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Brennus putting his sword in the balance, 390 BC. : Sacked Rome by the Gauls led by their
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Brennus putting his sword in the balance, 390 BC. : Sacked Rome by the Gauls led by their
XEE4142706 Brennus putting his sword in the balance, 390 BC.: Sacked Rome by the Gauls led by their chief Brennus (Brennos). Faced with the resistance of the Romans, Brennus agreed to deal with the Roman military tribune Quintus Sulpicius: he left Rome against the payment of a strong grudge. A large scale was then prepared on a square in Rome; in order to further increase the grudge, the Gauls placed false weight there. Faced with the protests of the Romans who failed to balance the balance, Brennus added to their despair by throwing his sword on the scale and uttering the words " vae victis" (woe to the defeated). by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brennus putting his sword in the balance, 390 BC.: Sacked Rome by the Gauls led by their chief Brennus (Brennos). Faced with the resistance of the Romans, Brennus agreed to deal with the Roman military tribune Quintus Sulpicius: he left Rome against the payment of a strong grudge. A large scale was then prepared on a square in Rome; in order to further increase the grudge, the Gauls placed false weight there. Faced with the protests of the Romans who failed to balance the balance, Brennus added to their despair by throwing his sword on the scale and uttering the words " vae victis" (woe to the defeated).); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history, depicting Brennus, the Gaulish chief, putting his sword in the balance during the sack of Rome in 390 BC. The Gauls had successfully invaded Rome and faced resistance from the Romans. In an attempt to resolve the conflict, Brennus agreed to negotiate with Roman military tribune Quintus Sulpicius. To further humiliate their defeated foes and increase their grudge against them, a large scale was prepared on a square in Rome. Cunningly, false weights were placed by the Gauls on one side of the scale. As protests arose from frustrated Romans unable to balance it fairly, Brennus added insult to injury by throwing his sword onto the scale. The artist's skillful rendition brings this dramatic scene to life as we witness Brennus' defiant act symbolizing victory over vanquished enemies. The words "vae victis" (woe to the defeated) escape his lips as he asserts dominance over those who dared resist him. This artwork not only commemorates a significant event but also serves as a reminder of power dynamics throughout history and how conquerors often seek ways to assert their superiority even further. It stands as a testament to human resilience and showcases both triumph and tragedy within ancient civilizations.
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