Severus Collection

LIBYA. TRIPOLI. Leptis Magna. Forum of Septimius Severus. Forum built after the rise to the empire of Lucius Septimius Severus in 193. Sculptural detail with Gorgons head. Roman art. Early Empire

General view of The Forum, Rome, Italy
General view of the Roman Forum, or Forum Romanum, in Rome, Italy. In the middle distance is the triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus, in white marble

Pictorial reconstruction of Rome, Italy
A general view of Rome as it would have appeared at the time of Emperor Aurelian, with the Circus of Alexander Severus in the foreground

Portrait of Roman Emperor Majorian
Roman Emperor Majorian, 420-461. Flavius Julius Valerius Majorianus, Western Roman Emperor. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma

Temple of Vespasian and Arch of Severus, east from Capitol, Rome, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
Temple of Vespasian and Arch of Severus, east from Capitol, Rome, Italy, c1909. The Temple of Vespasian, begun by Titus in 79 after Vespasians death

CLODIUS ALBINUS DEAD
The body of his rival, Clodius Albinus, is brought before the emperor Septimus Severus Date: 198

Bust of Septimius Severus (marble)
3042827 Bust of Septimius Severus (marble) by Roman; Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Altemps, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Portrait of Commodus, 180-192 AD (marble)
2561930 Portrait of Commodus, 180-192 AD (marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Commodus (Marcus Aurelius Commodus Antoninus Augustus; 161-192 AD)

Severus crossing the Alps
908856 Severus crossing the Alps by Morrow, Edwin A. (20th century) ; (add.info.: Hutchinson's History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920)

Madonna enthroned with the Saints Augustine and Severus, Oratory of the Crucifix
6263034 Madonna enthroned with the Saints Augustine and Severus, Oratory of the Crucifix, last quarter of the XIII century (fresco) by Italian School

The Arch of Septimus Severus, Rome (pen & ink on paper)
449246 The Arch of Septimus Severus, Rome (pen & ink on paper) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 19.4x27.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Arch of Septimus Severus, Rome Italy
19th century vintage photograph: Arch of Septimus Severus, Rome Italy

The Luther Celebration of Four Centuries in Germany, Places associated with the Life of Luther (engraving)
1107427 The Luther Celebration of Four Centuries in Germany, Places associated with the Life of Luther (engraving) by English School

Portrait of Roman Emperor Libius Severus
Roman Emperor Libius Severus, 420-465. Flavius Libius Severus Serpentius Augustus or Severus III, Western Roman Emperor. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy

Portrait of Roman Emperor Philip the Arab
Roman Emperor Marcus Julius Philippus, 204-249. Marcus Julius Philippus Augustus or Philip the Arab. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy

Portrait of Roman Emperor Severus Alexander
Roman Emperor Severus Alexander, 208-235. Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht

Portrait of Roman Emperor Elagabalus
Roman Emperor Elagabalus or Heliogabalus, 204-222. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht

Portrait of Roman Emperor Geta
Roman Emperor Geta, 189-211. Publius or Lucius, Septimius Geta Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

Portrait of Roman Emperor Clodius Albinus
Roman Emperor Clodius Albinus, 150-197. Decimus Clodius Septimius Albinus Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

Portrait of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus
Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, 145-211. Lucius Septimius Severus Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

Portrait of Roman Emperor Pescennius Niger
Roman Emperor Pescennius Niger, 135-194AD, Gaius Pescennius Niger Augustus. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy, Francois Salma, Utrecht, 1697

Portrait of Abraham Bogaert 1653-1727. Dutch author, playwright and poet, also merchant/surgeon for the Dutch East India Company (VOC)

Section of the Tomb of Emperor Alexander Severus and his mother Julia Mamaea, Monte del Grano, Rome. Copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars, etc. London, 1814

Chestnut-fronted macaw and Cuban amazon
Chestnut-fronted macaw, Ara severus, and Cuban amazon, Amazona leucocephala. Handcoloured lithograph from Th. Lejeunes Complete Works of Buffon, Oeuvres Completes de Buffon, Brussels, 1837

"He ordered these Christians to be put on board a vessel filled with combustible materials
2780784 " He ordered these Christians to be put on board a vessel filled with combustible materials, and set on fire" (engraving) by English School

Roman Emperors (engraving)
3639582 Roman Emperors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Emperors. Illustration for Historical Tablets and Medallions (Samuel Leigh)

View of the apse (mosaic) (b / w photo)
ALI224379 View of the apse (mosaic) (b/w photo) by Byzantine School, (6th century); Basilica Sant Apollinare in Classe, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna

