The Rape of the Sabines 1750 - 1803

"The Rape of the Sabines," a grey-toned drawing by French artist Jacques Gamelin (1738-1803), depicts a scene of abduction from Roman mythology. The composition, a frieze-like arrangement, showcases the dramatic moment when Roman men seize Sabine women as wives, setting off a conflict between the two groups. Created between 1750 and 1803, this artwork, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a masterful example of neoclassical art, highlighting the influence of classical Greek and Roman art on 18th-century European art.