Janus Collection

Roman God Janus
Illustration of a Roman God Janus

Temple of Janus
The Temple of Janus at Rome, with a bust of the deity looking in three different directions - past, present and future

Saturns peaceful beauty invites Cassini for a closer look in this natural color view, taken during the spacecrafts approach to the planet

The political Janus

January depicted as a Roman Consul lighting an altar to Janus
3480489 January depicted as a Roman Consul lighting an altar to Janus; (add.info.: January depicted as a Roman Consul lighting an altar to Janus)

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).

Schempp-Hirth Janus C R1, of the Royal air Force Gliding and Soaring Association, at RAF Greenham Common for an Inter-Services Regional gliding competition in the 1980s. Date: circa 1981

Schempp-Hirth Janus C EKB, at Lasham for a regional gliding competition. Date: circa 1981

Schempp-Hirth Kestrel TX, 1 ZD975
Air Cadets - Schempp-Hirth Kestrel TX.1 ZD975 (msn 171). Janus C for Air Cadet use. Date: circa 2000

Closing the Temple of Janus 29BC
908844 Closing the Temple of Janus 29BC by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published Hutchinson & Co circa 1920)

Figurehead: "Janus", c. 1938. Creator: Ingrid Selmer-Larsen
Figurehead: " Janus", c. 1938

As (Coin) Depicting the God Janus, 225-217 BCE. Creator: Unknown
As (Coin) Depicting the God Janus, 225-217 BCE

Didrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Janus, 225-214 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Didrachm (Coin) Depicting the God Janus, 225-214 BCE

Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Janus, 119 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Denarius (Coin) Depicting the God Janus, 119 BCE

The offer to Jupiter of the keys of the Temple of Janus (or Allegory of Peace)
5974636 The offer to Jupiter of the keys of the Temple of Janus (or Allegory of Peace), ceiling of the noble floor, c.1665 (fresco) by Piola, Domenico I (1627-1703); Palazzo Pantaleo Spinola, Genoa

Tempe of Janus (engraving)
585731 Tempe of Janus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temple of Janus, at the Surrey Zoological Gardens, London)

Maesta: Two-faced Figure Representing Old Law and New Law, detail from the frame
BEN79384 Maesta: Two-faced Figure Representing Old Law and New Law, detail from the frame, 1315 (detail of 51591) by Martini, Simone (1284-1344); Palazzo Pubblico, Siena

Ms 19 January: Aquarius and a man warming himself at a hearth, from a Book of Hours
XIR187877 Ms 19 January: Aquarius and a man warming himself at a hearth, from a Book of Hours, early 15th century (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Amiens

The offer to Jupiter of the keys of the Temple of Janus (or Allegory of Peace)
5974637 The offer to Jupiter of the keys of the Temple of Janus (or Allegory of Peace), ceiling of the noble floor, c.1665 (fresco) by Piola, Domenico I (1627-1703); Palazzo Pantaleo Spinola, Genoa

Peace Preventing Mars From Opening the Gates of Janus, Wedgwood china and blue ball clay bas-relief or tablet designed
6014467 Peace Preventing Mars From Opening the Gates of Janus, Wedgwood china and blue ball clay bas-relief or tablet designed by John Flaxman, 1787 (autotype) by English Photographer

Copy of a medieval original depicting January, from the Occupations of the Months
BLY199114 Copy of a medieval original depicting January, from the Occupations of the Months, from the Chapelle de Pritz, Laval (fresco) by French School

MS CCC 285 f. 3 A three-headed man drinking, illustration for January in the calendar of a
CCC95508 MS CCC 285 f.3 A three-headed man drinking, illustration for January in the calendar of a psalter, c.1250-75 (vellum) by English School, (13th century); Corpus Christi College, Oxford

Double herm of Herodotus and Thucydides (see also 156806 & 326173) (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI326172 Double herm of Herodotus and Thucydides (see also 156806 & 326173) (marble) (b/w photo) by Greek; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Automeris janus moth (Janus moth, Phalaena janus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Janus (engraving)
6022603 Janus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Janus. Illustration for The Pantheon)

Quatrefoils with the Signs of the Zodiac and the Labours of the Year
XIR164986 Quatrefoils with the Signs of the Zodiac and the Labours of the Year, from the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Amiens (plaster cast from stone) (b/w photo) by French School

