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  • Antigone by Sophocles
    441 BCE

    Antigone by Sophocles

    This work shows when Antigone defies King Creon to honor her loyalty to her family and the gods.
  • The Trial and Death of Socrates
    399 BCE

    The Trial and Death of Socrates

    This work shows Socrates remains loyal to his principles, accepting his death rather than renouncing his beliefs
  • Plato’s Republic
    380 BCE

    Plato’s Republic

    This work highlights loyalty to justice and truth, The Republic focuses on justice, the role of philosopher kings and the ideal state.
  • Signing of the Magna Carta
    1215

    Signing of the Magna Carta

    This work shows when Barons force King John to sign the Magna Carta, establishing mutual loyalty between ruler and subjects under the law.
  • Himeji Castle
    1333

    Himeji Castle

    This work symbolizes loyalty and strength as a military fortification in Japan
  • The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo
    1512

    The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo

    This work symbolizes divine loyalty and the connection between God and humanity.
  • Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes

    Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes

    This work shows Don Quixote’s loyalty to chivalric ideals drives his actions, even as others mock him
  • The Taj Mahal

    The Taj Mahal

    This work was built by Sha Jahan as a symbol of loyalty and devotion to his wife.
  • Handel’s Messiah

    Handel’s Messiah

    This work shows a oratorio which reflects loyalty to Christian beliefs with its themes of prophecy, sacrifice and redemption.
  • Declaration of Independence

    Declaration of Independence

    This work shows when American colonies declare independence from Britain symbolizing loyalty to the principles of liberty and self-governance.
  • The Oath of the Horatii by Jacques-Louis David

    The Oath of the Horatii by Jacques-Louis David

    This work shows values of loyalty, sacrifice, and patriotism that were central on the Enlightenment.
  • Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)

    Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 (Eroica)

    This work is initially dedicated to Napoleon, it reflects loyalty to ideals of heroism before before Beethoven rescinded the dedication.
  • Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix

    Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix

    This work symbolizes loyalty to revolutionary ideals during France’s July Revolution
  • The Ring Cycle by Wagners

    The Ring Cycle by Wagners

    This work explores loyalty and betrayal among gods and mortals, especially in Gotterdammerung.
  • Les Miserables by Victor Hugo

    Les Miserables by Victor Hugo

    This work shows Jean Valjean’s loyalty to Cosette and his moral redemption shapes the story.
  • An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen

    An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen

    This work shows when Dr. Stockmann remains loyal to the truth about public health risks, despite community backlash.
  • Migrant Mother by Dorothea Lange

    Migrant Mother by Dorothea Lange

    This work symbolizes loyalty within families during the Great Depression
  • Casablanca

    Casablanca

    This work is based when Rick sacrifices personal happiness out of loyalty to Ilsa’s mission to fight in the resistance.
  • Raising the Flag on IWork Jima by Joe Rosenthal

    Raising the Flag on IWork Jima by Joe Rosenthal

    This work captures loyalty and sacrifice during World War II, showing U.S Marines raising the American flag.
  • The Godfather

    The Godfather

    This work explores loyalty within the Corleone family, particularly Michael’s conflicted loyalty to family and morality.