Cincinnatus chosen Dictator 

"Cincinnatus chosen Dictator" is a wood engraving by John Leech, depicting the Roman general Cincinnatus being called upon to lead Rome in a time of crisis. Cincinnatus is shown in the center of the image, standing beside a cow while a group of men approach him, likely representatives of the Roman Senate. The engraving's focus on the contrast between Cincinnatus's simple farm life and the demands of leadership highlights the theme of duty and civic responsibility. This illustrative engraving would have been familiar to a Victorian audience who would have recognized the story of Cincinnatus, a figure of great historical and moral significance.