Gaius Servilius Ahala doodt Spurius Maelius 1819

Bartolomeo Pinelli's "Gaius Servilius Ahala doodt Spurius Maelius" depicts a dramatic scene from Roman history. The artwork, a black and white etching created in 1819, showcases the moment when Gaius Servilius Ahala, a Roman magistrate, kills Spurius Maelius, a wealthy citizen accused of plotting against the Republic. The scene is filled with tension, with figures huddled together in a crowded space. Ahala stands above Maelius, who falls to the ground, surrounded by other citizens, contributing to the piece's historical and narrative weight.