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Original – The three brothers from the Horatii, (pictured) agree to end the war by fighting the three brothers from a family of Alba Longa, the Curiatii. The brothers appear to be willing to sacrifice their lives for the good of Rome, are shown saluting the Hail Caesar salute to their father who holds their swords out for them.
Reason
Iconic painting, iconic painter. The scene is depicting a Roman legend. The two Roman cities,
Rome and
Alba Longa were engaged in war. It was agreed that the settlement of the war would depend on the outcome of a battle between the three Roman brothers from the Horatii and the the three brothers Curiatii from Alba Longa. The painting is about masculine self-sacrifice for one's country and patriotism.
Comment - Wouldn't the original (in the Louvre) have greater EV? —
Crisco 1492 (
talk) 23:42, 6 March 2015 (UTC)reply
This painting he painted ... two times, this painting - five times - and all look the same. Even this has two copies. .
Hafspajen (
talk) 23:52, 6 March 2015 (UTC)reply
Support then. If we ever end up with an article on the painting, I'd expect both images to be included. For history, you make a convincing argument. —
Crisco 1492 (
talk) 03:04, 7 March 2015 (UTC)reply