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The image shows several people in a dramatic scene. The central figure is wielding a sword, surrounded by others. One person stands to the left, while a woman kneels below the central figure. To the right, a group of women in elegant attire observe the scene. The background features detailed architecture, including columns and arches.
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The image shows several people in a dramatic scene. The central figure is wielding a sword, surrounded by others. One person stands to the left, while a woman kneels below the central figure. To the right, a group of women in elegant attire observe the scene. The background features detailed architecture, including columns and arches.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Achilles at the Court of Lycomedes

Cornelis Visscher after Sir Peter Paul Rubens, published by Pieter Claesz Soutman

Medium
engraving on laid paper
Classification
Print
Accession number
1975.23.56
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1601 to 1650
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • Dutch
  • architecture
  • Woman
  • Weapons
  • Shield
  • Figures
Provenance

James J. Burleigh (Lugt 1425); Oswald Stein (not in Lugt); (P. & D. Colnaghi & Co., Ltd., London)

Marks

Rev. John Burleigh James (Lugt 1425)

NGA object ID 55250. 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.