The continence of Scipio

Dimensions

h 103cm × w 88cm × d 6.5cm

Collection

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Materials

canvas; oil paint (paint)

Object Type

painting

Subject Matter

the continence of Scipio: he restores a captive woman to her bridegroom Allucius, who kneels before him; the ransom offered by the bride's parents is given to Allucius as a wedding-gift

Acquisition Method

bequest

Acquired

1880

Notes

buitenmaat: diepte 6,5 cm (drager incl. SK-L-1931)

Collection Type

paintings