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Of My Blood: The Colosseum and Gladiators

Some things leave a lasting impression on a child.  At the age of nine, I went to Italy with my parents, where we visited family and traveled.  I remember being inside the Colosseum -- the experience of sharing that hallowed ground with those who suffered and died stayed with me through the years.

Upon a recent trip to Italy, I was able to research my subjects in detail.  The  pieces from the show, held in 2003 at the Karpeles Museum, can be found Here.

Ralph Sirianni at the Coliseum, Italy

"Cruciatus in Amphitheatro" (Torment in the Amphitheatre)
Oil (84"x48") 2001-2002


Close-up of Corner

"Perpessio"

(Passion)

Oil Sketch (24"x20") 2001

"Gladiator"

Oil (60"x26") 2002

"Ludentium Sanguis"

(Blood of the Fighters)

Oil (24"x20") 2002

"Mortuis"

(To the Dead)

Oil (24"x20") 2003

"Victrix Causa Diis Placuit"

(The Gods Favor the Winning Side)

Oil (58" x 36") 2002

"Certamen"

(A Contest)

Pastel & Gouache (22" x 30") 2002

Nex

(Violent Death)

Oil (60" x 48") 2002

"Annunziata"

Oil On Canvas (21" x 16") 2003

"Currus Quadrigae"

(Four-Team Chariot)

Oil on Canvas (36" x 24") 2003

"Immanitas "

(Inhumanity)

Oil on Canvas (46" x 36") 2003

"Harenae"

(The Sands)

Oil on Canvas 2003

"Cassis"

(Helmet)

Oil

"Morturi Te Salutamus!"

(We who are about to die salute you!)

Pastel in Gouache (27" x 34") 2003

Ralph Sirianni painting

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