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🎨 Simo and his former slave Sosia. From Terence´s Andria, 1803
by Abildgaard 🇩🇰
oil on canvas, 142 × 157.5
Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark
About the artwork:
This painting is based on Terence’s play "Andria," a comedy written by the ancient Roman playwright, which explores themes of love, mistaken identity, and family dynamics. The scene depicted by Abildgaard likely portrays a pivotal moment between Simo, a wealthy Athenian gentleman, and his former slave, Sosia. The interaction might depict a discussion or confrontation that highlights themes of freedom, social status, or personal loyalty, which are central to the play.