Michael Levey argued that the "claustrophobic" courtyard in this painting has been entirely taken up by the bare brick in the background.
Michael Levey argued that the "claustrophobic" courtyard in this painting has been entirely taken up by the bare brick in the background. A smaller version of this painting in Toledo, Ohio was painted by its artist and his pupil Anne-Louis Girodet [zhee-roh-day]. At its far right, this painting shows two women who are either asleep or fainting, one of whom has a turquoise headband. This painting is compositionally divided into (*) three sections framed by three arches in the background, which lie behind a woman in dark blue comforting children. This painting, which is rooted in a story of a dispute with Alba Longa, shows a father holding out three swords towards three saluting men with outstretched hands.  For 10 points, name this Jacques-Louis David painting of a vow taken by Roman brothers.
Michael Levey argued that the "claustrophobic" courtyard in this painting has been entirely taken up by the bare brick in the background.
The Oath of the Horatii [or Le Serment des Horaces] 