The Death of Julius Caesar

Why it's great

Roman senators surround Caesar and lift their daggers, in a swirling, tense scene in the Senate. Camuccini painted the famous assassination of 44 BC with a clear, statue-like style. It's a famous episode that is still discussed. It's a classic of Neoclassical history painting.

🏛️ Part of history

Julius Caesar & the Fall of the Roman Republic (100–27 BC) — Camuccini shows the senators closing in on Caesar, with the statue of Pompey looking on.

Where to see it

📍 Museo di CapodimonteNaples, Italy

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Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 2,048 × 1,161 px · 2.4 megapixels This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. The museum that owns it may offer a larger one. File page & license ↗

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

These links open search results on each shop's own website; we don't sell anything or earn a commission, and print quality varies by seller. Ask a grown-up before you buy anything.

About the artist

Vincenzo Camuccini

1771–1844 · born in Rome

Vincenzo Camuccini was born in Rome and became one of Italy's leading Neoclassical painters. He painted big history scenes and was in charge of the Vatican's paintings. He was also a collector. He died in Rome in 1844.