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A remarkable eighteenth century work by an unknown artist depicting the Death of Sophonisba, a Carthaginian queen who, after her husband Syphax is defeated in battle, drinks a cup of poison rather than face humiliation and imprisonment in Rome. Well presented in an ornate gilt frame. Unsigned. On vellum.
Condition
Signs of wear consistent with age. Discolouration and warping to the vellum. Areas of overpainting. Scuffs and small losses to the frame.
Size
24 x 19.5cm (9.4" x 7.7")Framed Size: 37 x 33cm (14.6" x 13.0")
