Gladiator Collection

Gloster Gladiator
The last of Britains biplane fighters, it entered service in 1937 and took part in World War Two, notably in the defence of Malta, though quite outclassed by its opponents

Ancient Roman costume from the time of the late Roman Republic -- warriors, legionnaires (infantry soldiers), a cavalryman, a centurion, an emperor in purple (red), an ensign bearer

ROMAN GLADIATORS. Roman mosaic of a gladiatorial combat

Detail of mosaic showing fighting warriors with swords and shields, Kourion, Cyprus, Europe

Costume / Men / Gladiator
A Roman gladiator fully equipped for the arena, with body armour, a large curved shield, helmet and dagger

Gladiators in the Arena
Gladiators in the arena

The Dying Gaul statue, a Roman copy of a Hellenistic Greek bronze, 3rd century BC. Artist: Epigonus
A Roman copy in marble of a Hellenistic Greek bronze from Pergamon. The original was commissioned by Attalus I of Pergamon to celebrate his victory over the Celtic Galatians in Anatolia

GEROME: GLADIATORS, 1874. Jean-Leon Gerome: Pollice Verso [The Gladiators]. Oil on canvas, 1874

Gladiators fighting wild animals in Pompeii ampitheatre
Interior of Pompeii ampitheatre during the Games. Naked gladiators battle wild animals, bulls, boars and tigers in the arena as part of a Venatio

Italy, Rome, The Colosseum amphitheatre built by Emperor Vespasian in AD 80 with the interior thronged with tourists

Painted ivory diptych depicting circus games, Panel B
Roman civilization, 5th century A.D. Painted ivory diptych depicting circus games. Panel B

Mosaic, the house of gladiators, Kourion, Cyprus, Europe

Sir John Tenniel cartoon: Gladiators preparing for the Arena (engraving)
8657263 Sir John Tenniel cartoon: Gladiators preparing for the Arena (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gladiators preparing for the Arena)

Statue of a wounded Murmillo, a heavily armed Roman gladiator
7278263 Statue of a wounded Murmillo, a heavily armed Roman gladiator; Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of a wounded Murmillo, myrmillo, mirmillo, mormillo, was a heavily armed Roman gladiator)

Gladiators Fighting with Wild Beasts (engraving)
8663068 Gladiators Fighting with Wild Beasts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gladiators Fighting with Wild Beasts)

Prisoner fighting a starving lion in an arena of the Roman Empire. Coloured engraving of the 19th century
NWI4856002 Prisoner fighting a starving lion in an arena of the Roman Empire. Coloured engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Prisoner fighting a starving lion in an arena of the Roman Empire)

Italy, Lazio, Rome: the capitol (campidoglio), the museum of the capitol, statue of the dying gladiator, 1895
LUX4771529 Italy, Lazio, Rome: the capitol (campidoglio), the museum of the capitol, statue of the dying gladiator, 1895; (add.info.: Italy, Lazio, Rome: the capitol (campidoglio)

Warrior, the so called Vulneratus deficiens, also known as the Farnese gladiator, roman copy of 190--199 AD
6384086 Warrior, the so called Vulneratus deficiens, also known as the Farnese gladiator, roman copy of 190--199 AD, after a Greek original of the 5th century BC (marble)

Roman Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre (Flavian or Colisee amphitheatre, Rome, construction 70-80) circa 1800
FLO4576634 Roman Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre (Flavian or Colisee amphitheatre, Rome, construction 70-80) circa 1800. Plan showing the oval arena, entrances and raked stands

Heros fighter called the "Gladiator Borghese" marble sculpture of Agasias d'Ephese (1st century BC)
ETI4397298 Heros fighter called the "Gladiator Borghese" marble sculpture of Agasias d'Ephese (1st century BC) around 100 BC (Hellenistic period).; (add.info)

Statue from the Villa del Pricipe Borghese of a gladiator
7278262 Statue from the Villa del Pricipe Borghese of a gladiator; Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue from the Villa del Pricipe Borghese of a gladiator)

Gladiator standing up and defending himself with his arm. Copperplate engraving by Gio
FLO4997167 Gladiator standing up and defending himself with his arm. Copperplate engraving by Gio. Petrini after an illustration by A

Four Samnite gladiators fighting with swords (gladius), shields (scutum) greaves (ocrea) and helmets
FLO4703619 Four Samnite gladiators fighting with swords (gladius), shields (scutum) greaves (ocrea) and helmets. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical

Gladiators (engraving)
8663105 Gladiators (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gladiators. Illustration for The Life and Work of St Paul by F W Farrar (Cassell)

Ancient Rome: " A gladiator in the arena facing the emperors Diocletian (244-311) and Maximian Hercules (250-310)
ELD4897576 Ancient Rome: " A gladiator in the arena facing the emperors Diocletian (244-311) and Maximian Hercules (250-310)

Ancient Rome: Arming a Gladiator (colour litho)
8673824 Ancient Rome: Arming a Gladiator (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arming a Gladiator)

Gladiator, thoroughbred horse that came second in the 1836 Epsom Derby. Portrait of the horse in the stables, 1833
5912976 Gladiator, thoroughbred horse that came second in the 1836 Epsom Derby. Portrait of the horse in the stables, 1833. Color print after an engraving by J.R

Helmet, from 'Meyer's Lexicon', pub. 1927 (print)
3506041 Helmet, from 'Meyer's Lexicon', pub. 1927 (print) by German School, (20th century).

