Proconsul Collection

Stages in human evolution
Human evolution. Illustration showing stages in the evolution of humans. At left, proconsul (23-15 million years ago) is depicted hypothetically as an African ape with both primitive

Artwork of the stages in human evolution
Human evolution. Illustration showing stages in the evolution of humans. At left, proconsul (23-15 million years ago) is depicted hypothetically as an African ape with both primitive

Proconsul africanus
An illustration of the extinct primate, Proconsul africanus. Like Dendropithecus, they mostly lived in tropical forests in East Africa during the Miocene about 50 million years ago

Scipio Africanus (236-183 BC). Roman general and consul
Scipio Africanus (236-183 BC). Roman general and later consul. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

The Conversion of the Proconsul, 1515-1516. Artist: Raphael
The Conversion of the Proconsul, 1515-1516. The Jewish sorcerer Elymas has just been struck blind by Paul because he tried to prevent Peter

Skull of Proconsul Africanus from Rusinga Island, Kenya

Stages in female human evolution
Human evolution. Artwork of female apes and humans showing some of the stages in human evolution. At left, Proconsul sp. (23-17 million years ago)

Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1St Earl Kitchener, On The Left, Seen Here With Admiral Sir Frederic Charles Dreyer, On The Right, On Board The Flagship H.M.S

Human evolution, artwork
Human evolution. Artwork showing a snapshot of the evolution of humans from earlier forms of life. At far left is the shrew-like mammal, Purgatorius (65 million years ago, mya)

Saints Savin and Cyprian confessing to Proconsul Galerius Maximus that they are Christians
KW478274 Saints Savin and Cyprian confessing to Proconsul Galerius Maximus that they are Christians, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix

Saint Paul and Sergius, Roman Proconsul in Cyprus; Malnazar, Armenian, active about 1630s, and Aghap ir; Isfahan, Persia, Asia; 1637 - 1638; Tempera colors, gold paint

TURKEY. WEST ANATOLIA. DENIZLI. Hierapolis. Monumental gate of the proconsul Julius Frontinus (1st c. AD). Roman art. Early Empire

PROCONSUL AFRICANUS. Species of ape that lived in eastern Africa about 18 million years ago, discovered in 1948 by Dr. Mary Leakey at Rusinga Island, Lake Victoria

Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener
Caricature of Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener (1850-1916), British Field Marshal and proconsul

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Proconsul, a term with various historical and evolutionary connotations, encompasses different aspects of human history and development. In the realm of human evolution, Proconsul africanus holds significant importance as an extinct ape species that lived during the Miocene epoch. Fossil evidence reveals its existence in Africa around 23 to 25 million years ago. Artwork depicting the stages in human evolution showcases our journey from ancient ancestors to modern Homo sapiens. These visual representations provide insights into the gradual changes in physical characteristics and behavior over millions of years. Interestingly, Proconsul africanus shares its name with Scipio Africanus, a renowned Roman general and consul who lived from 236 to 183 BC. Although unrelated biologically or historically, their names intertwine through time. One notable artwork titled "The Conversion of the Proconsul, " painted by Raphael between 1515-1516, portrays a biblical scene where Saints Savin and Cyprian confess their Christian faith to Proconsul Galerius Maximus. This painting serves as a testament to how proconsuls held influential positions within ancient societies. Furthermore, Saint Paul's encounter with Sergius Paulus, a Roman proconsul in Cyprus mentioned in Acts of the Apostles (13:4-12), sheds light on another instance where this title is referenced historically. In terms of female human evolution stages, there exist parallels with male counterparts but also unique developments specific to women throughout history. Understanding these distinct paths contributes significantly to comprehending our collective story as humans. Additionally, Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener's association with they can be traced back to his role during World War I when he served as British Secretary of State for War. The photograph capturing him alongside Admiral Sir Frederic Charles Dreyer aboard HMS Iron Duke at Scapa Flow exemplifies how individuals have assumed proconsular responsibilities even in more recent times.