Plutarch Collection

Lycurgus of Sparta
LYCURGUS OF SPARTA Legendary Greek lawgiver, mentioned by Herodotus, Plutarch and Xenophon, who praise his legislation

Plutarch / Ridley Oval
PLUTARCH Greek biographer and historian

Plutarch / Thevet 1584
PLUTARCH Greek biographer and historian

Alexander the Great on the eve of Gaugamela
Alexander the Great at the fire altar on the eve of the battle of Gaugamela. The scene, described by Plutarch followed a portentous eclipse of the moon

Plutarch
3733626 Plutarch.; (add.info.: Portrait of Plutarch (46-120 AD) a Greek biographer and essayist. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

La Mère des Gracques, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
La Mere des Gracques, 1842. The Mother of the Gracchi. Un jour qu'une Lorette avec effronterie Lui vantait des joyaux qui valaient quelques sous, En montrant ses deux fils

La Mort d'Agis, 1789. Creator: Nicolas Andre Monsiau
La Mort d'Agis, 1789. The Death of Agis. Scene inspired by Plutarch. The body of Agis, King of Sparta, who has just been strangled on the orders of Leonidas, lies on the ground

Marius, 1780-1817. Creator: Johann Heinrich Lips
Marius, 1780-1817

Philopoemen, Greek general and statesman (engraving)
2788659 Philopoemen, Greek general and statesman (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philopoemen (253-183 BC), Greek general and statesman

Timocleia Before Alexander, ca. 1540-45. Creator: Leon Davent
Timocleia Before Alexander, ca. 1540-45

Timoleon setting Sail for Sicily (colour litho)
960727 Timoleon setting Sail for Sicily (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Timoleon setting Sail for Sicily)

Marius and the Ambassadors of the Cimbri (colour litho)
960722 Marius and the Ambassadors of the Cimbri (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marius and the Ambassadors of the Cimbri)

Aristides and the Citizen (colour litho)
960731 Aristides and the Citizen (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aristides and the Citizen)

Fabius Maximus, Roman politician and general (engraving)
2788694 Fabius Maximus, Roman politician and general (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fabius Maximus (c280-203 BC), Roman politician and general

Plutarch, Greek historian and writer (engraving)
2788691 Plutarch, Greek historian and writer (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plutarch (c46-120), Greek historian and writer

Quintus Sertorius, Roman statesman and general (engraving)
2788690 Quintus Sertorius, Roman statesman and general (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quintus Sertorius (c123-72 BC), Roman statesman and general

Nicias, Athenian politician and general of the Pelopponesian War (engraving)
2788687 Nicias, Athenian politician and general of the Pelopponesian War (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicias (c470-413 BC)

Lysander, Spartan admiral (engraving)
2788683 Lysander, Spartan admiral (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lysander (d 395 BC)

Agis IV and Cleomenes III, Spartan kings (engraving)
2788672 Agis IV and Cleomenes III, Spartan kings (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agis IV (c265-241 BC) and Cleomenes III (d 219 BC), Spartan kings

The defeated Perseus at the feet of Lucius Aemilius Paullus in the Macedonian Wars (engraving)
2788663 The defeated Perseus at the feet of Lucius Aemilius Paullus in the Macedonian Wars (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Timoleon, Greek statesman and general (engraving)
2788662 Timoleon, Greek statesman and general (engraving) by Sturt, John (1658-1730); Private Collection; (add.info.: Timoleon (c411-337 BC), Greek statesman and general

Marcus Claudius Marcellus, Roman general and statesman (engraving)
2788660 Marcus Claudius Marcellus, Roman general and statesman (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marcus Claudius Marcellus (c268-208 BC)

Titus Quinctius Flaminimus, Roman general (engraving)
2788657 Titus Quinctius Flaminimus, Roman general (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Titus Quinctius Flaminimus (c229-c174 BC)

Themistocles, Athenian politician and general (engraving)
2788656 Themistocles, Athenian politician and general (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Themistocles (c524-459 BC), Athenian politician and general

Cimon, Athenian statesman and general (engraving)
2788688 Cimon, Athenian statesman and general (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cimon (510-450 BC), Athenian statesman and general

Sulla, Roman general and statesman (engraving)
2788684 Sulla, Roman general and statesman (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sulla (c138-78 BC), Roman general and statesman

Marcus Furius Camillus, Roman soldier and statesman (engraving)
2788679 Marcus Furius Camillus, Roman soldier and statesman (engraving) by Vanderbank, John (1694-1739) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marcus Furius Camillus (c446-365 BC)

Numa Pompilius, legendary second King of Rome who succeded Romulus (engraving)
2788676 Numa Pompilius, legendary second King of Rome who succeded Romulus (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Numa Pompilius)

