Octavian Collection

Augustus Prima Porta. Vatican Museums
Augustus (61 BC-14 AD). First roman emperor. Marble statue of Augustus of Prima Porta. (1st century) in the role of commander of the army. Vatican Museums. Vatican City State

Bronze head of Augustus, Roman, from Meroe, Sudan, c27-c25 BC. This head once formed part of a statue of the emperor Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). From the British Museums collection

DER ROSENKAVALIER Octavian presents the Silver Rose to Sophie in Act II: from the Covent Garden production with Delia Reinhardt and Elizabeth Schumann Date: 6 June 1925

Strauss / Rosenkavalier / 6
ROSENKAVALIER the Princess of Werdenberg unites Count Octavian and Sophie von Faninal

Battle of Actium / 31 Bc
CLEOPATRA VII Ruled 58-55 BC The Battle of Actium, Cleopatra directs her fleet against the Romans commanded by Octavian

Gold medallion (recto) with the effigy of Augustus, 1st century (gold)
BEN5468206 Gold medallion (recto) with the effigy of Augustus, 1st century (gold); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Roman antiquity)

Medallions of Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar, Tiberius Caesar, and Caligula (engraving)
8639527 Medallions of Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar, Tiberius Caesar, and Caligula (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medallions of Julius Caesar)

Portrait of Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) (marble)
YOU4419214 Portrait of Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) (marble); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Portrait of Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD), no Octave, adopted son of Jules Cesar

Popular Superstitions: Putting on the left shoe before the right (colour litho)
8668723 Popular Superstitions: Putting on the left shoe before the right (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Putting on the left shoe before the right)

Statue of Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) (marble)
YOU4419068 Statue of Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD) (marble); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Statue of Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD), born Octave, adopted son of Jules Cesar

Portrait d'Henri Maubant (1821-1902), sociétaire de la Comédie-Fançaise dans le rôle... c1883
Portrait d'Henri Maubant (1821-1902), societaire de la Comedie-Fancaise dans le role d'Auguste dans Cinna, c1883

Denarius of Augustus. Obverse: Head of Augustus. Reverse: quadriga on... 18th-16th cen. BC
Denarius of Augustus. Obverse: Head of Augustus. Reverse: quadriga on triumphal arch, 18th-16th cen. BC. Private Collection

Augustus and the Tiburtine Sibyl, 1557-86. Creator: Marco Angolo del Moro
Augustus and the Tiburtine Sibyl, 1557-86

Augustus and the Sibyl, c. 1450. Creator: Master ES
Augustus and the Sibyl, c. 1450

Statue of Augustus Caesar (recto and verso), n.d. (recto); Late 16th c.(verso). Creator: Unknown
Statue of Augustus Caesar (recto and verso), n.d. (recto); Late 16th c.(verso)

Interview Between Octavian and Cleopatra, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Interview Between Octavian and Cleopatra, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier

Statue of Augustus as Jupiter, first half of 1st century BC. Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (63 BC-14 AD) became one of a triumvirate of rulers after the death in 44 BC of Julius Caesar

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

The Apparition of the Sibyl to Caesar Augustus, 1535. Artist: Paris Bordone
The Apparition of the Sibyl to Caesar Augustus, 1535. Augustus askingthe Sibyl whether he is to be worshipped as a god. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Egyptian relief of Emperor Augustus (Roman) as Pharaoh, offering to Isis, c1st century. At Egyptian Museum, Berlin

Statue of Caesar Augustus in the Vatican Museum, Vatican City, Rome, Italy. Caesar Augustus, also known as Octavian, was the first Roman emperor

AUGUSTUS, Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus, Caesar (63 BC-14AD). Emperor of Rome from 30 BC till his death. Roman art. Early Empire. Sculpture

Cleopatra before Octavianus, 1640 (oil on canvas)
1108976 Cleopatra before Octavianus, 1640 (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Augustus (63 BC-14 AD), known as Octavian

Man wearing a toga with the head of Augustus, 20 BC (head) 120 (body) (marble)
7322946 Man wearing a toga with the head of Augustus, 20 BC (head) 120 (body) (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Man wearing a toga with the head of Augustus)

Bust of Emperor Augustus (marble)
YOU4419222 Bust of Emperor Augustus (marble) by Roman (1th century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bust of Emperor Augustus (63 BC-14 AD), Octave, adopted son of Jules Cesar

The Inaugural Sacrificial Procession, relief frieze on the exterior of the north or south wall of the altar
IND113283 The Inaugural Sacrificial Procession, relief frieze on the exterior of the north or south wall of the altar, 13-9 BC (carrara marble) (see also 91211) by Roman

