Pollice Verso Frame:None are here flying across the

are here flying across the water in the light of the full Moon

a major victory for Napoleon

ambushed the invading Roman military

messenger of gods

and the mountain walls give a feeling of stability

Pollice Verso Frame:None are here flying across theThis is a painting by Jean Lon Grme in 1872. This picture gives you and your room a feeling of strength and passion. The gladiator has just downed his opponent and he looks up toward the crowd for their input. They give the thumbs down sign (the meaning of the phrase "pollice verso"), indicating they want to see the gladiator deal the killing blow to his opponent now. This picture displays the height of personal triumph combined with social approval.