David [1748-1825]
Description
Jean-Louis David became fascinated with the founding of Rome while incarcerated and created a series of drawings. He completed The Sabines in 1799, which depicted Hersilia rushing between Titus and Romulus. The painting incorporates his passion for Ancient Rome as a political allegory about the French Revolution.
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29 min 57 sec
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