The Oath of the Horatii

Artist: Jacques-Louis David
Artwork: The Oath of the Horatii
Description: The Oath of the Horatii is a large oil painting by the French artist Jacques-Louis David. It was painted in 1784 and is now on display in the Louvre Museum in Paris. The painting depicts the three Horatii brothers, who, according to Roman legend, were chosen to fight against the three Curiatii brothers in a battle to decide the fate of Rome. The Horatii brothers are shown taking an oath to their father that they will fight to the death for Rome. The painting is a masterpiece of the Neoclassical style, and is considered one of the most important works of art of the 18th century.
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