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Lucretia, 1666
Rembrandt van Rijnexpand_more
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The William Hood Dunwoody Fundexpand_more 34.19
On View in Gallery 311expand_more
Rembrandt tells the story of Lucretia through her solemn and saddened gaze, in the traces of blood on her gown, and the dagger in her hand. The wife of a Roman nobleman, Lucretia was known for her loyalty and virtue. She was raped by Sextus Tarquinius, the son of the ruling tyrant. Lucretia revealed the crime to her husband and father, and, in their presence, took her own life. She chose death in order to prevent dishonor, at a time and place when a womanâs perceived virtue was more valuable than her life.
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Rembrandt van Rijn, Lucretia (#709)
