Cambiago (MI), IT
Details
- Dimensions
- 79.53ʺW × 1.97ʺD × 59.84ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs\. Please note that an additional handling period of up to 4 weeks may apply to this item, if it must be delivered out of Italy. less
- Description
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Oil painting on canvas. Roman school of the seventeenth century. The great scene represents the famous episode halfway between real …
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Oil painting on canvas. Roman school of the seventeenth century. The great scene represents the famous episode halfway between real history and legend, told for the first time by Tito Livio in his' AB Urbe seasoned books' (the books of the 'History of Rome from its foundation '). For popular the newly founded city, Romolo founder and first king of the city, resorted to a stratagem: he invited to the Consual Feast, in honor of the god Neptune, the Sabines, who lived the nearby city of Curi, and kidnapped the Women.In painting is depicted the moment when the Romans kidnap the Sabine women, removing them by force from their companions, under the eyes of the king, who if he remains defined behind the columns of the temple of divinity, precisely the god Neptune recognizable by the trident On the center posteriorly the obelisk, who acquired the symbolic meaning for the Romans as a booty of war and testimony of the imperial force. The many figures intertwine with each other, chasing themselves, overlapping, creating games of bodies and chromatic effects. , the painting is presented in ancient frame. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
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