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Ancient Rome: "Emperor Heliogabale (Elagabal) (203-222) marrying the vestal Aquilia Severa after repudiating his wife Julia Paula in 221" (Emperor Elagabalus or Heliogabalus marrying Vestal Virgin Aquilia Severa 221 AD)
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Ancient Rome: "Emperor Heliogabale (Elagabal) (203-222) marrying the vestal Aquilia Severa after repudiating his wife Julia Paula in 221" (Emperor Elagabalus or Heliogabalus marrying Vestal Virgin Aquilia Severa 221 AD)
ELD4963423 Ancient Rome: "Emperor Heliogabale (Elagabal) (203-222) marrying the vestal Aquilia Severa after repudiating his wife Julia Paula in 221" (Emperor Elagabalus or Heliogabalus marrying Vestal Virgin Aquilia Severa 221 AD) Engraving from "Storia di Roma" by Francesco Bertolini ly; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Rome: "Emperor Heliogabale (Elagabal) (203-222) marrying the vestal Aquilia Severa after repudiating his wife Julia Paula in 221" (Emperor Elagabalus or Heliogabalus marrying Vestal Virgin Aquilia Severa 221 AD) Engraving from "Storia di Roma" by Francesco Bertolini ly); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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This engraving captures a moment of scandal and intrigue in Ancient Rome, as Emperor Heliogabalus (also known as Elagabalus) marries the Vestal Virgin Aquilia Severa after casting aside his wife Julia Paula. The year is 221 AD, and the emperor's controversial actions have shocked the city to its core.
The image depicts a lavish ceremony, with Heliogabalus resplendent in his royal robes and Aquilia Severa looking demure yet determined. The contrast between their expressions hints at the complex power dynamics at play in this union - one that defies tradition and challenges societal norms.
As we gaze upon this scene from centuries past, we are reminded of the timeless allure of Ancient Rome - a world of emperors and vestal virgins, of love and betrayal, of ambition and excess. The artist's skillful rendering brings these historical figures to life before our eyes, inviting us to ponder the mysteries of their lives and relationships.
In this print from "Storia di Roma" by Francesco Bertolini ly, we are transported back to a time when passion ruled supreme and alliances were forged through marriage contracts. It is a reminder that even in the grandeur of imperial Rome, human emotions can still reign supreme.
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