Infant Pyrrhus before Glaucias [-] 18th-19th century

This anonymous drawing from the 18th-19th century, titled “Infant Pyrrhus before Glaucias” depicts a scene from the life of Pyrrhus I of Epirus, an important figure in ancient Greek history. The artwork shows Pyrrhus, an infant, being presented to King Glaucias of Illyria. Pyrrhus’s mother, Olympias, is thought to be the woman standing on the left, and the seated figures around the table are likely dignitaries. The drawing uses sepia tones to create a sense of depth and realism, reflecting the Neoclassical style of the time. The drawing, now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, offers a glimpse into the depiction of historical events during the 18th-19th century.