1901 Wood Engraving Benjamin Robert Haydon Art Marcus Curtius Leaping Gulf XAFA8 SSM1 "Pyramid Peak

"Pyramid Peak

This is an original 1956 two-color print ad for La Nouvelle République de Bordeaux et du Sud-Ouest

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1901 Wood Engraving Benjamin Robert Haydon Art Marcus Curtius Leaping Gulf XAFA8 SSM1 "Pyramid Peak"Curtius Leaping into the Gulf" This is an original circa 1901 black and white wood engraving of a painting by Benjamin Robert Haydon (1786 1846) entitled "Curtius Leaping into the Gulf" that portrayed Roman soldier Marcus Curtius throwing himself and his horse in a giant chasm that opened up in the center of ancient Rome. According to the legend, his sacrifice closed the chasm and saved the city. CONDITION This 111+ year old Item is rated Very Fine