Title
"Vae Victis" by Brennus
Caption
"Vae Victis" or "Woe to the conquered (ones)" pronounced by Brennus in 390 BC.
Negotiation of the ransom.
Engraving
Info+
Gauls, led by Brennus, besieged Rome. In front of Roman's resistance, they decide to negociate: Gauls will leave in return for an huge ransom, 1000 gold pounds. Brennus laid down his sword and his belt on the balance to increase the weight and he pronounced "Vae Victis".
Date
390th century BC
Credit line
Photo12/Collection Jaime Abecasis
Reference
LKO09A00_463
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,2Mb (2,6Mb) / 9,3in x 11,4in / 2777 x 3425 (300dpi)