The horses of Diomedes

"The Horses of Diomedes" is a striking mythological painting that vividly depicts theomachy from Greek myth, capturing the fierce and dynamic scene of the hero Heracles taming the savage man-eating horses of Diomedes. The artwork showcases a blend of styles, notably incorporating elements of Cubism, which fragments and geometrizes the figures, adding an abstract and modern sensibility to the myth. Its composition emphasizes movement and chaos, typical of mythological painting that seeks to illustrate heroic tales in vivid, sometimes surreal, forms. Although unrelated to the Moon goddess Selene, the painting's mythic subject matter echoes how ancient myth continues to inspire contemporary artistic interpretations.