Mucius Scaevola
1608
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1608
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a man putting his hand in a fire. He's trying to prove his bravery. The story behind this image is interesting because it's based on a legend from ancient Rome. The man in the fire is a hero from Roman history. He tried to kill an enemy king. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
