Pulgar hacia abajo
1872
Step into the blood-soaked sand of the Roman Colosseum, where a victorious gladiator stands with his foot on a fallen opponent, awaiting the crowd's verdict. The spectators lean eagerly over the arena walls, their thumbs turned down in the infamous 'pollice verso' gesture, sealing the loser's fate. Gérôme's 1872 masterpiece is a prime example of Academic art, blending historical detail with theatrical flair. Fun fact: this very scene served as the primary visual reference for Ridley Scott when designing the arena for the movie 'Gladiator'!
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
Location: Phoenix Art Museum