Diomedes doodt Rhesus 1710

This etching by Bernard Picart depicts the Greek hero Diomedes slaying the Trojan prince Rhesus. The scene is set in a nighttime camp, as Diomedes and his companion Ulysses, having snuck into the camp, kill Rhesus and his men, fulfilling a prophecy that foretells the Trojans' defeat. The detailed etching, which was created in 1710, captures the dramatic moment of the attack, with Diomedes standing over Rhesus's fallen body and his companion holding a sword aloft. The scene is heightened by the use of dramatic lighting and shading, making it a powerful and evocative depiction of the story. This etching, part of a larger series, provides a visual account of Homer's epic poem, the Iliad, which detailed the Trojan War. The dramatic scene, the finely detailed figures, and the use of shadow and light make this a visually arresting and memorable piece of art.