Images (p. 676)

Image by Françoise Foliot

Bronze Bust of Juba II

A bronze bust of Juba II as a young man, created sometime in the 20s BCE. The bust was found in Volubilis, the western capital of Mauretania during the reign of Juba II. (Collection of the Rabat Archaeological Museum, Morocco)

Image by Centre for Research and Restoration of the Museums of France

Mona Lisa

The Mona Lisa (also known as "La Gioconda" in Italian) was painted by Italian Renaissance painter Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519 CE) c. 1506. It is one of da Vinci's most well known works, as well as one of the most famous paintings of all...

Image by Simon Seitz

Egyptian War Chariot in Action

Recreation of an Egyptian war chariot from the Early New Kingdom. Based on historical wall paintings, the armor and chariot from Tutankhamun's (r. c.1336-c.1327 BCE) tomb, and illustrations by artist Angus McBride.

Image by Sandro Botticelli

Life of Moses by Botticelli

The Life of Moses panel in Rome's Sistine Chapel. Painted by the Italian Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510 CE). Early 1480s CE.

Image by The Yorck Project

Detail of the Lamentation over the Dead Christ by Botticelli

A detail showing Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene from the 'Lamentation over the Dead Christ' by the Italian Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510 CE). 1490-2 CE. (Alte Pinakothek, Munich)

Image by The Yorck Project

Adoration of the Magi by Botticelli

The Adoration of the Magi painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510 CE). c. 1475 CE. (Ufizzi Gallery, Florence)

Image by The Trustees of the British Museum

Roman Marriage Ceremony

Fragment from the front of a sarcophagus; relief in blue-veined marble with large crystals (probably Proconnesian), showing a Roman marriage ceremony (dextratrum iunctio, literally joining of hands). Between the bride and groom was a figure...