Who painted Assassination of Tiberius?

Assassination of Tiberius was painted by Théodore Géricault in 1816.

Where can I see Assassination of Tiberius?

Assassination of Tiberius is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Assassination of Tiberius?

Assassination of Tiberius is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Assassination of Tiberius?

Museum-quality prints of Assassination of Tiberius are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Assassination of Tiberius

Théodore Géricault , 1816

Assassination of Tiberius is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Théodore Géricault. It dates from 1816 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2013.250
Credit line: Gift in memory of Helen Borowitz

About this work

Overview

Théodore Géricault's Assassination of Tiberius is a drawing created in 1816. It is a work by a French artist known for pioneering the Romantic movement.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts the violent death of the Roman emperor Tiberius, conveying a dramatic and intense scene. Figures in the background are shown fighting or fleeing, while a woman in the foreground observes the chaos.

Technique & Style

Strong contrasts between light and dark are used to heighten the sense of drama and tension in the scene, characteristic of Géricault's style and the Romantic movement.

Context

Géricault was also known for his influential work The Raft of the Medusa, another example of his dramatic and emotive style.