The Oath of the Horattii is a 1784 painting by Jacques-Louis David, before the French Revolution. It depicts the Roman salute and grew to be considered one of the greatest pieces of neoclassical art. It increased David's fame. The painting shows the three sons of Horatius. They are swearing on their swords, that their father is holding, that they will defend Rome TO THE DEATH. The source of this story is Livy, one of my favorite.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
David Oath of the Horattii
The Oath of the Horattii is a 1784 painting by Jacques-Louis David, before the French Revolution. It depicts the Roman salute and grew to be considered one of the greatest pieces of neoclassical art. It increased David's fame. The painting shows the three sons of Horatius. They are swearing on their swords, that their father is holding, that they will defend Rome TO THE DEATH. The source of this story is Livy, one of my favorite.
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