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Consul Titus Manlius Torquatus Orders the Beheading of his Son
Ferdinand Bol (1616–1680), oil on canvas, c. 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