Serapis Collection

Bonhomme Richard / Serapis
John Paul Jones, American naval commander, in the Bonhomme Richard attacks the Serapis

EVRV2A-00216
Sea fight between the American ship Bonhomme Richard and the British HMS Serapis, 1779. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The visit of Edward VII, the Prince of Wales to India
Arrival of H.M.S. Serapis in Bombay Harbour. The visit of Edward VII, the Prince of Wales to India

Bust of Serapis, 4th century BC (marble)
3914238 Bust of Serapis, 4th century BC (marble); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Bust of Serapis, Vatican museum, Rome, Italy); Photo © Stefano Baldini.

An engraving depicting the remains of the Temple of Jupiter, Serapis, Pozzuoli
5310736 An engraving depicting the remains of the Temple of Jupiter, Serapis, Pozzuoli. Stone-boring molluscs had penetrated the marble of the temple

The Bonhomme Richard capturing the Serapis, 1779 (line engraving)
1579729 The Bonhomme Richard capturing the Serapis, 1779 (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Bonhomme Richard capturing the Serapis. Engraved by Lerpiniere and Fittler)

American Revolutionary War: Battle of Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire, England, 22 Sept
528605 American Revolutionary War: Battle of Flamborough Head, East Yorkshire, England, 22 Sept. 1779, between the American John Paul Jones and British vessel 'Serapis' under Capt

Red Basilica, temple of Isis and Serapis, Pergamon, Bergama, Izmir Province, Turkey

Roman head of God Serapis, 2nd century AD. Marble. From Cerro de San Albin (Merida, Extremadura, Spain). National Museum of Roman Art. Merida, Badajoz province, Extremadura, Spain. Date: 2014

DIS PATER the Roman God of the dead and the underworld, later adopted by the Celta, was associated with the Egyptian god Serapis and credited with oracular powers

Oriental superstitions in Rome
908797 Oriental superstitions in Rome by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920)

Coin Depicting the God Serapis, 193-211. Creator: Unknown
Coin Depicting the God Serapis, 193-211. Reverse: prow of a ship with a shrimp or crayfish below. Minted in Smyrna, Ionia (modern Izmir, Turkey)

Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Caracalla, 216, issued by Caracalla. Creator: Unknown
Aureus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Caracalla, 216, issued by Caracalla. Reverse: Serapis wearing a polos on his head, raising his right hand and holding a sceptre. Minted in Rome

Osiris, Apis, Serapis (engraving)
6022585 Osiris, Apis, Serapis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Osiris, Apis, Serapis)

The Prince of Wales at Malta, Arrival of the "Serapis"in the Harbour (engraving)
1059231 The Prince of Wales at Malta, Arrival of the " Serapis" in the Harbour (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales at Malta)

The Arctic Expedition, the Yacht "Pandora"lying under the Stern of the "Serapis"in Portsmouth
1059314 The Arctic Expedition, the Yacht " Pandora" lying under the Stern of the " Serapis" in Portsmouth Harbour (engraving) by Atkins

The Royal Visit to India (engraving)
1059051 The Royal Visit to India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Visit to India)

Paul Jones boarding the Serapis (engraving)
663909 Paul Jones boarding the Serapis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Jones boarding the Serapis)

Egyptian gods in the Graeco-Roman style: Isis from a Greek temple 1, Isis with snake from a Roman temple, and Serapis with snake from a Greek temple 3

Egyptian gods: Anubis, Aries and Serapis
Egyptian gods: Anubis 1, 2, Aries 3, 4 and Serapis 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

America - John Paul Jones defeats The Serapis
John Paul Jones On USS Bonhoome Richard defeats The Serapis During The American War of Independence 1779

Tempio di Serapide, Pozzuoli, near Naples, Italy
Ruins of the Tempio di Serapide (Temple of Serapis), Pozzuoli, near Naples, Italy. Later found to be a macellum or indoor market building -- the discovery of a statue of Serapis in the 18th century

State Barge of the King of Greece conveying the Royal Party to the Serapis (engraving)
1621426 State Barge of the King of Greece conveying the Royal Party to the Serapis (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info)

Return of the Prince of Wales from India, Life on Board the Serapis, Young Tiger and Cheetals (engraving)
1105987 Return of the Prince of Wales from India, Life on Board the Serapis, Young Tiger and Cheetals (engraving) by English School

Royalty on board the Serapis (engraving)
1106068 Royalty on board the Serapis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royalty on board the Serapis)

The Princes Voyage Home from India, Life on Board the Serapis, Himalayan Black Bear and Tailless Dogs (engraving)
1105999 The Princes Voyage Home from India, Life on Board the Serapis, Himalayan Black Bear and Tailless Dogs (engraving) by English School

Reception of the Prince of Wales at Portsmouth, the Royal Party leaving the "Serapis"(engraving)
1059280 Reception of the Prince of Wales at Portsmouth, the Royal Party leaving the " Serapis" (engraving) by Marie

