男の剛毅
Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein
late 18th-early 19th century
Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein brings a mythological showdown to life in this striking neoclassical drawing. Two heroic figures ride a majestic winged horse—likely Pegasus—armed with a spear and bow, looking down at a subdued lion and a loyal dog. It's a visual metaphor for 'Man's Fortitude,' celebrating human courage and strength over wild nature. Created in the late 18th or early 19th century, this piece reflects the era's obsession with ancient Greek and Roman ideals, where every muscle and feather is rendered with precise, academic flair. Tischbein, part of a famous dynasty of German artists, used these classical themes to explore moral virtues.
- Technique
- ink and wash