Roman Politician Collection

Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci (Cleopatra), c. 1480. Artist: Piero di Cosimo (ca 1462-ca 1521)
Portrait of Simonetta Vespucci (Cleopatra), c. 1480. Found in the collection of the Musee Conde, Chantilly

The Disembarkation of Cleopatra at Tarsus. Artist: Lorrain, Claude (1600-1682)
The Disembarkation of Cleopatra at Tarsus. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Aureus of Emperor Nero. Obverse: Laureate head of Nero. Reverse: The Colossus of Nero , 54-68. Private Collection

Denarius of Tiberius. Findspot: South Asia, India, Tamil Nadu, 1st H. 1st century AD. Found in the collection of the British Museum

Denarius of Augustus. Obverse: Head of Augustus. Reverse: quadriga on... 18th-16th cen. BC
Denarius of Augustus. Obverse: Head of Augustus. Reverse: quadriga on triumphal arch, 18th-16th cen. BC. Private Collection

The Banquet of Cleopatra, 1740s. Creator: Tiepolo, Giambattista (1696-1770)
The Banquet of Cleopatra, 1740s. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1850. Creator: Gigoux, Jean-François (1806-1894)
The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1850. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts et d'Archeologie, Besancon

Cleopatra, ca 1664. Creator: Sirani, Elisabetta (1638-1665)
Cleopatra, ca 1664. Private Collection

Cleopatra, ca 1664. Creator: Sirani, Elisabetta (1638-1665)
Cleopatra, ca 1664. Private Collection

Emperor Vitellius, 1702. Creator: Fra Galgario (Giuseppe Vittore Ghislandi) (1655-1743)
Emperor Vitellius, 1702. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

The Death of Cleopatra, 1785. Private Collection

The Death of Cleopatra. Private Collection

Emperor Claudius. Private Collection

The Death of Cleopatra, 1884. Creator: Girardot, Georges Marie Julien (1856-1914)
The Death of Cleopatra, 1884. Private Collection

Emperor Caligula, 1st century. Creator: Art of Ancient Rome, Classical sculpture
Emperor Caligula, 1st century. Found in the Collection of Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli

The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1640. Creator: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)
The Death of Cleopatra, c. 1640. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Cleopatra, 1875. Artist: Alma-Tadema, Sir Lawrence (1836-1912)
Cleopatra, 1875. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

The Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra, 1885. Artist: Alma-Tadema, Sir Lawrence (1836-1912)
The Meeting of Antony and Cleopatra, 1885. From a private collection

The Death of Cleopatra, 1620. Found in the Collection of Collezione Cavallini-Sgarbi

The Death of Cleopatra, ca 1878. Private Collection

Cleopatra, ca 1639. Found in the Collection of Galerie Giovanni Sarti, Paris

Nero at Baiae, c. 1900. Private Collection

Cleopatras feast, ca 1742. Found in the collection of Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris

The Death of Cleopatra, ca 1624-1625. Found in the Collection of Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Veni, vidi, vici. Triunphus Caesaris (The triumph of Julius Caesar). Private Collection

The Death of Nero. Found in the Collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Actor Talma as Nero in Britannicus. Found in the Collection of Comedie Francaise, Paris

Emperor Galba. Private Collection

Emperor Tiberius. Private Collection

Emperor Vitellius. Private Collection

Emperor Julius Caesar. Private Collection

Emperor Titus. Private Collection

Emperor Otho. Private Collection

Emperor Caligula. Private Collection

Emperor Domitian. Private Collection

Nero Germanicus. Private Collection

Caesar Augustus. Private Collection

Cleopatra. Found in the Collection of Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan

Portrait bust of Nero. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Antikensammlungen und Glyptothek, Munchen

Sestertius of Vespasian, 71 AC. Artist: Numismatic, Ancient Coins
Sestertius of Vespasian, 71 AC. Private Collection

The Death of Cleopatra. Artist: Turchi, Alessandro (1578-1649)
The Death of Cleopatra. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Bust of Vespasian, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Artist: Art of Ancient Rome, Classical sculpture
Bust of Vespasian, 1st H. 1st cen. AD. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Caracalla, 3rd cen. AD. Artist: Art of Ancient Rome, Classical sculpture
Caracalla, 3rd cen. AD. Found in the collection of the Centrale Montemartini, Rome

Cleopatra on bed, 1899. Artist: Vrubel, Mikhail Alexandrovich (1856-1910)
Cleopatra on bed, 1899. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

The Death of Cleopatra (first version). Artist: Bocklin, Arnold (1827-1901)
The Death of Cleopatra (first version). Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

The Death of Cleopatra, ca 1662. Artist: Canlassi, Guido (Guidobaldo) (1601-1663)
The Death of Cleopatra, ca 1662. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

The Death of Cleopatra, 1648. Artist: Guercino (1591-1666)
The Death of Cleopatra, 1648. Found in the collection of the Musei di Strada Nuova, Genoa

Caracalla, ca 1760. Artist: Cavaceppi, Bartolomeo (1717-1799)
Caracalla, ca 1760. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

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"Exploring the Political Legacy of Roman Politicians through Art: From Cleopatra to Caligula and Nero" This captivating collection of artworks offers a glimpse into the intriguing world of Roman politics, showcasing some of the most influential figures in history. The portrait of Simonetta Vespucci as Cleopatra by Piero di Cosimo captures the beauty and allure associated with this iconic Egyptian queen. Moving forward in time, Claude Lorrain's "The Disembarkation of Cleopatra at Tarsus" depicts a pivotal moment in her life, highlighting her diplomatic skills and political cunning. In contrast, paintings like "The Death of Cleopatra" by various artists such as Girardot and Reni portray the tragic end that befell this powerful ruler. Shifting our focus to Emperor Caligula, an enigmatic figure from the 1st century AD, we encounter classical sculptures that showcase his authority and grandeur. These masterpieces from ancient Rome provide insight into how power was perceived during his reign. Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema's works take us back to Egypt once again with stunning depictions of Antony and Cleopatra's meeting as well as a mesmerizing portrayal simply titled "Cleopatra. " Through these pieces, we witness their passionate love affair amidst political turmoil. Lastly, we delve into another notorious emperor - Nero - through an artwork called "Nero at Baiae. " This painting invites contemplation on his extravagant lifestyle while also hinting at the darker aspects of his rule. Through these diverse artistic representations spanning centuries, we are transported back in time to explore the complexities surrounding Roman politicians. Their stories continue to captivate us today as we unravel their legacies within both historical context and artistic interpretation.