Artist: Frans Francken the Younger
Artwork: The Continence of Scipio
Description: The painting depicts the story of Scipio Africanus, who was a Roman general during the Second Punic War. defeating the Carthaginians in 209 BC, Scipio was presented with a beautiful young woman named Sophonisba as a gift. However, Scipio showed great self-control and returned her to her betrothed, the Numidian prince Massinissa.
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The Continence of Scipio
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