Roman Antiquities discovered at the Site of Procolitia, on the Wall of Hadrian and Severus (engraving)
1602610 Roman Antiquities discovered at the Site of Procolitia, on the Wall of Hadrian and Severus (engraving) by English School

The Antiquarian Discoveries at Silchester, near Reading, Relics of the Roman City (engraving)
1602754 The Antiquarian Discoveries at Silchester, near Reading, Relics of the Roman City (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Forum Romanum, or Campo Vaccino, from the Capitol, with the Arch of Septimius in the foreground left, Temple of Vespian right, and the Colosseum in the distance (Veduta di Campo Vaccino), ca. 1775

The Arch of Septimius Severus (Arco di Severo, e Caracalla), ca. 1756

Plate 13: Arch of Settimius Severus 1. Temple of Concord. 2. Ascent to the Capitoline Hill (Arco di Settimio Severo. 1. Tempio della Concordia. 2. Salita di Campidoglio.), ca. 1748

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Septizodium, 1556. 1556. Creator: Anon
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: The Septizodium, 1556

Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Arch of Septimius Severus, Rome, 1850s

Italy, Lazio, Rome, The Palatine, Baths of Septimus Severus

Italy, Lazio, Rome, Roman Forum, Foro Romano, Bas relief detail from Arch of Septimus Severus

Still Life: Fruit, 1855. Creator: Severin Roesen
Still Life: Fruit, 1855

Still Life: Flowers and Fruit, 1850-55. Creator: Severin Roesen
Still Life: Flowers and Fruit, 1850-55

Still Life Fruit and Wine Glass, 1865-70. Creator: Severin Roesen
Still Life Fruit and Wine Glass, 1865-70

Still Life with Strawberries in a Compote, 1865-70. Creator: Severin Roesen
Still Life with Strawberries in a Compote, 1865-70

Magnificent peristyle of the Baths of Caracalla (east), Rome, Italy, c1909. Creator: Unknown
Magnificent peristyle of the Baths of Caracalla (east), Rome, Italy, c1909. Roman public baths, or thermae, likely built between AD 212 (or 211) and 216/217

Triumphal Arch of Septimus Severus - Roman Forum Date: 1901

Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus Aurelius Antoninus) (145-211), Roman Emperor (193-211)

Arch of Septimius Severus, Leptis Magna, Libya. The Severan Arch was erected in honour of the visit to his home town in 203 AD of Libyan-born Roman emperor Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus)

Head of Medusa in the Severan forum of the ancient Roman city of Leptis Magna, Libya
Head of Medusa in the Severan Forum of the Ancient Roman city of Leptis Magna, Libya. In Greek mythology, a single glance from Medusa the snake-haired gorgon could turn a human to stone

Severan Basilica, Leptis Magna, Libya, 216 AD. Remains of the temple built by the Libyan-born Roman emperor Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (146-211 AD)

Severan Arch, Leptis Magna, Libya, c203 AD. The Severan Arch was erected in honour of the the visit to his home town in 203 AD of Libyan-born Roman emperor Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus)

Pilasters of the Severan Basilica, Leptis Magna, Libya, 216 AD. Detail of carving on the temple built by the Libyan-born Roman emperor Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (146-211 AD)

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"Severus: A Journey through Time and Empires" Step into the ancient world of Severus, a name that resonates with power and significance. From Libya to Rome, his legacy stretches across continents and centuries. In the heart of Tripoli, Libya, lies Leptis Magna, an archaeological marvel that showcases the grandeur of Roman architecture. The Forum of Septimius Severus stands tall as a testament to his reign, its ruins whispering tales of political intrigue and imperial glory. Travel further west to Rome, Italy - the eternal city where history comes alive. The General view of The Forum transports you back in time as you imagine bustling crowds gathering for public speeches or witnessing gladiatorial contests. Close your eyes and let your imagination soar with pictorial reconstructions depicting Rome at its zenith. Visualize majestic temples adorned with intricate carvings while bustling streets are filled with merchants selling their wares. A portrait captures Emperor Majorian's stern gaze; a reminder of the challenges faced by those who sought to rule vast empires. Closer still is Emperor Septemus Severus himself - his bust immortalized in marble - symbolizing strength and authority. Leptis Magna beckons once more as we encounter another exquisite bust of Septimius Severus. Its craftsmanship speaks volumes about the reverence bestowed upon this great leader during his lifetime. Commodus' marble portrait takes us on a detour through time - an era marked by opulence but also corruption within the empire's corridors of power. Yet amidst it all stands Temple Vespasian and Arch of Severus; enduring symbols celebrating military triumphs etched into stone for eternity. As we journey onwards towards Procolitia's Roman antiquities site from 1876, we witness remnants left behind by those who served under Severus' command. These artifacts provide glimpses into everyday life during this remarkable period in history.