Figure Studies
Leonidas Banishing His Son-in-Law Cleombrotus
Pierre Bouillon
A dramatic Neoclassical scene of judgement and banishment set within a grand ancient hall.
Cleombrotus Ordered into Banishment by Leonidas II
Benjamin West
1768 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterpiece of Neoclassical history painting depicting the emotional banishment of Cleombrotus by King Leonidas II.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted in 1768, Benjamin West’s neoclassical scene captures the tension and sorrow of ancient Spartan political exile. The composition centers on King Leonidas II as he sternly commands Cleombrotus into banishment, contrasted against the tender, tragic group of the exile's family, showcasing West's mastery of light and dramatic narrative.
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