Flashman on the Charge 

Frank Frazetta painted 'Flashman on the Charge', capturing a dramatic scene with oil on canvas. Here, we observe a soldier leading a charge on horseback, with a nude woman being held onto the horse. The image is dominated by the juxtaposition of military might and vulnerable sensuality. This links to motifs seen across time—the abduction or subjugation of women in art, from classical myths to Renaissance paintings. It speaks to a complex interplay of power, desire, and conquest. Consider how Rubens depicted similar themes, yet with a baroque opulence contrasting Frazetta's raw intensity. The aggressive posture of the soldier wielding a spear—reminiscent of ancient warriors and conquerors—demonstrates how symbols of military might, like the spear, evoke deeply ingrained associations. It also explores how primal instincts can be represented in visual form, tapping into humanity’s collective memory of conflict and dominance. These images recur throughout art history, a cyclical dance between epochs and our subconscious fears and fantasies.