Rape of the Sabines c. 1760

Giuseppe Angeli’s *Rape of the Sabines* (c. 1760) is a dramatic depiction of the Roman legend in which Roman men abducted Sabine women to populate their new city. The scene is full of action and emotion, with the Sabine women struggling against their captors, highlighting the violent and tragic nature of the event. Angeli's work is a testament to the power of Baroque art, with its dramatic lighting, swirling compositions and emotional intensity. The painting is housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, and measures 255.5 × 290.5 cm (100 9/16 × 114 3/8 in).