1679
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hermitage Museum
Death of Cato of Utica is a 1679 oil by Luca Giordano, held at Hermitage Museum.
This painting depicts a man sitting at a table, holding a dagger in his right hand and a piece of paper in his left. He is shirtless, wearing only a dark robe draped over his left shoulder. The background is dark, with a subtle gradient of colors. The man's facial expression is one of intense emotion, with his mouth open and his eyes closed. The man's pose and facial expression suggest a moment of great turmoil or decision. The dagger in his hand implies a sense of danger or violence. To learn more about the artist behind this powerful image, explore the works of Luca Giordano.
Luca Giordano was an Italian late-Baroque painter and printmaker in etching. Giordano was one of the most celebrated artists of the Neapolitan Baroque, whose vast output included altarpieces, mythological paintings and…
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