Death of Cato of Utica

作品描述

This painting depicts the dramatic moment of Cato the Younger's suicide in Utica, following the fall of Carthage. The scene captures his stoic resolve as he prepares to take his own life, surrounded by the remnants of war and the weight of his moral convictions. Created by Guillaume Guillon-Lethière in 1795, it is a powerful example of historical painting that emphasizes the themes of honor and sacrifice.