Colossus Collection (page 4)

Statues of Rameses II, from Abu Simbel, Egypt, early 13th century BC. Rameses II ruled Egypt from c1304-1273 BC. These colossal statues are some 20 metres in height

Statues of Rameses II, in front of the main temple, Abu Simbel, Egypt, early 13th century BC. Rameses II ruled Egypt from c1304-1273 BC. These colossal statues are some 20 metres in height

Statues of Rameses II outside the entrance to the main temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt, 13th Century BC
Sandstone statues of Rameses II outside the entrance to the main temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt, 13th Century BC. The temple was built during the reign of Rameses II (ruled 1279-1212 BC)

The Colossus of Rhodes. Engraving by Philip Galle (1537-1612
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Colossus of Rhodes. Engraving by Philip Galle (1537-1612) after Martin van Heemskerck (1498-1574). 16th century. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Kansas City

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ITALY, Rome, Lazio, The courtyard of the Palazzo dei Conservatori part of the Capitoline Museum with the hand of the colossal 4th Century statue of Emperor Constantine I

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ITALY, Rome, Lazio, The courtyard of the Palazzo dei Conservatori part of the Capitoline Museum with the head and arm of the colossal 4th Century statue of Emperor Constantine I

Colossus Rhodes
Colossus of Rhodes

Unidentified mythological scene Colossus Rhodes
Unidentified mythological scene with Colossus of Rhodes

Egypt Memphis Colossus Ramses II Memphis palm
Egypt. Memphis. Colossus of Ramses II in Memphis palm grove. 1950

Egyptian views Thebes Colossus Ramses II Ramesseum
Egyptian views; Thebes. Colossus of Ramses II in the Ramesseum 1900, Egypt, Thebes (Extinct city)

Colossus Memnon Colosses de Memnon Antonio Beato
Colossus of Memnon, Colosses de Memnon; Antonio Beato (English, born Italy, about 1835 - 1906); 1880 - 1889; Albumen silver print

Colossus Memnon John Beasly Greene American born France
The Colossus of Memnon; John Beasly Greene (American, born France, 1832 - 1856); print: probably France; 1854; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 29.8 x 23 cm (11 3, 4 x 9 1, 16 in.)

Colossus Memnon Thebes John Beasly Greene American
The Colossus of Memnon at Thebes; John Beasly Greene (American, born France, 1832 - 1856); print: probably France; 1854; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 29.6 x 23.4 cm (11 5, 8 x 9 3)

Close View Colossus Ramasseum Theodule Deveria
Close View of the Colossus of the Ramasseum; Theodule Deveria (French, 1831 - 1871); France; 1859; Albumen silver print

Colossus Memnon Theodule Deveria French 1831
Colossus of Memnon; Theodule Deveria (French, 1831 - 1871); France; 1865; Albumen silver print

Egypt Nubia Volume II Colossus Front Temple Wady Saboua
Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Colossus in Front of the Temple at Wady Saboua, Nubia, 1847. Louis Haghe (British, 1806-1885), F.G.Moon, 20 Threadneedle Street, London, after David Roberts (British)

Jain Sculptures At The Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh, India In The 19Th Century. From El Mundo En La Mano, Published 1878

The Colossus Of Rhodes. Engraved By Angus. From The Book The Gallery Of Nature And Art Volume Ii. Published London C.1823

Profile Of Avalokiteshvara Statue From Bayon Temple, Angkor, Siem Reap, Cambodia

The Ramesseum, Luxor, Egypt

The Colossus of Ramesses II, Pharoah of Egypt statue at the Memphis Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Egypt. Abu Simbel. Great Temple of Ramses II. Night view
Egypt. Abu Simbel. Great Temple of Ramses II (1290-1224 BC) with the four colossi of the pharaoh with nemes, double crown and hands on knees. Night view. 19th dynasty. New Kingdom

H. M. S. Colossus
HMS Colossus, a British dreadnought launched in 1910 and commissioned in 1911, becoming the flagship of the 1st Battle Squadron at the commencement of World War in 1914

