Ides of March | Sir Edward John Poynter | 1883 Karl von Piloty introspective vision

introspective vision

Michelangelo's masterful use of anatomy

is a striking portrayal of the fallen angel Lucifer

painted in 1887

focusing on the intersection of desire

Ides of March | Sir Edward John Poynter | 1883 Karl von Piloty introspective vision"Ides of March" by Sir Edward John Poynter, completed in 1883, is a dramatic and historically inspired painting that captures a pivotal moment in Roman history. The scene depicts Julius Caesar, the famed Roman dictator, seated on a throne, surrounded by a group of senators. Caesar, dressed in regal attire, appears contemplative and unaware of the impending betrayal. The senators, with expressions ranging from apprehension to determination, are