Roman women paintings

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Clementia is the Roman goddess of forgiveness and mercy. She was celebrated as a deification of one of the noble virtues, in this case, Clemency. Her symbols are the branch and a scepter, and she is often seen leaning against a pillar, a column, or a wall. She was invoked regularly by leaders who would ask for her help in allowing them to forgive others and give them the strength to show mercy.

Carl Friedrich Deckler(1838-1918) Vestal Virgin with Wreath of Ivy

Artemis (Ancient Greek: Ἄρτεμις Ártemis) is the Greek goddess of the hunt, the moon, wild forests, hills, wild animals, wilderness, virginity, midwifery, archery and protection of maidens. She is the daughter of Zeus and Leto, as well as the twin sister of Apollo. She is one of the three virgin goddesses of Mount Olympus.[1] Various conflicting accounts are given in Classical Greek mythology of the birth of Artemis and her twin brother, Apollo. All accounts agree, however, that she was the…

This lively portrait of a bold, noble Scotswoman by Philip Alexius de László fetched a good price, followed by a joyous procession painted by Lucien Jonas.

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