The Women of Rome Gathering at the Capitol, Pieter Isaacsz, between 1600 and 1602

Women from various countries and eras are seen storming the capitol in ancient rome in protest against a proposed ruling that would henceforth allow men to have two wives. This rumour had been spread by the young boy papirius, seen standing at the far right between his mother (in yellow) and several senators (in red). Object Type: painting. Date: between 1600 and 1602. Dimensions: height: 41.5 cm (16.3 in) ; width: 62 cm (24.4 in). Medium: oil on copper. Collection: Rijksmuseum. Pieter Isaacsz - oploop der Romeinse vrouwen op het Kapitool te Rome na het optreden van de kleine Papirius