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The Rape of the Sabine Woman, ink and pencil. After Nicolas Poussin
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Poussin’s subject is the abduction of the Sabine women. Historically, this subject was known as The Rape of the Sabines (rape being derived from the latin raptio – a term used to describe abduction and/or enslavement). This story is from classical history; there are six drawings and two paintings by Poussin on the theme. The legend of the Sabine Women is connected to the early history of Rome. Romulus, the founder of the city (shown on the left-hand side of this drawing), wanted to make sure the city would grow and flourish and to do this he needed to grow the population. He invited communities who lived nearby to the city under the false pretence of celebrating a festival. The Sabines arrived with their families and the young men of Rome attacked them and abducted many of the Sabine Women.
It was a popular subject among patrons and artists during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. In the 17th century, when Poussin was alive (corresponding with the Baroque period) artists tended towards dramatic renderings of the story, with soldiers often on horseback gathering up protesting women.
Poussin’s style was influenced by Raphael and by classical antiquity.
Focus in on the central group of figures in the busy foreground scene. Note that there is one very distinct item of costume/clothing: the unmistakable curvilinear crest of the helmet of the Praetorian Guard (a high-ranking Roman Soldier).
Another striking feature of this drawing is that the artist use of brown wash to distinguish light from shade and the volume of human form against void.
- Dimensions:Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
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- After:(Circle of) Nicolas Poussin (1594 - 1661, French)
- Period:Early 17th Century
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- Gallery Location:Brooklyn, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU159928591892
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