Strijd van de Horatii en Curatii 1682

"Strijd van de Horatii en Curatii" is a 1682 etching by Abraham Dircksz. Santvoort. The artwork depicts a scene from the Roman legend of the Horatii and Curiatii, showcasing the dramatic duel between the two sets of brothers. The composition features a central battlefield, with the three surviving Horatii facing off against the three surviving Curiatii. It is framed by a theatrical curtain that indicates the stage setting of the original play, highlighting the genre of the artwork as a theatrical print. This etching is a visual representation of the timeless themes of family loyalty, betrayal, and conflict, while depicting the traditional style of etching techniques.