Arch of Titus – Jewish War Depiction and Flavian Statement

Описание: The Arch of Titus isn’t just an arch glorifying Emperor Titus’ victory in the First Jewish–Roman War (66–73 AD). It was also a potent symbol of the new Flavian Dynasty and the stability of rule after the end of the previous Julio-Claudian Dynasty founded by Emperor Augustus. In this video we will examine the arch and connect it to the wider geopolitical issues of the Roman Empire at the time of its construction.


The Conquest of Jerusalem by Emperor Titus by Nicolas Poussin 1638 a two-dimensional, public domain work of art
The Siege and Destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans Under the Command of Titus by David Roberts 1850 a two-dimensional, public domain work of art
Destruction of the Jerusalem Temple by Francesco Hayez 1867 a two-dimensional, public domain work of art

Headless Bust of Vespasian under license Enrico Della Pietra/Shutterstock
Titus and Eagle Aquila under license Millionstock/Shutterstock
Arch of Titus Distance under license Olimpiu Pop/Shutterstock
Arch of Titus Close Up under license Nadya Abbiss/Shutterstock

Early Frost by Dynamedion – royalty free, copyright free music license through CyberLink’s PowerDirector 365

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