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The Catiline Conspiracy

Jean-François Janinet after Jean-Guillaume Moitte

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of figures in a classical setting. The figures are seated and standing, with detailed facial features and various hairstyles. They wear draped garments resembling togas or tunics and some wear sandals. There is a prominent chair, a small table, and a man holding a scroll. The background is a plain dark surface with a border featuring classical motifs. A sculptured male figure stands on a pedestal in the left background.

Artwork Details

Date
1792
Medium
etching with engraving, drypoint, and punchwork
Dimensions
5427 × 2880 px
Public Domain
Yes
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