Artwork
Cincinnatus abandons the Plough to dictate Laws to Rome
Cincinnatus abandons the Plough to dictate Laws to Rome is an oil painting by Juan Antonio de Ribera. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
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Overview
Cincinnatus abandons the Plough to dictate Laws to Rome is an oil painting completed in 1806 by Juan Antonio de Ribera, a Spanish artist active during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The work is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Roman statesman Cincinnatus, who relinquished his role as dictator to return to his farm, exemplifying civic virtue. The scene shows Cincinnatus, surrounded by other figures, engaged in a discussion or transaction, with a statue and classical architecture in the background.
Technique & Style
The composition features several figures in ancient attire, with Cincinnatus prominently positioned, holding a spear. The use of classical elements, such as the statue and architectural backdrop, contributes to the painting's historical and cultural context.
History & Provenance
Completed in 1806, the painting is a product of the early 19th-century artistic period. It is housed in the Museo del Prado, indicating its significance within the Spanish artistic heritage.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Juan Antonio Ribera Fernandez (also known as Juan Antonio de Ribera; May 27, 1779 – June 15, 1860) was a Spanish painter.
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