Head of Emperor Augustus, from Certeveri (marble)
IND102462 Head of Emperor Augustus, from Certeveri (marble) by Roman, (1st century AD); height: 35 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info)

The Tiburtine Sibyl showing Emperor Augustus the Virgin and Christ Child, ca. 1530-40. ca. 1530-40. Creator: Anon
The Tiburtine Sibyl showing Emperor Augustus the Virgin and Christ Child, ca. 1530-40

The Tirburtine Sibyl telling the Emperor Augustus of the coming in Christ, after Parmig... 1530-40. Creator: Anon
The Tirburtine Sibyl telling the Emperor Augustus of the coming in Christ, after Parmigianino, 1530-40

Closing the Temple of Janus 29BC
908844 Closing the Temple of Janus 29BC by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920)

Caesar Augustus, 63 BC - AD 14, aka Octavian. First Roman emperor. After Augustus of Prima Porta, a full-length portrait statue of Augustus Caesar

As (Coin) Portraying Augustus and Agrippa, 20 BCE-14 CE. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Augustus and Agrippa, 20 BCE-14 CE. Reverse: crocodile chained to a palm tree with banners and a wreath above. Minted in Nimes, Gaul (modern France)

Coin Depicting a Toga, Tunic and Wreath, about 18 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting a Toga, Tunic and Wreath, about 18 BCE. Reverse: a quadriga (type of four-horse chariot) and the words CAESARI AVGVSTO. Minted in Spain

Cistophoric Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, about 25 BCE. Altar decorated with two deer and garlands on reverse. Minted at Ephesus (in modern Turkey)

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Tiberius, 14-37 CE. Creator: Unknown
Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Tiberius, 14-37 CE. Reverse: head of Augustus, Tiberius adoptive father. Minted in Alexandria, (in modern Egypt)

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Octavian, 28 BCE, issued by Octavian. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Portraying Octavian, 28 BCE, issued by Octavian. Reverse: an Egyptian Nile crocodile, a reference to Octavians triumph over the forces of Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BCE

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 21-20 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 21-20 BCE. A bull on the reverse. Minted in Samos (or possibly Pergamum)

As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 22-30. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 22-30

Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 34-35. Creator: Unknown
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 34-35

As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 34-37. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus, 34-37

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Octavian, 32-29 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Portraying Octavian, 32-29 BCE

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Octavian, 36 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Portraying Octavian, 36 BCE

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

Coin Portraying Emperor Augustus, 27 BCE-14 CE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Portraying Emperor Augustus, 27 BCE-14 CE

Coin Depicting Emperor Augustus, 27 BCE-14 CE. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting Emperor Augustus, 27 BCE-14 CE

Virgil Reading the "Aeneid"to Augustus, Octavia, and Livia, 1790 / 93
Virgil Reading the " Aeneid" to Augustus, Octavia, and Livia, 1790/93

Palace of the Caesars on the Palatine, 1860. Creator: Robert MacPherson
Palace of the Caesars on the Palatine, 1860. A work made of albumen print

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Octavian, also known as Augustus Prima Porta, was a prominent figure in ancient Rome. His legacy can be seen through various artifacts and artworks found in the Vatican Museums. One such artifact is the Bronze head of Augustus, which dates back to around 27-25 BC and was discovered in Meroe, Sudan. Octavian's influence extended beyond his physical appearance; he was also celebrated in music and opera. Strauss' Rosenkavalier features Octavian as one of its main characters, showcasing his importance even centuries later. The Battle of Actium in 31 BC marked a significant turning point for Octavian's rise to power. This naval battle against Mark Antony and Cleopatra ultimately led to their defeat and solidified Octavian's position as the sole ruler of Rome. His reign is immortalized through numerous statues scattered throughout history. The Vatican Museum proudly displays a Statue of Caesar Augustus, depicting him with regal authority. One intriguing piece showcases an imagined encounter between Octavian and Cleopatra from 1890. Although the creator remains unknown, this artwork captures the tension between these two powerful figures during their historic meeting. Another statue portrays Augustus as Jupiter during the first half of the 1st century BC, emphasizing his divine status among Romans. Artists have long been fascinated by Octavian's story; an oil painting from 1640 depicts Cleopatra standing before him, capturing her vulnerability while facing his dominance. A more contemporary representation comes in the form of a head sculpture dating back to approximately 14 AD. This lifelike portrayal offers insight into how people perceived Octavian during his lifetime. Even after his death, artists continued to commemorate him through their works. A painting titled "Death of Augustus" from 1890 pays tribute to this influential leader who shaped Roman history forever.