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"Lucrece: A Tale of Tragedy and Triumph" Lucretia, a name that echoes through the annals of history, symbolizes both virtue and tragedy

Background imageLucrece Collection: The Oath of Brutus, c1771. Creator: Jacques Antoine Beaufort

The Oath of Brutus, c1771. Creator: Jacques Antoine Beaufort
The Oath of Brutus, c1771. Brutus first act after the expulsion of Lucius Tarquinius Superbus was to bring the people to swear an oath never to allow any man again to be king in Rome

Background imageLucrece Collection: Lucretia Standing at a Column, c. 1520. Creator: Barthel Beham

Lucretia Standing at a Column, c. 1520. Creator: Barthel Beham
Lucretia Standing at a Column, c. 1520

Background imageLucrece Collection: Suicide of Lucretia, 1500-1525. Creator: Master with the Parrot

Suicide of Lucretia, 1500-1525. Creator: Master with the Parrot
Suicide of Lucretia, 1500-1525

Background imageLucrece Collection: Lucretia, n.d. Creator: Lorenzo Pasinelli

Lucretia, n.d. Creator: Lorenzo Pasinelli
Lucretia, n.d

Background imageLucrece Collection: Lucretia, c.1510. Creator: Jacopo Francia

Lucretia, c.1510. Creator: Jacopo Francia
Lucretia, c.1510

Background imageLucrece Collection: Lucretia

Lucretia
PHD51594 Lucretia by Reni, Guido (1575-1642); Private Collection; (add.info.: Private Collection, Switzerland); Italian, out of copyright

Background imageLucrece Collection: Lucretia instructing her daughters in needlework, 1557. Creator: Giuseppe Porta

Lucretia instructing her daughters in needlework, 1557. Creator: Giuseppe Porta
Lucretia instructing her daughters in needlework, 1557. From Giovanni Ostaus s, La vera perfettione del disegno di varie sorte di recami (Venice, 1557), a book on needlework

Background imageLucrece Collection: Dying Lucretia (marble) (detail of 186900)

Dying Lucretia (marble) (detail of 186900)
XJL186901 Dying Lucretia (marble) (detail of 186900) by Campeny y Estrany, Damian Buenaventura (1771-1855); La Lonja, Valencia, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageLucrece Collection: Poster for the performance of Lucretia Borgia at the Odeon, 1843 (litho)

Poster for the performance of Lucretia Borgia at the Odeon, 1843 (litho)
CHT163312 Poster for the performance of Lucretia Borgia at the Odeon, 1843 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de la Comedie Francaise, Paris

Background imageLucrece Collection: Portrait of Tarquin and Lucretia

Portrait of Tarquin and Lucretia
SC12059 Portrait of Tarquin and Lucretia by Oliver, Peter (c.1594-1647); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageLucrece Collection: Lucretia

Lucretia
FTB61103 Lucretia by Bassano, Leandro da Ponte (1557-1622); Gallerie dell Accademia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageLucrece Collection: St. Catherine, possibly a portrait of Lucrezia Borgia (1480-1519)

St. Catherine, possibly a portrait of Lucrezia Borgia (1480-1519) from the Lives of the Saints cycle, Sala dei Santi
ALI145653 St. Catherine, possibly a portrait of Lucrezia Borgia (1480-1519) from the Lives of the Saints cycle, Sala dei Santi, 1492-94 (fresco) (b/w photo) by Pinturicchio

Background imageLucrece Collection: Theatrical representation: scene of the coffins in 'Lucrece Borgia'

Theatrical representation: scene of the coffins in "Lucrece Borgia"
XEE4165845 Theatrical representation: scene of the coffins in " Lucrece Borgia" by Victor Hugo (1802-1885). Paris, Theatre de la Porte Saint Martin, 1870

Background imageLucrece Collection: Lucretia, 1664. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn

Lucretia, 1664. Creator: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Lucretia, 1664

Background imageLucrece Collection: Lucretia and her handmaids spinning, 1537-45. Creator: Antonio Fantuzzi

