Rape of the Sabine women

Ratto delle Sabine
Author: 

Cavalier d'Arpino (Giuseppe Cesari 1568-1640)

Type: 
Fresco
Year: 
1635-1636
Material and technique: 
Fresco

Opere del percorso

The hall

Appartamento dei Conservatori - Sala degli Orazi e Curiazi

The fresco decoration of this large room was carried out by Cavalier d'Arpino (Giuseppe Cesari) at the end XVI century and the beginning of the XVII century. 
Originally conceived as tapestries to be hung along the walls, these frescoes portray historical episodes of Ancient Rome, which also inspire the monochrome medallions below.