Exterior of the Ampitheatre, Pompeii. Crowds of spectators walking into the stadium. Chromolithograph by D
FLO4688197 Exterior of the Ampitheatre, Pompeii. Crowds of spectators walking into the stadium. Chromolithograph by D. Capri after an illustration by G

Fight between beats and gladiators - Mosaic, 2nd century AD. JC, Villa Borghese, Rome
FGL5456488 Fight between beats and gladiators - Mosaic, 2nd century AD. JC, Villa Borghese, Rome; Fototeca Gilardi.

Gladiator fights during an imperial meal - Photo by "enciclopedia illustrata divulgativa tedesca (Carlsruhe), 1825
FGL5483177 Gladiator fights during an imperial meal - Photo by "enciclopedia illustrata divulgativa tedesca (Carlsruhe), 1825; Fototeca Gilardi.

Gladiator fight in the arena in Rome, circus games: a retreat with trident and net confronts a samnite with helmet
PCT4296659 Gladiator fight in the arena in Rome, circus games: a retreat with trident and net confronts a samnite with helmet and shield - Illustration by Minnard for "Quo vadis"

Two female gladiators
3330160 Two female gladiators; (add.info.: Marble relief depicting two female gladiators, Amazon and Achilia, from Halicarnassus. Dated 1st Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Fighting hero called the 'Borghese gladiator' marble sculpture of Agasias of Ephesus (1st century BC)
BEN5475804 Fighting hero called the 'Borghese gladiator' marble sculpture of Agasias of Ephesus (1st century BC) around 100 BC (Hellenistic era). Height 199 cm

Heros fighter called the "Gladiator Borghese" marble sculpture of Agasias d'Ephese (1st century BC)
ETI4397299 Heros fighter called the "Gladiator Borghese" marble sculpture of Agasias d'Ephese (1st century BC) around 100 BC (Hellenistic period).; (add.info)

Interior of Pompeii ampitheatre during the Games. Naked gladiators battle wild animals, bulls
FLO4688203 Interior of Pompeii ampitheatre during the Games. Naked gladiators battle wild animals, bulls, boars and tigers in the arena as part of a Venatio

Roman Antiquite: "The Emperor Commodus (161-192) takes pleasure in descending into the arena to fight
ELD4876949 Roman Antiquite: "The Emperor Commodus (161-192) takes pleasure in descending into the arena to fight the gladiators

The Borghese Gladiator, 1751. Creator: Sigisbert-Martial Michel
The Borghese Gladiator, 1751

Death of a Gladiator, 1773. Creator: Jean Simon Berthelemy
Death of a Gladiator, 1773

Gladiators at the Triclinium, c. 1880. Creator: Netti, Francesco (1832-1894)
Gladiators at the Triclinium, c. 1880. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

The Borghese Gladiator, front view [plate 26], 1638. Creator: François Perrier
The Borghese Gladiator, front view [plate 26], 1638

The Farnese Hercules, front view [plate 2], 1638. Creator: François Perrier
The Farnese Hercules, front view [plate 2], 1638

The Farnese Hercules, seen from behind [plate 4], 1638. Creator: François Perrier
The Farnese Hercules, seen from behind [plate 4], 1638

The Borghese Gladiator, back view [plate 29], 1638. Creator: François Perrier
The Borghese Gladiator, back view [plate 29], 1638

A Nude Fighting Man, side view, turned to left [plate 27], 1638. Creator: François Perrier
A Nude Fighting Man, side view, turned to left [plate 27], 1638

The Borghese Gladiator, side view, turned to right [plate 28], 1638. Creator: François Perrier
The Borghese Gladiator, side view, turned to right [plate 28], 1638

The Farnese Hercules, three-quarter view turned to left [plate 3], 1638. Creator: François Perrier
The Farnese Hercules, three-quarter view turned to left [plate 3], 1638

Gladiatorial Sacrifice, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Gladiatorial Sacrifice, 1849. Indigenous people in Mesoamerica. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D.. [Thomas, Cowperthwait and Co

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Step back in time to ancient Rome and witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of gladiators. Dressed in their iconic Ancient Roman costumes, these warriors captivated audiences with their skill and bravery. From the Gloster Gladiator to Spartacus leading a revolt, the stories of these fighters have become legendary. In the grand Roman arena, gladiatorial combat took center stage. A Roman mosaic vividly depicts this intense battle between gladiators, swords clashing and shields raised in defense. The detail is remarkable, showcasing the determination etched on each warrior's face. The costume of a gladiator was both striking and practical. Men donned armor that protected them from harm while still allowing for agility in combat. As they entered the arena, spectators held their breaths in anticipation of what would unfold before them. One particularly famous rebellion led by Spartacus saw an uprising of Roman gladiators against their oppressors. This act of defiance sent shockwaves throughout society and became a symbol of resistance against tyranny. Gladiators were not only pitted against each other but also faced off against wild animals within Pompeii's amphitheater. The sheer courage displayed as they fought tooth and nail left spectators awestruck. No mention of they can be complete without acknowledging Italy's most iconic landmark - The Colosseum amphitheater built by Emperor Vespasian in AD 80. Today it stands as a testament to Rome's rich history, its interior once thronged with tourists eager to witness these epic battles firsthand. Jean-Leon Gerome captured the essence of this ancient world through his masterpiece "Pollice Verso [The Gladiators]. " Painted in 1874, it immortalizes these fierce warriors forevermore on canvas. Gladiator: a word that conjures images of strength, valor, and sacrifice; an enduring symbol from an era long past yet forever etched into our collective memory.