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Pollice Verso

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Pollice Verso (1872)

Artist: Jean-Léon Gérôme
Medium: Oil on canvas
Location: Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona

Jean-Léon Gérôme’s Pollice Verso ("Thumbs Down") presents a highly dramatized vision of ancient Roman gladiatorial combat. A victorious gladiator stands poised over his defeated opponent, awaiting the crowd’s judgment—guided by the vestal virgins' decisive thumbs-down gesture. Rich in archaeological detail and theatrical composition, the painting reflects 19th-century academic realism and the era’s fascination with antiquity. Its dramatic moral spectacle and cinematic scale had a lasting influence, notably shaping modern pop culture’s imagery of gladiators, including Ridley Scott’s Gladiator (2000).

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This hand - painted reproduction of Pollice Verso is amazing! The details are so vivid—from the gladiators' armor to the packed arena, it feels like you're right there in ancient Rome. The colors pop, capturing the drama and intensity perfectly. It's a total showstopper in the room, and we’re obsessed with how it brings that historical epicness to life. Big thanks to the artist and team for such a stellar piece!

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We specialize in handcrafted oil paintings

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