Rome as Ruler of the World by Nicolai Abildgaard. A central female figure in a Roman helmet and classical robes holds a lyre and staff, seated amidst captive men and ancient architecture.

Rome as Ruler of the World

Nicolai Abildgaard

1784 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An 18th-century Neoclassical allegory depicting Rome as a triumphant sovereign amidst the ruins of antiquity.

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A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Library · Study · Office
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Reads best with enough surrounding space
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
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Soft gray, Rich brown, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1784 by Danish master Nicolai Abildgaard, this Neoclassical allegory personifies Rome as a triumphant sovereign. The composition features a central figure resting her foot upon a globe marked 'SPQR,' surrounded by figures representing conquered peoples against the backdrop of the Colosseum and Pantheon.

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