Reception of the Prince of Wales at Portsmouth, the "Serapis"nearing the Jetty (engraving)
1059389 Reception of the Prince of Wales at Portsmouth, the " Serapis" nearing the Jetty (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

From England, Bound for India! The "Serapis"of a Thousand Years ago (engraving)
1615905 From England, Bound for India! The " Serapis" of a Thousand Years ago (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From England, Bound for India)

Sunk Relief showing a temple of the Apis Bull sarcophagus in the Serapeum
JB117470 Sunk Relief showing a temple of the Apis Bull sarcophagus in the Serapeum, New Kingdom (photo) by Egyptian 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC); Saqqara, Memphis, Egypt; eJohn Bethell; Egyptian

Return of the Prince of Wales from India (engraving)
1105992 Return of the Prince of Wales from India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the Prince of Wales from India)

On the Way to India, the Journey of the Prince of Wales (engraving)
1049418 On the Way to India, the Journey of the Prince of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Way to India, the Journey of the Prince of Wales)

The Visit of the Prince of Wales to India, the Dining Saloon of the "Serapis
1049330 The Visit of the Prince of Wales to India, the Dining Saloon of the " Serapis, " showing the Reception Room (engraving) by English School

Return of the Prince of Wales from India, Farewell Banquet on Board the "Serapis"(engraving)
1059307 Return of the Prince of Wales from India, Farewell Banquet on Board the " Serapis" (engraving) by English School

Going up the Hooghly, the "Serapis"passing the King of Oudes Palace (engraving)
1059080 Going up the Hooghly, the " Serapis" passing the King of Oudes Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going up the Hooghly)

Return of the Prince of Wales from India, "Good-bye, My Lads!"(engraving)
1059305 Return of the Prince of Wales from India, " Good-bye, My Lads!" (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of the Prince of Wales from India)

The Princes Voyage Home from India (engraving)
1105994 The Princes Voyage Home from India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Princes Voyage Home from India)

HMS "Serapis"(engraving)
1049353 HMS " Serapis" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Serapis")

King Edward VII with captured wild animals aboard the troopship, the Serapis on his visit to India, 1875 (litho)
6014440 King Edward VII with captured wild animals aboard the troopship, the Serapis on his visit to India, 1875 (litho) by Hall

The Prince of Waless Voyage to India, Quarter-Deck of the Serapis (engraving)
1621418 The Prince of Waless Voyage to India, Quarter-Deck of the Serapis (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Waless Voyage to India)

State Breakfast given by the Prince of Wales on Board the Serapis to the King and Queen of Greece (engraving)
1621547 State Breakfast given by the Prince of Wales on Board the Serapis to the King and Queen of Greece (engraving) by English School

View of Solfaterra, Plate XXV, from Campi Phlegraei
1275108 View of Solfaterra, Plate XXV, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

The Serapis, New Troop-Ship for the Indian Service (engraving)
1611165 The Serapis, New Troop-Ship for the Indian Service (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Serapis, New Troop-Ship for the Indian Service)

Osiris, Apis and Serapis, ancient Greco-Egyptian god (engraving)
5207785 Osiris, Apis and Serapis, ancient Greco-Egyptian god (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Osiris, Apis and Serapis, ancient Greco-Egyptian god)

Prince Tokugawa Minbutaiho visiting the Serapis at Portsmouth (engraving)
820078 Prince Tokugawa Minbutaiho visiting the Serapis at Portsmouth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Tokugawa Minbutaiho)

The Crisis in Egypt (engraving)
1060943 The Crisis in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Egypt)

The Royal Visit to India, the Prince of Wales cutting his Birthday Cake in the Saloon of the "Serapis"
1049480 The Royal Visit to India, the Prince of Wales cutting his Birthday Cake in the Saloon of the " Serapis" (engraving) by Ridley

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Serapis, a name that echoes through history, holds multiple meanings and connections. From the legendary naval battle between Bonhomme Richard and Serapis to the visit of Edward VII, the Prince of Wales to India, this word carries tales of valor and diplomacy. But beyond these events lies an ancient Roman head - a relic from the 2nd century AD depicting the god Serapis. Known as DIS PATER in Latin, this deity represented abundance and fertility. The Red Basilica in Pergamon, Turkey stands as a testament to his worship alongside Isis. In Rome, Oriental superstitions surrounding Serapis took hold. A coin from 193-211 AD showcases his divine figure while another portrays Emperor Caracalla with him by his side. These engravings capture the intertwining of power and religion during those times. The image of Osiris, Apis, and Serapis engraved together signifies their interconnectedness in Egyptian mythology. Their stories intertwined like threads on a tapestry woven across cultures. Even royalty was touched by Serapis' influence; The Prince of Wales found himself at Malta's harbor upon arrival aboard "Serapis. " This engraving immortalizes that moment when history met maritime grandeur. From naval battles to royal visits, ancient coins to religious relics - each hint offers glimpses into different aspects of Serapis' significance throughout time, and is through these fragments that we can begin to unravel the rich tapestry woven around this enigmatic deity who continues to captivate our imagination even today.