Framed The Oath Of Horatii by Jacques-Louis David

Product Overview:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks
• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" x 20"
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" x 30" 

Product Details:

The Oath of the Horatii by Jacques-Louis David is a hallmark of Neoclassicism, portraying three Roman brothers swearing allegiance to their father as they prepare to fight for Rome against the rival Curiatii, even though the outcome will bring tragedy to their family. David contrasts the rigid, angular forms of the men, symbolizing duty, sacrifice, and civic virtue, with the curved, sorrowful figures of the women, representing personal emotion and loss. The architectural setting, with its strong arches and clear divisions, reinforces the painting’s moral clarity and rational order. Beyond its Roman subject, the work became a powerful political symbol in France, embodying the revolutionary ideals of loyalty to the state and the prioritization of collective duty over private feelings.