The Oath of the Seven Chiefs against Thebes
A drawing depicts a group of men in a cityscape. Seven men stand around an animal on an altar. The men on the left and far right stand with their arms raised. The man on the left holds a sword. A man on the right holds a bow. Another man on the right holds a spear. The other men touch the animal. Some men are nude, while others wear togas. Their hair is long. Most do not wear shoes. The men on the right have muscle definition. The background has a cloudy sky. A city is on the right. A building with statues stands on the left. The color palette is sepia.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 613 px
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