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Consul Titus Manlius Torquatus Orders the Beheading of his Son
Ferdinand Bol, 1661 - 1663
This picture was painted for the headquarters of the Admiralty of Amsterdam. It represents a story from Roman times in which a consul ondemns his son to be beheaded for ignoring a command. The Admiralty intended this image to proclaim that insubordination would be severely punished. It also reminded officers that they must always remain impartial.
- Artwork typepainting
- Object numberSK-A-613
- Dimensionsheight 218 cm x width 242 cm
- Physical characteristicsoil on canvas