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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.
Quintus Fabius Maximus, his horse, and his son
Jan Lievens
1656 · Medium Not Listed
A dramatic 17th-century Dutch historical masterpiece featuring rich chiaroscuro and classical Roman subjects.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Commissioned in 1656 for the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, this commanding work by Jan Lievens exemplifies the dramatic lighting and sophisticated brushwork of the Dutch Golden Age. The composition depicts the Roman general Quintus Fabius Maximus in a moment of stately authority, surrounded by soldiers, a spirited white horse, and architectural ruins that lend the scene a timeless, academic gravity.
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