Why it matters
The Byzantine general Belisarius, according to legend blinded and reduced to begging, receives alms. It was a great success at the Salon of 1781.
Did you know?
- It measures 288 × 312 cm.
- David painted it after returning from Italy.
- A smaller version is in the Louvre.
Based on the Wikipedia article Belisarius Begging for Alms (CC BY-SA 4.0).
