The Funeral of Patroclus
What is The Funeral of Patroclus? The Funeral of Patroclus is a masterpiece created in 1778 by Jacques-Louis David. This Oil on canvas is currently housed at the Private Collection. Use our interactive viewer below to explore community observations and add your own visual notes.
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A dramatic depiction of the funeral rites for Patroclus during the Trojan War, featuring a large crowd of figures, pyres, and elements of classical narrative. The scene includes Patroclus's body, Achilles, and Hector.
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Same period
From the same era · circa 1778
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