Current knowledge
Deceased Roman Emperor lying on a Pile of Wood, his servants cut and stab themselves desiring not to live after their majesty dies
destroyed, formerly in Royal Collection
Van der Doort 1639
Giulio Romano
Fifith, deceased Roman Emperor lying on a Pile of Wood, his servants cut and stab themselves desiring not to live after their majesty dies
Sale Inventory c.1649-51
Walpole Society reference (1972):