Die Liktoren bringen Brutus die Leichname seiner Söhne 1810

"Die Liktoren bringen Brutus die Leichname seiner Söhne" (The lictors bring Brutus the bodies of his sons) is a pencil drawing by Charles Johannot, a French artist known for his illustrations and historical subjects. Completed in 1810, the artwork depicts the Roman statesman Brutus, seated and distraught, as lictors carry the bodies of his sons, who were executed for treason. The drawing is a powerful depiction of Roman history and the tragic consequences of political conflict. The stark lines and delicate shading of Johannot's drawing create a poignant and moving scene. The work is currently housed in the Städel Museum.