Belisarius Receiving Alms
Explore Jacques Louis David's 'Belisarius Receiving Alms,' a neoclassical masterpiece depicting Byzantine General Belisarius' humbling plea for charity—a poignant allegory of fortune and moral virtue.
Jacques-Louis David
Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825): Leading French Neoclassical painter of the Revolution & Napoleonic eras. Known for 'Oath of the Horatii,' his art embodies heroism, drama & classical ideals.