Siege Of Rome Collection

Large View of Rome [key], 1850. Creator: Walter George Mason
Large View of Rome [key], 1850. Map of the city drawn in Rome by G. Thomas and by Walter Mason...from a point on the Janiculum

Villa Santucci - Head-Quarters of General Oudinot - Rome, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Villa Santucci - Head-Quarters of General Oudinot - Rome, 1850. View showing...a field of many a sanguinary affray in the vicinity, showing in front a cottage shattered and torn with cannon-shot

Horatius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Horatius Cocles Defending The Bridge, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

The House of the Four Winds, c. 1849 (oil on canvas)
703135 The House of the Four Winds, c.1849 (oil on canvas) by Bassi, Giambattista (1784-1852); Museo di Roma, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The building, also known as the Villa Corsini)

Sape Volante, 1853 (lithograph)
1066727 Sape Volante, 1853 (lithograph) by Raffet, Denis-Auguste-Marie (1804-1860); 22.2x32.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Print made by Jean FranAzois Gihaut)

The Battle of the Casino dei Quattro Venti during the Siege of Rome, 1849 (oil on canvas)
3664716 The Battle of the Casino dei Quattro Venti during the Siege of Rome, 1849 (oil on canvas) by Werner, Carl Friedrich Heinrich (1808-94)

Siege of Rome by the Vandals (engraving)
971102 Siege of Rome by the Vandals (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Rome by the Vandals)

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

The Citadel saved by the cackling of the Geese, 1852. Artist: John Leech
The Citadel saved by the cackling of the Geese, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Horatius Cocles Defending the Bridge, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Horatius Cocles Defending the Bridge, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Cloelia and her Companions escaping from the Etruscan Camp, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Cloelia and her Companions escaping from the Etruscan Camp, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

Mucius Scaevola before Porsenna, 1852. Artist: John Leech
Mucius Scaevola before Porsenna, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]

The Victories of Charles V, 1527 (engraving)
XJF276015 The Victories of Charles V, 1527 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles V (1500-58), Holy Roman Emperor; ); Italian, out of copyright

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The Siege of Rome was a pivotal moment in ancient history, as barbarian tribes surrounded the city and threatened its very existence. The Roman Empire's once mighty walls were put to the ultimate test as enemy forces laid siege for months on end. Food supplies dwindled, disease spread, and morale wavered as the people of Rome braced themselves for what seemed like an inevitable defeat. But against all odds, the Romans held strong. Their resilience and determination proved to be their greatest weapons as they fought off wave after wave of attacks. The siege dragged on for years, but eventually, the tide began to turn in favor of Rome. In a dramatic final push, Roman soldiers launched a daring counterattack that caught the besieging forces off guard. The tables had turned, and soon it was the barbarians who found themselves trapped within their own encampments. The Siege of Rome ultimately ended in victory for the Romans, solidifying their reputation as one of history's greatest military powers. It was a testament to their strength and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds - a true triumph against all odds.