Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Sacrifice of Polyxena
Charles Le Brun
This dramatic 17th-century masterpiece depicts a poignant moment from classical mythology with striking contrast and vibrant color.
The Sacrifice of Polyxena
Giovanni Francesco Romanelli
1630 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking Baroque masterpiece featuring dramatic composition and vibrant jewel tones.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1630 by Giovanni Francesco Romanelli, this work depicts the mythological sacrifice of Polyxena. The scene is characterized by the theatrical lighting and rich color palette typical of the Roman Baroque style, with deep lapis blues and vivid reds creating a powerful and elegant visual impact.
More like this
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Death of Lucretia
Gavin Hamilton
This grand Neoclassical painting captures a moment of intense historical drama with masterful lighting and bold color.
Contains disturbing content
Figure Studies
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia
Gabriel François Doyen
A grand Rococo depiction of divine intervention in the myth of Iphigenia, filled with dramatic light and movement.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence
Jean Baptiste de Champaigne
A dramatic and powerful Baroque masterpiece depicting the martyrdom of Saint Lawrence with intense lighting and classical emotion.