Lucretia 1675 - 1704

Philippe Bertrand's marble sculpture, "Lucretia," depicts the Roman noblewoman in the act of taking her own life. Lucretia's tragic story, a powerful symbol of chastity and virtue, became a popular subject for artists. Bertrand's rendition, created between 1675 and 1704, captures her final moments with dramatic realism, emphasizing her anguish and the tragic circumstances surrounding her death. The sculpture, which stands over two feet tall and weighs nearly 700 pounds, can be found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.