Antique scene c. 1775 - 1779

"Antique Scene" is a drawing by Georg Melchior Kraus, a German artist active in the late 18th century. The work depicts a scene with numerous figures, with a focus on a group interacting in the foreground. The sketch, likely a study for a larger work, is executed in delicate lines, suggesting a moment captured in preparation for a more detailed composition. The figures are dressed in what appear to be antique styles, hinting at a historical or mythological subject matter. The drawing's careful execution and the use of classical references are characteristic of Kraus' artistic style. This work can be found in the collection of the Städel Museum in Frankfurt.