Toga Collection

Roman statue of Asclepius. The cult of the deity of Greek medicine, known as Asclepius, dates from the 6th century BC. Asclepius is represented in statues holding a staff around which a serpent

The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas)
XOS1127648 The Death of Socrates, 1787 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); 129.5x196 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Socrates (c.469-399 BC)

ROME: YOUNG WOMAN. Young woman gathering flowers: Roman wall fresco, 1st century A. D
ROME: YOUNG WOMAN. Young woman gathering flowers: Roman wall fresco, 1st century A.D

Bust of Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC) (marble & stone)
ALG158823 Bust of Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC) (marble & stone) by Roman, (1st century BC); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; out of copyright

ALEXANDER & ARISTOTLE. Aristotle (384-322 B. C. ) tutoring Alexander the Great (356-323 B. C. ), c342-335 B. C
ALEXANDER & ARISTOTLE. Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) tutoring Alexander the Great (356-323 B.C.), c342-335 B.C. After a painting, c1895, by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris

Bust of Emperor Vespasianus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus, 9 - 79 A. D. ), Flavian dynasty, imperial age, marble
Bust of Emperor Vespasianus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus, 9 - 79 A.D.), Flavian dynasty, imperial age, marble 1st century A.D. Roman art

The Gracchi of ancient Rome
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus, Roman tribunes known as The Gracchi, 2nd century BC. Digitally colored halftone reproduction of an illustration

Dancer from the Tomb of the Triclinium, c. 470 BC (wall painting)
XIR407462 Dancer from the Tomb of the Triclinium, c.470 BC (wall painting) by Etruscan, (5th century BC); Tarquinia, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Tomb of the Triclinium Dancer; ); Etruscan

Phaedra, Theseus and Hippolytus, illustration from Act III Scene 5 of Phedre
XIR239566 Phaedra, Theseus and Hippolytus, illustration from Act III Scene 5 of Phedre by Jean Racine (1639-99) engraved by Raphael Urbain Massard (1775-1843) 1824 (engraving) (b/w photo)

Caesar, 1875 (oil on canvas)
XIR148813 Caesar, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Yvon, Adolphe (1817-93); 101x168.8 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France; French, out of copyright

Mosaic depicting School of Athens, from Pompei, Italy
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Mosaic depicting the School of Athens. From Pompei, Italy

ANCIENT ROME: CHARIOT RACE. Chariot race in the Circus Maximus. Line engraving, 19th century, after a painting by Alexander von Wagner (1838-1919)

JULIUS CAESAR (100-44 B. C. ). Roman general and statesman. Caesar refusing the crown offered by Marc Antony, 44 B. C
JULIUS CAESAR (100-44 B.C.). Roman general and statesman. Caesar refusing the crown offered by Marc Antony, 44 B.C. Line engraving, late 19th century

Consular diptych of Boethius (ivory relief, 487)
LRI4671276 Consular diptych of Boethius (ivory relief, 487) by Italian School, (5th century); 24x18 cm; Museo di Santa Giulia, Brescia

The Poets Inspiration (oil on canvas)
XIR26908 The Poets Inspiration (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 182x213 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

"I hold in my toga peace and war, choose ye which ye will have" (colour litho)
8644883 "I hold in my toga peace and war, choose ye which ye will have" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prothyrum, entrance of a Roman House (engraving)
8635769 Prothyrum, entrance of a Roman House (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prothyrum, entrance of a Roman House. Illustration from Rom)

NIN I TUDO, Josep (1890-1908). Portrait of Pascual Madoz (1806-1870). 1873. (130 x 95 cm.). MADOZ, Pascual (1806-1877)
CUL4872961 NIN I TUDO, Josep (1890-1908). Portrait of Pascual Madoz (1806-1870). 1873. (130 x 95 cm.). MADOZ, Pascual (1806-1877). Spanish politician. Oil on canvas. SPAIN

