The Continence of Scipio

Why it's great

The same story of fairness in war: Scipio hands a captive woman back to her fiancé. Nicolas Poussin painted it around 1640 with the careful, classical order that he was known for.

🏛️ Part of history

Hannibal & the Punic Wars (264–146 BC) — The same story of fairness in war: Scipio hands a captive woman back to her fiancé.

Where to see it

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Hang it on your wall

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Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

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About the artist

Nicolas Poussin

1594–1665 · born in Les Andelys · died in Rome

Nicolas Poussin was a French painter born in Les Andelys in 1594. He moved to Rome as a young man and spent most of his life there, painting calm, well-planned scenes from ancient history and mythology that set the standard for classical painting. He died in Rome in 1665.