A Group from Rape of the Sabines (after Poussin)

作品描述

This painting depicts a scene from the mythological story of the Rape of the Sabine Women, a historical event in which the Romans abducted women from the Sabine tribe to secure their alliance. Created by Samuel Woodforde in 1814, the work is an afterimage of Nicolas Poussin's classical composition, capturing the dramatic tension and classical ideals of the Baroque period. The painting is part of the National Trust collection and is housed in England.