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Achilles Discovered Amongst the Daughters of Lycomedes
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DatesMade: Made c. 1675
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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 150,5 x 181,4 cm h x w x d: Ram 193 x 210 x 12 cm
Inventory numberNM 494
AcqusitionTransferred 1865 Kongl. Museum
Other titlesTitel (sv): Akilles igenkänd av Odysseus vid Lykomedes hov Titel (en): Achilles Discovered Amongst the Daughters of Lycomedes Tidigare: Achilles recognized by Ulysses at the Court of Lycomedes
DescriptionDescription: Greek mythology relates how Achilles’ mother was told that her son would be slain in the Trojan War. She hides him on the island of Scyros where, disguised as a girl, he grows up among the daughters of King Lycomedes. The Greeks discover the hiding place and dispatch Odysseus. Disguised as a merchant, he spreads out an array of jewellery and arms. Achilles is recognized as he reaches for the weapons. He is forced to choose between duty and a life of ease.
Exhibited
Motif categoryReligion/Mythology
Collection
TechniquePainting
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