Fulvia y Marco Antonio o La venganza de Fulvia

Maura employs a pronounced chiaroscuro, contrasting the dim, red‑toned walls and stone floor with the illuminated figures. The light falls on the central woman, highlighting her pale dress and the texture of the bread, while the surrounding participants recede into shadow, creating depth and dramatic tension.

Painted at the close of the 19th century, the canvas entered the Prado’s holdings through the museum’s acquisition program for Spanish art of the period. Its provenance prior to the Prado is not extensively documented, but the work has been catalogued as part of the museum’s permanent collection since the early 20th century.

The painting reflects a late‑Romantic fascination with classical antiquity, a trend common among Spanish artists of the 1890s. By portraying a moment of personal drama within a historically charged setting, Maura aligns with contemporary interests in narrative history painting and moral allegory.