The Continence of Scipio. On the verso: Allegory on Nature — Karel van Mander

Karel van Mander. Painted 1600.

The Roman general Scipio has just captured New Carthage. Standing among the prisoners of war is a young woman, part of Scipio’s spoils. However he displays magnanimity. When her family and fiancé come to buy her freedom, he lets her go for free and unharmed. Van Mander created depth by painting the figures in the foreground in bright colours, while the background is less vivid.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in The art and wonder room, Main building, 17th Century.

oil paint (paint), copper (metal) · Original size: 79 × 44 cm · Purchased with the support of the Stichting tot Bevordering van de Belangen van het Rijksmuseum

Print: 79 × 44 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200109443. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.