Deugd van Scipio 1795

"Deugd van Scipio" (Virtue of Scipio) is an engraving created by Ludwig Gottlieb Portman in 1795. It depicts a scene from Roman history where the general Scipio Africanus shows great generosity and virtue by refusing to use a captured woman as a hostage, choosing instead to return her to her father. The scene is depicted in a classical style, with a focus on the figures and their expressions. Portman was a German artist known for his engravings and book illustrations. This work can be viewed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.