The kidnapping of the Sabines, circa 1690-1700

The kidnapping of the Sabines, circa 1690-1700
Painted skin fan leaf of soldiers seizing women trying to escape from them. The episode recounted by Plutarch is linked to the foundation of Rome. The Romans kidnap the women of the Sabins to ensure their descent.
Reverse mute.
H. 30 cm x W. 50 cm (small wears) Automatically translated by DeepL. To see the original version, click here.