Menelaos draagt het lichaam van Patroclus van het slagveld 1710

This etching by Bernard Picart depicts a scene from the Trojan War. The artwork, "Menelaos draagt het lichaam van Patroclus van het slagveld", shows Menelaos carrying the body of Patroclus away from the battlefield, while other soldiers look on. The scene is set against a backdrop of a walled city, with a crowd of soldiers and civilians in the background. Picart was a Dutch engraver known for his work on biblical and mythological subjects, his detailed etching technique capturing the drama of the scene. The artwork is a fine example of the Rococo style, known for its intricate detail and emphasis on movement.