French Engraving After Jacques-Louis David's Belisaire | After The Celebrated 1781 Painting Depicting the Exiled Byzantine General Belisarius Recieving Alms

A striking pair of large-scale French engravings depicting scenes from the story of Belisarius, the celebrated Byzantine general whose dramatic fall from power became a powerful subject in late 18th-century French art.

The first engraving is after Jacques-Louis David’s celebrated 1781 painting Bélisaire demandant l’aumône (Belisarius Begging for Alms), portraying the once-great general, now blind and exiled, recognized while receiving charity. The companion engraving continues the neoclassical narrative, creating a beautifully balanced pair filled with classical architecture, expressive figures, and extraordinary engraved detail.

Executed with remarkably fine linework and presented in warm gilt frames, these works have a commanding presence while retaining the quiet, scholarly character of antique French prints. Their generous scale makes them particularly beautiful displayed together in a library, study, entryway, or layered into a collected gallery wall.

Measurement’s: 31.75" W x 29.5" H x 2" D

Condition Notes:
Antique condition consistent with age. Both works exhibit age-related toning, scattered foxing and discoloration to the paper, with more pronounced staining visible along portions of the margins. Gilt frames show expected rubbing, patina, surface wear, and areas of loss. One frame has visible loss to portions of the decorative inner molding. These imperfections are consistent with the age of the pieces and contribute to their beautifully timeworn character. Please review all photographs closely for condition details.

Sold as a pair.