This painting titled Tanaquil was created by the Italian artist Domenico di Pace Beccafumi in the period of Renaissance (Late, Mannerism) using the technique of Oil on wood.
Date: probably about 1520-1525
Movement: Renaissance (Late, Mannerism)
Theme: History
Technique: Oil on wood
Museum:
National Gallery
Location: London, UK
Description: The inscription means: 'I am Tanaquil. In my prescience I created two kings, first my husband, then my slave'.
Tanaquil persuaded her husband Lucumo to emigrate from Tarquinii to Rome, where he was elected king with the title Tarquinius Priscus. After his assassination she secured the successio...  more...
Description: The inscription means: 'I am Tanaquil. In my prescience I created two kings, first my husband, then my slave'.
Tanaquil persuaded her husband Lucumo to emigrate from Tarquinii to Rome, where he was elected king with the title Tarquinius Priscus. After his assassination she secured the successio...  more...
Unique URL: http://www.terminartors.com/beccafumi-domenico-di-pace/tanaquil-1006741-p
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