Simo and his former slave Sosia. From Terence´s Andria.

1803

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Simo and his former slave Sosia. From Terence´s Andria. is a 1803 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1803 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

In the foreground, a man in a blue shirt and brown pants is shown walking with a sheep. To his right, a group of people are gathered, including a black man in a white shirt and another man holding a large object. In the background, a large building with columns can be seen, along with other structures and people. The scene appears to be set in an ancient city, with the characters dressed in classical attire. The atmosphere is one of everyday life, with the man and his sheep going about their business while the group of people to the right seem to be engaged in some sort of activity. This painting is reminiscent of the work of 241_person, who was known for his depictions of everyday life in ancient settings.