Theseus and Centaur, Front View, from Oeuvre de Canova 1817

"Theseus and Centaur, Front View, from Oeuvre de Canova" is an 1817 engraving by Antonio Canova. The image depicts the Greek hero Theseus in the act of slaying the Centaur, a mythical creature with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a horse. The image is a reproduction of a sculpture by Canova, famous for his neoclassical style. This engraving is characteristic of Canova's work, as it captures the dramatic and heroic nature of the subject matter, showcasing the ideal proportions of the human form.