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Lucius Quintius Cincinnatus Leaving his Plough
Claes Moeyaert, 1628 - 1632
In this scene, a senator is prevailing upon the Roman general Cincinnatus to leave his ox plough and come to the rescue of Rome, which was engaged in a disastrous war. According to the Roman historian Livy, Cincinnatus – the paragon of a virtuous leader – relinquished his newly acquired power immediately after the Roman victory in order to return to his farm.
- Artwork typedrawing
- Object numberRP-T-1937-72(R)
- Dimensionsheight 142 mm x width 212 mm
- Physical characteristicsblack chalk