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The Death of Virginia, 1630-80. Creator: Giacinto Gimignani.

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The Death of Virginia, 1630-80. In 452 AD, the senate of Rome appointed a commission to write down a code of law, which was led by Appius Claudius. Abusing his position of authority, Appius Claudius tried to force the daughter of a plebeian named Lucius Verginius into slavery, prompting her father to kill her, (the only way he felt he could uphold her freedom). The scandal caused a popular uprising, resulting in the commission's resignation.

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HRM21A95_057

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29,6Mo (3,5Mo) / 31,1cm x 23,9cm / 3675 x 2817 (300dpi)

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