Marcus Curtius Sacrifices his Life

Artist: Paolo Veronese
Artwork: Marcus Curtius Sacrifices his Life
Description: This painting depicts the story of Marcus Curtius, a young Roman who sacrificed himself for the good of the city. According to legend, a chasm had opened up in the Roman Forum, and the oracle declared that it would only close if a Roman citizen threw himself into it. Marcus Curtius, a brave young man, offered himself up for the sacrifice and leaped into the chasm, which then closed.
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