Coriolanus verlaat Rome en zijn treurende familie 1817

Bartolomeo Pinelli's 1817 etching, *Coriolanus verlaat Rome en zijn treurende familie,* depicts the Roman general Coriolanus's exile from his homeland. The dramatic composition portrays Coriolanus departing while his family kneels in despair, highlighting his sacrifice and the family's heartbreak. Pinelli's masterful use of line and shading conveys both the stoic resolve of the general and the overwhelming sorrow of his family, creating a powerful and poignant scene. This piece reflects the popularity of Classical themes in Romanticism, drawing on historical narratives to explore universal emotions.