EditorialRoman era. Relief with cupids riding bulls from the Temple of Venus Genetrix in the Forum of Caesar, Rome. Early 2nd century AD. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Italy.
EditorialTorso of Venus, type Genetrix. Original by Kallimachos. Venus is dressed in very thin garments, which makes the body shapes stand out beautifully. Lower body, arms and head are missing, sculpture, torso, marble, 42 cm, imperial age 50.
EditorialRoman era. Relief with cupids riding bulls from the Temple of Venus Genetrix in the Forum of Caesar, Rome. Early 2nd century AD. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Italy.
EditorialStatue of Venus Genetrix, Roman goddess of love, beauty, sex and fertility, as mother with child Eros. Copperplate engraving by Francois-Anne David from Museum de Florence, ou Collection des Pierres Gravees, Statues, Medailles, Chez F.A. David, Paris, ...
EditorialSociety 'Mathesis Scientiarum Genetrix', medal awarded to mathematician and structural engineer Jan Timmerman for his treatise 'Tot Nut voor Rhijnland'. Front: illuminated by sky light, Minerva with helmet and lance stands by column, she hands open boo...
EditorialSociety 'Mathesis Scientiarum Genitrix', medal awarded to L.H. Wensinck Rouveroy, Silver Medal. Front: lit by heaven light, Minerva with helmet, lance and shield sits on a truncated column, she points to books, instruments, rolls of paper and a bust st...
EditorialRoman general Julius Caesar dedicating the Temple of Venus Genetrix in the Forum of Caesar, Rome, 46BC. Copperplate engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi after a design by Giovanni Battista Cipriani from 108 Plates of Antique Gems, 1860.
EditorialGold aureus of Septimius Severus, Mid Imperial, Severan, A.D. 193?196, Roman, Gold, 7.3g (7.3g), Coins, IVLIA DOMNA AVG, bust of Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus/VENVS GENETRIX, Venus seated on throne with Cupid at her feet Rome.
EditorialRoman era. Relief with cupids riding bulls from the Temple of Venus Genetrix in the Forum of Caesar, Rome. Early 2nd century AD. National Archaeological Museum, Naples. Italy.
EditorialRoman general Julius Caesar dedicating the Temple of Venus Genetrix in the Forum of Caesar, Rome, 46BC. Copperplate engraving by Francesco Bartolozzi after a design by Giovanni Battista Cipriani from 108 Plates of Antique Gems, 1860.