The Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of his Sons by Jacques Louis David (GL)

GE5081BGS. The Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of his Sons by Jacques Louis David.

The full title of this lagre magnificent painting is Brutus Returning Home after Having Sentenced His Sons for Plotting a Tarquinian Restoration and Conspiring against Roman Freedom, the Lictors Bring their Bodies to be Buried. Having led the fight which overthrew the monarchy and established the Roman Republic, Brutus tragically saw his own sons participate in a plot to restore the monarchy. As a judge, he was called upon to render the verdict, and unhesitatingly condemned his own sons to death.

Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints.

Image size 36 inches x 26 inches (91cm x 66cm)