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Cranston Fine Arts  Military Art Ancient History Ancient Rome  Gladiators |
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Morituri Te Saluttant (For Those About to Die Salute You) by Chris Collingwood. Rome AD52, Gladiatorial Combat under the eyes of the Emperor Claudius (actual name, Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero) a great supporter of the games. Seen are the Net and Trident fighter Retiarius matched with a more heavily armed Mirmillone, whilst in the background a successful Secutor seeks permission for the killing stroke. |
Pollice Verso (Thumbs Down) by Jean Leon Jerome. A classic image depicting a victorious gladiator, about to dispatch his opponent, as an excited crowd give him the thumbs down! |
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