Gladiator art prints, ancient
historical paintings of Gladiators in the Roman Arena. Pollice Verso by
Jean Leon Jerome classic Gladiator art print.
Morituri Te Saluttant' (For Those About to Die Salute You) by Chris Collingwood
Rome AD52, Gladiatorial Combat under the eyes of the Emperor
Claudius (actual name, Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero) a great supporter of
the games. Seen are the Net and Trident fighter Retiarius matched with a
more heavily armed Mirmillone, whilst in the background a successful
Secutor seeks permission for the killing stroke.
Pollice Verso (Thumbs Down) by Jean Leon Jerome
A classic image depicting a victorious gladiator, about to dispatch his
opponent, as an excited crowd give him the "thumbs down"!
