The Single Combat between Hector and Ajax c. 1790

This 1790 line engraving by John Flaxman, titled "The Single Combat Between Hector and Ajax," depicts a scene from Homer's *Iliad*. The composition features a dramatic clash between the Trojan warrior Hector and the Greek hero Ajax. Flaxman's distinct Neoclassical style, characterized by its simplicity and emphasis on line, is evident in this work. The engraving, now located at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a testament to Flaxman's mastery of line and his ability to capture the intensity and drama of ancient Greek mythology.