Marcellus Duel With Virdumarus by J.H.Valda. [Antique]

In 222 B.C. a notable encounter, famous ever after in song, drama and story, took place between the Romans and Gauls at Clastidium near Pavia. In the course of the battle the consul Marcellus singled out the Gallic leader Virdumarus, and slew him with his own hand, thus gaining what was called the spolia opima a guerdon that fell only to two other generals in the whole history of Rome.

Original antique book plate c.1914.

Paper Size 10.8 inches x 8.5 inches (27.4cm x 21.6cm)