Decius Mus Addressing the Legions — Sir Peter Paul Rubens | DiscoverArt

Sir Peter Paul Rubens

Decius Mus Addressing the Legions

probably 1616

oil on hardboard, transferred from wood and canvas

80.7 × 84.7 cm (31.8 × 33.3 in)

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