{"product_id":"senator-papirius-and-the-gaul-1894-antique-steel-engraving-ancient-rome-battle-scene","title":"Senator Papirius and the Gaul– 1894 Antique Steel Engraving | Ancient Rome Battle Scene","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"592\"\u003e1894 steel engraving titled “Senator Papirius and the Gaul,”\u003c\/strong\u003e published in the historic Victorian series \u003cem data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eBest Men and Famous Women.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eThis dramatic scene illustrates the legendary moment during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eGallic sack of Rome (390 BC)\u003c\/strong\u003e when Roman senator Papirius confronts invading Gauls. According to classical accounts, the aged senator’s defiant composure provoked the attacking warrior — symbolizing Roman dignity and resolve in the face of conquest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eThe engraving features highly detailed line work, dynamic weaponry, and classical interior architecture — a strong example of late-19th-century historical illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eIdeal for collectors of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e• Ancient Rome history\u003cbr data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e• Classical warfare art\u003cbr data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003e• Military \u0026amp; imperial subjects\u003cbr data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003e• Antique steel engravings\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• Title: \u003cem data-end=\"1354\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003eSenator Papirius and the Gaul\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1354\"\u003e• Series: \u003cem data-end=\"1394\" data-start=\"1367\"\u003eBest Men and Famous Women\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1397\" data-start=\"1394\"\u003e• Year: 1894\u003cbr data-end=\"1412\" data-start=\"1409\"\u003e• Medium: Steel engraving\u003cbr data-end=\"1440\" data-start=\"1437\"\u003e• Print type: Original antique book plate\u003cbr data-end=\"1484\" data-start=\"1481\"\u003e• Not a reproduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e• Sheet: approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1564\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e11 x 8 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e• Image: approx. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e6.5 x 4.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DeadFITS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52746085990767,"sku":"SKU10791","price":30.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/deadfitsvintage.com\/products\/senator-papirius-and-the-gaul-1894-antique-steel-engraving-ancient-rome-battle-scene","provider":"DeadFITS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}