La Chute de Phaëton (The Fall of Phaeton)

comte de Anne-Claude-Philippe de Tubières Caylus and Nicolas Le Sueur, after Giuseppe Cesari

National Gallery of Art

The image features horses and figures in motion amidst swirling clouds. The composition depicts horses rearing and tangled in a chaotic manner, with dramatic lighting suggesting a powerful light source. The figures are dynamically positioned within the scene, showing careful attention to form and musculature. The lines are fluid and controlled, with shading adding depth to the composition.