Returning With Captives by Aleksandr Svedomsky is an oil on canvas painting completed in 1884 that measures approximately 208.9 x 141.6 cm. The work depicts a historical or classical theme of warriors returning home with captives, conveying a narrative rooted in ancient or Renaissance-inspired histories and the human drama of victory and subjugation. Svedomsky was a Russian painter active in the late 19th century known for realist works that often explored historical subjects and scenes with careful detail and composition. The painting’s large scale and dramatic subject reflect the artist’s interest in combining narrative storytelling with academic technique, and it is held in the Columbus Museum of Art in the United States.