Apollo And Diana Attacking The Children Of Niobe 1772

"Apollo and Diana Attacking the Children of Niobe" is a 1772 painting by Jacques Louis David, a prominent French artist. The painting depicts the Greek myth of Niobe, a queen who boasted about having more children than Leto, the mother of Apollo and Artemis. As punishment, Apollo and Artemis killed all of Niobe's children, and this painting captures the moment of the tragic massacre. The scene is filled with dramatic tension and pathos, as the fallen children are surrounded by a sky filled with the avenging deities. The painting exemplifies David's Neoclassical style with its emphasis on classical themes, idealized figures, and meticulous details.