Jean-Eugène-Charles Alberti, Dutch
Legendary Roman Gladiator Gaius Gluteus Maximus (Son of Shartacus), 1808
Oil on canvas
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Info, and perhaps links that point to more info, about this artist can be found at his Wikipedia page (Google translated Dutch Wikipedia page has more).
/// At the foe he takes aim with his spear,
(while exposing his unguarded rear).
Yet his arm joint’s concealed
safe behind a stout shield.
Ass from elbow? He can’t tell, I fear.
/// The bold warrior, (with shield and lance),
has decided to do without pants.
By the enemy flanked,
he risks being spanked.
If they see him retreat, they’ll advance.
/// The buff fighting man now beams with pride.
On his lance several enemies died.
He won’t cower or yield.
Holding high his bright shield,
he’s displaying his very best side.
/// And his pose, sometimes known as a “moon,”
has been rumored to make viewers swoon.
He learned this display
in a natural way
from his pet mandrill (red-rumped) baboon.
/// In the battle he trusted his gut
and survived without bruise, scrape or cut.
But his captain was maimed,
and the soldier was blamed.
(He’d neglected to cover his butt!)