page_title: Locusta
hierarchical_section_title: Locusta
caption_attribution_description: Deutsch: Joseph-Noël Sylvestre: Locusta testet in Neros Gegenwart das für Britannicus vorbereitete Gift (Locuste essaye, en présence de Néron, le poison préparé pour Britannicus); auf dem Boden windet sich der Sklave, der das Gift zu sich nehmen mußte. Erworben vom Museum von Luxemburg und dem Museum von Amiens in Verwahrung gegeben (déposé, laut La Tribune de l'Art). English: Joseph-Noël Sylvestre: Locusta testing in Nero's presence the poison prepared for Britannicus (Locuste essaye, en présence de Néron, le poison préparé pour Britannicus); on the ground is the slave who had to try the poison. Acquired by the Museum of Luxembourg and deposited (déposé) at the Museum of Amiens (according to La Tribune de l'Art). Français&#160;: Joseph-Noël Sylvestre: Locuste essaye, en présence de Néron, le poison préparé pour Britannicus; sur terre et l'esclave qui a du consommer le poison. Acquis par le musée du Luxembourg et déposé au musée d’Amiens (selon La Tribune de l'Art). Photographie: La planche mesure environ 46 x 62 cm; la photographie mesure environ 23, 5 x 33, 5 cm
context_page_description: Locusta or Lucusta, was a notorious maker of poisons in the 1st-century Roman Empire, active in the final two reigns of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. She supposedly took part in the assassinations of Claudius and Britannicus. She was a favourite of emperor Nero for several years, and Nero had her provide training to other poisoners in his service. Following Nero's death, Locusta was executed by his successor, Galba.
context_section_description: Locusta or Lucusta (died 69), was a notorious maker of poisons in the 1st-century Roman Empire, active in the final two reigns of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. She supposedly took part in the assassinations of Claudius and Britannicus. She was a favourite of emperor Nero for several years, and Nero had her provide training to other poisoners in his service. Following Nero's death, Locusta was executed by his successor, Galba (reigned 68–69).
caption: "Locusta testing in Nero's presence the poison prepared for Britannicus", painting by Joseph-Noël Sylvestre, 1876
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