499716 The Continence of Scipio, c.1710 (oil on canvas) by Pellegrini, Giovanni Antonio (1675-1741); 155.5x132 (framed) 127x105 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: In a story of virtuous leadership and wise government, the Roman commander Scipio Africanus the Elder appears after his stunning conquest of New Carthage in Spain in 209 BC. Standing above the crowd, he returns his victor??? reward - a beautiful young woman - to her husband. Scipio Africanus (235-183 BC), Roman General of the Second Punic War and statesman of the Roman Republic;); Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund; Italian, out of copyright.