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Francesco Monti - Cicero Seated with His Hand in His First Speech Against Catiline
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Francesco Monti - Cicero Seated with His Hand in His First Speech Against Catiline
Cicero sittend, seine erste Rede gegen Catilina in der Hand (Cicero Seated, His First Speech Against Catiline in His Hand)
Dating from the late 17th to early 18th centuries, this work is by the Italian painter Francesco Monti (1685–1768). The artist interpreted classical subjects within the Italian academic tradition, theatrically reconstructing a scene from the Roman Republic.
The work depicts Marcus Tullius Cicero, known for his famous speech to the Roman Senate, seated; the page of text he holds symbolizes his first speech against the Conspiracy of Catiline ("In Catilinam I"). The canvas's characteristic red drapes, laurel wreath, and the figure's determined gaze emphasize the impact of the declarative text on the speaker. The background is shaded, bringing the figure into the foreground, directing the viewer's attention to both the figure and the text.
The work both references Roman history and reveals the moral and politically charged stage presentations characteristic of Monti's time. The metaphor of the "first speech" dramatically portrays Cicero taking on the burden of the state and representing the public word.
Detail:
- Artist: Francesco Monti (1685 – 1768)
- Title: Cicero Seated, His First Speech Against Catiline in His Hand
- Date of Work: Late 17th century / Early 18th century (Ende 17th Jh./Anf. 18th Jh.)
- Technique: Oil on canvas
- Dimensions: 96 × 123 cm
- Signature: -
- Location: Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
🏛️ Source & License
Source image: Original work, Kunsthistorisches Museum – Vienna.
This image is used within the scope of a special cooperation and license agreement with the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
License: Kunsthistorisches Museum – Private Use Agreement (All Rights Reserved).
The image may only be shared for licensed reproduction, digital exhibition and corporate use.
Note: This product is an independent reproduction; the collaboration with the museum covers the image usage rights only.
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