Book I.48. Tullia's chariot drives over King Servius Tulius, her father {Primae Decadis Liber Primus p. IX} 1493

Curator: This is "Book I.48. Tullia's chariot drives over King Servius Tulius, her father," an anonymous print depicting a particularly brutal episode from Roman history. Editor: Ugh, heavy stuff. It's stark, isn't it? That harsh black and white really amplifies the violence of the scene. Curator: Absolutely. This image encapsulates themes of ambition, patricide, and the overturning of natural order. Tullia embodies the corrupting influence of power. Editor: You know, it makes me think about how ambition can twist even the most fundamental relationships. What a chilling image! I won't forget that. Curator: Indeed, and hopefully we can carry these reflections on the dynamics of power and morality with us.