Gérôme executing the Gladiators 

"Gérôme Executing the Gladiators" is a bronze sculpture by French Academic artist Jean-Léon Gérôme, housed in the Musée d'Orsay, Paris. The sculpture portrays a scene of Roman gladiatorial combat, featuring a victorious gladiator standing over his defeated opponent, who lies dying. Gérôme, known for his meticulous attention to detail, accurately depicts the brutal realities of gladiatorial combat, capturing the power and violence of the scene in a realistic style. The sculpture showcases Gérôme's interest in historical subjects and his mastery of the human form.