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

18th century
Sold 5 June 2025 · The Old Yard
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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

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Oil on Canvas Painting to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA1058439
Dealers Internal Reference
4691
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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. An unframed oil on canvas painting depicting a classical narrative scene with two figures against a dark background.
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

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Oil on Canvas Painting to the 18th Century.

Height
104cm (40.94")
Width
74cm (29.13")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1058439
Dealers Internal Ref
4691
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An unframed oil on canvas painting depicting a classical narrative scene with two figures against a dark background.
Oil on Canvas Roman Charity: Cimon & Pero
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  • ObjectPaintings
  • Period18th century
  • StyleClassical
  • MaterialOil paint, linen canvas
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsFigurative composition, Narrative iconography, Classical drapery, Chiaroscuro lighting
  • SizeH 104 cm (41 in) x W 74 cm (29 in)

FAQs

The Roman Charity is a well-known classical subject depicting Pero secretly breastfeeding her imprisoned father Cimon as an act of filial piety, which frequently appeared in European painting from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century.

Traditional oil paintings were typically executed using ground pigments suspended in drying oils such as linseed, applied to stretched linen or canvas primed with gesso or lead white.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the weave and ageing of the canvas, the composition and oxidation of the paint layers, stretcher construction, and the presence of craquelure under magnification.

Such artworks can be integrated into contemporary spaces by hanging them unframed or in minimalist frames to create a striking contrast between historical narrative and modern design.

Preservation requires maintaining stable temperature and humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fading, and keeping the canvas surface clean with professional conservation methods.
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