Illustration to Odyssey 1793

johnflaxman

drawing, ink

portrait

drawing

neoclacissism

pen illustration

greek-and-roman-art

classical-realism

figuration

ink line art

ink

line

history-painting

This is a line drawing by John Flaxman from 1793, illustrating a scene from Homer's Odyssey. Flaxman was a prominent English sculptor and draftsman known for his neoclassical style and his illustrative work. This drawing captures the moment when Lampetie, the daughter of the sun god Helios, witnesses Ulysses's companions slaughtering the sacred cattle on the island of Thrinacia. The composition showcases Flaxman's signature clear lines and elegant figures.