Romulus' Victory over Acron 1812

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres’s "Romulus' Victory over Acron," painted in 1812, depicts the legendary founding of Rome. The central figure, Romulus, is shown in a triumphant pose as he raises his arm, having just slain Acron, king of the Albans, in a duel that secured his victory. The painting is notable for its Neoclassical style, characterized by precise lines, clear forms, and a sense of balance and order. Ingres's focus on the heroic narrative of the founding of Rome and the depiction of idealized figures contribute to the work's grand and solemn tone.