The Flight of the Vestal Virgins

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of women in long robes, some on horseback, others on foot, moving through a landscape with buildings in the background. The women are dressed in various colors, with some wearing head coverings. In the foreground, a group of women are shown walking or riding horses, while in the background, there are buildings and a mountain range. The painting features a mix of earth tones and pastel colors, with the women's robes and the landscape rendered in detail. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of movement and energy in the scene. The painting's style and technique are reminiscent of the Renaissance period, and it is held at the Ashmolean Museum. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.