Fall of the Giants 1693 - 1733

"Fall of the Giants" is a 1733 drawing by Bernard Picart, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The drawing depicts the biblical story of the Gigantomachy, where the Olympian gods battle the giants. Picart's masterful use of line creates a sense of drama and movement, capturing the chaos and violence of the battle. The drawing's composition is divided into two sections: the upper section shows the Olympian gods in victory, while the lower section depicts the fallen giants. The scene is a complex interplay of figures, both human and divine, representing the triumph of order over chaos. This drawing showcases Picart's exceptional skill in depicting the human form and his understanding of classical mythology.