Classical Subject: Possibly the Aftermath of a Battle 1760s - 1770s

This drawing by John Hamilton Mortimer, created in the 1760s-1770s, depicts a dramatic scene of a battle aftermath. The central figure, a victorious warrior, stands triumphantly over a fallen foe, his sword still drawn, while others engage in a struggle in the background. This captivating scene is captured in the artist’s masterful use of line, highlighting the tension and drama of the moment, characteristic of Mortimer's late Baroque style. The work is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.