The Oath of Brutus before the statue 

Fyodor Bronnikov's "The Oath of Brutus before the statue" is a historical painting that depicts the Roman statesman Lucius Junius Brutus swearing an oath before a statue. The painting portrays Brutus in a white toga, holding a dagger, and looking at the statue with intense determination. The setting is a Roman building with a red curtain and a marble statue of a Roman figure. Bronnikov was known for his historical paintings, often depicting scenes from Roman and Greek history. This painting exemplifies the artist's ability to capture the dramatic tension and emotional weight of historical events.