Sujet

The continence of Scipio, 1672. Creator: Joan van Noort.

Légende

The continence of Scipio, 1672. The Roman general Scipio Africanus refuses to accept a ransom for a young female prisoner, returning her to her fiancé Allucius, who in return becomes a supporter of Rome. Scipio's magnanimous treatment of a prisoner was regarded as an exemplar of mercy during warfare in classical times.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM23A67_297

Model release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

87.8Mo (3.9Mo) / 43.8cm x 50.2cm / 5176 x 5930 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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