Janus, ancient Roman god (engraving)
5207771 Janus, ancient Roman god (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Janus, ancient Roman god)

Coin depicting the god Janus, 753 BC-476 AD (metal)
XIR227142 Coin depicting the god Janus, 753 BC-476 AD (metal) by Roman; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: (detail of 155901)(b/w photo)); out of copyright

The Janus Steam-Frigate (engraving)
1101043 The Janus Steam-Frigate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Janus Steam-Frigate)

Attack by the Allied Forces on the Chinese Fortifications at the Mouth of the Peiho River (engraving)
1098223 Attack by the Allied Forces on the Chinese Fortifications at the Mouth of the Peiho River (engraving) by English School

The Naval Manoeuvres, Arrival of the Channel Squadron in Mounts Bay (engraving)
1605621 The Naval Manoeuvres, Arrival of the Channel Squadron in Mounts Bay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Naval Manoeuvres)

Bust of Janus surrounded by strapwork, from the series Deorum dearumque, a set of images of deities after coins in the collection of Abraham Ortelius, 1573

Jan Lutma, 1656. 1656. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Jan Lutma, 1656

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The Roman god of exits and entrances, credited with bringing civilisation to Italy - the practical skills, the sciences and the arts

JANUS
The Roman god of exits and entrances, traditionally depicted as looking two ways - backwards and forwards

Italy, Lazio, Rome, Aventine Hill, Arch of Janus

January - dinner at New Year, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Robinet Testard
January - dinner at New Year, 15th century, (1939). The old man sitting and drinking from a bowl symbolises Janus, the god of gates and transitions. Two women, one richly dressed, stand at the table

Rome, Italy - Arch of Janus
The Arch of Janus is the only quadrifrons triumphal arch preserved in Rome. It was set up at a crossroads at the northeastern limit of the Forum Boarium, close to the Velabrum

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

Janus Dousa (1545-1604), Dutch statesman, historian, poet and philologist

Cortege of Janus, 1764. Artist: De Fehrt, A. J. (1723-1774)
Cortege of Janus, 1764. Found in the collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

January, early 15th century. The man sitting at the table feasting is Janus, the two-faced Roman god, keeper of the gate of heaven, for whom the month is named

Two-headed Celtic Janus figure, 5th century
Two-headed Celtic Janus figure, at Boa Island, County Fermanagh, Ireland. The form is related to Spanish fiddle-idols, 5th century

Celtic stone Janus-figure, Holzgerlin, Wurttemburg, Germany, 6th - 4th century BC

Pagan Celtic stone Janus-head figure, Boa Island, Co. Fermanagh, Ireland
Pagan Celtic stone Janus-head figure, Boa Island, Co.Fermanagh, Ireland

Bronze Roman republican As, 1st century
A bronze Roman republican As, showing the head of Janus, 1st century

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"Janus: The Dual-Faced Deity and Symbol of Transition" In Roman mythology, Janus was the god of beginnings, transitions, and endings. With two faces looking in opposite directions, he symbolized the duality of time and change. Often associated with Saturn, Janus held a significant role in ancient Rome. The Temple stood as a testament to his importance. This sacred place served as a gateway between peace and war. When open during times of conflict, it signified Rome's engagement in battles; when closed like in 29 BC by Augustus Caesar, it represented an era of peace. Beyond mythology, "Janus" also finds its way into politics. The term "political Janus" refers to individuals who display contradictory behavior or hold conflicting beliefs for personal gain – much like the two-faced deity himself. Aviation enthusiasts may recognize the name from Schempp-Hirth's glider models: Janus C R1 and Janus C EKB. These sleek aircraft embody the spirit of transition as they gracefully soar through the skies. Another notable mention is Schempp-Hirth Kestrel TX 1 ZD975 – an advanced training glider used by military forces worldwide. Its versatility mirrors that himself - adapting effortlessly to various situations. Throughout history, artists have depicted this intriguing deity on coins and sculptures alike. A Roman representation showcases his distinctive double visage while Ingrid Selmer-Larsen's figurehead captures his essence beautifully in her work titled "Janus, " created in 1938. Ancient coins such as the Didrachm from 225-214 BCE depict intricate images featuring Janus' face – a reminder that even back then people recognized his significance as a symbol of change and new beginnings. From mythological tales to political metaphors and modern aviation marvels, "Janus" continues to captivate our imagination with its timeless representation of transition and the ever-changing nature of life.