Pyrrhus and Andromache at Hector's Tomb by Johan Ludwig Lund. A neoclassical scene depicting figures in ancient Greek attire gathered at a stone tomb with a burning city in the distant background.

Pyrrhus and Andromache at Hector's Tomb

Johan Ludwig Lund

1809 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic neoclassical masterpiece depicting a somber moment of ancient Greek legend.

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A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

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Living Room · Study · Library
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Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
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Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1809, Johan Ludwig Lund’s work captures the tragic aftermath of the Trojan War with meticulous neoclassical precision. The composition centers on the figures of Pyrrhus and Andromache at the tomb of Hector, set against a backdrop of a city in flames and a departing procession of captives.

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