Tarquin and Lucretia

作品描述

This anonymous painting depicts the tragic story of Lucretia, a Roman noblewoman who was raped by Sextus Tarquinius, leading to her suicide and the fall of the Roman monarchy. The scene captures the moment of her defiance and the aftermath of her decision, with a focus on the emotional intensity and historical significance of the event. It is housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.