Lucretia
- Artist
- Paolo Veronese
- Date
- 1580
- Style
- Mannerism
- Genre
- Portrait
- Location
- Kunsthistorisches Museum
"Lucretia" is an oil-on-canvas painting by Paolo Veronese, created around 1580-1583. This Venetian Mannerism (late renaissance) artwork vividly captures the tragic moment when Lucretia, after being raped by Sextus Tarquinius, sacrifices herself by piercing her chest with a dagger. The composition reflects the refined elegance and emotional intensity characteristic of Veronese’s portrait-style approach, with a focus on dramatic poses and rich color. Held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, this painting exemplifies late Renaissance sensibilities and Veronese’s mastery of canvas techniques.
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