The Horatii 1852

"The Horatii" (1852) is a dramatic engraving by Jean Marie Leroux. It depicts a scene from Roman history, the duel between the three Horatii brothers and the three Curiatii brothers. The work showcases the artist's mastery of depicting both the intensity of the battle and the grief of the fallen. The etching's stark contrasts between light and dark contribute to the emotional depth of the image. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is home to this powerful piece, which stands as a testament to the timeless nature of the human experience.