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Description: | The Roman story of the Continence of Scipio was rediscovered in the Renaissance and became popular for both writers and artists. It tells the tale of the young Roman general, Scipio, who on conquering the North African city of Carthage, was given a young maiden by the people of the town. On discovering that she was engaged to be married, Scipio returned the woman to her betrothed, and gave to them the expensive gifts given to him as a ransom by her parents. The General became famed for his generosity, and fairness. | Subjects: | mythology (Scipio); figure | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Vouet, Simon (French painter and draftsman, 1590-1649) Æ Attributed to studio of Attributed to Vouet, Simon (French painter and draftsman, 1590-1649) | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8411... | Go to resource |
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