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Publius Horatius Cocles defending the Tiber bridge
Publius Horatius Cocles, an army officer of the Roman Republic, together with two companions, Spurius Larcius and Titus Herminius, defends the Tiber bridge (the Pons Sublicius) against the Etruscan enemy. He finally fights singlehandedly and swims to safety when (following his orders) the bridge is destroyed. The story was later famously retold in a narrative poem by Lord Macaulay
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Brave Companions Courage Defend Defending Defends Destroyed Enemy Etruscan Etruscans Handed Hero Heroic Horatius Macaulay Narrative Poem Pons Publius Safety Swims Swords Tiber Titus Cocles Retold Single Handed Spurius
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring ancient history to life with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Prints, featuring this iconic image of Publius Horatius Cocles and his companions, Spurius Larcius and Titus Herminius, defending the Tiber Bridge from the Etruscan army. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, is meticulously reproduced on high-quality metal, creating a vibrant and durable piece of art that adds depth and texture to any space. Relive the heroic story of Horatius and the Bridge, a tale of courage and determination that continues to inspire generations. Order your Metal Print today and experience the richness of history in a whole new way.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the heroic actions of Publius Horatius Cocles, a Roman army officer, during the Battle of the Horatii and Curiatii in 506 or 505 BC. Here, Horatius is depicted standing defiantly on the Pons Sublicius, the ancient Tiber bridge, with his companions Spurius Larcius and Titus Herminius, as they bravely defend Rome against the advancing Etruscan enemy. According to the ancient Roman historian Livy, when the bridge began to give way under the weight of the fighting soldiers, Horatius was ordered to save himself and leave his companions behind. Instead, he chose to hand his sword to a soldier on the Roman shore and, with unwavering courage, swam the Tiber to safety. The bridge was then destroyed, leaving the Etruscan army stranded on the opposite bank. This heroic tale of sacrifice and bravery was later immortalized in a narrative poem by Lord Macaulay, which retold the events leading up to Horatius's legendary single-handed swim. The image of Horatius standing alone on the bridge, with his companions fighting fiercely by his side, has become a symbol of the courage and determination of the Roman Republic's early soldiers. The bridge, now known as the Ponte Sisto, remains an important historical landmark in Rome, a testament to the heroic actions of Publius Horatius Cocles and his companions Spurius Larcius and Titus Herminius.
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