אמן: Jacques Louis David
נושאים: Body
תַאֲרִיך: 1789
גודל: 323 x 422 cm
מוּזֵיאוֹן: Musée du Louvre (Paris, France)
טֶכנִיקָה: Oil On Canvas
, a prominent French artist, created The Lictors Returning to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons in 1789. This masterpiece is an exemplary representation of Neoclassicism and serves as a cornerstone of our collection at Wikioo.org.
Dimensions, Media, and Location
This oil on canvas painting measures an impressive 323 x 422 cm (10' 7-1/8" x 13' 10-1/8") and is currently housed in the Musée du Louvre in Paris, France.
Historical Context and Description
Set against a backdrop of ancient Rome, this painting portrays Lucius Junius Brutus, founder of the Roman Republic, as he confronts the lifeless bodies of his two sons. The Lictors, officials who carry fasces (bundles of rods) symbolizing the power and authority of magistrates, have returned with the tragic news that Brutus' sons were involved in a conspiracy to overthrow the Republic. The Lictors Returning to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons is renowned for its dramatic tension, evocative use of light and shadow, and powerful emotional impact. The painting embodies Neoclassical principles through its emphasis on historical subject matter, restrained color palette, and clear, precise forms.
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