Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Fall of Phaeton
Peter Paul Rubens
A masterpiece of Baroque drama by Peter Paul Rubens, capturing the mythological fall of Phaeton with swirling motion and brilliant light.
Destruction of the Beast and the False Prophet
Benjamin West
1804 · Oil Paint, Panel
This intense and grand neoclassical work captures a celestial battle with powerful contrasts and dynamic movement.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
2 frame sizes
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A bold work with active energy with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1804 by Benjamin West, this oil on panel depicts the apocalyptic struggle between light and darkness. The work features a radiant white horseman leading a heavenly host against the chaotic forces of the Beast, showcasing the artist's mastery of dramatic lighting and complex composition characteristic of the Romantic era.
More like this
Contains disturbing content
Equestrian & Animals
Saint George Slaying the Dragon
Francisco Fernández
A dynamic 17th-century Spanish Baroque depiction of the legendary Saint George conquering the dragon.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Apollo's Enchantment
Henry Howard
A breathtaking neoclassical scene of Apollo amidst a radiant rainbow and a gathering of Olympian gods.
