Ides of March | Sir Edward John Poynter | 1883 Karl von Piloty painted in 1887

painted in 1887

the personification of wealth and avarice

The vastness of the ocean and the dramatic cliffs towering above create a sense of awe and majesty

with angels descending from the heavens

Michelangelo's masterful use of anatomy

Ides of March | Sir Edward John Poynter | 1883 Karl von Piloty painted in 1887"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