According to Wikipedia:  Saturnalia is an ancient Roman festival and holiday in honour of the god Saturn, held on 17 December of the Julian calendar and later expanded with festivities through to 23 December. The holiday was celebrated with a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn, in the Roman Forum, and a public banquet, followed by private gift-giving, continual partying, and a carnival atmosphere that overturned Roman social norms: gambling was permitted, and masters provided table service for their slaves as it was seen as a time of liberty for both slaves and freedmen alike. A common custom was the election of a "King of the Saturnalia", who gave orders to people, which were followed and presided over the merrymaking. The gifts exchanged were usually gag gifts or small figurines made of wax or pottery known as sigillaria. The poet Catullus called it "the best of days".

Approximate size: 9.25" x 6.25"

This is part of a large collection of original woodcut prints and articles from 1870's to 1890's Harpers New Monthly Magazines.

We have many more 1800's woodcuts listed and we have combined shipping available.

Condition: please expect some natural paper yellowing, even if the photo doesn't easily show it. The corners and edges are very sharp unless otherwise noted.

Shipping: Will be sandwiched between cardboard and bagged to prevent bending.