Egypt, Abu Simbel, The temple of Hathor and Nefertari, also known as the Smaller Temple, during the Sound and Light Show

Hypostyle hall, Great Temple of Abu Simbel
Hypostyle hall with colossal statues of Ramesses II depicted as the god Osiris, the Great Temple of Abu Simbel (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979), dating from the reign of Ramesses II

The Colossus of Rhodes. Engraving

TEMPLE OF VENUS AND ROMA. Reconstruction of the Temple of Venus and Roma, Colossus of Nero and the Colosseum in Rome. Line engraving, Italian, 1831

ANTI-FRENCH CARTOON, 1798. Destruction of the French Collossus. The French Republic, caricatured as a bloodstained monster with the head of the guillotined King Louis XVI around its neck

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ITALY, Rome, Lazio, The courtyard of the Palazzo dei Conservatori part of the Capitoline Museum with a marble foot from one of the many colossal statues of ancient Rome

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ITALY, Rome, Lazio, The courtyard of the Palazzo dei Conservatori part of the Capitoline Museum with the head of the colossal 4th Century statue of Emperor Constantine I

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ITALY, Rome, Lazio, Vatican City Museum Head and face detail of the marble statue of Caesar Augustus in the Cortile della Pigna

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ITALY, Rome, Lazio, The courtyard of the Palazzo dei Conservatori part of the Capitoline Museum with large marble feet from colossal ancient statues

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ITALY, Rome, Lazio, Palazzo Dei Conservatore courtyard part of the Capitoline Museums with a giant marble head and arm from an ancient 4th Century colossus statue of Emperor Constantine I

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ITALY, Rome, Lazio, Palazzo Dei Conservatore courtyard part of the Capitoline Museums with a giant marble head from an ancient 4th Century colossus statue of Emperor Constantine I

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ITALY, Rome, Lazio, Palazzo Dei Conservatore courtyard part of the Capitoline Museums with giant marble feet from various ancient colossus statues

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ITALY, Rome, Lazio, Capitoline Museum in Palazzo dei Conservatori with the head and arm of the colossal marble statue of the Roman Emperor Constantine the First beside ionic columns

Egypt, Abu Simbel, The Great Temple, known as Temple of Ramses II

Egypt, Abu Simbel, The Great Temple, known as Temple of Ramses II

Colossus of Macedonian king (possibly Alexander), portrayed as Pharaoh, from Karnak
Egyptian civilization, Ptolemaic Period. Colossus of a Macedonian king (possibly Alexander), portrayed as a Pharaoh. From Karnak

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"Colossus: A Glimpse into Monumental Marvels of the Past" Step back in time and explore the awe-inspiring world of colossi, colossal structures that have captivated human imagination for centuries. From ancient wonders to modern marvels, these monumental creations continue to leave us in awe. One such remarkable creation is the Mappa Mundi, a medieval map dating back to c. 1290. Crafted on vellum, this intricate artwork showcases various landmarks including the Colossus of Rhodes - an iconic statue that once stood tall as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Speaking of Rhodes, Cecil Rhodes envisioned his own version of a colossus with his ambitious plans for British imperialism. The controversial figure's dream was immortalized in "The Rhodes Colossus, " a 1892 artwork by Edward Linley Sambourne depicting him straddling continents like a giant. Moving forward through history, we encounter another kind aboard HMS Vengeance, a British aircraft carrier known for its imposing presence on the seas. This floating behemoth symbolizes military might and technological advancement. But not all colossi are man-made; some are natural wonders like the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor, Egypt. Its grandeur stands testament to ancient Egyptian architectural prowess and pays tribute to Pharaoh Hatshepsut's reign. In America's industrial era emerged yet another type - economic giants who dominated entire industries with their monopolistic practices. Joseph Keppler's 1879 anti-trust cartoon portrays William Henry Vanderbilt, Cyrus W. Field, and Jay Gould as "The Modern Colossus (of Rail) Roads, " highlighting their control over railroads and their negative impact on competition. Taking flight into more contemporary times brings us face-to-face with "The Aerial Colossus.