The Massacre of The Innocents | François Joseph Navez | 1824 Size:12"x12" several more small boats contain

several more small boats contain men fighting at close quarters

The painting is considered an important work in the artist's oeuvre and reflects the growing fascination with the natural world and its power during the Enlightenment era

The skeleton

11 x 14 Inches = 27

Each band contains intricate floral or mandala-like forms

The Massacre of The Innocents | François Joseph Navez | 1824 Size:12"x12" several more small boats containThis neoclassical painting depicts a deeply emotional moment during the biblical Massacre of the Innocents, where King Herod ordered the killing of male infants. At the center, a grieving mother cradles her lifeless child, her face etched with despair, while another woman tries to comfort her. In the background, a frightened woman shields a child, symbolizing the terror and brutality of the event. The composition emphasizes maternal anguish and human