Titus Manlius Collection

Titus Manlius condemned by his Father for Disobedience (engraving)
655660 Titus Manlius condemned by his Father for Disobedience (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Titus Manlius condemned by his Father for Disobedience)

Terrific Combat between Titus Manlius and a Gaul of Gigantic Stature (engraving)
669578 Terrific Combat between Titus Manlius and a Gaul of Gigantic Stature (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info)

Metius Aggravating Titus Manlius (engraving)
669576 Metius Aggravating Titus Manlius (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metius Aggravating Titus Manlius)

Titus Manlius, c. 1535. Creator: Pencz, Georg (1500 / 02-1550)
Titus Manlius, c.1535. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Titus Manlius horseback Roman heroes series title
Titus Manlius on horseback Roman heroes (series title), The hero Titus Manlius on horseback, seen from the back. In the background you can see how he defeats an opponent on horseback

Titus Manlius Decius Mus
Titus Manlius and Decius Mus

Consul Titus Manlius Torquatus Orders the Beheading of his Son, 1662-1664. Artist: Bol, Ferdinand (1616-1680)
Consul Titus Manlius Torquatus Orders the Beheading of his Son, 1662-1664. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Titus Manlius Condemns His Son, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Titus Manlius Condemns His Son, 1882. Private Collection

The youth laid the arms he had taken from his foe at his fathers feet, c1912 (1912). Artist: Ernest Dudley Heath
The youth laid the arms he had taken from his foe at his fathers feet, c1912 (1912). Titus Manlius Torquatus, a Consul of Rome, had given strict orders that no soldier was to engage in single combat

Titus Manlius Roman Heroes 1535 Engraving Sheet
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Titus Manlius series Roman Heroes 1586 Engraving
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Titus Manlius Torquatus, print maker: L. Hachin, print maker: L. Hachin, Hendrick Goltzius, 1829

Titus Manlius on horseback, Hendrick Goltzius, 1586

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"Titus Manlius: A Tale of Heroism, Betrayal, and Sacrifice" In the ancient annals of Rome, one name stands out amidst a sea of legends - Titus Manlius. This enigmatic figure was not just an ordinary man; he embodied the very essence of courage, loyalty, and tragedy. The story begins with Titus Manlius condemned by his own father for disobedience. Engraved in history is the heart-wrenching moment when familial bonds were shattered asunder. Yet from this dark chapter emerged a hero who would etch his name into eternity. A testament to his valor came in the form of a terrific combat between Titus Manlius and a Gaul of gigantic stature. The clash between these two titans reverberated through time, forever immortalized in artistry that captured their raw power and determination. However, even heroes are not immune to manipulation. Metius Aggravating Titus Manlius became yet another obstacle on his path to glory. But true greatness lies in overcoming adversity, and our protagonist rose above it all with unwavering resolve. Georg Pencz's depiction circa 1535 captures the essence of this legendary figure - resolute yet haunted by inner turmoil. Ferdinand Bol's poignant artwork portrays Consul Titus Manlius Torquatus ordering the beheading of his own son - an act that showcased both strength and sacrifice. Through anonymous hands emerged "Titus Manlius Condemns His Son" in 1882; an artistic interpretation that evokes empathy for both father and son caught within the cruel machinations fate had woven around them. Yet amid these trials stood moments where honor prevailed over personal desires. Ernest Dudley Heath's portrayal reveals how youth laid arms taken from a fallen foe at his father's feet – an act symbolizing humility before authority while displaying prowess worthy of admiration.