The lowermost step visible in this painting is inscribed with a quote in Latin from Quintilian and aquote in Greek from Longinus.
The lowermost step visible in this painting is inscribed with a quote in Latin from Quintilian and aquote in Greek from Longinus. The background of this work contains a temple whose frieze was takenfrom the work of John Flaxman. On its right side, three men in a crowd proffer a lyre, a hammer, and agolden box. The title character of this painting is flanked by two women in red and green dress, attributedrespectively with a sword and an oar. In this painting, "sovereign geniuses" like Moliere, Dante, andShakespeare stand around as the winged Nike prepares to wreath the title character. For 10 points, namethis Neoclassical painting by Jean-Dominique Ingres, which celebrates the author of the Iliad.
The lowermost step visible in this painting is inscribed with a quote in Latin from Quintilian and aquote in Greek from Longinus.
The Apotheosis of Homer