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The Death of Cato

Willem Basse

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior scene showing several individuals gathered around a seated figure. The image features a group gathered around a man who is seated on the floor with a distressed expression. Other figures, dressed in historical attire, stand and gesture around him. One figure is holding a torch, illuminating the scene, while another holds a shield and wears a helmet. The setting appears intense and dramatic, with intricate details depicted through fine lines and contrasts. The scene suggests a narrative or historical event, based on the expressions and postures of the figures.

Artwork Details

Date
1634
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
4581 × 3498 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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