Battle Scene with a Prisoner Being Bound, after Raphael c. 1823

"Battle Scene with a Prisoner Being Bound, after Raphael" is a pencil drawing by Eugène Delacroix, executed in 1823. It portrays a chaotic scene of a battle, featuring numerous figures in a state of struggle. The composition is dynamic and expressive, characterized by the artist's use of bold lines and dramatic gestures. Delacroix's drawing is an exploration of the human form in motion, a style characteristic of the Romantic movement. The artwork demonstrates Delacroix’s admiration for the High Renaissance Master Raphael, referencing the composition of Raphael's "The Transfiguration."