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Lex Oppia / Roman Women
Roman ladies (in 15th century costume) protest against the Lex Oppia, cutting down on luxury and finery - from Valerius Maximus, Facta et dicta memorabilia, 1475
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1475 Cutting Finery Maximus Protest Valerius 15th Dicta
10"x10" (25x25cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the rich history of ancient Rome into your home with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating image, "Lex Oppia / Roman Women" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a powerful scene of Roman ladies in 15th century costume, protesting against the Lex Oppia - a law limiting the use of expensive materials in women's clothing. The intricate details of their costumes and the intensity of their expressions are beautifully rendered in this high-quality canvas print. Each print is carefully crafted using premium materials and vibrant inks to ensure long-lasting brilliance. Add this stunning piece to your collection and let the story of Roman history unfold in your living space."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in Roman social history, as depicted in the 15th century print, 'Lex Oppia: Roman Women Protest Against the Lex Oppia.' The Lex Oppia, a law passed in ancient Rome around 215 BC, aimed to limit the extravagant displays of luxury and finery among Roman matrons, in an effort to conserve resources for the Roman military during times of war. The law restricted the amount of gold and other precious metals that could be worn, as well as the length of women's dresses and the use of certain fabrics. In this scene, Roman ladies, dressed in 15th century attire, are depicted protesting against the Lex Oppia. They are shown cutting down their luxurious garments in a public display of defiance, symbolizing their rejection of the law's restrictions. The women's determined expressions and the dramatic gestures of their actions convey a sense of resistance and solidarity. This print, created in 1475, is based on the account of the historical event as recorded by Valerius Maximus in his work 'Facta et dicta memorabilia.' The image offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and political climate of ancient Rome and the tenacity of the women who challenged the authority of the law. The print also highlights the enduring power of historical narratives and their ability to inspire and resonate across centuries.
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