Manius Curius Dentatus refuses the gifts of the Samnites, Marcus Curius Dentatus rejecting the bribes of the Samnites (title on object), Consul Manius Curius Dentatus refuses the precious gifts of the Samnites and prefers his simple meal of roasted turnips, ca. 270-290 BCE. print maker: Anthony Walker, (mentioned on object), after painting by: Pietro da Cortona, (mentioned on object), after drawing by: John Hamilton Mortimer, (mentioned on object), print maker: England, publisher: London, 1-Mar-1763, paper, etching, engraving, height 425 mm x width 539 mm.