Caritas romana (Roman Charity)

Artus Quellinus (I), c. 1651 - c. 1652

This terracotta gives an impression of the first phase of Quellinus’ design process. It is a loosely modelled sketch for the never realized decoration of a water pump in the inner courtyard of the Town Hall. The subject is Pero offering her aged father, Cimon, her breast to keep him alive in prison – an appropriate subject for a pump near the municipal lockup.

  • Artwork typefigure, model
  • Object numberBK-AM-51-11
  • Dimensionsheight 23.8 cm x width 24.5 cm x depth 22.5 cm
  • Physical characteristicsterracotta