Framed Print : Nero and Rome Fire - 2

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Nero and Rome Fire - 2

Rome is ravaged by fire for 9 days. Though Nero is not in Rome at the time, rumours accuse him of starting the fire and playing the cithara while it rages

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Media ID 586769

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Accuse Cithara Days Nero Rages Ravaged Rumours Starting

22"x18" Modern Frame

Introducing the captivating "Nero and Rome Fire - 2" framed print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports you back in time to ancient Rome, where the city is engulfed in flames for an astonishing nine days. Amidst the chaos, legend has it that Emperor Nero, though absent from Rome, is falsely accused of orchestrating the inferno and even playing his cithara as the city burns. This beautifully detailed print, with its rich colors and intriguing historical narrative, is a must-have for any art or history enthusiast's collection. Framed in a elegant and timeless design, this print is sure to add depth and character to any room in your home or office.

20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.

Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")

Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the devastating aftermath of the Great Fire of Rome, which ravaged the ancient city for an unprecedented nine days in the summer of 64 AD. The fire, one of the most significant events in Roman history, reportedly began in the night and quickly spread, engulfing large parts of the city. While Nero, the Roman Emperor at the time, was not physically present in Rome during the fire, rumors later emerged that he had instigated the blaze and even entertained himself by playing the cithara, a type of ancient lyre, as the city burned. The historical accuracy of these accusations remains a subject of debate among scholars, but their impact on Nero's legacy was profound. The image of Nero fiddling while Rome burned became a powerful symbol of a ruler who was indifferent to the suffering of his people. The fire led to widespread destruction, with many of Rome's iconic structures, including the Temple of Vesta and the Basilica of Neptune, reduced to ashes. The aftermath of the fire saw a period of rebuilding and renewal under Nero's rule, with the city eventually emerging stronger and more grandiose than before. This print, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a haunting glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the mighty Roman Empire was brought to its knees by an uncontrollable inferno.

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