Nicolas-René Jollain’s Belisarius Begging for Alms (1767) presents a poignant scene drawn from the later life of the Byzantine general Belisarius, cast into poverty and obscurity. The composition gathers figures with quiet dignity around the aged, blindened hero, whose humble gesture and bent posture convey vulnerability without sentimentality. Jollain’s measured handling of form and restrained palette emphasize the dignity of the central figure, allowing the narrative to unfold with compositional clarity.
The work’s thoughtful arrangement and classical restraint situate the moment between historical reflection and human empathy. Through disciplined draftsmanship and composed spatial balance, Jollain evokes both the weight of fortune’s reversals and the enduring presence of personal nobility, rendered with refined subtlety and calm expression.
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✔️ 16x12 inches - Great for desks, shelves, or small walls
✔️ 24x18 inches - Our most popular size - perfect for bedrooms, offices, or studios
✔️ 32x24 inches - A bold, gallery-style centerpiece
🖨️ Print features:
- Sustainable canvas stretched on radial pine frame
- Unique canvas coating for top-notch image quality
- Soft rubber dots on bottom back corners for support
- Safe latex inks for non-toxic printing
- Back hanging included
- Inner frame made with radiata pine sourced from renewable forests
- Please note: Due to the production process of the canvases, please allow for slight size deviations with a tolerance +/- 1/8" (3.2mm)
- Care instructions: If the canvas does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, damp cloth.
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