The Death of Scipio n.d.

"The Death of Scipio" is a black chalk drawing on paper by Adam Friedrich Oeser. The drawing, which depicts the death of the Roman general Scipio Africanus, is a powerful example of Oeser's talent for historical subjects. The dramatic composition and detailed figures are characteristic of his work, which often blended the classical style of the Renaissance with the emotional intensity of Baroque art. The work is now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, and it is a significant piece in Oeser’s oeuvre.