The artwork titled “Ship dashed against ship, till the Persian Army dead strewed the deep like flowers,” is created by Walter Crane and belongs to the Neo-Romanticism art movement. It is an illustration and is part of “The Story of Greece” series.
The illustration depicts a dramatic naval scene with ships engaged in fierce combat. The vessels, detailed with intricate designs and shields, clash against one another in a turbulent sea. The chaos of the battle is palpable as soldiers are seen actively engaged on the decks, and the waters are littered with the fallen, referred to poetically as being strewn “like flowers.” The artist’s use of vibrant colors and meticulous detail vividly brings to life the intensity of the confrontation and the tragic aftermath of the conflict in ancient times.
