Romulus and Titus Tatius
1630
oil
From the collection of Israel Museum
1630
oil
From the collection of Israel Museum
This painting shows two men shaking hands, with one wearing a red toga and the other a yellow one. They're standing on a rocky landscape with a body of water in the background. Above them, a cherub is holding a green ribbon. The men are dressed in ancient Roman attire, and the scene appears to be a moment of agreement or alliance. The cherub adds a sense of divine approval or blessing to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Peter Paul Rubens.
