The Rape of the Sabine women (18th century) is an artwork by Johann Georg Platzer. Here is the subject context recorded in our catalogue, followed by a guide to choosing a print for your home.
The artwork at a glance
- Title
- The Rape of the Sabine women (18th century)
- Artist
- Johann Georg Platzer (Austrian, 1704-1761)
- Subject collection
- Legend & folklore
The mythology behind the named subject
This title refers to a figure or episode in the traditional stories of ancient Rome. Such subjects belong to Roman legendary history rather than necessarily to the mythology of the Olympian gods.
This is mythology context for the subject named in the title. The identification of every figure, symbol, or episode in this particular artwork has not been verified.
Living with The Rape of the Sabine women (18th century)
The landscape composition suits a wider wall or a place above a console. Measure the available width before deciding on a print; surrounding space helps the composition read clearly.
On the artwork page, compare three room settings, then choose an unframed poster, wooden framed poster, rolled canvas, or stretched canvas. Sizes are listed in centimetres and inches. The final crop depends on your chosen proportions, so check the preview before ordering.
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