Study for the painting “The Continence of Scipio”

Artist: Mariano Salvador Maella
Artwork: Study for the painting “The Continence of Scipio”
Description: This is a preparatory drawing for the painting “The Continence of Scipio”, which is now in the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid. The drawing is in red chalk and shows the figure of Scipio Africanus, who is depicted as a young man with a muscular build. He is seated on a rock and is looking down at a young woman, who is kneeling before him. The woman is holding a sword, which Scipio has just given her as a gift. The drawing is a fine example of Maella’s work and shows his skill in depicting the human form.
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