Fabius Maximus before the Senate of Carthage from the Library of Universal History

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In the work “Fabius Maximus before the Senate of Carthage”, from the Library of Universal History, a crucial moment in Roman history comes alive once more. The scene depicts Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus, known as the Cunctator, sent to Carthage to protest against the capture of a city allied to Rome. The artist immortalises the decisive instant in which Fabius Maximus, with a solemn gesture, presents the Carthaginian senators with the drastic choice between peace and war. Diplomatic tension vibrates in the air, while the stern, composed gazes of the senators suggest the gravity of the imminent decision.

The work conveys a strong political and moral message. It celebrates Roman resolve, a diplomacy that does not hesitate to turn into military determination when the honour and interests of Rome are threatened. Although created to adorn historical collections such as the Library of Universal History, it is a painting that retains an emotional and narrative impact capable of transporting the viewer to one of the most significant moments in relations between Rome and Carthage, foreshadowing the Punic Wars that would shape the destiny of the Mediterranean.

Product features

• Print on painter's canvas
• Size: cm 80 x 60
• Material: artwork printed on very fine-grain painter's canvas
• Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade