Coriolanus's Mother and Wife Begging Him to Spare Rome

作品描述

This painting depicts the poignant moment from the Roman play 'Coriolanus' where the protagonist's mother and wife plead with him to spare Rome from destruction. The scene captures the emotional turmoil of the characters as they appeal to Coriolanus's sense of humanity, highlighting the personal cost of his military ambitions. Created by Gerbrand van den Eeckhout in 1662, the work is a powerful example of historical painting that blends drama and pathos.