Lucretia and her handmaids spinning, 1537-45. Creator: Antonio Fantuzzi
Lucretia and her handmaids spinning, 1537-45. [...Lucretia, before whose bed were baskets full of soft wool. By a dim light the handmaids were spinning their allotted stints of yarn

Background imageLucrece Collection: Lucrece (ou la Vestale), 1860s. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson

Lucrece (ou la Vestale), 1860s. Creator: Pierre-Louis Pierson
Lucrece (ou la Vestale), 1860s

Background imageLucrece Collection: The Ladys Lodge - Palladium Rite

The Ladys Lodge - Palladium Rite
Initiation ceremony of the Companion of Penelope. The betrayed brother reproaches both Penelope and Lucrece. 1890s

Background imageLucrece Collection: The Death of Lucretia, 1784

The Death of Lucretia, 1784
XIR71538 The Death of Lucretia, 1784 by Preudhomme, Jerome (fl.1763-97); Musee Antoine Lecuyer, Saint-Quentin, France; eMEPL; French, out of copyright

Background imageLucrece Collection: A Lady with a Drawing of Lucretia, c. 1530-33 (oil on canvas transferred from wood)

A Lady with a Drawing of Lucretia, c. 1530-33 (oil on canvas transferred from wood)
XCF55911 A Lady with a Drawing of Lucretia, c.1530-33 (oil on canvas transferred from wood) by Lotto, Lorenzo (c.1480-1556); 95.9x110.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageLucrece Collection: Death of Lucretia

Death of Lucretia
XJL61807 Death of Lucretia by Rosales, Eduardo (1836-73); Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageLucrece Collection: The Death of Lucretia, 1763-67 (oil on canvas)

The Death of Lucretia, 1763-67 (oil on canvas)
XYC203415 The Death of Lucretia, 1763-67 (oil on canvas) by Hamilton, Gavin (1723-98); 213.3x264 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageLucrece Collection: Scene of Confrontation, from Lucretia Borgia by Victor Hugo

Scene of Confrontation, from Lucretia Borgia by Victor Hugo
XIR156732 Scene of Confrontation, from Lucretia Borgia by Victor Hugo by Boulanger, Louis (1806-67); Maison de Victor Hugo, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageLucrece Collection: Lucrezia Borgia (Raffet)

Lucrezia Borgia (Raffet)
LUCREZIA BORGIA - Duchess of Ferrara and patron of the arts and education. Act III Scene II from Victor Hugos play, " Lucrece Borgia" of 1833



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"Lucrece: A Tale of Tragedy and Triumph" Lucretia, a name that echoes through the annals of history, symbolizes both virtue and tragedy. In ancient Rome, Lucretia's story unfolded as she became a victim of Tarquin's insidious desires. The infamous tale of Lucretia and Tarquin has been immortalized in various art forms. One such depiction is "Tarquinius and Lucretia, " an oil on canvas masterpiece by Jacopo Tintoretto. This painting captures the moment when Tarquin violated Lucretia's purity, forever altering her life. Another poignant portrayal can be seen in Giuseppe Porta's "Lucretia instructing her daughters in needlework. " Here, we witness Lucretia passing down her wisdom to future generations amidst the backdrop of impending doom. Georg Pencz brings forth the darkest chapters of this tragic saga with his works "Tarquinius Rapes Lucretia" and "Suicide of Lucretia. " These scenes from Roman history depict the harrowing aftermath as well as the ultimate sacrifice made by Lucretia to restore honor to her family. The profound impact of this narrative is further evident in sculptures like the detailed marble carving titled "Dying Lucretia. " It captures her pain and anguish at every chiseled angle. Similarly, an anonymous artist painted "Lucretia" on canvas around 1640, showcasing her strength even in moments of vulnerability. Beyond visual arts, even theater embraced this captivating tale. A lithographic poster promoting a performance called "Lucrezia Borgia" at Odeon Theater transports us into a world where tragedy unfolds before our eyes once again. Lastly, we encounter portraits like "Portrait of Tarquin and Lucretia, " which encapsulate their complex relationship - one marred by desire but also marked by consequences.