The Oath of the Horatii
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The Oath of the Horatii is a painting associated with the Neoclassicism movement[1]. Created as a visual artwork, it exemplifies the stylistic and thematic principles characteristic of this period.
The work depicts a dramatic scene, though specific details beyond its Neoclassical classification are not provided[1]. Its composition and subject matter align with the movement’s emphasis on classical antiquity and moral narratives. The painting remains a notable example of Neoclassical art[1].
The Oath of the Horatii
Summary
The Oath of the Horatii is a painting[1]. It ranks in the top 0.97% of painting entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (805 views/month, #58 of 5,957).[2]
Key Facts
- The Oath of the Horatii is the creator of Jacques-Louis David[3].
- The Oath of the Horatii's instance of is recorded as painting[4].
- The Oath of the Horatii's commissioned by is recorded as Louis XVI of France[5].
- The Oath of the Horatii is owned by Louvre Museum[6].
- The Oath of the Horatii is associated with the Neoclassicism movement[7].
- The Oath of the Horatii's genre is history painting[8].
- The Oath of the Horatii's based on is recorded as Horatii and Curiatii[9].
- The Oath of the Horatii's based on is recorded as History of Rome[10].
- The Oath of the Horatii's depicts is recorded as Publius Horatius[11].
- The Oath of the Horatii's depicts is recorded as oath[12].
- The Oath of the Horatii's depicts is recorded as Horatia gens[13].
- The Oath of the Horatii's depicts is recorded as clothing in ancient Rome[14].
- The Oath of the Horatii's depicts is recorded as man[15].
- The Oath of the Horatii's depicts is recorded as sandal[16].
- The Oath of the Horatii's depicts is recorded as tunic[17].
- The Oath of the Horatii's depicts is recorded as spear[18].
- The Oath of the Horatii's depicts is recorded as sword[19].
- The Oath of the Horatii's depicts is recorded as galea[20].
- The Oath of the Horatii's depicts is recorded as paludamentum[21].
- The Oath of the Horatii's depicts is recorded as beard[22].
- The Oath of the Horatii's depicts is recorded as white hair[23].
- The Oath of the Horatii's depicts is recorded as woman[24].
- The Oath of the Horatii's depicts is recorded as brown hair[25].
- The Oath of the Horatii's depicts is recorded as blond hair[26].
- The Oath of the Horatii's depicts is recorded as sitting[27].
Body
Authorship and Creation
The Oath of the Horatii is the creator of Jacques-Louis David[3].
Publication
The Oath of the Horatii's genre is history painting[8].
Subject and Themes
The Oath of the Horatii's main subject is Horatia gens[28]. It is associated with the Neoclassicism movement[7].
Material and Period
Recorded made from material include gouache paint[29] and canvas[30]. The Oath of the Horatii took place at Room 702[31].
Why It Matters
The Oath of the Horatii ranks in the top 0.97% of painting entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (805 views/month, #58 of 5,957).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32]