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The youth laid the arms he had taken from his foe at his fathers feet, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
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The youth laid the arms he had taken from his foe at his fathers feet, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
The youth laid the arms he had taken from his foe at his fathers feet, c1912 (1912). Titus Manlius Torquatus, a Consul of Rome, had given strict orders that no soldier was to engage in single combat. But the son of Torquatus disobeyed, winning a lengthy combat. Thinking that his father would forgive his disobedience, the son laid the arms he had taken from his enemy at his fathers feet. Torn between the success of his son and the disappointment of his disobedience, Torquatus ordered the soldiers to behead his son as a lesson. From The Story of Rome, by Mary MacGregor. [Thomas Nelson and Sons Ltd. 1912]
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3rd Century Bc Anger Angry Arms Captured Consul Disappointed Disappointment Disapproval Disobedience Dudley Dudley Heath Ernest Ernest Dudley Ernest Dudley Heath Father Fatherhood Fury Heath Macgregor Mary Macgregor Punishment Rage Shame Shield Titus Manlius Torquatus Victorious Disapproving Titus Manlius Torquatus
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In this photo print, we witness a powerful moment of conflict and sacrifice. The image depicts a young man, filled with both pride and shame, as he lays the weapons he had taken from his defeated foe at his father's feet. Painted by Ernest Dudley Heath in 1912, this artwork portrays an ancient Roman tale of Titus Manlius Torquatus and his disobedient son. Torquatus, a respected Consul of Rome, had strictly forbidden single combat among soldiers. However, driven by youthful ambition and bravery, the son defied these orders and emerged victorious after a grueling battle. Believing that his father would forgive him for breaking the rules due to his triumph on the battlefield, the son presents the spoils of war to Torquatus. Yet what unfolds next is heart-wrenching. Torn between conflicting emotions - pride for his son's victory but disappointment in his disobedience - Torquatus makes an agonizing decision. As punishment for disregarding orders and setting a dangerous precedent within their ranks, he commands that his own flesh and blood be executed before all witnesses. This poignant scene captures not only themes of family dynamics but also explores concepts such as honor, loyalty, discipline, and sacrifice within historical warfare. It serves as a reminder that even in moments of triumph or success there can be consequences for our actions – sometimes devastating ones. Ernest Dudley Heath masterfully brings this dramatic story to life through vivid colors and intricate details while paying homage to Mary MacGregor's book "The Story of Rome". This thought-provoking piece invites viewers to reflect upon the complex nature of human relationships amidst times of war and authority.
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