1771
oil
canvas
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The Oath of Brutus is a 1771 oil by Jacques-Antoine Beaufort, a Rococo painting work, depicting Aeneas, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
This painting shows a dramatic scene with several figures. In the foreground, a woman in a pink and blue dress lies on a couch, seemingly lifeless. A man in a red robe stands over her, holding a dagger and looking up at another man in a white toga and helmet. The man in the toga gestures towards the woman, while two other men in the background look on. The scene is set in a grand room with stone columns and a large green curtain. The atmosphere is tense and emotional, with the figures conveying a sense of shock and grief. If you're interested in learning more about ancient Roman history and mythology, you might want to explore the subject of Aeneas, a legendary hero who played a key role in the founding of Rome.
Jacques Antoine Beaufort (1721 in Paris – 1784 in Rueil), was an 18th-century academic French painter.
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