Justinus, an einem Tisch sitzend, exzerpiert sein Werk aus den Schriften des Trogus Pompejus 1743

"Justinus, an einem Tisch sitzend, exzerpiert sein Werk aus den Schriften des Trogus Pompejus" is a 1743 drawing by the German artist Paul Egell, now housed at the Städel Museum. The drawing depicts Justinus, a Roman historian, seated at a table in an arched hall and making notes from the works of the historian Trogus Pompeius. Egell’s drawing is an excellent example of the 18th-century Rococo style, which emphasized grace, elegance, and asymmetry. The composition is characterized by flowing lines, delicate shading, and a sense of movement. The figures are captured in a moment of contemplation and reflection, suggesting the intellectual pursuit of knowledge.