Gaius Mucius Scaevola burns his own hand
Gaius Mucius Scaevola, would-be assassin of the Etruscan king, Lars Porsenna, when captured burns his own right hand as a sign of his determination. After this he received the name Scaevola, meaning left-handed
Picture No
13836478
Media ID
45835481
Size
4800px x 4046px
(3.7MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
Mirys Picture No.22
Date
508 BC
