Decius Mus consulting the soothsayer (Livy VIII, 6-9/10)

作品描述

This painting by Peter Paul Rubens depicts the Roman general Publius Decius Mus consulting the soothsayer before a battle, as described in Livy's history. The scene captures the dramatic moment of decision-making, with Decius Mus standing in his military tent, surrounded by soldiers and a tense atmosphere.