The Intervention of the Sabine Women

作品描述

The Intervention of the Sabine Women is a 1799 painting by the French painter Jacques-Louis David, showing a legendary episode following the abduction of the Sabine women by the founding generation of Rome. The scene depicts the women intervening to prevent a violent conflict between the Romans and the Sabines, symbolizing the peaceful resolution that led to the founding of Rome. The painting is notable for its dramatic composition and historical significance, reflecting the ideals of the French Revolution.