Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon on this day, 2072 years ago
With one move he started a civil war, made Rome an empire, and changed the course of world history
On the anniversary of a great man's great decision
Here are 17 incredible paintings, prints, and statues of Caesar🧵
1/ Three Worthy Pagans: Hector, Alexander the Great, and Julius Caesar by Daniel Hopfer (1516)
2/ Gaius Julius Cæsar, from the Great Generals series for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands (1888)
3/ Vercingetorix Throws down His Arms at the Feet of Julius Caesar by Lionel Noel Royer (1899)
4/ Fountain of Caesar in Olomouc, Czech Republic by J. J. Schauberger (1724)
5/ Statue of Julius Caesar, Via dei Fori Imperiali, unveiled by Benito Mussolini (1936)
6/ Julius Caesar sculpture by Ferrucci (1514)
7/ Caesar and Joshua, from a series of the Nine Worthies (1312)
8/ Shakespeare's First Folio of the Tragedy of Julius Caesar (1623)
9/ Rebellious Roman Gen. Pompey fleeing the battle of Pharsalia after his defeat by the forces of Julius Caesar during the Roman Civil War (1850)
10/ A 1783 edition of The Gallic Wars written by Caesar
11/ Caesar Placing Cleopatra Back on the Throne of Egypt by De Cortona (1637)
12/ Tusculum portrait - the only portrait of Caesar made while he was alive (50 B.C.)
13/ The Triumph of Julius Caesar: Elephants Carrying Torches by Andreani (1593)
14/ The Musicians in The Triumphs of Caesar by Mantegna (1485)
15/ Julius Caesar Introducing the Zodiacal Sign of Cancer (1170s)
16/ The Siege of the City of Alesia by Melchior Feselen (1533)
17/ Finally a painting that shows Caesar's magnanimity
Chamber of the Emperors by Primaticcio (1529)
Caesar orders the destruction of Pompey's letters
Inside were details of everyone who had conspired against him
He simply didn't wish to know
All were now friends
Here is a 2 minute introduction to Caesar
His genius military strategies
His psychological analysis by Nietzsche
His plans at the time of death
And the infamous pirates story👇🏻
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Appreciate your time!
RT to spit on Brutus 👇🏻
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