Achilles and Patroclus n.d.

drawing, print, paper, ink, ink-drawings, graphite, pen

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

quirky sketch

print

old engraving style

paper

personal sketchbook

ink

ink drawing experimentation

england

ink-drawings

water

graphite

sketchbook drawing

pen

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

"Achilles and Patroclus" is a drawing created by John Flaxman, a prominent English Neoclassical sculptor and designer. Flaxman is known for his elegant line drawings based on Greek mythology and literature, and this piece, depicting the two heroes of the Trojan War, is a fine example of his style. The simple lines and restrained details enhance the melancholic mood of the scene, capturing the bond of the two warriors in a quiet moment of intimacy. This artwork is a testament to Flaxman’s enduring influence on the development of Neoclassical art.