Semi-legendary 6th-century BC founder of Roman Republic

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Sixteen portraits of classical poets and thinkers. Drawing, c. 1789.

Lucretia recounts to her family and friends her rape by Tarquin, and requests vengeance. Engraving by S.F. Ravenet after Andrea Casali.

Lucretia recounts to her family and friends her rape by Tarquin: L. Junius Brutus seizes the dagger with which she stabbed herself, and vows vengeance. Engraving by D. Cunego after G. Hamilton.

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Lucius Junius Brutus

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Lucretia recounts to her family and friends her rape by Tarquin, and requests vengeance. Engraving by S.F. Ravenet after Andrea Casali.

Sixteen portraits of classical poets and thinkers. Drawing, c. 1789.

Lucretia recounts to her family and friends her rape by Tarquin: L. Junius Brutus seizes the dagger with which she stabbed herself, and vows vengeance. Engraving by D. Cunego after G. Hamilton.