Hortensia Quinti Hortensij tochter · Centre for Early Modern Visual Culture

Title: Hortensia Quinti Hortensij tochter
Subject: Hortensia; Important Women; Famous Women; Oration; Quintus Hortensius
Period: 1500-1550;
Geographic: Ancient Rome; Italy
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 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: Joerg Breu (Engraver)
Type: Text; Woodcut Engraving
Identifier: mta:18403
Language: ger
Source Name: Ein schöne Cronica oder Hystoribuch von den fürnämlichsten Weybern [A beautiful chronicle or history book of reputable women]
Parent Collection: 1543 Stayner
Image: mta_18403_OBJ.jpg