Condita Collection

Romans fight the Sabines
Marginal drawings depicting combat between the Romans and the Sabines. 1543

Fight between Romulus and Mettius Curtius
Page of text with marginal drawing showing a horseman outside Rome, and a fight between the horseman and another figure. The horse has collapsed under its rider

Monk or priest singing
Marginal drawing of what appears to be a priest or a monk singing with a book in his hand. 1543

View of Rome
An imaginary view of Rome in a marginal drawing. In front of the city stand two men, one of whom is wearing armour. There are birds flying over their heads

Romulus and Remus being suckled by Lupa
Detail from a page of text, showing a marginal drawing of Romulus and Remus being suckled by the she wolf Lupa. 1543

Hercules strikes Cacus, and view of Rome
Page of text with marginal drawings. At the top in the left margin is a picture of Rome. In front of the city stand two men, one of whom is wearing armour. There are birds flying over their heads

Hercules strikes Cacus
Page of text with marginal drawing, showing Hercules with a large club about to strike at Cacus (the bearded man on the right) who is pulling a bull backwards by the tail. 1543

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"Condita: A Glimpse into the Artistic World of Elias van Nijmegen" Step back in time to the 17th century, where Dutch painter Elias van Nijmegen captured captivating scenes from ancient Roman mythology and history. Born in Nijmegen in 1667 and later settling in Rotterdam, Van Nijmegen's works transport us to a world filled with bravery, conflict, and divine intervention. In his masterpiece "Romans fight the Sabines, " Van Nijmegen skillfully portrays the intensity of battle as two mighty civilizations clash. The scene is reminiscent of another epic encounter - the fierce "Fight between Romulus and Mettius Curtius. " Through vibrant brushstrokes, he brings this legendary confrontation to life once again. But it wasn't all about war for Van Nijmegen. In his enchanting painting "Monk or Priest singing, " we catch a glimpse of serenity amidst chaos. The soothing melodies resonate through the canvas as we witness a moment of spiritual solace. Van Nijmegen also takes us on a journey through Rome itself with his breathtaking artwork titled "View of Rome. " From its majestic architecture to bustling streets, every detail is meticulously crafted by his skilled hand. It's almost as if we can feel ourselves standing on those very cobblestones. Returning to mythological tales, Van Nijmegen presents us with an endearing depiction - "Romulus and Remus being suckled by Lupa. " This heartwarming scene reminds us that even legends have humble beginnings. The bond between these brothers nurtured by a she-wolf captures our imagination and stirs emotions within our souls. In another stroke of genius, Van Nijmegen immortalizes Hercules' triumph over Cacus in "Hercules strikes Cacus. " With each powerful blow delivered by Hercules' mighty club against this fearsome monster, we witness the embodiment of strength and heroism.