Johannes de KETHAM, 1495 (engraving)
CUL4860058 Johannes de KETHAM, 1495 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); (add.info.: KETHAM, Johannes de (second half 15th century-begin 16th)

View of the Forum, Pompeii. A nobleman is carried in a sedan chair to the steps of the Forum. Chromolithograph by D
FLO4688132 View of the Forum, Pompeii. A nobleman is carried in a sedan chair to the steps of the Forum. Chromolithograph by D. Capri after an illustration by G

English actor Francois-Joseph Talma (1763-1826) as Regulus in Sylla by Jouy at the Theatre Francais, 1822
FLO4562888 English actor Francois-Joseph Talma (1763-1826) as Regulus in Sylla by Jouy at the Theatre Francais, 1822. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malo's Almanach des

Art romain: Livia Drusilla (ou Iulia Augusta, 58 avant JC-29 apres JC), imperatrice romaine
AIS5386344 Art romain: Livia Drusilla (ou Iulia Augusta, 58 avant JC-29 apres JC), imperatrice romaine, troisieme epouse d'Auguste

Scene with Antipholus and Luciana, Illustration for "The Comedy of Errors"
AIS5354616 Scene with Antipholus and Luciana, Illustration for "The Comedy of Errors", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

KETHAM, Johannes de (second half 15th century-begin 16th). German physician living in Italy at the end of the fifteenth
CUL4871714 KETHAM, Johannes de (second half 15th century-begin 16th). German physician living in Italy at the end of the fifteenth century

RONSARD, Pierre de (1524-1585)
CUL4852116 RONSARD, Pierre de (1524-1585); (add.info.: French poet. Known as "Prince of poets and poet of princes". Engraving.); Photo © JBP/AIC.

Statue of a roman commander in hellenistic style, between 90 and 70 BC (marble)
6384305 Statue of a roman commander in hellenistic style, between 90 and 70 BC (marble); Palazzo Massimo alle Terme & Museum, Rome, Lazio

Ancient sculpture of a man, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy
6384440 Ancient sculpture of a man, marble, National Roman Museum at the Baths of Diocletian, Rome, Italy; Museo Nazionale Romano, Terme di Diocleziano, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini.

Felicite Desmousseaux as Roscius in the tragedy Sylla by Victor Joseph Etienne de Jouy, Theatre Francais, 1826
FLO4606757 Felicite Desmousseaux as Roscius in the tragedy Sylla by Victor Joseph Etienne de Jouy, Theatre Francais, 1826. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Art romain: personnage en toge. Statuette en bronze, 1er siecle avant JC, de l'ancienne ville de Velleia (Italie)
AIS5386318 Art romain: personnage en toge. Statuette en bronze, 1er siecle avant JC, de l'ancienne ville de Velleia (Italie). Musee national d'archeologie de Parme (Italie)..

Copperplate engraving of Janus, 1798
2604002 Copperplate engraving of Janus, 1798; (add.info.: Janus: Two - faced Ancient Roman god, keeper of the gate of heaven. Copperplate engraving 1798).

English actor Alexandre Damas as Roseus in the tragedy Sylla by Jouy at the Theatre Francais, 1822
FLO4562875 English actor Alexandre Damas as Roseus in the tragedy Sylla by Jouy at the Theatre Francais, 1822. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malo's Almanach des Spectacles by K

Frontispice of 'Harmonia Macrocosmica' or 'Celestial Atlas' by Andreas Cellarius, 1661 (engraving)
CUL4933069 Frontispice of 'Harmonia Macrocosmica' or 'Celestial Atlas' by Andreas Cellarius, 1661 (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: CELLARIUS)

English actress Miss Josephine Duchesnois (1777-1835) as Valerie in Sylla by Jouy at the Theatre Francais, 1822
FLO4562880 English actress Miss Josephine Duchesnois (1777-1835) as Valerie in Sylla by Jouy at the Theatre Francais, 1822.; (add.info)

