left the temple of Janus with closed doors as a symbol of peace. On the right is the Arch of Nero built to celebrate his Persian victories, 1st century

Marble bust of Nero, Roman, c54. Artist: Nero
Marble bust of Nero, Roman, c54

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Nero, from The Twelve Caesars, ca. 1500-1534. ca
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Nero, from The Twelve Caesars, ca. 1500-1534

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Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, better known as Nero, was a complex and controversial figure in ancient Rome. His reign was marked by both grand achievements and heinous acts that continue to captivate historians today. One of the most infamous events associated with Nero is the Burning of Christians at Rome. This horrific act, depicted in Neros Torches - Burning of Christians at Rome, 1890, showcases the emperor's ruthless nature and disregard for human life. But there is more to Nero than just his atrocities. The Denarius (Coin) Portraying Ahenobarbus from 41 BCE reveals a young man full of ambition and potential. Little did anyone know that this coin would foreshadow the rise of one of history's most notorious emperors. In Plate 6: Nero with his head turned slightly to the right, from The Twelve Caesars, we catch a glimpse into Nero's physical appearance. His youthful face hides a multitude of complexities that would later define his rule. Nero's military endeavors are also well-documented. The Brick Tower and Musculus at the Siege of Marseilles engraving depicts his strategic prowess during warfare, and is through such conquests that he sought to solidify his power within the Roman Empire. The Statue of the young Nero (37-68 AD) c. 54 captures him in all his regal splendor. Crafted from marble, this sculpture immortalizes an emperor who believed himself divine and demanded unwavering loyalty from those around him. Even in death, Nero left behind an indelible mark on history. The Tomb of Nero stands as a testament to both fear and fascination surrounding this enigmatic ruler. Its construction remains shrouded in mystery but serves as a reminder that even emperors meet their ultimate fate. Artistic interpretations further perpetuate our intrigue with Nero's legacy.