Showing posts with label Ancient Rome. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ancient Rome. Show all posts

Monday, April 21, 2025

Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins

Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of an
Ancient Roman figure of
Leda and the Swan
1st Century B.C.
Roman, based on a Greek original
National Archaeological Museum
Venice, Italy
Museo archeologico nazionale di Venezia
by Travis Simpkins



Leda and the Swan


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Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins

Saturday, April 5, 2025

The Three Graces. Faith, Hope and Charity. by Travis Simpkins

The Three Graces. Faith, Hope and Charity. The Square. Masonic magazine. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of
The Three Graces
Faith, Hope & Charity
by Travis Simpkins


Created for the June 2018 cover of The Square


Purchase the magazine here:


The Square. Scottish Rite NMJ. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. Art by Travis Simpkins


Monday, August 5, 2024

The Emperor Nero. Ancient Roman. Worcester Art Museum. by Travis Simpkins

Nero. Ancient Roman Emperor. 64-68 AD. Worcester Art Museum. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of an
Ancient Roman Bust of
The Emperor
Nero
(37 AD - 68 AD)
Collection of the
Worcester Art Museum
by Travis Simpkins



Nero - Documentary


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Nero. Ancient Roman Emperor. 64-68 AD. Worcester Art Museum. by Travis Simpkins

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins

Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of an
Ancient Roman figure of
Leda and the Swan
1st Century B.C.
Roman, based on a Greek original
National Archaeological Museum
Venice, Italy
Museo archeologico nazionale di Venezia
by Travis Simpkins



Leda and the Swan


For more info, please visit:


Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Hypatia. 415 AD. Hellenistic Neoplatonist Philosopher, Astronomer and Mathematician. by Travis Simpkins

Hypatia. 415 AD. Hellenistic Neoplatonist Philosopher, Astronomer and Mathematician. by Travis Simpkins

Portrait Sketch of
Hypatia
( 350/70 - 415 A.D. )
Hellenistic
Neoplatonist Philosopher
Astronomer and Mathematician
Prominent Thinker of Alexandria, Egypt
called a "Martyr for Philosophy"
Murdered, stoned to death 
by a mob in March of 415 A.D.

Pastel Painting by
Travis Simpkins



The Murder of Hypatia of Alexandria

Agora


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Hypatia. 415 AD. Hellenistic Neoplatonist Philosopher, Astronomer and Mathematician. Agora. by Travis Simpkins

Sunday, April 14, 2024

The Emperor Nero. Ancient Roman. Worcester Art Museum. by Travis Simpkins

Nero. Ancient Roman Emperor. 64-68 AD. Worcester Art Museum. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of an
Ancient Roman Bust of
The Emperor
Nero
(37 AD - 68 AD)
Collection of the
Worcester Art Museum
by Travis Simpkins



Nero - Documentary


For more info, please visit:


Nero. Ancient Roman Emperor. 64-68 AD. Worcester Art Museum. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Hygeia. Goddess of Health. Antioch, Roman. Worcester Art Museum. by Travis Simpkins

Hygeia. Goddess of Health. Antioch. Worcester Art Museum. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of an
Ancient Roman Statue of
Hygieia
Goddess of Health & Hygiene
1st or 2nd Century A.D.
Excavated at Antioch
Collection of the
Worcester Art Museum
by Travis Simpkins



Statue of Hygeia - Worcester Art Museum


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Hygeia. Goddess of Health. Antioch. Worcester Art Museum. by Travis Simpkins

Monday, January 15, 2024

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The Emperor Augustus. Ancient Roman. by Travis Simpkins

The Emperor Augustus. Ancient Roman. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of an
Ancient Roman Portrait of
The Emperor
Augustus
Imperial Period
1st or 2nd Century A.D. 
Collection of the 
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
by Travis Simpkins



Museum of Fine Arts, Boston


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The Emperor Augustus. Ancient Roman. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins

Monday, January 8, 2024

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: The Three Graces. Roman. by Travis Simpkins

The Three Graces. Ancient Roman. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of
The Three Graces
Aglaia (Beauty), Euphrosyne (Mirth) 
and Thalia (Abundance)
Ancient Roman, Imperial Period
2nd Century A.D.
Collection of the
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
by Travis Simpkins



Greek and Roman Galleries at the Metropolitan Museum of Art


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The Three Graces. Roman. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. by Travis Simpkins

Saturday, January 6, 2024

Pandora's Box. 19th Century. NeoClassical. Ancient Greek Mythology. by Travis Simpkins

Pandora's Box. 19th Century. NeoClassical. Ancient Greek Mythology. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of
Pandora
19th Century 
Neo-Classical Sculpture
Marble
Collection of the
Tate Gallery, London
by Travis Simpkins



The Myth of Pandora's Box



Pandora's Box. 19th Century. NeoClassical. Ancient Greek Mythology. by Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

The Emperor Augustus. Ancient Roman. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins

The Emperor Augustus. Ancient Roman. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of an
Ancient Roman Portrait of
The Emperor
Augustus
Imperial Period
1st or 2nd Century A.D. 
Collection of the 
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
by Travis Simpkins



