Assassination of Tiberius 1816 - 1817

"Assassination of Tiberius" is a pen and ink drawing by the French Romantic artist Théodore Géricault, created between 1816 and 1817. The artwork depicts the dramatic moment of Tiberius' assassination, with the Roman emperor standing in the foreground while a group of assassins surround him. This study showcases Géricault's masterful use of line to capture movement and emotion, a characteristic often seen in his later works, such as "The Raft of the Medusa." The drawing's dynamic composition and expressive figures highlight the artist's fascination with historical events and the human condition.