Hero and Leander 18th century

"Hero and Leander" is an 18th-century pen and ink drawing by an anonymous artist depicting the tragic Greek myth of Hero and Leander. The drawing, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, captures a moment of intense drama, likely Leander’s drowning. The figures are rendered in a dynamic, expressive style, emphasizing the swiftness of the water’s current and the desperation of the scene. The drawing is a testament to the enduring power of ancient mythology and its capacity to inspire artistic expression.