Figure Studies
Belisarius
François Gérard
This dramatic Neoclassical painting depicts the legendary Roman general Belisarius carrying a youth against the glow of a setting sun.
Early 19th Century
Romantic atmosphere, neoclassical structure, and early landscape painting with feeling.
Works from the early 1800s balance romantic feeling, classical structure, and a growing sense of atmosphere.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist
François-Joseph Navez
A tender neoclassical depiction of the Holy Family, characterized by luminous color and refined emotional depth.
Contains disturbing content
Figure Studies
Destruction of the Beast and the False Prophet
Benjamin West
This intense and grand neoclassical work captures a celestial battle with powerful contrasts and dynamic movement.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Apelles Painting Campaspe in the Presence of Alexander the Great
Jacques-Louis David
A dramatic Neoclassical masterpiece by Jacques-Louis David capturing a legendary moment of artistic creation and royal patronage.