Paintings of Henrique Bernardelli

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The Brazilian painter from 19th century has depicted a controversial historical figure Messalina lying on a bed. She has been depicted as a symbol of promiscuity in ancient times. Her image and reputation has been defined as a immoral impact and to call a woman Messalina means negative and devious meanings. Remembering the roman emperor’s cheating wife, artist has depicted the exhausting moment after the intercourse. It represents her promiscuity and the traitorous behavior towards her husband Claudius. She was executed by her husband at the end when the conspiracy got known by him. The king gave her two options to kill herself or get killed by the arresting officer. Too scared to stab herself, she got killed by the officer at the end. She […]

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