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Marius retreats to Praeneste
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Marius retreats to Praeneste

Ludwig Gottlieb Portman · 1798 · etching; stippelets; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Young Marius is dragged up the city wall by the inhabitants of Praeneste with a rope. The city gates are closed to keep the armies of Sulla out.

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Credit lineMarius trekt zich terug in Praeneste. 1798. Ludwig Gottlieb Portman. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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