"Buddy, Can You Spare a Drachma?" AFTER Jacques-Louis David 30x40 NICE!

Description: Presented for your consideration is an ancient street scene depicting human compassion. It looks like the warrior doesn't appreciate his significant other forking over his hard-earned skrilla. The graybeard and his oddly strong-armed child appear grateful. Meanwhile, in the background, a serious looking man is having an intense convo, perhaps with a meretrice. EDIT: This piece by artist Mull is AFTER Jaques-Louis David's "Belisarius Begging for Alms", painted in 1781. Here's Wikipedia with the particulars: "It depicts the Byzantine general Belisarius, who heroically defeated the Vandals in North Africa in AD 533–534 on behalf of Justinian I and (according to an apocryphal account, probably added to his biography in the Middle Ages) was later blinded by the emperor and reduced to begging for alms on the street." - Wikipedia. The soldier is one of the General's warriors and is shocked to see his former commander begging in the streets. So, our interpretation was all wrong. That's OK. It's art. The viewer is king. Still, we felt compelled to share the actual meaning and history of the painting. Since nothing is mentioned about the man and woman in the background, we'll stick with our original theory. This masterpiece is done in astonishing detail. A photo can't possibly convey the bold colors and intricate brushwork laid down by artist Mull. At 30"H x 40"W this thought-provoking piece will command attention wherever it hangs. Ships on a stretcher frame. Packing and shipping are FREE. Local pick up is FREE. 10% goes to help some unfortunate animals. Thanks for looking...Be sure and check Fred Blazer's eBay store for more renditions of the Old Master's by contemporary artists.

Price: 550 USD

Location: Vallejo, California

End Time: 2024-12-03T13:58:43.000Z

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