Rape of the Sabine Women

作品描述

The painting depicts the legendary rape of the Sabine women, a pivotal event in Roman history where Roman men abducted women from the Sabine tribe to secure their alliance. Created around 1629-1630, this Baroque masterpiece by Pietro da Cortona captures the dramatic and tumultuous scene with dynamic compositions and rich symbolism. The artwork is part of a pair, with the other version housed in the Capitoline Museums in Rome.