French School, early 19th Century

Brutus Lucius Junius condemning his sons Titus and Tiberius to Death

细节

French School, early 19th Century
Brutus Lucius Junius condemning his sons Titus and Tiberius to Death
inscribed 'Tito Tibe rio'
black chalk, pen and grey ink, grey wash, heightened with white (oxidized) on light brown paper
747 x 1105 mm.

拍场告示

The attribution to Jean Guillaume Moitte (1746-1810) has kindly been suggested by Daniel Katz, and the sheet is signed 'Moitte' on the column.

拍品专文

When Brutus abolished the monarchy in Rome 509 B.C., it was not only an act of justice against Tarquin, who had raped Lucretia, but also one of personal revenge against the man who had killed his father and brother. Heading the revolt, Brutus was made one of the consuls. He swore that anyone who conspired against them would be killed. Brutus' own sons, Titus and Tiberius, conspired with the Tuscan ambassador to restore Tarquin. When discovered they were tried and killed in front of their father.