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This is a drawing of a scene involving a chariot and ruins. A central figure, likely a warrior, is depicted standing on a chariot being driven by horses. The chariot is shown dragging a naked figure on the ground. An angelic figure with wings is present near the warrior. In the background, there is a structure resembling an ancient Roman amphitheater, with various figures in different activities. The drawing is detailed, filled with action and symbolism, in a style reminiscent of classical or neoclassical art.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Achilles Dragging the Body of Hector
Pietro Testa
- Date
- c. 1648/1650
- Medium
- etching
- Classification
- Accession number
- 1972.66.44
- Credit line
- Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
- Time span
- 1601 to 1650
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- Angel
- Italian
- Horse
- Male nude
- Cart
- Figures
NGA object ID 53502. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.