Who created "Virginius and Virginia (?)"?

Virginius and Virginia (?) was created by Wilhelm von Kaulbach in 19th century.

When was "Virginius and Virginia (?)" created?

This artwork was created 19th century.

What medium is "Virginius and Virginia (?)"?

Virginius and Virginia (?) is Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash.

Is "Virginius and Virginia (?)" in the public domain?

Yes, Virginius and Virginia (?) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Virginius and Virginia (?)

Wilhelm von Kaulbach

19th century

Medium

Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash

Dimensions

5.5 x 7.75 in. (14.0 x 19.7 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Cornelius Vanderbilt, 1880

Accession Number

80.3.56

Tags

BuildingsMenWomenCrowd

Art Historical Context

This delicate drawing, *Virginius and Virginia * by Wilhelm von Kaul, captures a dramatic moment from the ancient Roman legend recounted by Livy. In the story, the virtuous plebeian Virginius slays his daughter Virginia to protect her honor from the corrupt decemvir Appius Claudius sparking rebellion against tyranny. Rendered in the 19th century, Kaul's work reflects the era's fascination with classical tales of liberty and moral heroism, often invoked during Europe's revolutionary fervor. Executed in pen and black ink with brush and gray wash, small-scale sheet (5.5 x 7.75 in.) showcases Kau...

Virginius and Virginia (?)

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