This high-quality reproduction print of Pollice Verso (1872) by Jean-Léon Gérôme captures one of the most famous gladiator battle scenes in art history. The painting depicts a victorious gladiator in the Roman Colosseum, as the crowd and emperor signal the fighter’s fate with the infamous thumbs-down gesture. Gérôme’s work is celebrated for its historical accuracy, dramatic tension, and rich detail, making it the definitive artistic vision of gladiatorial combat. Printed on archival-grade paper using museum-quality giclée printing, this poster print is ideal as gladiator wall art for fans of Roman history, ancient warriors, or anyone inspired by epic battles. Bring the power of the Colosseum into your space today.
