Marius at Minturnae 1812

"Marius at Minturnae" (1812) by Jean Germain Drouais depicts the Roman general Gaius Marius hiding from his enemies in a marsh. He is shown in a dramatic moment, having just escaped from a group of soldiers who were pursuing him. The drawing showcases the artist's interest in classical history and literature and his ability to render human figures with great anatomical accuracy and emotion, using dramatic foreshortening to depict the action. This artwork is a fine example of Neoclassicism, a style characterized by its emphasis on Greek and Roman art and its use of classical motifs.