Clelia crossing the Tiber on a horse
1542
fresco
From the collection of Capitoline Museums
1542
fresco
From the collection of Capitoline Museums
This painting depicts a woman riding a white horse through the water. She's surrounded by people on the shore, and there are trees and buildings in the background. The scene is set within a circular frame with a black and gold border. The woman, Clelia, is shown crossing the Tiber River on horseback. The people on the shore seem to be watching her or gesturing towards her. The painting's style and colors give it an old, classical feel. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the technique of fresco.
