Sculpture of a Roman gladiator

Description

Sculpture of a Roman gladiator **A 3D model of an eighteenth-century bronze sculpture created by Pius Weloński (1849–1931).** This figurative, whole-body sculpture depicts a Roman gladiator with an upraised arm. The pedestal bears the following inscription: Ave Caesar! Morituri, salutant [Long live Caesar! Those who are going to die greet you]. The gladiator is – judging by his props – most likely a retiarius [net-fighter]. He fought with a trident or harpoon made of tuna bones, a dagger, and a net that he threw at his opponent’s head. **For more images and further information, visit**: https://muzea.malopolska.pl/en/objects-list/21 Inventory number: MNK II-rz-340 Location of the physical object: National Museum in Kraków, Poland **Digitalisation: Regional Digitalisation Lab, Małopolska Institute of Culture in Kraków, Poland; “Virtual Museums of Małopolska” project.**