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The International Exhibition - "A Martyr in the Reign of Diocletian", by E. Slingeneyer, 1862. Creator: W Thomas. The International Exhibition - "A Martyr in the Reign of Diocletian", by E. Slingeneyer, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
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The International Exhibition - "A Martyr in the Reign of Diocletian", by E. Slingeneyer, 1862. Creator: W Thomas. The International Exhibition - "A Martyr in the Reign of Diocletian", by E. Slingeneyer, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
The International Exhibition - "A Martyr in the Reign of Diocletian", by E. Slingeneyer, 1862. Engraving of a painting. The sunlight which floods the circus or amphitheatre, except where shaded by the velarium or canvas awning, and the ray which falls through the chink of the opening cell-door, arc represented with a truth which must surprise and afford pleasure to the spectator. But who will not be more struck and profitably impressed with admiration at the calm, marvellous fortitude and trust in Heaven expressed in the figure of that sleeping Christian youth holding the emblem of his faith, which he will raise aloft in his dying confession - asleep while the wild beast, which, with a refinement of cruelty, is placed in a cage of the same cell, roars and hungers for him, and while tens of thousands of his own species are gazing for him with equal blood- thirstiness...We cannot discover anything in the restored amphitheatre, represented in our Engraving, to identify it as that of the Flavian edifice at Rome, the ruins of which are now known to us as the Coliseum'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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The International Exhibition - A Martyr in the Reign of Diocletian,
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a captivating engraving by E. Slingeneyer, created in 1862, offers a powerful and evocative glimpse into the past. Captured by the skilled hand of W. Thomas, this engraving transports us back to ancient Rome during the brutal reign of Diocletian. The scene unfolds in the heart of a grand amphitheater, bathed in sunlight that filters through the openings in the velarium, casting a warm glow over the crowd. Yet, amidst the vibrant sunlight, a striking contrast emerges. In the dimly lit cell beneath the arena, a young Christian man lies peacefully asleep, his faith symbol clutched in his hand. He is oblivious to the wild beast that cages him, its roars echoing through the amphitheater, and to the bloodthirsty crowd that thirsts for his life. The artist masterfully captures the essence of the scene, with the sunlight and the ray of hope from the cell window creating a stark contrast against the backdrop of the amphitheater. The calm fortitude of the martyr, who sleeps in the face of imminent death, is a testament to his unwavering faith and trust in the divine. Despite the grandeur of the amphitheater, the viewer cannot help but be struck by the awe-inspiring courage and resilience of the martyr. The engraving does not reveal any identifying features that link it to the Flavian amphitheater, now known as the Colosseum, but its depiction of ancient Roman life and the story of the martyr's unwavering faith remain a powerful reminder of the human spirit's ability to endure even in the most challenging circumstances.
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