The escape of Cloelia

The escape of Cloelia

Peter Paul Rubens

1619

oil

From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin

About this work

This painting depicts a scene of women and horses in a landscape. In the center, a woman in a dress rides a horse, surrounded by other women, some of whom are nude. The women are shown in various poses, with some standing and others kneeling or sitting. The horses are also depicted in different positions, with one horse appearing to be rearing up. In the background, there are trees and a body of water, which adds depth and context to the scene. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of movement and energy, with the women and horses appearing to be in motion. This painting is a great example of the work of Peter Paul Rubens.

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