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Scipio Africanus Freeing Massiva (painting)
''Scipio Africanus Freeing Massiva'' is a painting depicting a scene from ancient Roman history by the Venetian artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo.
==History==
In 18th Century Venice, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo was known for his monumental wall and ceiling paintings for palaces of the city's wealthy patrons. ''Scipio Africanus Freeing Massiva'' is recognized as a pivotal piece in understanding his mastery of this genre. The painting depicts Scipio Africanus freeing Massiva, the nephew of Massinissa, chieftain of eastern Numidia. This moment in history is described by the Roman historian Livy in his chronicle of Rome's struggles with Carthage. In 209 BC, at the age of twenty-six, Scipio campaigned against the Carthaginian general Hasdrubal (brother of Hannibal) in present-day Spain. At the Battle of Baecula, Scipio defeated the Carthaginians and captured their Iberian and North African allies. The Iberians were freed but the Africans were ordered to be sold. One of the Africans is brought before Scipio and identified as Massiva, a boy of royal blood. Even though Massiva's uncle, Massinissa, is an ally of Carthage, Scipio orders the boy to be released and returned to his uncle with gifts. This act led to Massinissa allying with Scipio when his forces landed in Africa in 204 BC.
The original placement of the painting is unknown but it might have been one of the paintings for Giovanni Corner, whose family claimed descent from Scipio. The surface paint suffered damage but thorough treatment in 1996 restored the impression of bravura brushwork.〔
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