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.