The Balneator 

"The Balneator," by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, depicts a Black man standing in a Roman bathhouse. He is likely a slave or servant in the house, waiting for his master or mistress. He is partially draped in a colorful, fringed cloth and holding a sponge and a pair of sandals. Alma-Tadema was known for his meticulous detail and accurate depictions of ancient Roman life. The painting uses a realistic style to capture the atmosphere of a Roman bathhouse.