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The Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons (detail of the Brutuss face)
XIR901634 The Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons (detail of the Brutuss face), 1789 (oil on canvas) by David, Jacques Louis (1748-1825); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Les Licteurs rapportant eBrutus le corps de ses fils. Detail du visage de Brutus); French, out of copyright
Media ID 12945921
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Drapery Grief Grieving Loss Neo Classicism Pain Roman Antiquity Somber Sons Stretcher Lucius Junius Brutus Neo Classical
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a poignant moment from Jacques Louis David's masterpiece, "The Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons". The detail focuses on the face of Brutus, an influential Roman leader known for his role in overthrowing the monarchy. Painted in 1789, this oil on canvas artwork is housed at the Louvre Museum in Paris. In this particular scene, we witness Brutus seated with a beard that adds to his authoritative presence. His facial expression reveals an overwhelming sense of grief and pain as he contemplates the loss of his beloved sons. The artist skillfully portrays the depth of emotion through every brushstroke. Brutus sits amidst drapery while his sons' lifeless bodies are brought before him on a stretcher by lictors - officials responsible for maintaining order and carrying out punishments during ancient Rome. The somber atmosphere reflects not only personal tragedy but also echoes the weighty decisions made within the Roman Empire. David's painting exemplifies neo-classical style prevalent in 18th-century art, drawing inspiration from Roman antiquity. This particular detail showcases both technical mastery and emotional intensity that resonates with viewers even today. As you gaze upon this print, let yourself be transported back to ancient Rome and immerse yourself in its history and timeless themes of love, loss, and sacrifice.
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