XEE4192954 Mucius Scaevola before Porsenna (Mucius Scaevola before Porsenna). Caius Mucius Scaevola, a young Roman patrician captured by the royal guard of Porsenna (Porsinna, Porsena), (Etruscan king, VIth century BC) who siege Rome (Italy), plunged his hand into the fire, in order to prove his determination and courage. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mucius Scaevola before Porsenna (Mucius Scaevola before Porsenna). Caius Mucius Scaevola, a young Roman patrician captured by the royal guard of Porsenna (Porsinna, Porsena), (Etruscan king, VIth century BC) who siege Rome (Italy), plunged his hand into the fire, in order to prove his determination and courage.); Stefano Bianchetti.