Domenico Morone | The Rape of the Sabines (before the signal) | NG1211

The Rape of the Sabines (before the signal)

Domenico Morone

The setting of this painting and 'The Rape of the Sabines (after the signal)' is the same. According to Plutarch's 'Lives', shortly after the founding of Rome neighbouring peoples were invited to equestrian games which were to provide the opportunity for carrying off brides for the Romans. The Sabine women, who have come to watch the games, are shown on either side of Romulus and his entourage.

The pictures may come from a cassone.

Key facts

Artist	Domenico Morone
Artist dates	about 1442 - after 1518
Full title	The Rape of the Sabines (before the signal)
Group	Two Cassone Panels with the Rape of the Sabines
Date made	about 1490
Medium and support	Tempera on spruce
Dimensions	45.4 x 49.2 cm
Acquisition credit	Bought, 1886
Inventory number	NG1211
Location in Gallery	Not on display

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The Rape of the Sabines (before the signal) by Domenico Morone

Two Cassone Panels with the Rape of the Sabines

These scenes were probably cut from the front of a decorated chest.

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Two Cassone Panels with the Rape of the Sabines

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