Vercingétorix
Eugène Delacroix, 1829
- Artist
- Eugène Delacroix
- Date
- 1829
- Type
- Medium
- lithograph
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
The image shows a person holding a shield and resting their hand on a sword, standing upright. The person has long hair, a full beard, and wears a crown. They are dressed in armor with a cape draped over their shoulders, leggings, and boots. Various objects are scattered around them, including a detailed helmet, arrows, and a sword. The background depicts a rocky landscape with leafless trees under a cloudy or stormy sky.