Belisarius, 505-563 A.D.

1806

Belisarius walks barefoot along a path overlooking the ocean carrying a semi-concious looking boy with bound feet (possibly snakes). Belisarius' eyes are closed and he uses a walking stick. Text: "Dedie a Son Excellence, Monseigneur, Charles Maurice Talleyrand, Ministre des Relations Exterieures." Note: "One of the most famous generals of the later Roman empire. Born about 505 A.D., married Antonia, a clever, intriguing woman. Hannibal his only rival. Won many victories, but won also the enemy of Justinian. Accused of complicity in a conspiracy against the emperor.