Patriotic Games 

"Patriotic Games" is a painting by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, a French artist known for his symbolist and idealistic style. The work depicts a scene of ancient life with figures engaged in simple, almost ritualistic activities in a landscape setting. The painting's muted palette and hazy atmosphere convey a sense of nostalgia and an idealized vision of the past. The figures are depicted in a stylized and simplified manner, reminiscent of classical sculpture, and the overall composition is balanced and serene. The painting exemplifies the artistic movement known as Symbolism, which sought to express ideas and emotions through suggestive imagery rather than literal representation.