If you’re at all familiar with ancient Roman art – or you follow #classicartmemes on Instagram – you’ll be familiar with images of emperors reclining with a glass of wine in hand, while being fed grapes and fanned by large leaves.
It’s a common set-up repeated in historical dramas both serious and satirical alike - and they all have one thing in common, the ruler in question is reclining on a chaise longue.
