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Original Charcoal Drawing
19×24 Bristol Vellum paper
This drawing depicts the 300 Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae, holding the pass against an army that outnumbered them many times over. estimated at 200,000 - 300,000 strong. While the Greek army was 7000.
King Leonidas chose only men who had sons back home to carry on their line, knowing it was a suicide mission. In the first few days of battle, the Greeks suffered almost no losses, while the Persian king lost thousands, including many of his elite “Immortals.”
The Spartans' downfall came through betrayal.
A Greek named Ephialtes, chasing power and riches, revealed a hidden goat path to the Persians. This allowed the enemy to come from behind, trapping the Spartans in a pincer.
Leonidas, learning of this, dismissed most of the Greek forces, keeping only his 300 Spartans and a few allies he didn’t trust to retreat. There were another brave few that chose to stay as well.
By midday of the final battle, Leonidas had fallen, leading from the front until the end.
His body was later found, and crucified on order of king Xerxes, a great dishonor.
This is a story of courage and discipline — and a reminder that even the strongest can fall when greed, envy, and corruption take hold.
This piece comes signed and with a certificate of authenticity.
Hockzart
Original Charcoal Drawing
19×24 Bristol Vellum paper
This drawing depicts the 300 Spartans at the Battle of Thermopylae, holding the pass against an army that outnumbered them many times over. estimated at 200,000 - 300,000 strong. While the Greek army was 7000.
King Leonidas chose only men who had sons back home to carry on their line, knowing it was a suicide mission. In the first few days of battle, the Greeks suffered almost no losses, while the Persian king lost thousands, including many of his elite “Immortals.”
The Spartans' downfall came through betrayal.
A Greek named Ephialtes, chasing power and riches, revealed a hidden goat path to the Persians. This allowed the enemy to come from behind, trapping the Spartans in a pincer.
Leonidas, learning of this, dismissed most of the Greek forces, keeping only his 300 Spartans and a few allies he didn’t trust to retreat. There were another brave few that chose to stay as well.
By midday of the final battle, Leonidas had fallen, leading from the front until the end.
His body was later found, and crucified on order of king Xerxes, a great dishonor.
This is a story of courage and discipline — and a reminder that even the strongest can fall when greed, envy, and corruption take hold.
This piece comes signed and with a certificate of authenticity.
Hockzart