Meissen Porcelain Group Representing The Abduction Of A Sabine Woman. Model 990

Meissen porcelain group representing The Abduction of a Sabine Woman. Model 990 by Johann Joachim Kändler Small chips and losses on the foliage. Mark with crossed swords Period 19th century Height: 22 cm The Abduction of the Sabine Women is a legendary episode in the history of Rome during which the first generation of Roman men procured women by abducting them from other cities in the region, particularly the Sabines. This story inspired many Renaissance and post-Renaissance works of art, as it brings together examples that show the courage and boldness of the ancient Romans while having the opportunity to depict half-naked figures in an intense and passionate struggle.