Christians thrown to the beast at Colosseum
1932 PLN
LES CHRETIEN LIVRES AUX BESTES. | Grande Fete au Colysee de Rome, sous l'Emperor Domitien, l'An go de J.C.
In the lower left coprner painter's signature: Peint per Leullier. ; beneath part of publisher's note: PARIS. Publie par GOUPIL & VIBERT, Boulevard Montmartre, 15 & rue de Lancry, 7 ( note finished in the lower right corner) et chez BULLA et DELARUE, Sueers. de la Maison AUMONT, rue J.J. Russeau, 10.
In lower right corner engraver's signature: Grave par Jazet ; beneath, printer's note : Imprimerie de Goupil et Vibert.
Title says print shows martyrdom of Christians being executed (thrown to the beasts) at Roman Colosseum(during emperor Domitian reigns) . On the other hand, print may alo show marturdom of the Saint Perpetua and Felicty from Carthage
Original mezzotint, from mid XIXth century, framed.
Print size: 51,8 x 74,6 cm.
Reference:
https://www.bjumg.org/?s=leullier - painting by Leullier described as martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicity