Pompeius voor de censors Gellius en Lentulus 1799

This 1799 engraving by Ludwig Gottlieb Portman depicts the Roman general Pompeius Magnus before the censors Gellius and Lentulus. The scene is set in an outdoor courtyard with a crowd of onlookers. Pompeius, adorned in Roman attire, stands before the censors, who are seated on a platform. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into Roman history, capturing the formality of the censorial process and the public scrutiny faced by prominent figures of the time. The engraving's detailed composition showcases Portman's skill in capturing the dynamism of the scene while maintaining a sense of historical accuracy.