When thou hast been compelled by circumstances to be disturbed in a manner, quickly return to thyself and do not continue out of tune longer than the compulsion lasts. Marcus Aurelius. Meditations. Book 6.
Image: Verus against Priscus gladiator fight ordered by Domitian by artist Mickael Bonfill who used Zbrush, Maya, Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag, and Photoshop to create this reconstruction. According to its description: Verus and Priscus are pseudonyms for two legendary gladiators and friends, who had to face themselves as the final fight for games prepared by Titus Flavius Domitianus and his sons in 80 AD. Verus and Priscus were slaves who improved their skills as gladiators, until atract Emperor attention, who ordered them to fight for the Colosseum's opening. This final battle was one of the longest in the history, and finally the Emperor couldn't decide between both gladiators who's the winner... It was a dead heat and each one received the wooden sword, which represent their freedom ! The illustration shows Verus vs Priscus during a reconstruction of an epic battle, between a Murmillo and a Hoplite. This reconstruction took place just before their legendary fight.
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