The Fire of Rome | Hubert Robert | 1785 František Kupka This powerful image not only

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The Fire of Rome | Hubert Robert | 1785 František Kupka This powerful image not onlyAbout the artwork: Hubert Roberts The Fire of Rome, 18 July 64 AD transforms a debated historical event into a grand theatrical vision, merging fact, rumor, and artistic invention. Through monumental arches and classical facades, he frames a city consumed by incandescent flames, casting an orange glow over the chaos. The choice to depict only women and children fleeing intensifies the emotional weight, contrasting human fragility with the enduring