The Spartan Runner Ladas Falling Dead at the Feet of the Judges as they Present him with the Palm of Victory at
CHT217686 The Spartan Runner Ladas Falling Dead at the Feet of the Judges as they Present him with the Palm of Victory at Olympia, 1906 (litho) (b/w photo) by Bennett

Pour qui sont ces Serpents... 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
Pour qui sont ces Serpents... 1841. Who are these Snakes for? From Physionomies tragico-classiques (Physiognomy of the Characters of Classical Tragedy)

Jeunesse d'Alcibiade, 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Jeunesse d'Alcibiade, 1842. The Youth of Alcibiades. Ce dandy rutilant aureole de fleurs, Si cranement galbe dans sa prestance riche, Voulant faire un beau jour la queue a ses blaguers

Par suite de la maladie de la vigne, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Par suite de la maladie de la vigne, 19th century. As a result of grapevine disease

Sketch for the salle des mariages...of the town hall in the 2nd arrondissement: Marriage, 1880
Sketch for the salle des mariages (wedding hall) of the town hall in the 2nd arrondissement: Marriage, 1880

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 13ème arrondissement : Vertus civiques. 1878
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 13eme arrondissement : Vertus civiques. 1878. Sketch for interior of reception hall for marriages. Civic virtues: ancient life

Sketch for the salle des mariages (wedding hall) in the town hall at Montreuil-sous-Bois... 1892
Sketch for the salle des mariages (wedding hall) in the town hall at Montreuil-sous-Bois: Ephebes, 1892. Classical scene: young men in togas running

La République, 1848. Creator: Dominique Papety
La Republique, 1848. The (French) Republic

Deverow child, between 1910 and 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Deverow child, between 1910 and 1917
Deverow child, between 1910 and 1917. Boy in Roman dress driving a chariot pulled by ponies, USA

Group of school children in front of statue of George Washington, Washington, D.C. (1899?). [African American children on a school trip

Group of Four Men in Togas, n.d. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
Group of Four Men in Togas, n.d

Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medals (£50 each) - No. 68. - M. Gayrard, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Great Exhibition of 1851 - Prize Medals (£50 each) - No. 68. - M. Gayrard, 1850. Her Majesty's Commissioners for promoting the Exhibition of 1851 give notice, that

Bust of Archduke Karl, 1842. Creator: Josef Klieber
Bust of Archduke Karl, 1842

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

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"Toga: A Glimpse into Ancient Rome's Rich Tapestry of Art and History" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of ancient Rome, where the toga reigned supreme as a symbol of power, status, and tradition. From intricate sculptures to mesmerizing paintings, this iconic garment has left an indelible mark on Roman art. Marvel at the Roman statue of Asclepius, depicting the god of medicine wearing a flowing toga that exudes elegance and authority. The Death of Socrates, immortalized on canvas by Jacques-Louis David in 1787, showcases the philosopher draped in a white toga as he faces his demise with stoic grace. Intriguing frescoes transport us to 1st-century AD Rome; one such masterpiece portrays a young woman gathering flowers while gracefully adorned in her toga. Meanwhile, Jean Leon Gerome Ferris' painting captures Aristotle tutoring Alexander the Great during their illustrious encounter - both figures clad in dignified togas that signify their intellectual prowess. The bust of Marcus Tullius Cicero stands as a testament to his influential oratory skills; his noble features framed by meticulously carved folds of fabric from his regal attire. The Gracchi brothers emerge from history's annals with their revolutionary ideas for social reform encapsulated within their togas - symbols of political influence and dissent. Phaedra's tragic tale unfolds through an illustration from Act III Scene 5 of Phedré; she is portrayed donning an ethereal white toga that accentuates her inner turmoil. Julius Caesar himself takes center stage refusing Marc Antony's crown - captured forever in late 19th-century engravings showcasing Caesar resolute amidst swirling togas. The Consular diptych reveals Boethius' prominence through its intricately carved ivory relief featuring him draped elegantly in his ceremonial robe.