The Rape Of The Sabine Women, Giambologna (1574-82), Florence The English word “rape” is a conventional translation of Latin raptio, which in this context means “abduction” rather than its prevalent modern meaning of sexual violation.

The Rape Of The Sabine Women, Giambologna (1574-82), Florence

The English word “rape” is a conventional translation of Latin raptio, which in this context means “abduction” rather than its prevalent modern meaning of sexual violation.

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