The Death of Virginia, lunette, 1531-32

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"The Death of Virginia" is a lunette fresco painted by the Italian Renaissance artist Gerolamo Romanino between 1531 and 1532. This artwork is part of a series of frescoes created by Romanino for the Loggia of the Palazzo del Podestà, also known as the Broletto, in Brescia, Lombardy. The fresco depicts the tragic story of Virginia, a character from ancient Roman history, whose death is a tale of virtue and sacrifice that was commonly referenced in Renaissance art and literature.

Virginia was a young woman whose beauty caught the eye of a corrupt Roman official, Appius Claudius Crassus, who sought to take her as his own under the pretense that she was a slave and not a freeborn citizen. To save her from this fate, her father, Lucius Virginius, killed her, an act that was later seen as a catalyst for the overthrow of the decemvirs and the re-establishment of the Roman Republic.

Romanino's fresco captures the dramatic moment of Virginia's death, showcasing his mastery of color and composition, as well as his ability to convey intense emotion and narrative depth. The work is notable for its vivid depiction of the figures and the dynamic use of space within the lunette format. Romanino's style, characterized by strong, expressive forms and a rich palette, reflects the influence of Venetian painting and contributes to the distinctive qualities of the Lombard Renaissance.

"The Death of Virginia" is considered an important example of Romanino's work and of the cultural context of Brescia during the High Renaissance. It demonstrates the artist's engagement with classical themes and his interpretation of historical subjects through the lens of contemporary moral and political concerns. The fresco remains an enduring testament to Romanino's artistic legacy and to the rich tapestry of Renaissance art in Northern Italy.

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