Hippias med sine børn forlader Athen 1743 - 1809

"Hippias med sine børn forlader Athen" (Hippias and His Children Leaving Athens) is a pen and ink and wash drawing by the Danish artist Nicolai Abildgaard. The drawing, created between 1743 and 1809, is a sketch for a larger historical painting. It depicts the Greek tyrant Hippias, who is shown walking with his two children. The scene is set in front of a crowd of people and a building, suggesting a public setting. Abildgaard, a prominent figure in Danish Neoclassicism, is known for his historical and mythological scenes. This drawing exemplifies his use of line and wash to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. "Hippias med sine børn forlader Athen" is housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen.