Illustration to the Iliad 1795

John Flaxman's "Illustration to the Iliad" (1795) is a line drawing depicting a scene from Homer's epic poem. The scene shows a warrior, perhaps Achilles, slaying a fallen enemy while another, likely a god, looks on in horror. Flaxman's work, known for its neoclassical style, emphasizes the starkness and violence of battle. This specific illustration, likely based on a vase painting, showcases the artist's skill in depicting dynamic movement and the brutality of ancient warfare.