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School of Athens by Raphael
Painted by the famous painter Raphael in 1509-1511 as part of the commission for the Raphael Rooms in the Vatican.
Septimius Severus, Silver Denarius
Septimius Severus came into power much the same way Vespasian did 100 years before him. Following the quick succession of four other emperors in the same year, Septimius came into power in 193 CE. He secured his place using his military prowess and…
Severan Family Portrait
Tondo from Djemila (Algeria), probably AD 199 (G. M. A. Hanfmann, Roman Art, 1964, pl. XLVIII), showing the Severan dynasty: Septimius Severus with Julia Domna, Caracalla and Geta, whose face is smeared out, probably because of the damnatio memoriae…
Severus Alexander
A bronze coin of Severus Alexander from Antioch in Pisidia, showing the river-god Anthios reclining on the reverse.