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CALIGULA SECRET ROOM'S INSPIRATION

“Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” Luke 20:25

CALIGULA

Discover Caligula secret room's inspiration

“Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” Luke 20:25

Caligula, the legendary figure of ancient Rome, harbors numerous secrets, including an alleged secret chamber and a plethora of erotic tales. In ancient sources such as the works of Suetonius and Cassius Dio, narratives exist regarding Caligula’s architectural ambitions, including the construction of a special secret chamber within his palace. Although the exact location and function of this chamber remain unknown, ancient writers have proposed various theories, suggesting purposes ranging from sexual to religious.

Caligula’s sexual life is also surrounded by inflated anecdotes. Ancient writers make numerous claims, including allegations of incest, prostitution, and orgies. However, these assertions often serve as exaggerations or components of political attacks, casting doubt on their credibility. Modern scholars debate the extent to which these claims reflect real events or were part of political propaganda against the emperor.

Linking the secret chamber with sexual behavior offers an intriguing approach to understanding the fascination with Caligula and the legends surrounding him. It is conceivable that the chamber indeed facilitated sexual activities or other intimate practices, perhaps serving as a clandestine meeting place for the emperor and his lovers or other selected individuals. If the chamber did exist, it raises numerous questions about courtly life in ancient Rome and power dynamics.

The tales about Caligula’s sexual life may be part of a larger narrative that served as political attacks or entertainment for contemporaries. The image of Caligula left to us by ancient sources is often contradictory and dubious, intertwined with later-added legends and myths. Ultimately, the portrayal of Caligula and his deeds reflects a profound human curiosity and desire to understand the nature of ancient power and the motivations behind the dissemination of such stories.

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To give you an approximate price, an A4 size, serially numbered print signed by the artist is available for 250 EUR.

Description:
Title: Nude
Technique: charcoal drawing
True size: 64×45 cm
Edition: one/one, unique

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NUDE

EUR 9000

The charcoal drawing shows the image of a female nude through the play of contrasts and shadows. The contrast between the subtle rendering of the lines of the female body and the general blurring of the charcoal drawing enhances the sensual experience and mystery.

In depicting the female nude, in addition to capturing the beauty and forms of the human body, Caligula’s legendary secret sex room inspired the image. We can see the confusion and shamelessness of the lady who entered the room that served as the location of the secret sex parties according to the legend.

The charcoal drawing technique is the perfect form of expression for the myth surrounding the luxurious sex playroom, which serves as the location for the mysterious erotic sessions, which further enhances the mystery and erotic tension. The finer nuances of the charcoal drawing allowed me to play with shadows and lights, thus evoking the mystical and mysterious atmosphere associated with the legend of Caligula’s erotic playroom.

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TRANCE

EUR 29000

In the charcoal drawing, he presents the image of a woman’s face through the play of contrasts and shadows. The contrast between the fine rendering of the lines of the woman’s face and the general blurring of the charcoal drawing enhances the sensual experience and mystery.

When depicting the female face, in addition to capturing the frenzy and excitement before the act, Caligula’s legendary secret sex room inspired the image. We can see the confusion and shamelessness of the lady who entered the room that served as the location of the secret sex parties according to the legend.

Description:
Title: Trance
Technique: charcoal drawing
True size: 65×50 cm
Edition: one/one, unique

Description:
Title: Anxious opening
Technique: charcoal drawing
True size: 42×30 cm
Edition: one/one, unique

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anxious opening

EUR 29000

In the charcoal drawing, through the play of contrasts and shadows, I present a female figure with spread legs in the picture. The contrast between the subtle rendering of the lines of the female body and the general blurring of the charcoal drawing enhances the sensual experience and mystery.

When depicting the female body, it is perfectly clear that exposure to the sexual act is permeated by the girl’s inner anxieties.
The picture wonderfully shows the state of mind of the women involved in the events taking place in Caligula’s legendary secret sex room. The feelings of the ladies who entered the room that served as the location of the secret sex parties according to the legend, regarding the fact that they did not participate in these events of their own free will.

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sextasy

EUR 29000

Through the game of contrasts and shadows, the graphite drawing shows a female figure naked during a sexual act. The representation of the female body in an erotic position and the creative combination of the graphite drawing allowed me to fully express this sexual and sensual form of pleasure.
When depicting the female body, it is perfectly clear that the lady also completely surrenders to the „game” and pampers Caligula with pleasure.

The graphite drawing places the viewer in a mysterious atmosphere, giving an insight into the myth surrounding the luxurious sex playroom, which serves as the location of the mysterious erotic séances, which further enhances the mystery and erotic tension.

In the graphite drawing, the hardness of the graphite pencils used as a tool characterizes the degree of gradation in the flow of the sexual act, recalling the mystical and mysterious atmosphere, which can be connected with the legend of Caligula’s erotic game room.

Description:
Title: Sextasy
Technique: graphite drawing
True size: 42×30 cm
Edition: one/one, unique

Description:
Title: Delicious
Technique: pastel chalk
True size: 59,5×84,5 cm
Edition: one/one, unique

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delicious

EUR 39000

This pastel colored portrait of a woman is a great representation of a satisfied woman, especially as it is inspired by Caligula’s legendary chamber of secret sex. The softness and creamy texture of the pastel chalk gives a depth of pleasure through the use of color transitions arising from the sensual and the experienced.

In the center of the picture is the woman sucking a banana, which I depicted with delicate sensuality after experiencing the pleasure.
The curved shape of the banana gently fits the lady’s lips, which she eats with complete devotion and pleasure, just as she pampered Caligula.

The pastel chalk image places the viewer in a mysterious atmosphere, radiating the joys experienced, thus giving an insight into the myth surrounding the luxurious sex playroom, which serves as the location of the mysterious erotic séances, which further enhances the mystery and erotic desire.