Antiochus and Stratonice 1774

"Antiochus and Stratonice" (1774), by French neoclassical painter Jacques-Louis David, depicts a scene from Greek mythology where King Antiochus is cured of an illness after discovering his love for his stepdaughter, Stratonice. David's precise style and meticulous attention to detail are evident in the work's dramatic composition and the figures' classical drapery, exemplifying the artistic ideals of the Enlightenment. The painting's emotional intensity, with a focus on human relationships, was widely admired in the late 18th century and continues to captivate audiences today. The work is currently housed at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris.