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The Death of Virginia
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
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.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineDe dood van Virginia. c. 1800. Vincenzo Camuccini. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
