Cloelia steekt de Tiber over
Medium
chiaroscuro woodcut
Dimensions
424; 288
About this artwork
height 288 mm x width 424 mm
Art Historical Context
Niccolò Vicentino’s *Cloelia steekt de Tiber over* captures a dramatic moment from ancient Roman legend. The print depicts the courageous Cloelia leading fellow hostages across the Tiber River to escape Etruscan captivity, a story celebrated in classical texts for its themes of bravery and civic virtue. Created in 1608, the work brings this tale to life through dynamic movement and expressive figures, inviting viewers to reflect on ideals of heroism that resonated across centuries. Vicentino, an Italian printmaker active in the late Renaissance, specialized in chiaroscuro woodcuts—a technique...