Cicéron dénonce Catilina

This famous fresco depicts the moment when Cicero, consul of Rome, publicly denounces Catiline in the Senate in 63 BC. Accused of plotting against the Republic, Catiline is confronted with a powerful speech in which Cicero exposes his treachery before the senators. The scene highlights the intense political tension in Rome, with Catiline isolated while the other senators distance themselves from him. This episode marks a key moment in the defense of the Republican institutions against personal ambition and conspiracy.