Firdelingen af Mettius Fufetius 1574

Tobias Stimmer's 1574 woodcut "Firdelingen af Mettius Fufetius" depicts the gruesome execution of a Roman general, Mettius Fufetius. The artwork, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures the moment of Fufetius's death by being torn apart by two chariots. The detailed and graphic depiction of this historical event highlights the brutality of ancient Roman punishments. The woodcut's intricate linework and dramatic composition vividly convey the scene, making it a compelling and historically significant piece of art.