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The Catilinarian Conspirators before the Senate (litho)
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The Catilinarian Conspirators before the Senate (litho)
STC416061 The Catilinarian Conspirators before the Senate (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catiline Conspiracy, led by Lucius Sergius Catilina (108-62 BC), an attempt to overthrow the Senate of the Roman Republic; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23475710
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Accusation Accusing Cassells Illustrated Universal History Conspirator Consul Consuls Denouncing Oration Orator Patrician Rebel Rebellion Revolt Romans Senator Senators Speech Toga Togas
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This lithograph, titled "The Catilinarian Conspirators before the Senate" takes us back to ancient Rome during a time of political turmoil and intrigue. The image depicts a pivotal moment in history when Lucius Sergius Catilina and his co-conspirators stand accused before the mighty Roman Senate. In this scene, we witness the tension as senators clad in their distinguished togas gather within the grand Temple of Jupiter Stator. The air is thick with anticipation as Marcus Tullius Cicero, renowned politician and orator, delivers a powerful denouncement against these rebels who sought to overthrow the Republic. The artist skillfully captures the intensity of this historic event through meticulous details and expressive facial expressions. Each figure exudes an aura of defiance or trepidation, reflecting their individual roles in this conspiracy. As we gaze upon this print from our private collection, we are transported back to a time when politics was not merely a game but a matter of life and death. "The Catilinarian Conspirators before the Senate" serves as both an artistic masterpiece and an important historical document. It reminds us that even in ancient times, power struggles and rebellions were part of human nature. This lithograph invites us to delve into the complexities of Roman politics while appreciating its timeless relevance to our own modern-day world.
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