The Celebrated Roman Women, circa 1573

Plate numbered 2: the sabine women putting peace between husbands and fathers; at centre, a group of two young women, a small child and an older woman pleading a soldier on a horse, seen to right; behind, more soldiers on horses and women at their feet, imploring for peace; a city seen in the background; after jan van der straet; 1573 engraving. Date: circa 1573. Dimensions: Height: 224 mm; Width: 294 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Sabine Women. Collection: British Museum.