Museum of Fine Arts, Boston


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The Emperor Augustus. Ancient Roman. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, November 30, 2023

The Three Graces. Faith, Hope and Charity. by Travis Simpkins

The Three Graces. Faith, Hope and Charity. The Square. Masonic magazine. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of
The Three Graces
Faith, Hope & Charity
by Travis Simpkins


Created for the June 2018 cover of The Square


Purchase the magazine here:


The Square. Scottish Rite NMJ. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. Art by Travis Simpkins


Sunday, November 5, 2023

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The Emperor Augustus. Ancient Roman. by Travis Simpkins

The Emperor Augustus. Ancient Roman. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of an
Ancient Roman Portrait of
The Emperor
Augustus
Imperial Period
1st or 2nd Century A.D. 
Collection of the 
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
by Travis Simpkins



Museum of Fine Arts, Boston


For more info, please visit:


The Emperor Augustus. Ancient Roman. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston: The Emperor Augustus. Ancient Roman. by Travis Simpkins

The Emperor Augustus. Ancient Roman. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of an
Ancient Roman Portrait of
The Emperor
Augustus
Imperial Period
1st or 2nd Century A.D. 
Collection of the 
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
by Travis Simpkins



Museum of Fine Arts, Boston


For more info, please visit:


The Emperor Augustus. Ancient Roman. Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. by Travis Simpkins

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Julius Caesar. Ancient Roman General, Statesman and Dictator. by Travis Simpkins

Julius Caesar. Ancient Roman General, Statesman and Dictator. The Ides of March. by Travis Simpkins
Julius Caesar. Ancient Roman General, Statesman and Dictator. The Ides of March. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of an
Ancient Roman Bust of
Gaius Julius Caesar
(100 BC - 44 BC )
Roman General, Statesman and Dictator
Assassinated on the Ides of March

by Travis Simpkins


Julius Caesar

For more info, please visit:

britannica.com/Julius-Caesar


Julius Caesar. Ancient Roman General and Statesman. Cleopatra. Egypt. by Travis Simpkins
Julius Caesar. Ancient Roman General and Statesman. Cleopatra. Egypt. by Travis Simpkins
 

Monday, July 3, 2023

Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins

Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of an
Ancient Roman figure of
Leda and the Swan
1st Century B.C.
Roman, based on a Greek original
National Archaeological Museum
Venice, Italy
Museo archeologico nazionale di Venezia
by Travis Simpkins



Leda and the Swan


For more info, please visit:


Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins

Sunday, March 19, 2023

Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins

Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of an
Ancient Roman figure of
Leda and the Swan
1st Century B.C.
Roman, based on a Greek original
National Archaeological Museum
Venice, Italy
Museo archeologico nazionale di Venezia
by Travis Simpkins



Leda and the Swan


For more info, please visit:


Leda and the Swan. Ancient Roman. 1st Century BC. by Travis Simpkins

Saturday, March 4, 2023

Hygeia. Goddess of Health. Antioch, Roman. Worcester Art Museum. by Travis Simpkins

Hygeia. Goddess of Health. Antioch. Worcester Art Museum. by Travis Simpkins
Hygeia. Goddess of Health. Antioch. Worcester Art Museum. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of an
Ancient Roman Statue of
Hygieia
Goddess of Health & Hygiene
1st or 2nd Century A.D.
Excavated at Antioch
Collection of the
Worcester Art Museum
by Travis Simpkins



Statue of Hygeia - Worcester Art Museum


For more info, please visit:


Hygeia. Goddess of Health. Antioch. Worcester Art Museum. by Travis Simpkins
Hygeia. Goddess of Health. Antioch. Worcester Art Museum. by Travis Simpkins

Friday, February 17, 2023

The Three Graces. Faith, Hope and Charity. by Travis Simpkins

The Three Graces. Faith, Hope and Charity. The Square. Masonic magazine. by Travis Simpkins
The Three Graces. Faith, Hope and Charity. The Square. Masonic magazine. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of
The Three Graces
Faith, Hope & Charity
by Travis Simpkins


Created for the June 2018 cover of The Square


Purchase the magazine here:


The Square. Scottish Rite NMJ. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. Art by Travis Simpkins
The Square. Scottish Rite NMJ. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Grand Lodge of New Jersey. Art by Travis Simpkins


Monday, January 30, 2023

Julius Caesar. Ancient Roman General, Statesman and Dictator. by Travis Simpkins

Julius Caesar. Ancient Roman General, Statesman and Dictator. The Ides of March. by Travis Simpkins
Julius Caesar. Ancient Roman General, Statesman and Dictator. The Ides of March. by Travis Simpkins


Sketch of an
Ancient Roman Bust of
Gaius Julius Caesar
(100 BC - 44 BC )
Roman General, Statesman and Dictator
Assassinated on the Ides of March

by Travis Simpkins


Julius Caesar

For more info, please visit:

britannica.com/Julius-Caesar


Julius Caesar. Ancient Roman General and Statesman. Cleopatra. Egypt. by Travis Simpkins
Julius Caesar. Ancient Roman General and Statesman. Cleopatra. Egypt. by Travis Simpkins