Title:

The Meeting of Pope Leo and Attila

Artist:

Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747)

Date: Not dated Movement: Baroque Theme: History Technique: Oil on canvas Museum:  Pinacoteca di Brera Location: Milan, Italy
Description: Size: 43 x 75 cm In AD 452 Pope Leo I managed to halt Attila the Hun, on his way to invade Rome, at the river Mincio near Mantua. The Eternal City was thus saved from destruction. This small painting is a preparatory study for the frescoes in Montecassino (now destroyed).

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