The Dead Sarpedon, Borne by Sleep and Death (from Homer's 'The Iliad')
1831
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1831
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
The Dead Sarpedon, Borne by Sleep and Death (from Homer's 'The Iliad') is a 1831 oil by David Scott, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting shows a man being carried by two figures. The man is nude and has a cloth wrapped around his waist. He is being held by two winged figures, one on either side of him. The background of the painting is dark and muted, with shades of brown and gray. The two figures carrying the man are depicted in a classical style, with smooth lines and flowing robes. The man himself appears to be lifeless, with his head thrown back and his limbs limp. The overall mood of the painting is one of solemnity and reverence. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.
David Scott painted dramatic scenes from history and myth in oils during the early 1800s.
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