Catiline Collection
"Catiline: The Infamous Conspirator Unveiled in Ancient Rome" Step back in time to ancient Rome, where the notorious figure loomed large
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"Catiline: The Infamous Conspirator Unveiled in Ancient Rome" Step back in time to ancient Rome, where the notorious figure loomed large. In various artistic renditions, such as Cesare Maccari's masterpiece "Cicero Denouncing, " we witness the dramatic scene of Cicero speaking passionately against this treacherous man. Within the Senate walls, Cicero's voice resonates with authority and conviction as he delivers his first oration against Catiline. The fresco captures the intensity of that moment when Cicero denounces him before his peers. In another depiction titled "Types of the Patrician Order - Catiline at Bay, " we see a visual representation of how this conspirator was cornered by those who sought justice, and is an engraving that symbolizes his imminent downfall. A color lithograph portrays Cicero attacking Catiline within the Senate chamber itself. This image vividly conveys both their fierce confrontation and the historical significance it holds for ancient Rome. "The Arraignment of Catiline" presents a lithograph capturing yet another pivotal moment in history. Here, we witness the judicial process unfolding as evidence is presented against him, exposing his nefarious plot to overthrow the Roman Republic. Moving forward through time, Jean Francois Janinet's 1792 artwork titled "The Catiline Conspiracy" offers a glimpse into how this infamous event continued to captivate imaginations even centuries later. Its intricate details serve as a testament to its enduring impact on art and culture. In 1890, an unknown artist crafted two paintings: "The Caitlinarian Conspirators Before The Senate" and "Catiline at Bay. " These works depict different stages of Catiline's downfall – from facing judgment alongside fellow conspirators to being trapped with no escape route left. Lastly, Gaius Salustio Crispus' illuminated cover in a 15th-century codex showcases "The Conspiracy of Catiline.