17th Century an Antique Painting of Roman Charity

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17th Century an Antique Painting of Roman Charity

About the Item

"An Antique Painting Of The 17th Century" An antique painting of the 17th century representing a "Roman Charity", oil on panel with giltwood frame. Roman Charity (Latin Caritas romana; Italian Carità Romana) is the exemplary story of a woman, Pero, who secretly breastfeeds her father, Cimon, after he is incarcerated and sentenced to death by starvation. The story is recorded in Factorum ac dictorum memorabilium (Nine Books of Memorable Acts and Sayings of the Ancient Romans) by the ancient Roman historian Valerius Maximus, and was presented as a great act of pietas and Roman honour. A painting in the Temple of Pietas depicted the scene. Among Romans, the theme had mythological echoes in Juno's breastfeeding of the adult Hercules, an Etruscan myth. In the 17th and 18th centuries, many European artists depicted the scene. Peter Paul Rubens is known to have painted several versions. Baroque artist Caravaggio also featured the scene in his work from 1606, The Seven Works of Mercy. Neoclassical depictions tended to be more subdued. The original legend does not mention Pero's child. This element was introduced in the 17th century in order to prevent an interpretation that there was something incestuous about the deed. At the same time the inclusion of the infant added a new level of meaning to the story as the three figures would represent the three generations and could therefore also be interpreted as an allegory of the three ages of man. A small annex to the Belfry of Ghent dating from 1741, included a sculpture of Roman Charity poised high above the front doorway. It is referred to as 'mammelokker', which translates from Dutch as 'breast sucker'. In good state of conservation. A certificate of authenticity will be issued to you. Possibility of delivery throughout France and internationally. Secure packaging with insurance.

Dimensions:
Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)Diameter: 13.78 in (35 cm)
Style:
Other (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Paint,Oiled
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
17th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1600
Condition:
Seller Location:
Badia Polesine, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4182113055542