The artwork
“The Assassination of Caesar” is a celebrated painting by Vincenzo Camuccini, produced between 1798 and 1806, now held at the Museo di Capodimonte in Naples.
The work depicts the dramatic moment of thekilling of Julius Caesar in the Roman Senate on 15 March 44 BC (the Ides of March). Caesar, dressed in white at the centre of the scene, is surrounded by the conspirators striking him down with their daggers. Around him, figures caught in theatrical, solemn poses are in turmoil, while some senators flee in terror.
The style is neoclassical, characterised by crisp lines, compositional balance and a controlled dramatisation, typical of art inspired by Roman antiquity. Camuccini draws on the models of Jacques-Louis David, with a rigorous use of perspective and a “sculptural” performance by the figures.
Material of the finest quality
Print on handmade Amalfi paper
Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in)
With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in)
Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
The artwork comes with a certificate of authenticity, also on Amalfi paper, signed by the craftsman who made the print.
