{"product_id":"antique-print-7","title":"The Last Combat of the Gladiators, Copper Engraving","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis powerful etching reproduces Joseph Stallaert's dramatic painting depicting the legendary martyrdom of the monk Telemachus in 404 AD. According to tradition, the Eastern monk was so horrified by gladiatorial combat in the Roman Colosseum that he rushed into the arena to separate the combatants, a bold act that cost him his life but ultimately led Emperor Honorius to abolish these brutal spectacles forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEtched by S.J. Ferris in 1884, this print captures all the emotional intensity of Stallaert's original work. The composition places the aged monk at center, his white robes a stark contrast to the muscular gladiator's near-nakedness, as he physically intervenes to prevent another death. The fallen gladiator beneath them, entangled in his net, awaits a fate now suspended. The Colosseum crowd looms in the background, their bloodlust about to turn to shock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStallaert, a professor at the Royal Academy of Brussels and recipient of the Order of Léopold, was renowned for his historically accurate and morally instructive paintings. Published by Gebbie \u0026amp; Co. with an accompanying text page, this print brought European academic art to American audiences. A compelling piece for collectors of Victorian religious art, Roman history, or 19th century academic painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.0\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joseph Stallaert\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44940499026035,"sku":"AP7688","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-05-08-12-06-42-01.jpg?v=1778275263","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/antique-print-7","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}