De Hortensia Quinti hortensius filia · Centre for Early Modern Visual Culture

Title: De Hortensia Quinti hortensius filia
Period: 1450-1500;
Geographic: Italy; Ancient Rome
Description: This engraving depicts Hortensia, the daughter of famous orator Quintus Hortensius, speaking in front of the triumvirs. Hortensia inherited the gift of oration from her father, and when the triumvirs raised the taxes unbearably high, she spoke so eloquently to them that they revoked the taxes. The triumvirs have pleasantly surprised looks on their faces as they are impressed with Hortensia’s abilities. Hortensia appears to look confident as she speaks to them. There are other women standing behind her in support of her approaching the triumvirs.
Image Creator: Anonymous (Engraver)
Type: Text; Woodcut Engraving
Identifier: mta:16694
Language: lat
Source Name: De Claris Mulieribus
Parent Collection: 1473 Ulm; 1473 Ulm
Image: mta_16694_OBJ.jpg
Collection: Early Modern Women
Subject: Famous Women; Hortensia; Quintus Hortensius; Oration; Triumvirs; Important Women