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The Roses of Heliogabalus - Lawrence Alma-Tadema
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The Roses of Heliogabalus

Lawrence Alma-Tadema · 1888

Oil on canvas · 132 × 213 cm

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Pérez Simón Collection, Mexico City

About the painting

The Roses of Heliogabalus is an oil painting by the Anglo-Dutch artist Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, from 1888. It depicts the young Roman emperor Elagabalus (203–222 AD) hosting a banquet. It is held in a private collection.

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