The Soldier of Marathon 

"The Soldier of Marathon" is an oil painting by Lawrence Alma-Tadema, a renowned British artist known for his depictions of ancient Roman and Greek life. The painting showcases a scene of a Greek warrior returning home from the Battle of Marathon, with his wife and mother anxiously awaiting him. This painting exemplifies Alma-Tadema's mastery of detail and his penchant for portraying historical events with a romanticized lens, capturing the emotions of the characters and the grandeur of ancient Greece.