Scipio bezoekt Lucius Caecilius Metellus 1819

"Scipio bezoekt Lucius Caecilius Metellus" (Scipio Visits Lucius Caecilius Metellus) is an 1819 etching by Italian artist Bartolomeo Pinelli. The artwork depicts a scene from Roman history, with Scipio Africanus, a famous Roman general, visiting Lucius Caecilius Metellus, a Roman statesman. Pinelli was known for his detailed and accurate depictions of historical events, and this etching is a good example of his work. The scene is set in a Roman courtyard, and the figures are drawn with great realism and attention to detail. The etching is a fine example of neoclassical art, a style that was popular in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.