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"The Coliseum, Rome", by F.L. Bridell in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860. Creator: Thomas Gilks. "The Coliseum, Rome", by F.L. Bridell in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860. Creator: Thomas Gilks
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"The Coliseum, Rome", by F.L. Bridell in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860. Creator: Thomas Gilks. "The Coliseum, Rome", by F.L. Bridell in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860. Creator: Thomas Gilks
"The Coliseum, Rome", by F.L. Bridell in the Royal Academy Exhibition, 1860. Engraving of a painting. This vast arena, constructed for the indulgence of brutal appetites, covers an area of six English acres, and such was the amount of means which the Emperors had under their power that it was constructed in the course of two years and nine months, and that, in spite of the ravages of time and the hands, ancient and modem, which have despoiled it for its materials, enough of it still survives to tell of the original plan, and to give an idea of the programme of the barbarous entertainments which were enacted within it. There it stands, whilst many a nobler edifice has gone to ruin...Mr. Bridell has produced a striking view of this colossal structure of ill fame, which is rendered doubly impressive by being represented, under the cold, bluish light of the moon, in a stormy or threatening sky. There it scowls like a nightmare, a hideous vision of past crime amongst a people who, from having been the tyrants and oppressors of the world, are now themselves oppressed, degraded, and objects of mingled pity and scorn to surrounding nations'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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a captivating masterpiece by F.L. Bridell, was showcased at the Royal Academy Exhibition in 1860. This engraving, skillfully created by Thomas Gilks, offers an evocative portrayal of the ancient amphitheater that once served as a stage for the indulgence of brutal Roman appetites. Covering an expansive area of six English acres, the Coliseum was a testament to the immense power and resources wielded by the Roman Emperors. Constructed in just over two years and nine months, it stands as a monument to the grandeur and ambition of the Roman Empire, despite the ravages of time and the hands that have plundered it for materials. The Coliseum, a symbol of past barbarity, remains a haunting presence amidst the ruins of a once-great civilization. Bridell's painting, rendered under the cold, bluish light of the moon, in a stormy or threatening sky, adds an extra layer of drama and intrigue. The structure appears as a nightmarish vision, a hideous reminder of past crimes, amidst a people who, having once been the tyrants and oppressors of the world, now find themselves oppressed, degraded, and subjects of pity and scorn from surrounding nations. The Illustrated London News, in a 1860 article, described Bridell's painting as a "striking view" that leaves a lasting impression on the viewer. Gilks' engraving captures the essence of the Coliseum's dark history and its enduring allure, making it a must-see for anyone with an interest in ancient Rome and its intriguing past.
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