The Roman emperor Heliogabalus attempts to smother his unsuspecting guests with rose petals, released from a false ceiling in this work based on a most-likely invented tale in the Augustan history. The replica painting captures the original work's texture, depth of color, and even its subtle brushstrokes, which are applied by hand. This replicas European style, bright gold-toned, and ribbed frame draws the eye toward the beautiful image.