Lot n° 46
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FLAMANDE School of the 17th century, surrounded... - Lot 46 - Kâ-Mondo
FLAMANDE School of the 17th century, surrounded by Erasmus Quellin.
The continence of Scipio.
Oil on canvas.
233×162 cm.
The episode takes place in 211 BC, during the Second Punic War. The Roman army conquered Carthage (Spain) and the Roman general, Scipio the African, receives a captive of great beauty from his soldiers. Rather than making her his mistress, he returns her to her father and fiancé.
Provenance: collection of the Marquis de Lagoy, by descent.
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