Lycurgus, legendary Spartan lawgiver (engraving)
2788675 Lycurgus, legendary Spartan lawgiver (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lycurgus)

Phocion, Athenian statesman and general (engraving)
2788669 Phocion, Athenian statesman and general (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phocion (c402-c318 BC), Athenian statesman and general

Pelopidas, Theban statesman and general (engraving)
2788661 Pelopidas, Theban statesman and general (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pelopidas (d 364 BC), Theban statesman and general

Alexander and Diogenes (colour litho)
960724 Alexander and Diogenes (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander and Diogenes)

Philopoemen in Prison (colour litho)
960721 Philopoemen in Prison (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philopoemen in Prison)

Statue of Plutarch (b / w photo)
1200133 Statue of Plutarch (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plutarch (later named, upon becoming a Roman citizen, Lucius Mestrius Plutarchus c)

Page 271 from Plutarchs Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romanes
1067658 Page 271 from Plutarchs Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romanes, 1579 (printed text) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); 31.8x21.3 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mrs. A.E

The Exiled Marius Amidst the Ruins of Carthage (colour litho)
960718 The Exiled Marius Amidst the Ruins of Carthage (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exiled Marius Amidst the Ruins of Carthage)

Julius Caesar, Roman statesman and general (engraving)
2788667 Julius Caesar, Roman statesman and general (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julius Caesar (100-44 BC), Roman statesman and general

Lucullus, Roman politician (engraving)
2788686 Lucullus, Roman politician (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucullus (118-c56 BC), Roman politician

Gaius Marius, Roman general and statesman (engraving)
2788682 Gaius Marius, Roman general and statesman (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaius Marius (157-86 BC), Roman general and statesman

Alexander the Great, Macedonian Greek king and general (engraving)
2788668 Alexander the Great, Macedonian Greek king and general (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander the Great (356-323 BC)

Title page of The Lives of Noble Greeks and Romans, by Plutarch
1200134 Title page of The Lives of Noble Greeks and Romans, by Plutarch, printed by Michel de Vascosan, 1567 (engraving) by French School

Solon, Athenian statesman, lawmaker and poet (engraving)
2788677 Solon, Athenian statesman, lawmaker and poet (engraving) by Sturt, John (1658-1730); Private Collection; (add.info.: Solon (c638-c558 BC), Athenian statesman, lawmaker and poet

Romulus, one of the mythical twin founders of Rome (engraving)
2788674 Romulus, one of the mythical twin founders of Rome (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Romulus, one of the mythical twin founders of Rome)

Pompey the Great, Roman statesman and soldier (engraving)
2788666 Pompey the Great, Roman statesman and soldier (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pompey the Great (106-48 BC), Roman statesman and soldier

Cato the Elder, Roman senator and historian (engraving)
2788658 Cato the Elder, Roman senator and historian (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cato the Elder (234-149 BC), Roman senator and historian

Agesilaus II, Spartan king and general (engraving)
2788665 Agesilaus II, Spartan king and general (engraving) by Burghers, Michael (1647-1727); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agesilaus II (c444-c360 BC), Spartan king and general

Brutus and his Companions after the Battle of Philippi (colour litho)
960732 Brutus and his Companions after the Battle of Philippi (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brutus and his Companions after the Battle of Philippi)

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Plutarch, the renowned ancient Greek historian and biographer, is celebrated for his insightful accounts of prominent figures in history. His works provide us with a glimpse into the lives and deeds of influential individuals such as Lycurgus of Sparta, Alexander the Great, Marius, Tiberius and Caius Gracchus, Philopoemen, Marcus Licinius Crassus, and many others. In Plutarch's writings on Lycurgus of Sparta, he delves into the Spartan lawmaker's efforts to establish an egalitarian society through his revolutionary reforms. It also explores various aspects of Roman history in his works. The vivid engravings depicting scenes like "The Murder of Caesar" or "Marius at Minturnae" bring these historical events to life. One cannot overlook Plutarch's captivating account of Alexander the Great on the eve of Gaugamela - a pivotal moment before one of history's most significant battles. This narrative offers valuable insights into Alexander's mindset and strategic prowess during this critical juncture. Plutarch’s extensive body of work also includes depictions from different time periods. For instance, Johann Heinrich Lips' portrayal captures Marius' essence during 1780-1817 while Francois-Xavier Fabre brings forth Marius at Minturnae between 1796-1800. Furthermore, Plutarch sheds light on lesser-known stories such as Timocleia Before Alexander by Leon Davent or Robert Basset's Curiosities: or the Cabinet Nature (1637). These unique narratives add depth to our understanding by exploring interactions between individuals that are often overlooked in mainstream historical accounts. Through his meticulous research and engaging storytelling style captured in engravings like those found in Thevet 1584 edition or Ridley Oval editions; Plutarch continues to captivate readers centuries later.