**The picture shows a scene involving gladiators in the arena. A middle aged red-headed, bearded sailor, wearing half plate armor and carrying an enormous sword victorious gladiator stands over his opponent on the arena floor. He’s looking up into the stands for direction. There are also the dead bodies of other challengers about him. On the right of the picture, in the stands, are the vestal virgins. Around the stadium, there are more spectators. The Roman emperor is visible in the centre of the painting. The spectators and the Vestals are indicating to the gladiator the fate of his opponent with the thumbs-down gesture. Painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme --ar 16:9** - Upscaled by <@689639576544739331> (fast)
The picture shows a scene involving gladiators in the arena. A middle aged redheaded, bearded sailor, wearing half plate armor and carrying an enormous sword victorious gladiator stands over his opponent on the arena floor. Hes looking up into the stands for direction. There are also the dead bodies of other challengers about him. On the right of the picture, in the stands, are the vestal virgins. Around the stadium, there are more spectators. The Roman emperor is visible in the centre of the painting. The spectators and the Vestals are indicating to the gladiator the fate of his opponent with the thumbsdown gesture. Painting by JeanLéon Gérôme