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The Death of Virginia
Vincenzo Camuccini, c. 1800
Depicted here is the moment when Virginia's father, Virginius, curses the tyrant Appius, who wanted to enslave her. To prevent this, Virginius killed his daughter. Through this drastic deed, Virginia's virtue and freedom were preserved. This representation thus testifies to the abhorrence of tyrants and – just like the pendant The Death of Julius Caesar – embodies Republicanism.
- Artwork typedrawing
- Object numberRP-T-2006-4
- Dimensionsheight 560 mm x width 990 mm
- Physical characteristicspen en penseel in bruin, wit gehoogd, over een schets in zwart krijt