Sujet

The Continence of Scipio, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.

Légende

The Continence of Scipio, early-mid 18th century. The Continence of Scipio, or The Clemency of Scipio, is an episode in the life of the Roman general Scipio Africanus, recounted by the historian Livy. During Scipio's campaign in Spain during the Second Punic War, he refused to accept a ransom for a young female prisoner, returning her to her fiancé Allucius, who in return became a supporter of Rome. Scipio's magnanimous treatment of a prisoner was regarded as an exemplar of mercy during warfare in classical times. Interest in the story revived in the Renaissance and the episode became a popular topic for literary works, visual arts, and operas.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM23B07_214

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Droits gérés

Format disponible

50,4Mo (3,5Mo) / 30,1cm x 42,0cm / 3550 x 4960 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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