Caption

The Rape of the Sabine Women in Ivory, by Fr. Bossuit, Relief depicting the Rape of the Sabine Women by Francis de Bossuit, photograph, page, number: 'No, 3328.', photographer: Pieter Oosterhuis, Amsterdam, 1876, paper, albumen print, height 126 mm x width 166 mm, rape of the Sabine women: they are carried off by Romulus and his men during a feast, Historical Exhibition Amsterdam, Oudemannenhuis (Amsterdam), Period, A rectangular stone relief depicting multiple human figures in dynamic poses, with flowing drapery and muscular limbs, set against a carved background with foliage and architectural elements; figures include women and men, some wearing helmets and armor, others partially nude, with gestures showing reaching arms, grasping hands, and turned heads; one figure reclines while others lift or support bodies, and there are carved details of drapery folds, braided hair, a sword, and clusters of round objects near the lower edge.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26B02_076

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37.5Mb (5.6Mb) / 13.2in x 11.1in / 3947 x 3325 (300dpi)

Keywords

Rape Sabine Women Ivory Fr Bossuit Relief depicting Francis de Bossuit photograph page number No 3328 photographer Pieter Oosterhuis Amsterdam 1876 paper albumen print height 126 mm x width 166 mm rape Sabine women carried off Romulus men feast Historical Exhibition Amsterdam Oudemannenhuis Period rectangular stone relief depicting multiple human figures dynamic poses flowing drapery muscular limbs set carved background foliage architectural elements figures include women wearing helmets armor partially nude gestures showing reaching arms grasping hands turned heads figure reclines lift support bodies carved details drapery folds braided hair sword clusters round objects near lower edge