Afscheid tussen een Spartaanse vrouw en haar zoon 1795

Created in 1795 by French artist Pierre Michel Alix, "Afscheid tussen een Spartaanse vrouw en haar zoon" is a neoclassical etching that depicts a dramatic farewell scene. The artwork portrays a Spartan woman bidding farewell to her son, a warrior, who is departing for battle. The composition, set against a dark background, features a variety of figures, including a winged figure, a woman holding a child, and a seated figure. The intricate details and somber mood of the artwork evoke the themes of sacrifice, duty, and the emotional toll of war, highlighting the stylistic hallmarks of neoclassical art.