De Eed der Horatii 1752 - 1819

"De Eed der Horatii" is a drawing by Dutch artist Jurriaan Andriessen, created between 1752 and 1819. The work depicts a scene from the Roman legend of the Horatii brothers, who swore an oath to defend Rome against the Albans. The drawing is in pen and ink and is now part of the Rijksmuseum collection. This small-scale sketch portrays the brothers in a dynamic pose, with their swords raised in the air, as they pledge their allegiance. The drawing is an interesting example of Andriessen's style, which was characterized by its expressive lines and dramatic composition.