Figure Studies
Cleombrotus Ordered into Banishment by Leonidas II
Benjamin West
A masterpiece of Neoclassical history painting depicting the emotional banishment of Cleombrotus by King Leonidas II.
Leonidas Banishing His Son-in-Law Cleombrotus
Pierre Bouillon
1900 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic Neoclassical scene of judgement and banishment set within a grand ancient hall.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Office
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
This Neoclassical masterpiece by Pierre Bouillon captures a moment of intense drama from Spartan history. Set within a dimly lit, monumental architectural space, the scene depicts King Leonidas as he pronounces the banishment of his son-in-law, Cleombrotus, yielding to the pleas of his daughter, Cleonide. The painting's masterful use of light and shadow emphasizes the emotional weight of the familial conflict and the rigid morality of the ancient world.
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