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

painted in 1887

with angels descending from the heavens

creating an atmosphere that both fascinates and disturbs the viewer

the personification of wealth and avarice

The scene depicts Julius Caesar

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