Henri Paul Motte: Scene from ancient Rome with the sacred geese. Signed and dated Henri Motte 89. Oil on canvas. 32 × 46 cm.
Scene from ancient Rome with the sacred geese kept as guardians in the temple of Juno. Signed and dated Henri Motte 89. Oil on canvas. 32 × 46 cm.
While the Roman soldiers and watch dogs slept, Juno's sacred geese on the Capitol warned Rome of the Gallic attack in 390 BC.
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One retouch/repair. Minor retouches and minimal crackles.
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Scene from ancient Rome with the sacred geese kept as guardians in the temple of Juno. Signed and dated Henri Motte 89. Oil on canvas. 32 × 46 cm.
While the Roman soldiers and watch dogs slept, Juno's sacred geese on the Capitol warned Rome of the Gallic attack in 390 BC.
Condition Report:
One retouch/repair. Minor retouches and minimal crackles.
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Time, Location
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