The death of Thearmenas (_)

drawing, ink, indian-ink, graphite

drawing

netherlandish

aged paper

toned paper

baroque

mechanical pen drawing

pencil sketch

sketch book

personal sketchbook

ink

sketchwork

indian-ink

pen-ink sketch

15_18th-century

pen work

graphite

storyboard and sketchbook work

"The death of Thearmenas" is a drawing by Simon Fokke, a Dutch artist known for his history paintings and drawings. This artwork depicts a dramatic scene from ancient history, likely referencing a Greek or Roman historical figure. The drawing shows a figure being led away by soldiers, possibly to their execution, with a crowd looking on. The composition is dynamic and filled with emotion, highlighting Fokke’s skill in capturing human drama through his artistic style. This work is currently housed in the Städel Museum.