Ides of March | Sir Edward John Poynter | 1883 Ad Reinhardt mesmerizes with its ethereal portrayal

mesmerizes with its ethereal portrayal of the northern lights dancing across the night sky

Church's meticulous attention to detail brings these frozen giants to life

completed in 1853

typical of Roerich's style

alluding to the passage of time and the impermanence of earthly pursuits

Ides of March | Sir Edward John Poynter | 1883 Ad Reinhardt mesmerizes with its ethereal portrayalAbout the artwork: "Ides of March" by Sir Edward John Poynter, completed in 1883, is a dramatic and historically inspired painting that captures a pivotal moment in Roman history. The scene depicts Julius Caesar, the famed Roman dictator, seated on a throne, surrounded by a group of senators. Caesar, dressed in regal attire, appears contemplative and unaware of the impending betrayal. The senators, with expressions ranging from apprehension to