Circus Maximus Collection

Chariot race in ancient Rome
Chariot race in the Circus Maximus of ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ancient Roman oil lamp with Circus Maximus scene
Ancient Roman lamp with a scene of a chariot race in the Circus Maximus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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

Roman chariot race
LLM456893 Roman chariot race by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman chariot race. Illustration for Storia de Costume dei Popoli by Paolo Lorenzini (Nerbini)

The Circus Maximus. Artist: Gerome, Jean-Leon (1824-1904)
The Circus Maximus. Found in the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

A Roman Chariot Race, c1882. Creator: Alexander von Wagner
A Roman Chariot Race, c1882. 19th century depiction of entertainment in Ancient Rome. The Chariot Race, painting in the Manchester Art Gallery

View of Saint Peters from the Palace of the Caesars, with Circus Maximus Below (black crayon on blue laid paper)
2972592 View of Saint Peters from the Palace of the Caesars, with Circus Maximus Below (black crayon on blue laid paper, laid down on ivory laid paper) by Wilson

Slab with chariot race in the Circus Maximus of Rome, II - III century AD
6255425 Slab with chariot race in the Circus Maximus of Rome, II - III century AD by Roman, (2nd-3rd century); Palazzo Trinci, Foligno, Umbria, Italy; (add.info.: Archaelogical Collection Foligno)

The Race Course in the Circus Maximus (engraving)
663872 The Race Course in the Circus Maximus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Race Course in the Circus Maximus)

The Circus Maximus (engraving)
654042 The Circus Maximus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Circus Maximus)

Circus Maximus, The Last Prayer (litho)
2802401 Circus Maximus, The Last Prayer (litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circus Maximus, The Last Prayer. Late 19th or early 20th century)

View of an old circus with other monuments inside, c. 1760 (etching)
1071713 View of an old circus with other monuments inside, c.1760 (etching) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Rome in the time of Julius Caesar, 1st Century BC (engraving)
3647091 Rome in the time of Julius Caesar, 1st Century BC (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rome in the time of Julius Caesar, 1st Century BC)

Circus Maximus (engraving)
971118 Circus Maximus (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circus Maximus)

Circus Maximus, Rome. (engraving, 17th century)
5975546 Circus Maximus, Rome. (engraving, 17th century) by Italian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. Italy. The Circus Maximus, ancient racecourse in Rome)

Rome viewed from the Caelian Hill in the time of Julius Caesar (engraving)
5997596 Rome viewed from the Caelian Hill in the time of Julius Caesar (engraving) by Montaut, Henri de (c.1825-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Circus Maximus, Rome (engraving)
5216736 Circus Maximus, Rome (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Circus Maximus, Rome)

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Circus Maximus, 1553. 1553. Creator: Nicolas Beatrizet
Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Circus Maximus, 1553

The Circus Maximus (restoration), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Circus Maximus (restoration), 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

Chariot-racing at the Circus Massimus in Rome, (19th century)

Circus Maximus, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Circus Maximus, 1882. Private Collection

Roma - Circus Maximus - Last prayer of the Christians thrown to the wild animals, 1910. From Cento Vedute Classiche di Roma. [Enrico Verdesi, Rome, 1910]

The Circus Maximus (From the Atlas Van Loon). Artist: Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673)
The Circus Maximus (From the Atlas Van Loon). Private Collection

View across Circus Maximus to Palatine Hill, Rome, c20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
View across Circus Maximus to Palatine Hill, Rome, c20th century. The Circus Maximus is an ancient Roman chariot racing stadium and mass entertainment venue located in Rome, Italy

A Roman chariot race, The Circus Maximus, 20th century

Buildings of the Palatine Hill seen across the Circus Maximus in Rome

Chariot race in the Circus Maximus, ancient Rome
Audience cheering charioteersin the Circus Maximus, ancient Rome. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Charioteer in ancient Rome
Charioteer whipping his horses in the Circus Maximus, ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Circus Maximus
Artokoloro

Reconstruction Circus Maximus View Site 1704
Artokoloro

Reconstruction of Circus Maximus, engraving by Michele Tramezini
Roman civilization. Reconstruction of Circus Maximus. Engraving by Michele Tramezini, 1553

Italy, ancient Rome, plastic model with Circus Maximus
Roman civilization. Plastic model of ancient Rome, Circus Maximus

Roman civilization, Relief portraying gladiators and lions fighting in circus
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Relief portraying a gladiators and lions fight in the circus

Relief depicting Circus Maximus during games
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Relief depicting Circus Maximus during games

Plastic model of Circus Maximus, Imperial Rome during Constantine Age, by architect Italo Gismondi
Plastic model of Imperial Rome during the Age of Constantine, designed by architect Italo Gismondi in 1/250 scale. Detail, the Circus Maximus

Roman civilization, Relief portraying Circus Maximus during the games
Roman civilization, 1st century b.C. Relief portraying the Circus Maximus during the games. Detail

Architectural fragment depicting winged genius driving chariot on circus track
Roman civilization. Architectural fragment depicting a winged genius driving a chariot on a circus track

ROME: CIRCUS MAXIMUS. A chariot race in the Circus Maximus. Wood engraving, English, 1850

ROME: CIRCUS MAXIMUS. A chariot race in the Circus Maximus in Ancient Rome. Wood engraving, English, 1850

Circus Maximus, artwork

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Step back in time to ancient Rome and witness the exhilarating spectacle of the Circus Maximus. This legendary chariot race was not just a mere competition, but a grand display of power, skill, and entertainment that captivated the hearts of Romans. Imagine yourself amidst the roaring crowd, eagerly awaiting the thunderous sound of hooves pounding against the earth. As gladiators fought for their lives in Roman arenas, brave charioteers prepared to risk it all on this monumental racetrack. An ancient Roman oil lamp adorned with a scene from Circus Maximus serves as a reminder of this iconic event. The intricate details depict fearless drivers maneuvering their chariots at breakneck speeds around sharp turns and perilous obstacles. The vivid imagination captured by artists like Alexander von Wagner and Jean-Leon Gerome brings these historical moments to life once more. Their paintings immortalize the intensity and excitement felt within those hallowed grounds. From high above Saint Peter's Basilica, one can catch a glimpse below – an awe-inspiring view that showcases both architectural marvels and human triumphs. Slabs dating back centuries reveal carvings depicting victorious races that took place on this very track. Engravings further preserve memories of this colossal venue where dreams were made or shattered with each lap completed. The sheer magnitude of its size is evident as spectators fill every nook and cranny to bear witness to history unfolding before their eyes. As we reflect upon these remnants from antiquity, let us remember how important events like they were in shaping our understanding of ancient Rome's culture and society. It stands as a testament to humanity's unyielding pursuit for glory, victory, and everlasting legacy.