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Fabritius and Pyrrhus
Ferdinand Bol
A dramatic 17th-century Dutch masterpiece depicting a moment of classical Roman stoicism amidst a scene of military grandeur.
Consul Titus Manlius Torquatus Orders the Beheading of His Son
Ferdinand Bol
1660 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A powerful Dutch Golden Age history painting by Ferdinand Bol depicting the tragic Roman legend of Titus Manlius Torquatus.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with rich warm-brown color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted in 1660, this masterwork by Ferdinand Bol exemplifies the dramatic lighting and rich color of the late Dutch Golden Age. The scene depicts the legendary Roman consul Titus Manlius Torquatus, who famously ordered the execution of his own son for engaging in combat against orders, serving as a stark classical testament to the priority of civic duty over personal ties.
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