The Gallant Curtius Leaping Into The Gulfs
John Leech’s ‘The Gallant Curtius’ is a dramatic Romantic engraving depicting Roman heroism & public spectacle. Explore this iconic 19th-century illustration's dynamic lines, rich detail, and satirical spirit.
John Leech
John Leech (1817-1864) was a celebrated Victorian caricaturist & illustrator known for Punch magazine's satirical wit and Dickens illustrations like *A Christmas Carol*.