The Death of Virginia

Vincenzo Camuccini, c. 1800

Depicted here is the moment when Virginia's father, Virginius, curses the tyrant Appius, who wanted to enslave her. To prevent this, Virginius killed his daughter. Through this drastic deed, Virginia's virtue and freedom were preserved. This representation thus testifies to the abhorrence of tyrants and – just like the pendant The Death of Julius Caesar – embodies Republicanism.

  • Artwork typedrawing
  • Object numberRP-T-2006-4
  • Dimensionsheight 560 mm x width 990 mm
  • Physical characteristicspen en penseel in bruin, wit gehoogd, over een schets in zwart krijt

Identification

  • Title(s)

    The Death of Virginia

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-T-2006-4

Creation

  • Creation

    draftsman (artist): Vincenzo Camuccini

  • Dating

    c. 1800

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    pen en penseel in bruin, wit gehoogd, over een schets in zwart krijt

  • Dimensions

    height 560 mm x width 990 mm

Exhibitions

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with the support of Mr and Mrs Van Hulsen-Ognibeni/Rijksmuseum Fonds

  • Acquisition

    purchase 2006

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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