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Oil on Canvas Roman Charity: Cimon & Pero
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Oil on Canvas Roman Charity: Cimon & Pero

18th century
Description

A highly decorative and large 18th C. Oil on Canvas entitled "Roman Charity: Cimon and Pero.

The story behind the scene is how Pero (the woman in the picture) feeding her father, Cimon, who was starving in prison.

The scene has been depicted by many artists including Rubens and Caravaggio and was a popular subject during the 17th and 18th century.  The artist of this particular painting is unknown but it is well executed.

The canvas has been re-lined and is in overall good condition with a blemish on the robe of Cimon.

Width 74 cm

Height 104 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Declaration

The Old Yard has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1058439
Dealers Internal Reference
4691
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Description
A highly decorative and large 18th C. Oil on Canvas entitled "Roman Charity: Cimon and Pero.
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The story behind the scene is how Pero (the woman in the picture) feeding her father, Cimon, who was starving in prison.
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fig 1. Oil on Canvas Roman Charity: Cimon & Pero
fig 1. Oil on Canvas Roman Charity: Cimon & Pero

The scene has been depicted by many artists including Rubens and Caravaggio and was a popular subject during the 17th and 18th century.  The artist of this particular painting is unknown but it is well executed.

The canvas has been re-lined and is in overall good condition with a blemish on the robe of Cimon.

Width 74 cm

Height 104 cm

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1058439
Dealers Internal Ref
4691
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