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This image shows Papirius insulted by the Gauls as drawn by C Maccari. According to the Roman tale, in the 380s B.C., the Gauls invaded Italy and Rome itself. When they entered Rome, the senators refused to flee. The actual details vary, but here the senators are shown in the Senate house. When the Gauls touch the beard of the Senator Papirius, Papirius no longer remains unmoving - rather he hits back. Slaughter ensues. Cesare Maccari (1840 –1919) was an Italian painter and sculptor, most famous for his 1888 painting showing Cicero Denouncing Catiline.

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Notre référence

UMG25A00_430

Licence

Droits gérés

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53,0Mo (3,3Mo) / 31,3cm x 42,5cm / 3695 x 5018 (300dpi)

Mots clés

fourth century bc Gauls invade Rome Senator Papirius Papirius Gauls and Roman senators Roman senators papirius maccari cesare maccari Italian painter italian artist italian art Roman Senate Senate house in Rome Roman toga Gauls Roman patriot ancient Rome toga Rome history of Rome early Rome Gaul patriot patriotism 380s bc 4th century bc fourth century bc