The painting depicts Lucius Junius Brutus, the leader of Rome, grieving for his sons. Brutus's sons had attempted to overthrow the government and restore the monarchy. Their father ordered their death in order to maintain the republic. Brutus therefore was the heroic defender of the republic, but at the cost of his own family. On the right, the Mother holds her two daughters, and the servant is seen on the far right, in anguish. Brutus sits on a klismos on the left, alone, brooding, but knowing what he did was best for his country.1789/France Posters are printed on heavy-stock, semi-matte paper Prints on canvas are gallery-wrapped, and will arrive unframed and ready-to-hang. The image will go around the edge of the stretched canvas, giving a greater depth to the art. The high-quality canvas is securely mounted over a sturdy wood frame for maximum stability and tautness. Giclee printing provides beautiful color accuracy with a smooth, acid-free surface that is perfect for framing.The source of these posters is an archive of 15,000 vintage images along with the historical information on each. All files are stored digitally and are ready for reproduction in a variety of sizes and the quality is closely monitored to ensure satisfactory results.