Postumius Tiburzius Tötet Seinen Sohn 1535

Domenico Beccafumi's 1535 painting, "Postumius Tiburzius Tötet Seinen Sohn," depicts the Roman general Postumius Tiburzius in the act of killing his son for defying a military order. The scene is crowded with onlookers, including grieving women holding infants and a naked man lying dead in the foreground, possibly representing the general's son. Beccafumi's distinctive use of color and detail contributes to the dramatic impact of the composition, highlighting the tragedy of the moment and the moral complexities of obedience and authority in ancient Rome.