Marcus Curtius sacrifices himself for Rome
When a fissure appears in the Forum in Rome, the oracle demands a sacrifice. A young horseman, Marcus Curtius, volunteers and rides into it, nobly giving his life for the city he loves
Picture No
13724999
Media ID
45410889
Size
4800px x 3799px
(3.7MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Mirys Picture No.52. Image digitally colourised
Date
362 BC
