Collection: Neoclassical

The Neoclassical period in art began in the mid-18th century, inspired by the ideals of ancient Greece and Rome. Reacting against the ornate Rococo style, artists embraced simplicity, order, and moral purpose. Neoclassical painters and sculptors used clean lines, balanced compositions, and restrained emotion to depict heroic figures, myths, and scenes of civic virtue. Reflecting Enlightenment values like reason and virtue, the style aligned with revolutionary and nationalist ideals. Artists like Jacques-Louis David and François Gérard defined the movement with works of clarity and restraint.