Who created "Cloelia steekt de Tiber over"?

Cloelia steekt de Tiber over was created by Andrea Procaccini in 1681 - 1734.

When was "Cloelia steekt de Tiber over" created?

This artwork was created 1681 - 1734.

What medium is "Cloelia steekt de Tiber over"?

Cloelia steekt de Tiber over is etching.

Is "Cloelia steekt de Tiber over" in the public domain?

Yes, Cloelia steekt de Tiber over is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Cloelia steekt de Tiber over

Andrea Procaccini

1681 - 1734

Medium

etching

Dimensions

472; 675

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 240

Art Historical Context

Behold *Cloelia steekt Tiber over* (Celia Crosses the Tiber), a striking etching by Italian artist Andrea Procaccini, between 1681 and 1734. This work captures a dramatic moment from ancient Roman history, by the legendary tale of Cloelia, a noblewoman who, as recounted by Livy, led a group of hostage girls across the Tiber River to escape their Etruscan captors around 508 BCE. Procaccini part of a prominent Milanese family of Baroque artists, infused the scene with the era's characteristic energy and grandeur, emphasizing heroism and classical virtue—a popular theme in 17th- and 18th-century ...

About the Artist

Andrea Procaccini · 1671–1734

Comment on works: religious; he was also a printmaker and architect

Cloelia steekt de Tiber over

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